Balloting for the 2023 IEEE Annual Election begins on 15 August. Your votes in the IEEE Annual Election are critical to helping shape the future of IEEE and IEEE-USA. Please submit your ballot prior to 12 PM ET on 2 October. You may access your electronic ballot, view candidate bios, position descriptions, and other election resources on the IEEE Annual Election page.

2023 IEEE-USA Innovation, Workforce,
and Research Conference (IWRC)

13-15 September 2023  |  Little Rock, Arkansas

The first-ever IEEE-USA Innovation, Workforce, and Research Conference (IWRC) is bringing the CHIPS Act to America's Heartland and Delta Regions. The conference will bring together stakeholders from academia, government and industry to bridge the gap between research and commercially viable products. Experts will discuss the CHIPS Act's impact on research grants, technology transfer programs, start-up funding, intellectual property, and a host of other topics related to inspiring and empowering true innovation. Register by 31 August with code SAVE10 for 10% off your registration.

IEEE-USA 50^th Anniversary Cruise

You can still book a room aboard IEEE-USA's 50th Anniversary Cruise by filling out the inquiry form on the IEEE-USA 50th Anniversary Cruise site. Our team will check on rates and availability on your behalf and assist you with completing your reservation. To participate in the 50th Cruise activities, all reservations must be made through our booking team. IEEE-USA's 50th Anniversary Cruise is presented by the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program.

Nominate a Colleague
for IEEE-USA Awards

IEEE-USA is accepting nominations for its annual awards, given in recognition of professionalism, technical achievement, and literary contributions to public awareness and understanding of the engineering profession in the United States. The nominations portal will close 15 September — nominate today!

IEEE-USA has released its 2023 Consultants Fee Survey Report, which provides the profile of typical, self-employed and independent technical consultants, including education, experience, business practices, median earnings and hourly fee. The fee data this report provides will help you set an hourly rate that is competitive with your peers. The report is available to IEEE members for $29.95 and $49.95 to non-members.

New E-Book: Famous Women in Engineering History – Book 2: Edith Clarke — Trailblazer in Electrical Engineering

Book 2 in the series on famous women in engineering history explores the life and career of trailblazer Edith Clarke, who played a critical role in developing the electric grid during its period of massive growth and expansion. This e-book is FREE to IEEE members.

IEEE New Initiatives Program
is looking for Bright Ideas!

The IEEE New Initiatives program helps bring great ideas to light. If you have an idea for a particular program, product, or service offering that can make a significant impact on IEEE members, the public, or a technical community, please share your vision with the IEEE New Initiatives Committee (NIC). The New Initiatives program can provide seed funding or higher levels of funding for innovative ideas. There are no submission deadlines.