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This Engineer Promotes Innovation-Based Projects in Uganda

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Ever since Lwanga Herbert was a youngster growing up in Kampala, Uganda, he wanted to create technology to improve his community. When he understood the impact his work had, he was inspired to pursue engineering as a career. “I The devices were recognized by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology.

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This IEEE Service-Learning Program Is More Popular Than Ever

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Since its founding in 1995 at Purdue University , the Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) in IEEE program has been providing nonprofit organizations with technology to improve and deliver services to their community while broadening undergraduate EE students’ hands-on experiences. sustainable development goals.

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Video Friday: Dark Side Spot

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KIMLAB ] Today, robots by and large exist in industrial environments, and are painstakingly coded for specific tasks. Engineered Arts ] The Unitree Go1 has arrived at Trossen Robotics and it is here to stay. Uganda Flying Labs ] A conversation between two leaders in the robot space: Daniela Rus and Marc Raibert. TEDxMIT ].

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New Award Recognizes IEEE Society’s Work in DEI

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Ferdinanda Ponci was elected in 2010 as the IEEE Women in Engineering liaison. In June the society joined 21 other IEEE organizational units that took the IEEE Women in Engineering pledge to work toward “gender-diversified panels at all IEEE meetings, conferences, and events.” A chapter in Ghana is in the process of forming.

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DEI Fund Supports STEM Workshops and Coding Camps

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IEEE groups are working hard to support the organization’s mission in creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Representation in computer science and computer engineering is critical,” Nita Patel , the society’s president, said in a news release about the fund’s creation. Each program will receive US $5,000 to $15,000.

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