A colleague of mine once said that when she saw math equations, she pictured a beautiful symphony. As a young girl, I recall learning algebra by looking at equations as if they were groups of people—some family, some friends—all of whom had relationships and ever-changing friendships. Later on, when I was in college, I would apply the same thought process to learn computer … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: The Art of Engineering
Pipelining – Attractive Programs for Women: ECEDHA and iREDEFINE
Bringing together academia and industry In March 2019, the 35th Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association (ECEDHA) Annual Conference and ECExpo was held in Tucson, Arizona, bringing together electrical and computer engineering (ECE) academia and industry professionals for four days of programming and networking. According to its website, this year’s … [Read more...] about Pipelining – Attractive Programs for Women: ECEDHA and iREDEFINE
Career Advisor: A Letter to the Future Women in Engineering
It’s not easy, but it’s rewarding So you chose to become an engineer. Being a woman in engineering is not easy, but don’t let that scare you. Being an engineer is one of the most rewarding feelings you will have during your lifetime. People have asked me, “If you could go back, would you choose the same path?” Absolutely I would. Engineering is awesome. You are at the heart … [Read more...] about Career Advisor: A Letter to the Future Women in Engineering
WIE From Around the World: South Africa Wins MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award
A salute for educating and serving local members In 2019, South Africa won the IEEE’s international Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Outstanding Medium Section Award for the first time. The MGA committee presents these awards to Sections for “their successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by … [Read more...] about WIE From Around the World: South Africa Wins MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award
Solving Mysteries in the Humanities
STEM IS THE KEY FOR BARNEY Electrical engineering is often viewed as a solitary endeavor with lots of equations and/or code. In reality, it is a toolbox, and these tools can be used to advance technology, help humanity, and solve mysteries in the humanities. Dr. Elisa Barney, an electrical and computer engineering professor at Boise State University, Idaho, who specializes … [Read more...] about Solving Mysteries in the Humanities