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Engineering students

Fostering career exploration and a global perspective

July 1, 2021 by Jessica Baker and Tojan B. Rahhal

The design process is integral to engineer­ ing education. Design competitions offer engineering stu­dents the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom, yet there is limited information available regarding their value. In this article, we aim to ex­plore the impact on students participating in Engineering World Health’s (EWH’s) Design Competition, in both the skills they … [Read more...] about Fostering career exploration and a global perspective

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March 1, 2021 by Angelique Rajski Parashis

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As the existing body of technical knowledge continues to grow exponentially, engineers and technology professionals are working hard to stay current, competent, and informed,” stated IEEE President Toshio Fukuda in his article “IEEE President: Let’s Focus on Continuing Education” in The Institute (Fukuda, 2020). “Today, technologists are seeking trusted sources to support their … [Read more...] about Enhance your student membership with IEEE educational opportunities

Engineering: A long hard road—Worth the effort!

March 1, 2021 by Raymond E. Floyd

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In 1983, there was a basketball coach at North Carolina State University who believed in his team despite the odds against it. His team was not expected to compete well that year but had surprised opponent after opponent. When his team was invited to the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament that year, it was not expected to advance beyond the first or second … [Read more...] about Engineering: A long hard road—Worth the effort!

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IEEE Potentials Magazine is the publication dedicated to undergraduate and graduate students and young professionals. IEEE Potentials explores career strategies, the latest in research, and important technical developments. Through its articles, it also relates theories to practical applications, highlights technology’s global impact, and generates international forums that foster the sharing of diverse ideas about the profession.

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