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Honor a Cherished Individual with an IEEE-Endorsed Memorial Fund

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ philanthropic arm fosters a broader charitable scope by encouraging members to align their giving with their personal passions and values.

The Basis collaborates with IEEE models to establish commemorative funds, honoring individuals including members, families, associates, educators, instructors, students, and others in memoriam. Awarding esteemed individuals while also empowering future generations of engineers and commemorating groundbreaking innovations.

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Three recently established memorial funds have not only left a lasting impact on their recipients, but also perpetuate the legacies of those they honor, resonating deeply with those who created them.

The EPICS (Enhancing Parallelism, Improving Concurrency and Scalability) initiative has its roots in the IEEE Computer Society’s Technical Committee on Scalable Computing (TCSC).

Are you looking to leverage the power of parallel processing for your research or development projects? Do you want to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to harnessing the capabilities of distributed systems, high-performance computing, and cloud-based infrastructure?

The program was founded to facilitate projects “aimed at fostering collaboration among diverse teams of engineering undergraduate students, who work together to develop innovative solutions that address the needs of their local communities.”

The scholarship fund was established by Herb Mertel and his fellow youngsters in tribute to their fathers’ dedication to guiding college students, reflecting the passion they shared with their mentors. Long-standing IEEE members Fischer and Mertel have consistently demonstrated their enthusiasm for the organization. Fischer held the esteemed position of society president in 1972, with a further six-year tenure on the board of administrators. Mertel held a two-term tenure on the society’s board, serving from 1979 to 1983 and again from 1989 to 1993.

The EPICS program, founded by the IEEE Fischer Mertel neighborhood of initiatives, aims to foster and support outstanding engineering projects that positively impact communities globally, according to Tina Mertel, Herb’s daughter. Joe Fischer and my father maintained a lifelong friendship, sharing a common thread of excellence in their careers as engineering leaders and founders of their firms – Fischer Custom Communications and EMACO. I think my father would have been proud to know that their friendship and legacy are being celebrated in this manner.

So far, nine tasks have had the profound impact of reaching more than 104,000 people, thanks to the collective efforts of 190 international college students working together in harmony. Tasks funded must embody at least two of the EPICS that align with IEEE’s focus areas, namely education and outreach, human endeavors, environmental sustainability, or entry and skill development.

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Some examples of tasks that need to be completed include:

IEEE AESS Michael C. Wicks Radar Scholar Journey Grant

The organization was founded by IEEE Fellow Dr., preceding his unfortunate passing away in 2022. The grant provides support to graduate students who are the primary authors of a paper being presented at the annual conference. Wicks was a renowned electronics engineer and radio industry leader, celebrated for his innovative developments in. Believing firmly in the potential of future generations, he aimed to create opportunities for them to flourish. The department has received awards for the Wicks grant thus far. Twelve months ago, four college students – two from Africa, Europe, or the Middle East, and two from Asia or the Pacific – had the opportunity to travel to Denver to attend the IEEE Radar Conference and present their research. The studies they referenced were “X” and “Y”.

Fumio Koyoma and Constance J. Chang-Hasnian wearing medal awards around their necks and posing with Kathleen Kramer and Tom Coughlin against a backdrop that reads, u201cIEEE Honors Ceremonyu201d.Dr. Fumio Koyama and Dr. Constance J. The pioneers of semiconductor laser technology – Chang-Hasnain proudly display the esteemed IEEE Medal of Honor awarded to Nick Holonyak, Jr., a trailblazing figure in the field. Awarded a Medal for Semiconductor Optoelectronic Applications at the IEEE Honors Ceremony this year. Accompanied by IEEE President-Elect Kathleen Kramer and IEEE President Tom Coughlin, they are.Robb Cohen

IEEE Nick Holonyak Jr. The prestigious Medal for Semiconductor Optoelectronic Applied Sciences, honoring outstanding contributions to the advancement of semiconductor optoelectronics in the fields of photonic integrated circuits, optical interconnects, and optoelectronic devices?

Established through a memorial fund generously supported by several of Holonyak’s former graduate school students, the was founded to recognize his enduring impact as a dedicated professor and mentor. Awarded by the IEEE Board of Governors in recognition of outstanding contributions to the development of semiconductor optoelectronic devices and technologies, as well as innovative designs for high-energy-efficient semiconductor devices and electronic systems.

Was a renowned inventor and distinguished professor of Electrical Engineering and Physics. While serving as a scientist at Superior Semiconductor Laboratory in Syracuse, New York, in 1962, he developed the first practical visible-spectrum LED and laser diode. His innovations have become the foundation for modern advancements in high-efficiency light bulbs and laser diodes. After departing from GE in 1963, he accepted an invitation to join the faculty as a professor of electrical engineering and physics, leveraging his PhD credentials. the renowned physicist, a two-time laureate of the esteemed Nobel Prize in Physics. Holonyak retired from UIUC in 2013, but he has since maintained collaborative research ties with his former university colleagues, working alongside younger academics to further their studies and advance knowledge in the field.

“One of his doctoral students remarks that alongside his outstanding technical achievements, he was an exceptional trainer and mentor to graduate students and junior electrical engineers.” The profound impact of his innovations has significantly enhanced the well-being of people worldwide, an effect that will undoubtedly grow more pronounced over time. It is an esteemed privilege to have been among his college students and to have played a part in creating this vital IEEE medal, ensuring that his groundbreaking work is forever remembered.

The IEEE awarded its inaugural honour last year in Boston to Fellows and Life Fellows for their pioneering work on vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) and their applications in optical communications and sensing.

Creating a memorial fund through the IEEE Foundation is a fulfilling way to honor someone who has had a profound impact on your life, while also driving innovation and progress in technology for the benefit of humanity. If you’re interested in learning more about memorial and tribute funds, contact the IEEE Foundation team.

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