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Women’s History Month: Shining a Light on Women Pioneers in Engineering and Science

Women’s History Month: Shining a Light on Women Pioneers in Engineering and Science

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to delve into the contributions of trailblazing women in science and technology. Often, within STEM disciplines, the accomplishments of women have been side…

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Celebrating Black Innovation: The Legacy of African American Inventors

Celebrating Black Innovation: The Legacy of African American Inventors

As we observe Black History Month, it's crucial to highlight the extraordinary contributions of African American inventors whose ingenuity has significantly shaped our technological landscape. These p…

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Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop: Unraveling the Symbiosis of Music and Technology

Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop: Unraveling the Symbiosis of Music and Technology

by Michael Geselowitz Published: November 9, 2023 You may be hearing a lot of buzz about this being the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. Popular music is a great way to engage kids and meet them where…

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From War to Wildfires: The Real-World Impact of Drone Technology

From War to Wildfires: The Real-World Impact of Drone Technology

by Michael Geselowitz Published: September 8, 2023 Drones have been in the news a lot over the summer. With their increasing prominence in various global conflicts, the U.S. Department of Defense …

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NEW REACH UNIT: Engage Your Students With Information Theory

NEW REACH UNIT: Engage Your Students With Information Theory

by IEEE REACH Published: August 2, 2023 The IEEE REACH Program is pleased to announce the addition of our latest inquiry unit, Information Theory. Students today are inundated with sensory input o…

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Resources For the Classroom to Celebrate Black History Month

Resources For the Classroom to Celebrate Black History Month

by IEEE REACH Program Specialists Originally Published: Feb. 11, 2022, Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 Happy Black History Month!  During Black History Month, we take a moment to honor the trailb…

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Engage Your Students with the History of STEM: A Free Webinar on Using REACH in the Classroom

Engage Your Students with the History of STEM: A Free Webinar on Using REACH in the Classroom

Engage Your Students with the History of STEM: A Free Webinar on Using REACH in the Classroom Attention teachers! Are you looking to bring the societal and humanistic context of technology to life in…

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Hertha Ayrton, Pioneering Woman, Electrical Engineer and Feminist

Hertha Ayrton, Pioneering Woman, Electrical Engineer and Feminist

By Michael Geselowitz, Senior Director, IEEE History Center June 15, 2022 [caption id="" align="alignright" width="280"] Portrait of Hertha Ayrton (1854-1923). Artist: Helena Arsene Darmesteter. G…

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Engineering & Theater Infrastructure: “They Say the Neon Lights Are Bright…”

Engineering & Theater Infrastructure: “They Say the Neon Lights Are Bright…”

by Michael N. Geselowitz, Ph.D., Senior Director IEEE History Center June 2, 2022 After an extended hiatus due to COVID-19, Broadway is finally reopened and gearing up for an exciting spring seaso…

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IEEE REACH & UNESCO: A Partnership Empowering Girls in Africa to Pursue STEM

IEEE REACH & UNESCO: A Partnership Empowering Girls in Africa to Pursue STEM

by Kelly McKenna, IEEE REACH Program Manager & Maryanne Karamagi, CEO of Silver Bolt  Aug. 31, 2021   IEEE REACH is an interdisciplinary, open education resource (OER) program of …

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