Program areas at IEEE
PERIODICALS: The IEEE Xplore(R) Digital Library is one of the world's largest collections of technical literature in engineering, computer science and related technologies with over 5.8 million documents available in its vast repository. IEEE continues to deliver groundbreaking research in its industry-leading publications and share its technical expertise around the world on the technologies that will shape the future. In 2022, IEEE published 222,106 conference articles and 81,921 journal and magazine articles. IEEE's publishing program continues to grow and evolve for both subscription journals and open access titles. Representing a major step in IEEE's continued support and commitment to open science, IEEE pledged to make its entire collection of over 160 hybrid journals - those publishing both open access and subscription-based content - as "Transformative Journals" under Plan S. This change allows authors receiving research grants from Coalition S funders to be compliant with Plan S requirements when publishing their research articles in any IEEE fully open access or hybrid journals. A "Transformative Journal" is a subscription/hybrid journal that will transition to be fully open access journal over time. In 2022, IEEE continued expanding its transformative read and publish open access offerings by signing new unlimited agreements allowing articles written by researchers at participating institutions to be fully accessible to everyone. IEEE signed a four-year agreement with the 10 campuses within the University of California system, and a three-year agreement with Conferenza dei Rettori delle Universit Italiane, an association of 54 state and non-state Italian universities, to publish open access articles in IEEE's 200 journals and magazines. Please visit openieeeorgforinstitutionsinstitu... for a complete list of participating universities. IEEE maintains its position as one of the top publishers of science and technology journals, continuing to be a trusted source for communicating quality technical information that will help inspire and share the next breakthrough technologies.
MEMBERSHIPS & PUBLIC IMPERATIVES: IEEE is a public charity dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. In 2022, IEEE had a total of 427,780 members, from more than 190 countries worldwide, including 145,328 student members (an increase of 15% from previous year), and 353,838 society members from the 39 IEEE Societies. IEEE, and its members and volunteers, are committed to addressing emerging challenges and promoting technological innovation for the betterment of society. Throughout 2022, IEEE supported member engagement, fostered a global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful, and collaborated with global communities in meaningful projects to support our mission. IEEE's commitment to scientific and technological discovery and innovation drives our focus on improving standards of living and helps us care for each other and for our planet. In 2022 IEEE began to develop a cross-IEEE strategy to synchronize and guide IEEE's response to changes in the global climate, expand its diverse membership, and to engage the next generation of students and young professionals, to effectively work together towards a more connected, innovative future for the greater global public good. Around the world, IEEE members and volunteers donated their time and expertise to build on this strategy through the following programs: A) YOUR PROFESSIONAL HOME: The Your Professional Home Campaign highlighted how the IEEE community helps members and volunteers learn, share, teach and network. Professionals from different industries and backgrounds shared personal experiences and discussed why IEEE is their professional home. B) EDUCATION WEEK: IEEE members around the world celebrated the inaugural IEEE Education Week. IEEE Education Week brought attention to the diverse educational opportunities available throughout IEEE to advance technical careers and society by extension. C) CLIMATE CHANGE EFFORTS: IEEE launched the IEEE Climate Change website, dedicated to highlighting various efforts around the organization and created the IEEE Climate Change Collection, a repository of over 7,000 articles from the IEEE Xplore digital library about the causes and solutions for climate change. IEEE Technical Activities collaborated with volunteers in 40 different IEEE societies to contribute to four major climate change initiatives: wildfire prevention and mitigation, management of food and water supplies, workforce development, and sustainable technologies, including e-waste management. D) STUDENT TEAMS TACKLE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES: IEEE student teams from across the United States tackled sustainability challenges in the EPICS in IEEE Environmental Competition. Student projects ranged from a robot that collects litter from a local lake to nitrogen-sensing drones for understanding air quality. E) EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: IEEE Future Directions provided perspectives on two new technology areas: IEEE Public Safety Technology, exploring how new technologies enhance the effectiveness of public safety personnel and promote their well-being, and IEEE Digital Privacy advocating for the protection of digital privacy for individuals. F) IEEE-USA HELPS SHAPE PUBLIC POLICY: IEEE provided input on two significant pieces of legislation related to US technological investment: 1) THE CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to strengthen the domestic semiconductor industry and boost technological innovation, research and development; and workforce education initiatives. 2) AI Bill of Rights - IEEE participated in several sessions related to the development of the proposed "blueprint" AI Bill of Rights, developed by The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The AI Bill of Rights outlines five key principles and corresponding practices that are intended to guide the design, use, and deployment of automated systems by government agencies in a way that protects the rights of the American public. G) IEEE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE: The IEEE Diversity and Inclusion Committee's inaugural year focused on building a framework to support the IEEE Diversity Statement and fortifying ongoing and new initiatives toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. IEEE expanded its diversity and inclusion web presence, established outreach and communication channels to support IEEE organizational units, and published the IEEE Diversity Report to increase awareness of the Committee's activities and generate ideas for future efforts. H) IEEE WOMEN IN ENGINEERING - 25TH ANNIVERSARY: IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) facilitates the recruitment and retention of women in technical disciplines around the world and works to inspire girls to pursue a career in engineering. WIE kicked off its 25th anniversary with a virtual panel that featured past WIE chairs explaining why they joined the group and shared their experiences, and on International Women's Day in March, WIE held a 12-hour virtual marathon showcasing each IEEE region's diversity and inclusion efforts. Year-long celebrations highlighted the amazing progress and achievements made by great women in STEM. IEEE is proud to engage and collaborate with global communities to help make our world a more sustainable, humane, and prosperous place. Some of 2022 key programs include: 1) CLIMATE CHANGE EFFORTS: IEEE sent a delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The delegation presented technology solutions to address climate change mitigation and adaptation in the pursuit of an equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient future. 