Education

29 Jul 23

This Rwandan Engineer is Learning How to Manage Humanitarian Projects

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

After several years of volunteering for IEEE humanitarian technology projects, Samantha Mugeni Niyoyita decided she needed more than just technical skills to help underserved communities become more self-sufficient. The IEEE member from Kigali, Rwanda, participated in installing portable sinks in nearby rural markets to curb the spread of COVID-19 and…

22 Jul 23

Virtual Reality Helps Students Improve Their Math Literacy

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Many students struggle to learn mathematics. In the United States, eighth graders scored an average of 271 out of 500 in math on last year’s National Assessment of Educational Progress, as highlighted in a New York Times article. It’s the lowest level in decades. Black, Native American, and low-income students…

15 Jun 23

Connect with Engineers Worldwide Through the IEEE App

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

If you work from home or have relocated to a new city, it can be more difficult to network with other engineers and the global technology community. The IEEE app can help. More than 1 million people are already using it.One of its many features is connecting members with other…

31 May 23

Advice and Resources for Tech Workers Coping With Job Loss

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Tens of thousands of tech workers have been laid off by companies recently, including at Amazon, Dropbox, GitHub, Google, Microsoft, and Vimeo. Startups, too, have made cuts, according to TechCrunch.To help IEEE members cope with losing a job, The Institute asked Chenyang Xu for advice. The IEEE Fellow is president…

18 May 23

These teachers are bringing computer science to students with disabilities

Computer & Information Technology

A $100k grant to the University of Florida enabled a professional development program for computer science and special education teachers.

18 May 23

How technology can help diverse learners thrive

Computer & Information Technology

Global Accessibility Awareness Day puts a focus on how we can make classrooms more accessible, no matter how students learn.

08 May 23

Una carta a los educadores esta Semana de Apreciación al Maestro

Computer & Information Technology

En honor a la Semana de Apreciación al Maestro, la Maestra del Año 2023, Rebecka Peterson, comparte más sobre su historia y cómo Google está comprometido con el futuro d…

08 May 23

A letter to educators this Teacher Appreciation Week

Computer & Information Technology

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, 2023 Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson shares more about their story and how Google is committed to the future of education.

25 Feb 22

Tap into powerful continuous learning, for one and all

Engineering & Management

The all-digital, all-electric world we live in poses new challenges for how we work. New technologies require engineers to redevelop their skills while changing regulations require constant monitoring and applied understanding. At the same time, customers are asking for the latest solutions. And, with critical requirements for sustainability and netzero…