Gordon W. Day and Lewis M. Terman are the running for the position of Division 1 Delegate to the IEEE Board of Directors, both nominated by the Division. The term of office for this Board position is two years, 2004 and 2005. The Division 1 Director is elected from the members of the five Circuits and Devices Division Societies. Ballots will be mailed to all voting members of these Societies on 1 September:

• Circuits and Systems Society
• Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology Society
• Electron Devices Society
• Lasers and Electro-Optics Society
• Solid-State Circuits Society.

Gordon W. Day
Division Chief, Optoelectronics Division (Retired)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Boulder, Colorado

Gordon Day received his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois. In 1969 he joined the National Institute of Standards and Technology (then NBS), and remained there in a variety of research and management positions until his recent retirement. He also has held adjunct or visiting positions at several universities in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. His research interests have included metrology for optical communications, optical fiber sensors, and laser radiometry. He participated in early laser frequency measurement research that resulted in a new determination of the speed of light and ultimately led to a redefinition of the meter. From 1994 to 2003 he led and managed the NIST Optoelectronics Division, which develops measurement technology for the optoelectronics industry and provides traceability through standards and calibration services. He continues a close association with NIST and serves in a variety of professional advisory and volunteer positions.
IEEE Activities - (S'66-M'67- SM'78-F'94):
Commitees/Boards: Membership Development Committee, 2002; Technical Activities Board, 2000.
Societies/Councils: Lasers & Electro-Optics: Sr. Past President, 2002; Jr. Past President, 2001; President, 2000; President-Elect, 1999; Nominations Committee, Chair, 2001; Long-Range Planning, Chair, 2001; Secretary/Treasurer, 1995-96; Finance and Administration, Vice President, 1997-99; Board of Governors, Elected Member, 1995-97; Fellows Committee, 1996; Chair, 2002-03. Sensors Council: Administrative Committee, 1999-03; Fellows Committee, 2001; IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology, Associate Editor, 1993-97; Guest Editor, 1995.
Conferences: Optical Fiber Communications Conference, Steering Committee, 1997-02; Optical Fiber Sensors Conference, Program Committee, 1989-96; International Steering Committee, 1992-99; General Chair, 1997; Symposium on Optical Fiber Measurements, Program Chair, 1980-98; General Chair, 2000.
Representative To: Nanotechnology Committee, 2000-01; Coalition for Photonics and Optics, 1998-01; RAB, 2002-03.

Gordon Day's Statement
Becoming an IEEE member and working with other members to develop and manage our journals, conferences, and other services are among the best professional investments I've made. With resources and good management, we can make the membership experience, and IEEE's products and services, even better.
But sadly, the IEEE is weaker than it was a few years ago. Our assets declined 42% ($56M) in the three years ending December 2002. Our Societies, Councils, and other units are now less able to invest the revenues they generate in new and improved products and services.
We must rejuvenate the Institute. The process has begun. Recommendations from a major study target greater efficiency and effectiveness in management and governance, and improvements in investment policy, among others. Some are being implemented. Others are difficult, involve hard choices, and will take time.
Electing fresh leadership, with solid management experience and the time and energy to effect change, can help speed this process. I believe that I can serve the IEEE effectively in this way, and I ask for your vote.

Lewis M. Terman
President, IBM Academy of
Technology
IBM Somers
Somers, New York

Lewis Terman received his BS in Physics and his MS and PhD in electrical engineering from Stanford in 1956, 1958, and 1961, respectively. He joined the IBM Research Division in 1961, where he has worked on solid-state circuits, semiconductor technology, memory design and technology, digital and analog circuits, and processor design. He did two tours of duty on the Research Division's technical planning staff, 1979-80 and 1991-93. He was manager and senior manager of groups working in MOS logic and memory design and technology, and has been involved with several programs leading to products. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He was elected to the IBM Academy of Technology in 1991, and is serving as its president for the 2001-03 term.
IEEE Activities - (S'58-M'61- SM'74-F'75):
Committees/Boards: Nominations and Appointments, 1993-94; Strategic Planning, 1998-99; Awards Board, Vice Chair, 1996-97; Awards Planning and Policy, Chair, 1996-97; Proceedings Editorial Board, 1990-03; Publication Services and Products Board, Treasurer, 2003; Technical Activities Board, 1990-03; Treasurer, 1995-98; Technical Meetings Council, Chair, 1993-94; Strategic Planning and Review, Chair, 1999; Restructuring Committee, 1991-92; Ad Hoc Budget Review, Chair, 1992; Blue Ribbon Committee on Restructuring, 1996-97; TABARC, Chair, 2003; Society Review Committee, Chair, 1995.
Societies: Solid-State Circuits: President, 1998-99; Vice President, 1997-98; Treasurer, 1989-90; Journal of Solid-State Circuits, Editor, 1974-77; Awards, Chair, 1986-87. Electron Devices: President, 1990-91; Vice President, 1988-89; Awards, Chair, 1988-89. Circuits and Systems: Board of Governors, 1981-83; Long Range Planning, 1995.
Conferences: International Solid-State Circuits Conference, Program Chair, 1983; Symposium on VLSI Technology, Chair, 1985-86; Technical Program, Chair, 1987; Symposium on VLSI Circuits, Co-Chair, 1988-89; Technical Program, Co-Chair, 1987; Symposium on Low Power Electronics, Chair, 1995.
Awards: Solid-State Circuits Technical Field Award, 1995; Electron Devices Society Distinguished Service Award, 1995.

Lew Terman's Statement
I have been involved with TAB for over a decade as SSCS President, EDS President, TAB VP, and TAB Treasurer. I will bring this experience to the IEEE Board, to TAB, and the Division in these difficult times. The precarious financial situation, the movement to on-line access for publications, and the decline of society memberships are among the major areas that must be addressed without resorting to Draconian measures while maintaining the independence and flexibility which have served the Societies/Councils and IEEE so well. When the financial environment improves, the current momentum for a more efficient and effective IEEE must not be lost.
Division 1 has strong common and complementary interests, an excellent base for cooperation in the Division, e.g.: investigate publication packages to attract new subscribers; exchange membership best practices to learn from the impressive membership spurts member societies have experienced; cooperate on supporting chapters (exchanging Distinguished Lecturers, for example) and founding or merging joint chapters where appropriate; cooperate on tutorial/educational packages for our respective meetings and EAB. Communication within the Division is essential.