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New Award Recognizes IEEE Society’s Work in DEI

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The society also has expanded its chapters to other parts of the world. The IEEE senior member was designated as the committee’s point of contact to the TAB’s diversity and inclusion committee. The initiative is designed to improve services offered in Africa, increase membership, and add chapters.

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Radar Technology Pioneer Merrill Skolnik Dies at 94

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He left MIT in 1959 to join Electronic Communications, now part of Raytheon. During his tenure at the company, he oversaw the design and construction of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor project, a sodium-cooled nuclear facility in Tennessee. He helped establish electrical engineering graduate programs in Egypt, France, and Tunisia.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

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Show more In cities from New York to Vienna , new short-term-rental restrictions — designed to improve housing availability for residents — are poised to boost the bottom lines at hotels. While some European governments are mulling short-haul flight bans , many passengers are already opting for rail, where new connections are numerous.

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