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Education Week Spotlights Programs for Students and Professionals

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Its technical societies and its councils, sections, and regional groups offer educational events and resources at every level to support technical professions and prepare the workforce of tomorrow. From 2 to 8 April, IEEE is highlighting resources available to students, educators, and technical professionals with IEEE Education Week.

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Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

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Analysis by researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) suggests that, given the foreseen scaling of battery demand up to 2050, each may face supply risks, albeit for different reasons. Resources. Passerini (2018) “A cost and resource analysis of sodium-ion batteries“ Nat.

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From Introvert to IEEE Influencer

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He has penned several research papers and is the author of an IEEE-USA book. BUILDING HIS SKILL SET Kalra says he knew he wanted to become an engineer after his mother bought him a science kit for his 11th birthday. In his first semester, he created a program to speed up checking out books from the university’s library.

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

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Wakoma “There aren’t a lot of resources out there that show people how to build a network without spending a ton of money,” says the startup’s founder, Eric Nitschke. The resilient networks can share a backhaul connection. The Nimble is comprised of form-factor networking hardware housed in a weatherproof case.

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Road Trips: How to Plan an Accessible Getaway

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There are more resources created by and for the disability community, and the tourism industry is starting to recognize the value of accessible travel. Most of the booking sites list hotels with accessible rooms for those with mobility, hearing and vision needs, but this information is not always verified.

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Fathers Can Be Gender Equity Advocates

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After the article was published, I received an email from Michelle Travis , who was writing a book about dads and daughters. Her latest book, Dads for Daughters , is a guide for engaging male allies in support of gender equity. (I I was one of the fathers featured in the book.) QA: Why should people read your book?

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Xerox Parc’s Engineers on How They Invented the Future—and How Xerox Lost It

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The first personal computer developed in the United States is commonly thought to be the MITS Altair, which sold as a hobbyist’s kit in 1976. At nearly the same time the Apple I became available, also in kit form. Not just one sheet, but whole books,” said Conway. And that is exactly what she and her cohorts did. “We

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