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IEEE-USA Leadership Connection
[ IEEE-USA Leadership Connection ]

AUGUST 2025
IEEE-USA InSight
[ IEEE-USA InSight ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org]]
 
Trust over Trends: Building Authentic Careers in Uncertain Times
[ Trust over Trends: Building Authentic Careers in Uncertain Times ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/trust-over-trends-building-authentic-careers-in-uncertain-times/]]

Trust Over Trends: Building Authentic Careers in Uncertain Times

In a world full of uncertainty, we must trust ourselves, but we also need to acknowledge that some degree of trust in others is often necessary
 
I’m Not Lazy — I Just Don’t Know Where to Start
[ I’m Not Lazy — I Just Don’t Know Where to Start ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/im-not-lazy-i-just-dont-know-where-to-start/]]

I’m Not Lazy — I Just Don’t Know Where to Start

The key to procrastination is to recognize that uncertainty, not effort, is the real obstacle, and then develop a strategy to drive clarity.
Leading with Integrity
[ Leading with Integrity ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/leading-with-integrity/]]

Leading with Integrity

Ethical leadership isn't a passive quality; it’s an active choice. It requires courage to do what is right, even when it’s difficult.
 
Partner Effectively with Your PowerPoint Presentation
[ Partner Effectively with Your PowerPoint Presentation ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/partner-effectively-with-your-powerpoint-presentation/]]

Partner Effectively with Your PowerPoint Presentation

Presenting isn’t just about showing a slide — it’s about partnering with it to guide your audience through the message.
Making Your 1:1s More Impactful as a Leader
[ Making Your 1:1s More Impactful as a Leader ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/making-your-11s-more-impactful-as-a-leader/]]

Making Your 1:1s More Impactful as a Leader

10 tips for using 1:1 meetings to inspire your team, boost morale and identify emerging opportunities and challenges.
More Articles
 

COMING UP!

IEEE-USA BrewPub Social – Columbus, OH
[ IEEE-USA BrewPub Social – Columbus, OH ] [[http://columbussocial.eventbrite.com/]]

IEEE-USA BrewPub Social – Columbus, OH

4 September 2025 | 6-8 PM ET

COLUMBUS, OH

Join IEEE-USA for an evening of fun, networking, food, beverages, & swag at our first Columbus, Ohio, Social at Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen. This Brewpub Social is exclusive to IEEE Members and their guests (bring up to two non-member friends) – but we have to cap the event at 60 attendees, so sign up now. Spots are filling up fast!
 
The IEEE-USA Congressional Outreach Program (ICOP)
[ The IEEE-USA Congressional Outreach Program (ICOP) ] [[https://ieeeusa.org/public-policy/icop/]]

ICOP Events: Influence the Future of Engineering and Technology

The IEEE-USA Congressional Outreach Program (ICOP) provides IEEE Student Members and YPs opportunities to engage directly with congressional staff on critical tech policies in their local areas. Two ICOP events are planned for September in Ohio (4 Sep) and New York State (26 Sep). Interested in hosting an ICOP event? Learn more here, or fill out our interest form and the ICOP team will get back to you.
 

IEEE-USA IN FOCUS

IWRC AI & Autonomy Summit
[ IWRC AI & Autonomy Summit ] [[https://iwrc.ieeeusa.org/iwrc-grand-forks/]]

IWRC AI &
Autonomy Summit

10 September 2025

Grand Forks, ND

Join stakeholders from industry, government and academia to  network, learn and discuss federal and state technology initiatives related to AI and autonomy, and other government programs that promote innovation and small business in the upper midwest. Register today!
 
IEEE-USA Board of Directors: Call for Nominations
[ IEEE-USA Board of Directors: Call for Nominations ] [[https://ieeeusa.org/volunteers/elections/bod-nominations/]]

LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: IEEE-USA Board of Directors

Help shape the future of IEEE-USA! Nominate a peer or apply for a chance to join the IEEE-USA Board of Directors. The deadline to nominate is 10 September.
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]]

LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: IEEE-USA Awards

IEEE-USA Awards recognize professionalism, technical achievement, and literary contributions to public awareness and understanding of the profession. Nominate a colleague by 15 September.
 
IEEE-USA Government Fellowships
[ IEEE-USA Government Fellowships ] [[https://ieeeusa.org/public-policy/government-fellowships/]]

Apply by 9 January 2026 for IEEE-USA Congressional Fellowship

Spend a year living and working Capitol Hill as an advisor to Congress, serving on the personal staff of a U.S. Senator or Representative, or the professional staff of a Congressional Committee of the Fellow's choosing. The deadline to apply for IEEE-USA’s 2026-2027 Fellowships is 9 January 2026.
 
