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IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Newsletter: March Notes
A Message from the IEEE HTB Chair
March 2024
Hello and welcome to the March issue of the HTB newsletter.
This month, HTB is continuing to engage and support volunteer-led efforts towards addressing global challenges to impact humanity in a sustainable manner as guided by our 2024 strategic areas of focus. Recently, I participated in the 14th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference to speak about “Promoting STEM for Humanity – Recognizing and Utilizing Opportunities at IEEE. I emphasized the importance of embedding humanity aspects in the teaching of STEM and I also invited the participants to use the resources at IEEE and HTB. Later in the month, HTB participated in the ICT4D Conference which took place in Accra, Ghana and focused on driving ICT for development. HTB played a key role in leading a discussion focused on highlighting the role of engineers in shaping the future of artificial intelligence for the sustainable good of humanity. At the same time, attending the event allowed for increased networking and discussions of collaborative partnerships between HTB and key stakeholders as well as increasing the visibility of HTB beyond IEEE.
While in Ghana, HTB leadership met with the IEEE Ghana Section leaders to explore the possibilities of empowering more members to engage and participate in grassroots initiatives using technology to address locally existing challenges. The Section leaders provided feedback on how HTB could effectively deliver its programs to IEEE members and volunteers.
In other exciting news, HTB’s Tech4Good program is holding its first call for proposals to support grassroots technological projects, led by IEEE members, that address local challenges related to sustainable development. The deadline for this call for proposals is 31 March, but those who are interested should still consider responding to this opportunity to address the existing needs within your respective communities.
As we move forward in 2024, there are a lot of opportunities in store for you to contribute to the HTB vision and mission. I have no doubt that this year will be a bright one as we pursue these opportunities together for the betterment of humanity today, tomorrow, and always.
Wishing you all the very best as we look forward together.
Until next time,
Lwanga Herbert
2023 – 2024 IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board Chair
Thoughts from the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB) Immediate Past Chair
March 2024
Dear IEEE Colleagues,
We are making excellent progress on the HTB partnership efforts. Our primary goal this year is to expand HTB collaboration across major IEEE humanitarian programs, IEEE Regions, IEEE Societies, and external organizations. To achieve this goal, our committee has started exploring opportunities to increase the value delivered to our members through collaborative programs. Next, we will be planning workshops and webinars to create more awareness of HTB partnership opportunities.
Currently, we are connecting with IEEE regional leadership to maximize our impact at the grassroots, and are excited about our ongoing discussions with IEEE Societies like the Electron Devices Society, the Antennas & Propagation Society, the Communications Society, the Microwave Theory and Technology Society, the Industry Applications Society, the Industrial Electronics Society, the Society on Social Implications of Society, and IEEE Eta-Kappa-Nu. We will be announcing our partnership efforts once shared goals are finalized across a broad range of topics including calls for project proposals, awareness workshops, and educational content development. We are looking forward to delivering a great member experience through HTB partnership efforts.
Sincerely,
Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
2024 IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board Immediate Past Chair
The IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Newsletter
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