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IEEE Academic – An interview with founder Mr. Rui Costa

April 27, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

It is with much excitement that we bring an IEEE GOLDRush exclusive interview with the founder of IEEE Academic, Mr. Rui Costa. How did you come up with the concept for IEEE Academic? The IEEE Academic concept started when a group of students in one of the universities in Portugal understood that, despite all the […]

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Getting SOCIAL with Kavinga Ekanayake

April 24, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Who is Kavinga Ekanayake? Kavinga Ekanayake is the Chair of the Sri Lanka Young Professionals Affinity Group and a research assistant at University of Moratuwa. Suggestion – Do you have any suggestions for the IEEE? IEEE is a great platform to utilize the skills of bright minds across the world for the betterment of […]

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From star gazing to rising stars

April 20, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Wrapping up a solid year of growth and community contribution, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Young Professionals Southern Alberta Chapter has recently been awarded best Canadian Young Professionals group for 2014. The team’s vision – to cater to the professional and overall development of their fellow young professionals – has made them role models […]

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An IEEE beacon of light in Iraq

April 15, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Today’s story is a very sad one, but also one filled with a sense of pride and hope. The once beautiful country of Iraq has experienced much hardship in recent times, going from one conflict to another. Following the withdraws of foreign troops in 2011, the country has plunged into unrest which has led to […]

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Professional Awareness Conference: Smart Cities

April 13, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

“Smart Cities” is a buzz phrase that is often heard, so it makes sense that IEEE Young Professionals are engaged at the core of this theme. Today’s report comes from Nigeria, where the Young Professionals and Students have put together a two day awareness conference in Nigeria themed around Smart Cities on the 19th and 20th of […]

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Who am I? Cyber-security expert and TV Host

April 8, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Cyber security expert and host of a television show? It is not every day that we come across an IEEE volunteer involved in these two distinct fields. Dr. El Guindy is a frequent blogger on Middle East cyber security issues, human rights, digital surveillance and cyber threats. In addition, he publishes whitepapers on critical issues related to technology […]

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IEEE Adventures in Croatia

April 5, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Today’s story comes to us from a small country situated on the beautiful Adriatic Coast, Croatia. While this may be one of the smaller sections in the IEEE world, it is very passionate with volunteers who strive for perfection. On another note, you may recall that Nikola Tesla, arguably the world’s greatest thinker was also born […]

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Building extended professional networks through the YP of Germany

April 3, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Professional and social networking is one of the most important tasks in the early career of an engineer. Therefore, the IEEE Young Professionals Affinity Group of Germany provides numerous networking opportunities for its members. Getting in contact with peers from your field across the globe is most relevant, and IEEE can provide this better than most professional organisations. […]

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A word from Young Professionals of Poland

March 25, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

The Young Professionals of Poland had a very successful 2014 which they hope will be the backbone of another big year ahead. The affinity group was responsible for organising the IEEE Region 8 Student & Young Professional Congress which was held in Krakow from 6th – 10th of August 2014. The participants of the congress were […]