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IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee – 2018 Calls for Sustainable Development related Projects and Events
The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee supports the IEEE Board of Directors’ Vision of IEEE Volunteer “feet-on-the-ground” activities. HAC supports Sustainable Development & Humanitarian Technology-related IEEE volunteer activities by:
- Providing educational, mentoring and networking support
- Promoting and supporting collaboration by IEEE and non-IEEE volunteers through IEEE SIGHT (Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology) Program
- Building strategic partnerships with other relevant stakeholders
- Providing assistance to volunteers who support local teams undertaking “feet-on-the ground” community-based activities
- Providing financial support to relevant projects and events
IEEE HAC provides funding towards volunteer projects with communities, funding towards events showcasing sustainable development and humanitarian technology activities within existing events and funding for SIGHTs.
Upcoming deadlines:
- IEEE HAC Projects and IEEE SIGHT Projects – 31 March, 30 June, 01 September
- IEEE HAC Events – 15 May, 15 July, 15 September (subject to remaining funds)
For more information, contact Ms. Holly Schneider Brown: h.s.brown@ieee.org
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Nominations for 2018 IEEE SIGHT Steering Committee (Closing Date: 27 April)
The Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) Program is a network of IEEE and non-IEEE volunteers around the globe that partner with local communities and organizations to leverage technology for sustainable development.
Nominations for 2018 SIGHT Steering Committee Members and Sub-Committee Members are invited from individuals with experience working or volunteering in areas including sustainable development, humanitarian technology, Tech4Dev, ICT4D or local community development either at home or abroad.
For a detailed list of roles and responsibilities, please visit http://bit.ly/2oz37C0
Please use the nomination form and forward a short cover letter to jackie.halliday@ieee.org, composed as follows:
Subject – use either of the subject lines below
- Nomination for 2018 SIGHT Steering Committee – Name
- Nomination for 2018 SIGHT Sub-Committee - Name
Body – explain why you believe you will make a valuable contribution
2018 IEEE Vision, Innovation, And Challenges Summit & Honors Ceremony
Mark your calendar for Friday, May 11, 2018 for a chance to connect with some of the technology giants of the world. The second IEEE Vision, Innovation, And Challenges (VIC) Summit will be held in San Francisco, again coupled with this year's IEEE Honors Ceremony.
The Summit’s world-class presenters will deep-dive into today’s most crucial areas of technology.Hear their take on its impact on the future of key industries, and be inspired by their vision for how engineers will serve the global community. Capping off this high-energy event, the Honors Ceremony will celebrate the pinnacle achievements of this year’s recipients; their accomplishments have led to breakthroughs we all benefit from.
Gain valuable insights on industry trends. Explore the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead for engineers. And celebrate the pioneers that made it all possible.
Register now for the IEEE VIC Summit and Honors Ceremony Gala at: http://www.cvent.com/d/qtqsr4
To see a program and for more information, go to: ieee-vics.org
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