In March 2026 at SoutheastCon, Jacob M. Kulangara, an IEEE Life Senior Member, was elevated to the Marie Sklodowska Curie level of the IEEE Heritage Circle by John McDonald, president of the IEEE Foundation. The Heritage Circle is a prestigious donor recognition program established by the IEEE Foundation. Achieving the Marie Sklodowska Curie level signifies that Jacob Kulangara’s cumulative charitable contributions fall within the range of US$150,000 to $249,999.
Jacob is an active IEEE volunteer, contributing to various IEEE societies, serving on technical standards committees, and organizing conferences to encourage innovation. As the IEEE Region 3 Life Member Committee Coordinator, he supports initiatives such as the IEEE Life Member Fund and connects with members of 40 Affinity Groups, inspiring young engineers through initiatives like his pivotal 2019 Texas Technical Tour. By supporting the IEEE Foundation and reaching this elevated donor status, Jacob ensures his commitment benefits future generations of engineers and technologists.
To learn more about the IEEE Heritage Circle and how you can become an Honored Philanthropist, contact the IEEE Foundation development office at donate@ieee.org.
