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Events

IEEE Rising Stars Conference 2018 – Building the Future of IEEE

February 3, 2018 By Dinuka Jayaweera

For the 4th consecutive year, over 270 students and young professionals from North America kicked off their new year 2018 with the IEEE Rising Stars Conference on Jan 6-8, 2018 at Excalibur Hotel, Las Vegas. IEEE Rising Stars Conference is an annual student and young professional conference hosted by IEEE Region 6. The primary goal […]

Announcements

IEEE President Karen Bartleson Opens IEEE Young Professional Meeting with powerful statement

March 31, 2017 By Eddie Custovic

IEEE President and CEO, Karen Bartleson, delivered what can only be described as a remarkable and inspirational opening to the IEEE Young Professionals Face to Face meeting in San Jose, Costa Rica. Karen has been a long term supporter and mentor of IEEE students and young professionalsand her presence at the IEEE Young Professional meeting […]

Community

Being a Young Professional in Bosnia & Herzegovina

December 9, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Today we had the privileged of speaking to Dusanka Boskovic to learn about one of the smaller but very active IEEE groups based in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Can you tell our readers about the IEEE Section in Bosnia and Herzegovina? The IEEE Section in Bosnia and Herzegovina was founded in 2005, and we are now […]

Humanitarian Technology

Young Professional Update from Iraq

November 4, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

It was not long ago that we reported on IEEE Young Professionals in Iraq and their struggles. With this article we wanted to update all IEEE members on the situation there and some their activities. Despite the raging war and instability our IEEE members are still making the best of their time. IEEE Iraq section and […]

Mentorship

Why your Network is your Net Worth

October 12, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Networking is one of the most powerful and useful acts an individual can undertake to advance their career. Your network can help you build visibility, connect you with influencers, and create new opportunities. However, as professionals who work in technology development and management we often overlook the importance of this attribute. Given that I was born in […]

Networking

Young Professionals, Students and Industry gather in Melbourne, Australia

October 8, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

On Wednesday 23rd September, 2015, IEEE Young Professionals, students and industry gathered for an annual networking event hosted by La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. The event provided a fantastic opportunity for students, ieee members of all membership status, academic staff, alumni and industry to renew contacts and expand their own personal networks across the […]

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship: Startup Weekend in Chennai

June 12, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Ever wondered what it takes to be an entrepreneur? The professional and personal challenges, the high and lows, the failures and the success? Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over […]

GOLDRush

How ‘WorldServe Education’ is Transforming Lives Daily

May 26, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Sudhir Rao Rupanagudi. Mr Rupanagudi and his team have worked tirelessly to help develop ‘WorldServe Education’, helping students and providing quality education to those around the world. WorldServe Education also caters to the worlds of research, design and development, particularly in the fields of FPGA Design, Image […]

GOLDRush

“Afro-tech-girls” Breaking down traditional barriers

May 14, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Ms. Adeola Shasanya from Lagos, Nigeria. Adeola is currently an Electrical Engineering and Renewable Consultant with the Lagos State Electricity Board. She has worked tirelessly with young girls throughout Lagos State and surrounds to raise awareness and promote STEM careers through the organisation, “Afro-Tech Girls”. 1. Tell us […]

Entrepreneurship

Getting SOCIAL with Devon Ryan

May 8, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

What is SOCIAL? Suggestion, Opinion, Concern, Idea, Advice, Lesson (SOCIAL) is a new initiative of the IEEE GOLDRush publication team to connect with Young Professional volunteers world-wide. The SOCIAL questionnaire provides members with a “voice” that can be shared with our entire membership by answering a few simple questions. Who is Devon Ryan? Mr. Devon […]