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The IEEE Leadership Wire is a report for top-level IEEE volunteers about IEEE affairs and organizational information. It is intended specifically for members of the IEEE Board of Directors, key Board committees and the six major operating boards.
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CONTENTS:
*IEEE AND IBM ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO PUBLISH IBM JOURNALS IN IEEE XPLORE®
*WINNERS OF IEEE ENGINEERING YOUR WORLD CONTEST ANNOUNCED
*IEEE HUMANITARIAN TECHNOLOGY FUND AWARDS FIRST TWO GRANTS
*IEEE 125 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS ENJOY CONTINUED SUCCESS AROUND THE GLOBE
*2009 NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS INCLUDE THREE IEEE LIFE FELLOWS
*HUMANITARIAN TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE LAUNCHES STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION
*IEEE 2008 ANNUAL REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
*NEW E-BOOKS PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO HIGH-TECH JOB LOSSES; INNOVATION
*IEEE LAUNCHES BIOMETRICS CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM
*IN THE NEWS
**IEEE AND IBM ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO PUBLISH IBM JOURNALS IN IEEE XPLORE®**
IEEE and IBM announced a publishing agreement to disseminate some of the leading technical articles and papers in computer hardware, software and information systems to a wider audience of researchers and interested readers around the world. The IBM Journal of Research and Development, which now includes the IBM Systems Journal, is one of the top-cited journals in the field and addresses the latest advancements in computer science. Beginning in the first quarter of 2010, all papers ever published in the IBM journals will be available exclusively in the IEEE Xplore digital library.
The IBM Journal of Research and Development, and IBM Systems Journal, which have been published online since 1998, merged into one fee-based online publication in 2009. The production of future editions of the current publication, the IBM Journal of Research and Development, will be handled by IEEE. IBM will be responsible for the content acquisition and peer review, while IEEE assumes the article production, copy editing, data conversion, online hosting and maintenance.
**WINNERS OF IEEE ENGINEERING YOUR WORLD CONTEST ANNOUNCED**
IEEE recently announced the winners of the IEEE Engineering Your World video competition which was held as part of the global celebration of IEEEs 125th Anniversary. The contest recognized the top videos that depicted the most innovative and creative use of science, engineering and technology to enhance everyday life.
The competitions judges narrowed the entries down to five finalists, which were then part of an online vote. The grand prize winner went to the Meat Thermometer video submitted by Michael Robbins from MIT.
**IEEE HUMANITARIAN TECHNOLOGY FUND AWARDS FIRST TWO GRANTS**
The IEEE Foundation awarded its first two grants from the IEEE Humanitarian Technology Fund, established to assist projects that use technology to improve the quality of life especially in developing countries:
The Brown University chapter of Engineers Without Borders was awarded US$15,000 to help fund the Rainwater for Humanity project in Kuttanad, India. The project entails the construction of rainwater storage reservoirs and catchment systems with built-in purification devices to capture rain from existing rooftops. The project also includes a training program for local women which will empower them to eventually manage the reservoirs on their own;
--Virginia State University was awarded US$4,000 to support its Wireless Messaging Device for Disaster Relief. The project is intended to combat instances of communication failure that hinder relief efforts during natural or man-made disasters.
--These were just two of the 12 grants awarded after the IEEE June Meeting Series from three distinct funds (IEEE Foundation General Fund, the IEEE Life Member Fund, and the Humanitarian Technology Fund). The grants totaled US$146,467.
**IEEE 125 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS ENJOY CONTINUED SUCCESS AROUND THE GLOBE**
Seven IEEE Board-supported, highly successful 125th Anniversary Events have been held around the world so far this year with only one remaining in Tokyo, Japan later this month. The celebrations were attended by IEEE volunteers, members, local customers and other guests. To date:
27 April, Munich, Germany 250 attendees;
30 April, Austin, Texas, USA more than 900 attendees;
11 May, Boston, Mass. nearly 350 attendees;
29 August, Bangalore, India -- nearly 700 attendees;
16 September, San Jose, Calif. -- nearly 350 attendees;
22 September, Beijing, China more than 200 attendees;
6 October, London, England nearly 200 attendees.
As of 11 October, more than 220 events in 50 countries were listed on the anniversary event calendar and associated map on ieee125.org.
Additionally, the anniversary has been celebrated through online and social media networks, specifically:
ieee125.org nearly 75,000 visits from January-September;
Facebook -- Over 5,800 friends of IEEE 125th anniversary registered on Facebook;
Flickr -- 18,900 viewers; 332 anniversary photostream photos and 375 group photos;
YouTube -- 3,398 viewers; 77 anniversary videos.
Ongoing media outreach throughout the year tied to various 125th anniversary activities has yielded 1, 852 print and online placements around the world. Using standard public relations industry metrics of circulation and impressions, coverage of IEEEs 125th anniversary has reached as many as 1.6 to 1.7 million readers.
