Outreach

Supporting Fellowships & Grants

The IEEE Life Members Fund of the IEEE Foundation offers two fellowships for graduate studies: the IEEE Life Member History Fellowship and the IEEE Life Members Graduate Study Fellowship in Electrical Engineering.

See details about both Fellowships →

Mentoring

Looking for a way to help the next generation of engineers and technologists? Mentoring provides an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences. Be a leader by paving the way for others to succeed. Mentoring can address different levels of needs: a middle school student may need help with math homework or life issues; university students may need more career and higher education guidance; and young professionals may include professional positioning. Participate locally or online through the IEEE Mentoring Program.

For information about mentoring as a Life member: Talk with your Regional Chapter Coordinator or send an email to [email protected].

Influencing Policy

Life Members are uniquely qualified to provide expertise to policy makers regarding local and global issues that can be impacted by technology and the job market. Our experience allows us to “see the whole board” versus a limited perspective of solving a short-term problem. Life members often provide assistance to policy makers by translating and implementing technology laden potential legislation.

For information about influencing policy as a Life member: Talk with your Regional Chapter Coordinator or send an email to [email protected].

Preserving History

The mission of the IEEE History Center is to preserve, research, and promote the history of information and electrical technologies. The Center maintains many useful resources for the engineer, for the historian of technology, and for anyone interested in the development of electrical and computer engineering and their role in modern society.

There are lots of ways for IEEE Life members to get involved:

• Nominate a significant technical achievement for recognition as a IEEE Milestone
• Share first-hand histories on the Engineering and Technology History Wiki
• Participate in virtual and in-person lectures, events, and talks
• Promote the IEEE Reach program to educators
• Support the IEEE Global History Museum

Learn more about ongoing IEEE History Center initiatives →

Promoting Humanitarian Initiatives

IEEE is committed to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through IEEE’s diverse humanitarian and philanthropic programs, there are many opportunities to improve the human condition worldwide.

There are lots of ways for IEEE Life members to get involved with humanitarian initiatives:

• IEEE Foundation
• IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB)
• IEEE Smart Village
• IEEE SIGHT
• EPICS in IEEE
• IEEE-USA Community Outreach Initiative (the MOVE Project)

For information about specific humanitarian initiatives for Life members, talk with your Regional Chapter Coordinator or send an email to [email protected].