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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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Engineers and technologists can and should play major roles in creating a greener planet, creating tools that address environmental degradation. To create a sustainable environment, we need to contain air pollution. Multifaceted collective efforts are necessary to address the crisis. Deforestation is contributing to climate change.

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This Rwandan Engineer is Learning How to Manage Humanitarian Projects

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The program, offered virtually and in person, combines theory and hands-on training on topics such as community outreach and engagement, health care, the environment, and sustainability. Niyoyita, who attends classes remotely, is a process engineer at Africa Improved Foods , also in Kigali. It teaches leadership and other soft skills.

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Get to Know the IEEE Board of Directors

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The IEEE Board of Directors shapes the future direction of IEEE and is committed to ensuring IEEE remains a strong and vibrant organization—serving the needs of its members and the engineering and technology community worldwide—while fulfilling the IEEE mission of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

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UCSD team sheds light on mechanism of sulfur embrittlement of nickel

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Engineers at the University of California San Diego have shed new light on the atomic-level mechanism of the sulfur embrittlement of nickel, a classic problem that has puzzled the scientific community for nearly a century. —Jian Luo.

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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

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We spoke with Shegerian about e-waste’s effect on the future of our world and our privacy, and the role engineers can play in solutions. John Shegerian People might say, how is that possible given that we’re talking more about environment and there are more companies like yours? The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

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This article may contain affiliate links. Imagine getting more stable steering, reliable engine/motor starts and better tire traction. You’ll learn about the oil filter, hoses, engine oil, tire rotation and much more, depending on the vehicle. According to the NHTSA, there were 738 tire-related fatalities in 2017.

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New Award Recognizes IEEE Society’s Work in DEI

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The IEEE Life Fellow was elected the 2016–2017 society president and 2021 Division II director. Ferdinanda Ponci was elected in 2010 as the IEEE Women in Engineering liaison. Members of the society’s editorial board are from the 25 countries that have contributed the most articles to the society’s publications.

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