WISE Internships
[ WISE Internships ] [[https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/]]

ATTENTION STUDENT MEMBERS: Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2026 WISE Internships

Qualified IEEE Student Members can spend next summer in Washington learning how government officials make decisions on complex technological issues, and how engineers and scientists can contribute to the process. The deadline to apply for Summer 2026 is 1 February 2026.
 
The IEEE-USA John Meredith Professional Service Award
[ The IEEE-USA John Meredith Professional Service Award ] [[https://ieeeusa.org/volunteers/awards-recognition/professionalism/john-meredith-professional-service-award/]]
 

FREE E-Book & Audiobook

New E-Book: This & That – Ruminations of an Engineering Mind – Volume 2

This & That, Ruminations of an Engineering Mind, Volume 2, reprints articles or excerpts from some of Harry T. Roman’s favorite pieces. Members download FREE.
Famous Women Engineers in History – Book 9: Mary Golda Ross – She Reached for the Stars
[ Famous Women Engineers in History – Book 9: Mary Golda Ross – She Reached for the Stars ] [[https://ieeeusa.org/product/this-and-that-volume-2/]]

FREE WEBINARS

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

Washington Update Livestream

4 September |  1 PM ET

*No Registration Required*
 
Engineering Safer Futures: Breaking Barriers for Mental Well-being in Engineering and Construction
[ Engineering Safer Futures: Breaking Barriers for Mental Well-being in Engineering and Construction ] [[https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/496984]]

The Hidden Rules of Career Growth: Unwritten Secrets to Success

3 September  |  2 PM ET
 
Launch Announcement: IEEE-USA Space Policy Committee
[ Launch Announcement: IEEE-USA Space Policy Committee ] [[https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/497006]]

Consultants & AI

17 September  |  2 PM ET

UPCOMING CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Please note that this newsletter features only conferences and events where IEEE-USA co-sponsors, or where we will exhibit. 
 
ICOP – Tri-Cities Ohio (Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton)
[ ICOP – Tri-Cities Ohio (Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton) ] [[https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/494290]]

ICOP – Tri-Cities Ohio

4 September 2025

CINCINNATI | COLUMBUS | DAYTON

 
 
IEEE-USA BrewPub Social – Columbus, OH
[ IEEE-USA BrewPub Social – Columbus, OH ] [[http://columbussocial.eventbrite.com/]]

IEEE-USA BrewPub Social – Columbus, OH

4 September 2025 | 6-8 PM ET

COLUMBUS, OH
 
IEEE-USA IWRC AI & Autonomy Summit
[ IEEE-USA IWRC AI & Autonomy Summit ] [[https://iwrc.ieeeusa.org/iwrc-grand-forks/]]

IEEE-USA IWRC AI & Autonomy

10 September 2025

GRAND FORKS, ND
 
ICOP – Syracuse
[ ICOP – Syracuse ] [[https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/494139]]

ICOP – Syracuse, NY

26 September 2025

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

IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)

22-25 October 2025

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

IEEE-USA Western Caribbean Cruise

27 October - 1 November 2025

THE CARIBBEAN
 
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

 
 
IEEE-HKN 2025 Student Leadership Conference
[ IEEE-HKN 2025 Student Leadership Conference ] [[https://slc.hkn.events/]]

IEEE-HKN 2025 Student Leadership Conference

7-9 November 2025

ANN ARBOR, MI
 
See All IEEE-USA Co-Sponsored Conferences
 

Around the Institute

IEEE Elections
[ IEEE Elections ] [[https://www.ieee.org/about/corporate/election]]

IEEE Annual Election is Underway

Balloting for the 2025 IEEE Annual Election is underway and ends on 1 October 2025 at 12:00 noon ET (16:00 UTC). We hope you will take the time to vote and help choose the future leadership of IEEE.

 

This year’s ballot includes IEEE President-Elect candidates who are nominated by IEEE Board of Directors, as well as nominees for Delegate-Elect/Director-Elect for IEEE Divisions II, IV, VI, VIII, X, and for IEEE Regions 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. The ballot also includes candidates for IEEE Standards Association President-Elect and Board of Governors Members-at-Large,  IEEE-USA President-Elect, IEEE Technical Activities Vice President-Elect, and IEEE Women in Engineering Committee Chair-Elect.

 

Eligible voting members may submit their vote electronically via the election website or by paper ballot. All votes submitted online or by mail that are received by 24 September 2025 will be entered into a raffle to win a US$500 digital gift card.

 

Visit the IEEE Annual Election website to vote and learn about the gift card raffles.

 

Visit the IEEE Annual Election Showcase page to watch videos to learn more about the candidates.

 
 
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