IEEE Young Professionals

The IEEE YP Committee is excited to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 IEEE Young Professionals Hall of Fame Award! 🌟 This award recognizes active and inspiring Young Professionals Affinity Groups and Society Groups worldwide based on their activities. Each year, up to two Affinity Groups and two Society Groups are chosen for the award. The winning groups will be awarded a plaque from the Global IEEE Young Professionals and a $500 USD cash prize for future activities. The winners are expected to be announced in December 2024. Please note that groups that have won this award in 2023, 2022, or 2021 are not eligible to win this year. Nominations are open until November 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. If you think your group is eligible, we urge you to submit your application here. Submit now: https://lnkd.in/gCcyPwDu For more information, visit the YP website. Link: https://lnkd.in/d8VvxW4f We wish you the very best of luck! 🌟 #IEEEYP #HallOfFameAward #YoungProfessionals #IEEEAwards #LeadershipExcellence #Innovation #GlobalRecognition #2024Awards #IEEEVolunteers #EmpowerTheFuture

A First-Timer's Perspective: Attending the UNGA Summit of the Future This September, our IEEE Young Professionals Climate and Sustainability Sub-Committee member Kalyani Matey had the pleasure of attending the United Nations General Assembly Summit of the Future: Action Days as an IEEE Young Professionals Delegate. Let’s hear about her experience at the UNGA Summit of the Future. She says “This was a big first for me! It was reassuring to witness the scale at which NGOs, social enterprises, global organizations and governments push towards sustainability! Every conversation led to learning something new. My biggest takeaway from SoTF: Collaborating to find a solution with limited resources > Competing for limited resources We are all on the planet's side. It's our only home. It was abundantly clear that climate action and sustainability needs more hands on board. Not just from STEM - but also good communicators, designers, marketeers, project managers. Each of us can make a difference. Even with my purely non technical background in sales, marketing and program management, I felt like I belong. Later in the week we hosted 'A Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Climate Action', a NY Climate Week event organized by the IEEE Young Profesional Climate and Sustainability Sub-Committee, in collaboration with other organizations. The event was well received! Panelists left us with thought provoking insights. One audience member described it as 'a breath of fresh air' because of the interdisciplinary, multigenerational dialogue. The event actioned sustainability beyond dialogue - We sourced beautiful block printed shawls from Divyang Creations ( www.divyangcreations.com ) as tokens for panelists. They are a social enterprise I volunteer with; they train and employ underprivileged persons with disability to craft products with repurposed fabric. We donated the food left over after the event to local community fridges. As someone who is on a dependent visa awaiting work authorization, I found a much needed way to be productive in a professional environment through the IEEE YP Climate and Sustainability Subcommittee. The experience has been packed with invaluable learnings, and meaningful networking. Thanks, Sajith Wijesuriya, Hasala Dharmawardena, PhD, PE, Sukanya S M., and IEEE for this opportunity. I also want to congratulate the team for building an infallible culture of collaboration. I'm proud to be a part of a community that genuinely fosters collective growth.” The IEEE Young Professionals thanks Kalyani for sharing her experience. Stay connected with us for updates on our latest projects and initiatives:    https://lnkd.in/ebxpre27 #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalSustainability #IEEECommunity #GlobalResilience #TechForGood #YoungProfessionals #ClimateAction #Sustainability #YouthInAction #TechnologyTransformation #SDG7 #NewYorkClimateWeek #IEEE #DialogueonClimateAction #GlobalImpact #FutureLeaders

