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[ Image ] [[https://ieeeusa.org/public-policy/action-center/]] TAKE ACTION NOW 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 ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org]]   [ “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 ] [[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 ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/facing-an-ai-interviewer-rethinking-job-evaluations/]] Facing an AI Interviewer: Rethinking Job Evaluations [ 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 ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/why-tech-leaders-should-use-radical-candor/]] Why Tech Leaders Should Use Radical Candor [ Fighting the Invisible Battle ] [[https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/fighting-the-invisible-battle/]] Fighting the Invisible Battle [ 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 ] [[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 More Articles   [ Image ] {{dynamic_content.40725}} {{dynamic_content.40726}} [ IEEE=USA Western Caribbean Cruise ] [[https://cruise.ieeeusa.org]]   Meet Our Speakers [ 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 ] [[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 ] [[https://cruise.ieeeusa.org]]   IEEE-USA IN FOCUS [ 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 ] [[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. 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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.    [ IEEE-HKN 2025 Student Leadership Conference ] [[https://slc.hkn.events/]] FEATURED IEEE-HKN 2025 Student Leadership Conference 7-9 November 2025 ANN ARBOR, MI The Student Leadership Conference (SLC) is the hallmark IEEE-HKN experience for student members. This annual event is open to all IEEE-HKN Student Members and is focused on training for Chapter leaders, individual and professional development, technical sessions, and networking to bring together members from around the world and encourage inter-Chapter activity and cooperation.   [ 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 ] [[https://worldaiiotcongress.org/]] World AI IoT Congress 2025 28-30 May 2025 SEATTLE, WA   [ 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 ] [[https://lifemembersconference.ieee.org/]] IEEE Life Members Evolution Conference 11-13 June 2025 BOSTON, MA   [ 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 ] [[https://ieeeghtc.org/]] IEEE GHTC 22-25 October 2025 GOLDEN, CO   [ 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

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