As we aim to hear more from women in engineering, to give them a louder voice in the field, and offer them a brighter, clearer platform, IEEE is making an investment in women, students, and those hoping to join the field. IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is building a cohort of experts who are educating and mentoring the future of the industry, students who are eager to learn, … [Read more...] about IEEE Foundation Program Stories– Sound Detection Systems: Supporting Seniors With Hearing Loss
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Women to Watch– Embracing Sustainability: Burnett Lives Her Truth
“I feel like every opportunity is an opportunity to change somebody’s life for the better.” That is the philosophy that guides Brandi Burnett of Northrop Grumman, and it is the approach she took when deciding the topic for her presentation at the IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) Student Leadership Conference (SLC) in October 2022. She opted to speak about sustainability, an area that … [Read more...] about Women to Watch– Embracing Sustainability: Burnett Lives Her Truth
WIE from Around the World– Retaining Women in Academics: Education Efforts
Diversity is essential for problem solving in engineering as it yields better solutions and new ideas. However, including women in this field has encountered several challenges. Early childhood is a critical window when girls form ideas about what they can do. For this reason, it is necessary to educate parents on the potential opportunities for women in engineering. Similarly, … [Read more...] about WIE from Around the World– Retaining Women in Academics: Education Efforts
Women to Watch– Kit August: An Artist Gone Engineering
Katherine (Kit) August calls herself “an artist gone engineering,” and she is looking to recruit. Trained in communications design yet having spent the bulk of her career in laboratories and research institutes, August has always moved seamlessly between the creative and analytical sides of her skill set. When asked how others can recognize an aptitude for being both left- and … [Read more...] about Women to Watch– Kit August: An Artist Gone Engineering
The Truth About Multitasking in Humans
Multitasking has been a prominent subject of discussion in the academic and industrial sectors. People often argue whether multitasking is good or bad. Some individuals consider multitasking to be harmful, and others believe it is a pseudoforce that gets the best out of them in a short amount of time. I would like to tell you what multitasking means, according to various … [Read more...] about The Truth About Multitasking in Humans