🌍 Inspiring Outcomes from New York Climate Week 2024 During New York Climate Week 2024, the IEEE Young Professionals Climate and Sustainability Sub-Committee successfully hosted the event "A Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Climate Action: Young Practitioners and Their Role in the Technology Transformation." This timely dialogue, held just after the United Nations' pivotal Summit of the Future, brought together influential leaders from IEEE, IEEE Young Professionals, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), World Meteorological Organization, International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC), Global Renewables Alliance (GRA), YOUNGO, SDG7 Youth Constituency, and Student Energy to foster actionable strategies for climate action and advancing the SDGs. The panel featured esteemed speakers - Saifur Rahman, Bala Prasanna, Marisa Zalabak, Ko Barrett, A. Anastasia Kefalidou, Ana Rovzar, Josh Oxby, Ciara Kavanagh, Manar Elkebir, Dinara Ermakova, PhD, Grace Young and Chinmay T. 🌱. The session was led and moderated by Sajith Wijesuriya and Sukanya S M.. Shreenithi Lakshmi Narasimhan delivered a compelling intervention and call for action during the event, emphasizing the need for immediate action. The event was made possible with support from several IEEE YP CSTF members, including Kalyani Matey, Shaibu Ibrahim, EIT, PMP®, Narendra Ragav Venkatesan, Yuhan (Sicily) Zheng, and Polat Goktas, Ph.D., and R1+2 YP Coordinators Sam Stone and Tory Welsch. 💡 Key Outcomes: - Cross-Sector Collaboration: Established new partnerships between young professionals, industry leaders, and multilateral organizations to amplify climate solutions. - Technology & Policy Integration: Explored cutting-edge technologies driving sustainability and how to leverage them through effective policies for global climate impact. - Youth at the Forefront: Highlighted the critical role of young professionals in shaping climate action, from technology transformation to policy advocacy. - Actionable Solutions: Engaged in dynamic discussions focused on real-world, scalable climate solutions, aligning technology with sustainable development. - Compelling Call to Action: With a powerful message—"The stakes could not be higher"— the event delivered an urgent call for immediate action to address the climate crisis and accelerate the global energy transition. We were proud to present each panelist with a beautifully handcrafted Block Print Shawl from Divyang Creations ( www.divyangcreations.com ). These shawls are made by underprivileged persons with disabilities, and contribute to a circular economy by using repurposed fabric for all their products. This event reinforced the importance of collaboration across sectors and the power of youth-driven innovation in accelerating climate action. Hasala Dharmawardena, PhD, PE IEEE #ClimateAction #Sustainability #YouthInAction #TechnologyTransformation #SDG7 #NewYorkClimateWeek #IEEE #DialogueonClimateAction #GlobalImpact #FutureLeaders

Dear IEEE YP Community, We are pleased to announce Mr. Josh Oxby⁩ as our representative to the formal youth constituency to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC), YOUNGO. In his engagement he will try to create further engagement opportunities for young practitioners in IEEE to meaningfully participate in the Climate Change related processes.

Excited to share that the IEEE Young Professionals delegation will be attending the Global Climate Action Partnership (GCAP) workshops, Clean Energy Ministerial CEM15/MI9, and G20 energy negotiations, taking place from October 1st to 5th in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. If you're around, we'd love to connect during the event! #GCAP #IEEEYP #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

Balloting for the 2024 IEEE Annual Election will end on 1 October 2024 at 12:00 noon ET (16:00 UTC). We hope you will take the time to vote and help choose the future leadership of IEEE. This year’s ballot includes IEEE President-Elect candidates who are nominated by IEEE Board of Directors, as well as nominees for Delegate-Elect/Director-Elect for IEEE Divisions I, III, V, VII, IX, and for IEEE Regions 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. The ballot also includes candidates for IEEE Technical Activities Vice President-Elect, IEEE-USA President-Elect, and IEEE Standards Association Board of Governors Members-at-Large, Visit the IEEE annual election website to access the ballot electronically and learn about the candidates: https://lnkd.in/grMU48J

The Global Climate Action Partnership Career Panel: Foz do Iguaçu - Brazil - 2024 will take place on October 1, 2024, at 6 PM at the Grand Carimã Hotel. This event is organised by the IEEE Young Professionals Climate and Sustainability Sub-committee in collaboration with the Global Climate Action Partnership. This panel, part of the GCAP Workshop 2024, focuses on accelerating clean energy transitions through international collaboration and innovative strategies. Aimed at students, young professionals, and IEEE members, the panel will discuss advancements in carbon accounting, emissions transparency, and the technical skills needed for the energy sector's future. Experts from various sectors will share insights on climate action and sustainability, addressing how AI and other technologies impact these efforts. Meet our speakers 💫 - Henri PAILLERE - Rosilena Lindo Riggs - Sihle Matiwane - Soumya Chaturvedula - Hajar Yagkoubi - Sajith Wijesuriya - Sneha Satish Hegde (Moderator) #IEEE #YPCSTF #GCAP #CEM2024 #G20 #Careerpanel IEEE | International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) | SouthSouthNorth | ICLEI

