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IEEE-USA InSight Update
[ IEEE-USA InSight Update ]

MAY 2025

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IEEE-USA Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support Federal Investments in U.S. Science & Technology

Congress is crafting the next annual federal budget, and we invite you to lend your voice in protecting the future of our nation’s scientific infrastructure by sending an email urging them to oppose harmful cuts in fiscal year (FY) 2026 science and technology funding. Use our "Take Action Now" widget to easily send an email to your Senators and/or Representatives in support of FY 2026 funding for NSF, NIST, NASA, DOE, and DOD.

IEEE-USA InSight
[ IEEE-USA InSight ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org]]
 
“Resistance Is Not Futile”: The Making of the New Marginal Person
[ “Resistance Is Not Futile”: The Making of the New Marginal Person ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/resistance-is-not-futile-the-making-of-the-new-marginal-person/]]

“Resistance Is Not Futile”: The Making of the New Marginal Person

In the liminal space between two worlds — the human and AI — the challenge today's marginal person faces isn’t merely what AI can do, but what we, as humans, should do in response.

10 Tips for AI-Proofing Your Career
[ 10 Tips for AI-Proofing Your Career ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/10-tips-for-ai-proofing-your-career/]]

10 Tips for AI-Proofing Your Career

AI may change your job title and description, but it won’t derail your career if you understand how to use it as a tool to add value to your employer.

 
Facing an AI Interviewer: Rethinking Job Evaluations
[ Facing an AI Interviewer: Rethinking Job Evaluations ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/facing-an-ai-interviewer-rethinking-job-evaluations/]]

Facing an AI Interviewer: Rethinking Job Evaluations

Read This Before You Interview
[ Read This Before You Interview ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/read-this-before-you-interview/]]

Read This Before You Interview

Why Tech Leaders Should Use Radical Candor
[ Why Tech Leaders Should Use Radical Candor ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/why-tech-leaders-should-use-radical-candor/]]

Why Tech Leaders Should Use Radical Candor

Fighting the Invisible Battle
[ Fighting the Invisible Battle ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/fighting-the-invisible-battle/]]

Fighting the Invisible Battle

How to Transition from Ideation to Implementation
[ How to Transition from Ideation to Implementation ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/how-to-transition-from-ideation-to-implementation/]]

How to Transition from Ideation to Implementation

From Capitol Hill to the Cloud: Advocating for America’s Innovation, STEM Future
[ From Capitol Hill to the Cloud: Advocating for America’s Innovation, STEM Future ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/from-capitol-hill-to-the-cloud-advocating-for-americas-innovation-stem-future/]]

From Capitol Hill to the Cloud: Advocating for America’s Innovation, STEM Future

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We're just five months away from IEEE-USA's five-night cruise to the tropical beauty of the Western Caribbean aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas. We'll be cruising 27 October to 1 November, from Galveston, Texas, to stops in Costa Maya, Mexico, and Cozumel, Mexico.

 

We've finalized our speaker lineup and added a tentative schedule of events and activities, so don't miss out — BOOK NOW!

IEEE-USA Western Caribbean Cruise
[ IEEE-USA Western Caribbean Cruise ] [[https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/]]
 

Meet Our Speakers

Dr. Tracy Fanara
[ Dr. Tracy Fanara ] [[https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/tracy-fanara/]]

Just Announced: Dr. Tracy Fanara

Dr. Tracy Fanara (aka "Inspector Planet") is known for her work on harmful algae blooms, coastal resilience and public science education. With appearances on Shark Week, Mythbusters, and National Geographic, Dr. Fanara brings a dynamic, interdisciplinary perspective to environmental challenges and innovation. View Full Bio

 
Maxim Jago
[ Maxim Jago ] [[https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/maxim-jago/]]

Futurist Maxim Jago

Maxim Jago is an award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, consultant futurist, strategic advisor, international keynote, and founder of The Creativity Conference. Maxim consults on future and emerging technology for several international organizations, and as a director, he has produced over thirty short films, feature length documentaries, and feature films. View Full Bio

IEEE=USA Western Caribbean Cruise
[ IEEE=USA Western Caribbean Cruise ] [[https://cruise.ieeeusa.org]]
 

IEEE-USA IN FOCUS

IEEE-USA Board of Directors: Call for Nominations
[ IEEE-USA Board of Directors: Call for Nominations ] [[https://ieeeusa.org/volunteers/elections/bod-nominations/]]

Call for Nominations: IEEE-USA Board of Directors

Nominate a peer or apply for a chance to join the IEEE-USA Board of Directors. Open positions for U.S. IEEE members include President-Elect, Treasurer, Vice Presidents, and Early Career Representative. Candidates should be Senior or Fellow Members, except for the Early Career Representative, who should be a Graduate Student Member or higher. New officers will be appointed in November 2025. Help shape the future of IEEE-USA!

 
IEEE-USA Awards Nomination Portal Opens 1 April
[ IEEE-USA Awards Nomination Portal Opens 1 April ] [[https://ieeeusa.org/volunteers/awards-recognition/?utm_source=insideUSA_insight&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025awards&utm_id=awards&utm_content=awd_sq4]]

IEEE-USA Awards — Apply Today!