2) IEEE WIE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, BREAKING BOUNDARIES: The 2022 IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Beijing Leadership Summit co-hosted by the IEEE WIE Beijing Affinity Group and Beijing Women's Association for Science and Technology, focused on the development of women in the fields of science and technology including the metaverse, chip ecology, power and energy and smart cities. 3) HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS WORLDWIDE: The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) and Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) funded and implemented numerous life-changing programs. Notable projects include: a) IEEE Ecuador Section rehabilitated a data network for 60 local schools over the course of three years, providing internet access to 4,500 students. The team also implemented a STEM training program for over 400 students and provided basic training for schools to maintain their internet networks. b) IEEE Indonesia Section provided an on-grid rooftop photovoltaic power plant for the Disabled Children Care Home in Jakarta. The project helped to reduce overhead expenses for the home and enabled it to use the extra funds to benefit the children. c) IEEE Malaysia Section implemented a renewable energy hydroponic agricultural system in a low-resource urban community. Residents learned about smart agriculture techniques and were able to consume and sell the crops produced via the system. d) IEEE Uganda Section renovated a solar power system at a community school that had fallen into disrepair due to a lack of maintenance. The school's 400 students now benefit from lighted classrooms and dormitories with power.
CONFERENCES: IEEE conferences helped lead the post-pandemic recovery with an in-person audience eager for face-to-face engagement and immersive experiences which underscores the enduring importance of fostering collaboration and exploration in the technical community. In 2022, IEEE sponsored 2,008 conferences in 106 countries worldwide with over 534,000 attendees. Virtual, in-person, and hybrid options encouraged accessible, widespread engagement globally. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation was held in-person for the first time in three years, in Philadelphia, PA, with over 7,800 participants from 97 different countries. The event featured workshops exploring the many ways in which robotics and automation are changing the future of work - including robotic reef restoration, making robotic art, and next generation farm robots. Over 9,800 energy professionals from around the world attended the 2022 IEEE Power & Energy Society Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition in New Orleans, LA, to hear insights from the best minds in power and energy, and to help shape the future design and development of a reliable, resilient grid. The IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) Student Leadership Conference returned in 2022 with record attendance. Students from 54 chapters and five different countries participated in the in-person event in Charlotte, NC.
STANDARDS AND OTHER IEEE PROGRAMS: The IEEE Standards Association (SA) approved 126 new standards in 2022 for publication. Some of the key initiatives and accomplishments include: IEEE's open global standardization approach prioritizes including new participants and communities to address rapidly changing technology and market dynamics. 2022 saw a significant increase in participation, with now over 8,000 individual members from 98 countries, and over 430 entity members from 25 countries. IEEE SA members participated in new working groups in China, and on several new standards projects in cybersecurity, sustainability, and mobility, and smart transportation. The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), which specifies best practices for the safety of electric supply and communication utility systems, is typically updated every five years to stay current with changes in industry and technology. The NESC sets the ground rules and guidelines for practical safeguarding of workers and the public during the installation, operation, or maintenance of power, telephone, cable TV and railroad signal systems. The 2023 Handbook, published in 2022, addresses emerging technologies such as solar and wind energy, distributed energy/microgrids, batteries and energy storage, and wireless small cell networks. Seven e-learning courses were also launched to help communicate the latest changes. IEEE Standards Association collaborated with the European Commission discussing the relevance and applicability of IEEE standards and standards-related activities in support of regulating AI. IEEE has been active in identifying areas where IEEE standards can play a critical role in supporting the development and implementation of AI regulations, including the pending European Union AI Act. IEEE was recognized as a valuable contributor in this process, ensuring that AI is developed and used in a responsible and ethical manner. IEEEXtreme, a global challenge in which thousands of teams of IEEE student members compete in a 24-hour time span to solve a set of real-world programming problems, continues to be popular with the next generation of technologists. IEEEXtreme 16.0 was the largest in its history with a 15% annual participation increase: 14,694 participants comprised 6,377 teams competed in this year's competition. IEEE's Mobile Outreach Vehicle (MOVE) continues its mission to assist victims of natural disasters, where volunteers provided critical communications infrastructure and support to federal resource centers and to American Red Cross responders working in impacted communities. In 2022, MOVE responded to three disaster events in the United States - flooding in Kentucky, wildfires in California, and Hurricane Ian in Florida. IEEE also initiated MOVE International, its global expansion into India and Puerto Rico. So far, the global program has hosted disaster awareness training workshops for IEEE volunteers and students and developed a modular model response unit in Puerto Rico utilizing solar powered generators and radio sets in transportable cases to combat transportation challenges during disaster events.