IEEE Young Professionals Climate and Sustainability Taskforce is hosting a key event at the New York Climate Week 2024 : "A Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Climate Action: Young Practitioners and Their Role in the Technology Transformation." This event, held just after the United Nations' pivotal Summit of the Future, brings together leaders from industry, academia, multilateral organizations, and youth to shape strategies for advancing climate action and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speakers include representatives from IEEE, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), World Meteorological Organization, Student Energy, International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC), Global Renewables Alliance, YOUNGO, SDG7 Youth Constituency and more. 🌱 Key Highlights: - Cross-Sector Collaboration: Gain insights from experts at the UN, WMO, IRENA, IEEE, and more to foster partnerships for sustainability. - Active Solution-Seeking: Engage in dynamic discussions focused on actionable solutions for climate challenges. - Transformative Climate Action: Explore innovative strategies that integrate technology with policy for global impact. - Technological Advancements: Discover the latest technologies driving sustainable development. - Youth Engagement: Learn how young professionals can play a vital role in global climate initiatives. Saifur Rahman Bala Prasanna Marisa Zalabak Chinmay T. 🌱 Josh Oxby A. Anastasia Kefalidou Ciara Kavanagh Ana Rovzar Manar Elkebir Kristine Madden Grace Young Sajith Wijesuriya Sukanya S M. Shreenithi Lakshmi Narasimhan Kalyani Matey Shaibu Ibrahim, EIT, PMP® Yuhan (Sicily) Zheng Sneha Satish Hegde #ClimateAction #Sustainability #YouthInAction #TechnologyTransformation #SDG7 #NewYorkClimateWeek #IEEE #DialogueonClimateAction

We are thrilled to share that the IEEE Young Professionals Climate and Sustainability Taskforce (IEEE YP CSTF) is actively participating in the United Nations Summit of the Future, aligning our vision with global leaders to address critical issues surrounding climate action. We are contributing to discussions focused on leveraging sustainable technology for a greener and more resilient future. It's a privilege to represent the voice of young professionals in engineering and technology at this prestigious platform, aiming to shape actionable outcomes for the benefit of future generations. Our team also has the honor of being involved in New York Climate Week, where we engage with innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in climate tech. With a spotlight on practical solutions to mitigate climate change, our focus is on implementing scalable technologies that can drive real impact. Excited to see the power of collaboration and innovation come to life in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic cities! Sajith Wijesuriya Sukanya S M. Shreenithi Lakshmi Narasimhan Josh Oxby Chinmay T. 🌱 Kalyani Matey #DialogueonClimateAction #ClimateAction #SustainableTech #IEEE #YoungProfessionals #ClimateChange #InnovationForImpact #TechForGood #NYClimateWeek #SummitOfTheFuture #GlobalGoals #FutureOfSustainability #GreenTechnology #NetZero #EngineeringForSustainability #CleanEnergy #SustainabilityLeadership

Join us for “Factoring sustainability in building AI systems,” organized by the IEEE Technology Center for Climate (ITCC), the second event in our webinar series on AI and Sustainability. 🍃 🌍 Topic: Sustainability Considerations in Building AI Systems 📅 Date: 26 September ⏰ Time: 15:00 CEST | 9 AM ET Don't miss the chance to hear from leading experts: 🎯Adam Elman, Head of Sustainability, EMEA, Google 🎯 Polat Goktas, Ph.D., University College Dublin, Ireland and IEEE Young Professionals Task Force on Climate and Sustainability 🎯Dr. Clara Neppel, Senior Director European Business Operations, IEEE, Head of the IEEE Technology Center for Climate (moderator) 🎯 Daniela Rittmeier, Head of Data & AI CoE, Capgemini, Germany 🎯 Mario Tokarz, Founder & CEO, RightMinded AI GmbH 🎯 Yuhan (Sicily) Zheng, IEEE Young Professionals Task Force on Climate and Sustainability 📢 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/exuaKeDe We also invite you to complete a short survey on sustainable AI. Your insights will help shape the discussion during the webinar. 📊 Complete the Survey: https://bit.ly/4cxCAdW #IEEE #SustainableAI #CleanTechSolutions #AI