**2009 NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS INCLUDE THREE IEEE LIFE FELLOWS**
Three IEEE Life Fellows, Dr. Charles K. Kao, Dr. Willard S. Boyle and Dr. George E. Smith, were named recipients of the 2009 Nobel Prize in physics. Recognized for breakthroughs involving the transmission of light in fiber optics and inventing an imaging semiconductor circuit, the three scientists created the technology behind digital photography and helped link the world through fiber-optic networks.
IEEE is sponsoring a Regional Student Design Competition for solutions to one of three humanitarian problems as part of the joint IEEE-United Nations Foundation Humanitarian Technology Challenge (HTC). The competition runs from Oct. 2009 to May 2010.
HTC is a partnership among humanitarians, technologists, funders, and others, to develop implementable technological solutions to some key challenges facing humanitarian health and disaster workers today. The participants volunteer their time to collaborate for the benefit of humanity.
Three challenges have been identified:
1. Reliable Electricity: Availability of electric power for lighting and other electronic devices in resource-constrained environments. Important for education, communications, and economic development.
2. Data Connectivity of Rural District Health Offices: Capability of exchanging data among remote field offices and central health facilities. Important for accessing treatment protocols, creating and monitoring health trends, and sharing results of treatments.
3. Individual ID Tied to Health Records: Consistent availability of patient medical records. Important for ongoing treatment of patients, especially migrants and those with long-term diseases.
The Regional Student Design Competition challenges students to provide a working prototype, scale model or detailed engineering design specifications for a project that satisfies one of the three Challenges. The project can be developed by student individuals or by student teams. Teams must be led by an IEEE student member.
Advancing technology for the benefit of humanity is the theme of the IEEE 2008 Annual Report, which has just been released. The report highlights IEEE initiatives and activities that demonstrate how the organization is implementing the strategic Envisioned Future and Core Purpose: to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.
The 2008 report also features profiles of a few IEEE members who are leveraging technology and engineering to benefit human welfare.
All IEEE members also are being offered an electronic version.
**NEW E-BOOKS PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO HIGH-TECH JOB LOSSES; INNOVATION**
Two new e-books, available from IEEE-USA, provide solutions for the current economic situation and look at how innovation can create economic value.
With the unemployment rate for U.S. electrical and electronics engineers at an all-time high in the second quarter, an IEEE-USA e-book provides insight into the causesand remediesfor job loss among technical professionals. 2008 IEEE-USA Unemployed Members Survey: The Results is based on a 2008 survey of unemployed U.S. IEEE members.
Doing Innovation: Creating Economic Value is the first of four e-books that looks at what innovation involves, what it takes to be an innovator, and what it takes to develop a culture where innovation can thrive. The series was developed to help people learn and apply the fundamentals of innovation in the context of their organizations purpose and associated values.
Both e-books are priced at US$9.95 for IEEE members or US$19.95 for nonmembers, and can be purchased on the IEEE-USA Web site.
**IEEE LAUNCHES BIOMETRICS CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM**
Together IEEE and some of the worlds leading biometrics experts have developed a new certification and training program for biometrics professionals and their organizations. The IEEE Certified Biometrics Professional (CBP) program focuses on the relevant knowledge and skills to apply biometrics to real-world challenges and applications.
The IEEE CBP program was developed to help meet the training, hiring, and evaluation needs of professionals and organizations throughout the biometrics industry. Individuals who will benefit include biometrics professionals, practitioners, and engineers from a wide array of industries. The program consists of two components: certification, through the IEEE Certified Biometrics Professional (CBP) Exam; and training, through the IEEE Certified Biometrics Professional (CBP) Learning System. |
IEEE, its members and its products and services are mentioned frequently in journalists reports on technology and the technology profession. Here are just a few recent references. To view additional IEEE news mentions, visit the In the News page in the IEEE online newsroom: http://www.ieee.org/web/aboutus/news/ieee_in_the_news/index.html.
21 August ELECTRICIDAD The Spanish-language publication included an article on 2009 IEEE President-elect Pedro Rays presentation of a joint IEEE-AIE award in Chile. (URL n/a)
16 September EE TIMES INDIA Culminating a seven-year, 20-country effort including 400 individuals, the IEEE Standards Board ratified the IEEE 802.11n-2009 amendment, which is expected to help the data communications industry address the escalating demands placed on WLANS. Read the full article: http://www.eetindia.co.in/ART_8800584241_1800005_NT_c31bda8c.HTM (subscription required)
23 September TELEPHONY MAGAZINE Dr. Saifur Rahman, IEEE Fellow and vice president for new initiatives and outreach at the IEEE Power & Energy Society, is quoted in an article about how telecom and technology industries need to work with the power industry to address cyber-security concerns. Read the full article: http://telephonyonline.com/residential_services/news/cyber-security-plague-grid-20090923/.
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Francine Tardo
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IEEE Corporate Strategy and Communications
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