Every year, IEEE-USA Awards are given to recognize professionalism, technical achievement, and literary contributions to public awareness and understanding of the engineering profession in the United States. If you’d like to re-nominate a candidate from 2024, you can now roll the information forward to 2025 and edit it as needed. Awards cycle will be open 1 April - 15 September 2025. 

 

FREE E-Book

New E-Book: Stories of Courage and Fallout from Workplace Nightmares

Dr. Robert (Bob) Danielle's new IEEE-USA's E-Book is for anyone who has felt the weight of workplace struggles, but believes there must be a way forward. Members download FREE.

Stories of Courage and Fallout from Workplace Nightmares
[ Stories of Courage and Fallout from Workplace Nightmares ] [[https://ieeeusa.org/product/stories-of-courage-and-fallout-from-workplace-nightmares/]]
 

Free Audiobook: Engineering Activities for the Classroom – Volume 2: Energy in Our World

In the second volume of the series, author Harry Roman takes a deep dive into how energy has an impact on our world every day. Teachers can use the activities in these books to develop lesson plans or assignments for students. Members download FREE.

Engineering Activities for the Classroom – Volume 2: Energy in Our World
[ Engineering Activities for the Classroom – Volume 2: Energy in Our World ] [[https://ieeeusa.org/product/engineering-activities-for-the-classroom-vol-2-energy-in-our-world/]]

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FREE WEBINARS

Washington Update
[ Washington Update ] [[https://ieeeusa.org/events/washington-update-2022-03-03-2022-06-23-2-2-3-2/2025-06-12/]]

Washington Update Livestream

12 June  |  1 PM ET

*No Registration Required*

 
Webinar: Transitioning from Expert to Leader in the AI and BANI Era
[ Webinar: Transitioning from Expert to Leader in the AI and BANI Era ] [[https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485051]]

Transitioning from Expert to Leader in the AI and BANI Era

28 May  |  2 PM ET

The Art of Strategic Influence: Elevate Your Career with Confidence
[ The Art of Strategic Influence: Elevate Your Career with Confidence ] [[https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485828]]

The Art of Strategic Influence: Elevate Your Career with Confidence

2 June  |  2 PM ET

IEEE-USA CO-SPONSORED CONFERENCES

Please note that this newsletter features only conferences and events where IEEE-USA co-sponsors, or where we will exhibit. 

 
CISA 2025
[ CISA 2025 ] [[https://cisa-conference.org/program/]]

FEATURED

CISA 2025 – In Person & Online

2-6 June 2025

COLLEGE PARK, MD

Dive into cutting-edge research at the Conference on Computational Imaging Using Synthetic Apertures. Bringing together the broadest range of imaging professionals, this conference boasts a robust technical program, flexible virtual access, and budget-friendly registration. Don’t wait — register by 30 May and be part of the future of imaging!

 
World AI IoT Congress 2025
[ World AI IoT Congress 2025 ] [[https://worldaiiotcongress.org/]]

World AI IoT Congress 2025

28-30 May 2025

SEATTLE, WA

 
 
2025 IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology (EIT 2025)
[ 2025 IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology (EIT 2025) ] [[https://www.eit-conference.org/eit2025/]]

IEEE EIT 2025

29-31 May 2025

VALPARAISO, IN

 
 
 
IEEE Life Members Evolution Conference
[ IEEE Life Members Evolution Conference ] [[https://lifemembersconference.ieee.org/]]

IEEE Life Members Evolution Conference

11-13 June 2025

BOSTON, MA

 
IEEE Entrepreneurship Hard Tech Venture Summit
[ IEEE Entrepreneurship Hard Tech Venture Summit ] [[https://ims-ieee.org/hardtechventuresummit]]

IEEE Hard Tech Summit

18-19 June 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

 
IEEE WIE Forum USA East
[ IEEE WIE Forum USA East ] [[https://ieeeghtc.org/]]

IEEE GHTC

22-25 October 2025

GOLDEN, CO

 
 
IEEE WIE Forum USA East
[ IEEE WIE Forum USA East ] [[https://attend.ieee.org/wie-forum-usa-east-2025/]]

IEEE WIE Forum USA East

6-8 November 2025

ARLINGTON, VA

 
See All IEEE-USA Co-Sponsored Conferences
 

Around the Institute

Register for the Meet the 2026 IEEE President-Elect Candidates Forum
[ Register for the Meet the 2026 IEEE President-Elect Candidates Forum ] [[https://engage.ieee.org/June25-IEEE-PECF-Sign-Up.html]]

Register for the Meet the 2026 IEEE President-Elect Candidates Forum

The “Meet the 2026 IEEE President-Elect Candidates Forum” will be held on 27 June 2025 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm CT (23:00 UTC) at the IEEE Meeting Series in Chicago, Illinois. The Forum will be livestreamed for IEEE members not attending the meeting series. Register today.

 

Hear from the candidates, Jill I. Gostin and David Alan Koehler, respond to questions on issues important to IEEE members. 2025 IEEE President and CEO Kathleen Kramer will host and moderate the event.


Learn more about the candidates at ieee.org/pe26.

 
 
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