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US Navy destroyer completes largest demo of shipboard renewable fuel; 20,000 gallons of 50:50 algal oil/F-76 fuel blend

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Foster (EDD 964) reconfigured to provide the Navy an at-sea, remotely controlled, engineering test and evaluation platform without the risk to personnel or operational assets. —Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations and Environment) Jackalyne Pfannenstiel. We could not tell the difference.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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According to the report, potentially large increases in BC emissions may occur in the Arctic, further exacerbating warming, if ships are diverted from the Panama and Suez canals to take advantage of shorter routes to and from Asia, Europe, and North America. Shorter distances result in fuel, labor, and time savings. —Comer et al.

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Engineering Students Innovate Accessibility Technology

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The competition challenged university students around the world to use their engineering skills to help with accessibility issues. The teams, which include faculty members and IEEE members, create and execute engineering projects in partnership with organizations to improve their communities. John McCauley.

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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Dash Labs: turns any vehicle into a “smart car” by providing real diagnostics and alerts, enabling the driver to maximize engine performance, minimize carbon emissions, and save money. Green Button Gamer is going beyond its initial release that gamified users meter data to now gamify the driving experience.

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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. “By

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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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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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