IEEE-USA News

IEEE-USA has launched the second issue of its new, interactive online publication, IEEE-USA in ACTION. Made possible by the U.S. dues assessment, this new publication is free to all U.S. IEEE members. IEEE-USA in ACTION is your new source for learning about the programs, products, services and activities that IEEE-USA has to offer, and to find out what IEEE-USA is doing on behalf of U.S. IEEE members. more

Deadline Extended: IEEE-USA Awards Nominations
IEEE-USA is seeking nominations for 2010 awards for recognition of professional, technical and literary contributions to public awareness and understanding of the engineering profession in the United States. The deadline for nominations has been extended to 25 August 2010. more

IEEE-USA Webinars: Focus on Innovation
On 3 August, Ann Herrmann-Nehdi will lead a free webinar on "Creative Thinking and Innovation," which will introduce practical tools and techniques for improving processes and team dynamics to maximize creativity, generate innovative ideas and reach breakthrough solutions. more

New IEEE-USA E-Book: Engineers Can Write!
This new IEEE-USA E-Book features engineers whose success in the literary world — including award-winning poetry, short stories and novels — is as strong an argument as you will find to any claims that engineers can't write. Tom Moran, author of Engineers Can Write!, explores differences and similarities between writing and engineering, and offers some tips for conceptualizing writing to improve reports, articles, proposals and other documents. more

Webinar Series: Lessons from Bootstrap to Billions
Dr. Dileep Rao, author of Lessons from Bootstrap to Billions, will lead a series of IEEE-USA webinars for future and seasoned entrepreneurs. The webinars will be based on Rao's book, which illustrates how, contrary to currently popular belief, entrepreneurs can bootstrap to success. Bootstrap to Billions shows entrepreneurs and managers how business giants used alternate financing options to grow. The next webinar in this series is on 5 August, 2-3 PM. [more info & registration]

IEEE-USA and the IEEE Computer Society to Develop Professional Exam for Software Engineers
IEEE-USA and the IEEE Computer Society will be working together to develop a professional exam requested by state licensure boards for licensing software engineers. The boards contend that because software engineers play a significant and ever-increasing role in the design and operation of safety-critical systems, they should be regulated in the same manner as other engineering disciplines. more

Follow IEEE-USA on Social Networking Sites
IEEE-USA has established a presence on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook to help U.S. IEEE members follow the organization's activities and keep them apprised of the latest news and events that are affecting their careers and the profession.

Career Resources For IEEE Members
Unemployed or concerned about your future? Check out the following resources to help you with your career and employment: IEEE-USA Career Navigator, IEEE Job Site, Employment and Career Strategies Forum and the IEEE career page.  For further information contact Jean Eason, Chair Employment and Career Services Committee or Scott Grayson.

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