• What Can We Learn From Blue Zones?

    Blue zones are areas in which people live longer, consistently reaching age 100. The term was coined in 2004 by National Geographic fellow and writer Dan Buettner, who teamed up with the National Institute on Aging to study areas of ...

    Published On: 22 May 2025Categories: Announcements, Guidance Hub373 words1.9 min read
  • “Chip War” Wins Electrical Engineering History Award

    The IEEE History Committee selected the book Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology as the winner of the 2024 IEEE William and Joyce Middleton Electrical Engineering History Award. Authored by economic historian Chris Miller, Ph.D., Professor ...

    Published On: 15 May 2025Categories: Announcements, Books & Publications347 words1.7 min read
  • 6 Strategies for Going From Unemployed to Employed When You’re Over 60

    By Edward J. Joyce, Life Senior Member, former software engineering manager, now retired One fine spring day, I went into a 9 a.m. meeting at my company with a senior vice president whom I had neither met nor spoken to ...

    Published On: 24 April 2025Categories: Announcements, Guidance Hub1068 words5.4 min read
  • Stack of books on a table.

    Reading makes all other learning possible. Check back often for a selection of interesting and relevant books and publications, curated by the IEEE Life Members Committee (ILMC). From 6 November 2024 Inventor of the Future: The Visionary ...

    Published On: 7 January 2025Categories: Books & Publications1048 words5.5 min read
  • TechImpact2025

    With the rise of AI and other advanced technologies, digital innovation is happening more quickly than ever. As part of the IEEE Public Visibility program, IEEE surveyed global technology leaders on the most impactful technologies in 2025. Find out how ...

    Published On: 31 December 2024Categories: Announcements, Guidance Hub61 words0.3 min read
  • IEEE Life Members Video Graphic

    Some things you just have to see to believe. Watch pertinent videos from IEEE and explore relevant interests. 2023 IEEE VIC Summit: Fireside Chat with Vinton G. Cerf Katie Hafner sits down with 2023 IEEE Medal of ...

    Published On: 22 December 2024Categories: Guidance Hub613 words3.5 min read
  • Charles Proteus Steinmetz

    By William F Hederman, Life Member Among the giants of early electric power was a man who stood 4 feet tall.  Charles Proteus Steinmetz was an immigrant to the United States (U.S.) from Germany. He was almost denied admission to ...

    Published On: 27 November 2024Categories: From Around the World, Guidance Hub1276 words6.5 min read
  • Foundation - Make a Will

    It’s always a good plan to have your estate affairs in order, but only about a third of Americans have a will. The top reason given by those who have yet to create one is a single word – procrastination. ...

    Published On: 12 November 2024Categories: Announcements, Guidance Hub395 words2 min read