Since the early 2000s, I’ve been actively volunteering for nonprofits and local community organizations including my children’s school’s parent-teacher organization. There I worked with teachers and other parents to plan and implement annual programs that enriched the students and the school community as a whole. Through my work, I’ve realized that volunteering isn’t just about giving back; it’s also a way to learn new skills. Every hour invested adds tangible value to one’s per...| IEEE Spectrum
Most of us have heard the adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” But when it comes to personal health, many people overlook preventative measures such as diet and exercise. Instead, they tend to rely on medical professionals to save the day after they’ve gotten sick. Ximena Montserrat Ramirez Aguilar is working to change that by educating her fellow Mexicans about how to manage their health so they can avoid undergoing treatment for preventable conditions such as Type ...| IEEE Spectrum
IEEE Collabratec reached a milestone in August: more than 100,000 IEEE members (plus 250,000 nonmembers) on the online networking platform. To commemorate the achievement, IEEE released a 100,000-member badge for users. The badges recognize members for their participation in IEEE Collabratec’s communities and discussion forums. They also reward users for creating networks with other IEEE members and solving IEEE Puzzlers brainteasers. “Since 2021 IEEE Collabratec has been a game-changer i...| IEEE Spectrum
“How did we get here?” That existential question about the universe has captivated humankind for centuries. Many scientists have attempted to answer it, including the Rev. Georges Lemaître, a Belgian cosmologist and Catholic priest. In 1927 he theorized that the universe was created from a single particle he called the “primeval atom.” That atom later disintegrated in an explosion, LeMaître figured, creating space, time, and an ever-expanding universe, according to the American Muse...| IEEE Spectrum
Celebrating 15 years of IEEE-HKN: Discover how this merger has empowered engineering leaders worldwide.| IEEE Spectrum
How did Kamal Rudra transform from a bored student to a semiconductor innovator? Dive into his journey and find out what sparked his passion.| IEEE Spectrum