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Think globally and act locally, is the philosophy of Adrian Pais, 2009 chair of Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD). Pais is an IEEE member who’s plan is to help GOLD groups organize local humanitarian workshops that feature presentations by engineers involved in such projects. This offers an opportunity where the engineers can share their experiences and advise GOLD members looking to get involved in community outreach. This video explains how Pais is working to bring the internet to local…

Through his dedication to improve the lives of physically challenged children, Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan was the recipient of the IEEE Asia Pacific Gold Award. He is the youngest Executive Committee Member of the Madras Section, IEEE Region 10. Through the Brahmam Program, Veerarghavan worked on an automated screening system for autism that is used in India to help relieve some of the work from the medical teams in specialized schools and programs.

To celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the IEEE, the IEEE Region 1 southern area hosted Industry Day at the Telecordia; a one day event that allowed both members and nonmembers to enjoy technical tours, lectures from CTOs and professors, and socialize with one another to build networking skills. This program provides an overview of the event and interviews professionals about the important features Industry Day was able to provide to the them.

With an eye on the future, engineers in India have been working hard to be able to bring renewable energy to their citizens, some of which do not even have electricity today. This program interviews some professional engineers in India about their efforts and their involvement in IEEE’s  Power and Energy Society (PES). PES has been able to open a lot of doors for students in India and has given them opportunities to grow as engineers in the field. The…

What is the difference between a device engineer and a circuit engineer? In this video you can find experts discussing both professions and why they often get confused with one another. Each profession has different approaches to technology, but they work together closely, and usually share conferences and publications. Experts in both fields discuss the differences in both professions, and why it is important that the two fields continue to work closely together in developing ideas for the future. This…

The field of designing analog integrated circuits is a demanding one; the training is rigorous and there are many challenges a designer can face on a daily basis. In this video, research leaders in the industry and university professors explain how to prepare for a career in designing analog integrated circuits and hot to sharpen your edge after you graduate. They discuss topics covering chip fabrication and testing, modeling, the benefits of receiving knowledge about a lot of different system…

Biomedical Engineering is one of the fastest growing fields today and has been called the engineering field of the future.  Biomedical Engineering is interdisciplinary and includes knowledge of biological and medical sciences, along with mechanical, electronic, computer and chemical engineering. There are a variety of different careers in biomedical engineering that offer different opportunities, and are rapidly expanding. Biomedical engineering is a rewarding field to be in, and this program interviews biomedical engineers, who explain their passion for their career.

The IEEE has volunteers that are European, African, Asian, Australian, Canadian, American and Latin, and offers them a variety of different leadership and skill building opportunities. Volunteers are offered the opportunity to attend Section’s Congress, where they are able to network, share best practices, and impact the future of IEEE.  Volunteering at the IEEE is a unique experience and this video offers personal interviews with some IEEE volunteers from around the world, offering a look into what opportunities being an IEEE…

In today’s world, with the flip of a switch we have the power to control a variety of different things in a room. Power engineers are the ones who make this possible, and are eager to expand their abilities every day. Power engineers are able to control all different types of energy and are constantly looking at ways to protect and help the world around them. Jobs in power engineering can range, but all of them are able to work…

Engineers have the power to heavily impact society on a social level, so should they just concentrate on creating products and solving problems, or should they ask themselves about ethics? This video interviews professionals at the International Symposium on Technology and Society and explores the moral and ethical questions that are relate to their professions. In the past, engineers were hired just to “design” rather then look into the ethical issues that can come along with products and systems. Today,…