IEEE Elections: One Month Left to Return Your Ballots
Ballots were mailed in August for the annual IEEE elections. Marked ballots must be received by the election vendor in Eden Prairie, Minn., by noon central time on 1 October. Two IEEE-USA positions — 2009 IEEE-USA President Elect and 2009-2010 IEEE-USA Member-at-Large — are on the slate, along with 15 other election categories. Please take a few minutes to fill out and mail your ballot, or access the election ballot and related materials electronically online at: www.ieee.org/elections.

Energy Secretary Bodman to Keynote GridWeek 2008
IEEE-USA is a partner in GridWeek 2008 (23-25 September), an annual gathering in Washington, D.C., of Smart Grid stakeholders and thought leaders to to discuss Smart Grid issues and developments around the world. The 2008 conference will focus on delivering sustainable energy through the Smart Grid, with Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman providing a keynote address. more

IEEE Members Receive the 2007 National Medal of Science and 2007 National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Four IEEE members will be honored at a black-tie ceremony on 28 September in Washington, D.C., for their contributions to the nation's scientific and technological endeavor. Paul Baran, NovoVentures, Inc., and Armand V. Feigenbaum, General Systems Company, Inc., have been awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, presented each year to the nation's leading innovators. Leonard Kleinrock, UCLA, and Andrew J. Viterbi, USC, are recipients of the National Medal of Science, which honors individuals for pioneering scientific research. The awards are the nation's highest honors for scientific and technological achievement. Congratulations to these members for their remarkable accomplishments. more

IEEE-USA President's Column: Silver Tsunami Set to Hit U.S. Aerospace and Defense Workforce
When the first baby boomers began to apply for Social Security benefits in late 2007, some people referred to it as the leading edge of a "silver tsunami" that could overwhelm the Social Security system. A similar tidal wave is set to strike the U.S. aerospace and defense work force. more

TE Online: August 2008 Issue Online
The August 2008 edition of TE Online includes features on: "Backscatter: Nuts About Nipper"; "Eight Unusual Ways to Improve Your Soft Skills"; "Ready or Not, U.S. School Children Join the Copyright Debate"; "Changes for Becoming a Licensed Engineer"; "Phased Retirement — The Time Has Come"; "Nanotechnology Holds Promise for Boosting Energy Efficiency"; and much more. more

New E-Book: The Best of Backscatter from
IEEE-USA Today's Engineer
Compiled from the Today's Engineer archives, distinguished author, editor and engineer Donald Christiansen tackles issues with no pat solutions, such as education, communication, and the use of technology for human progress. more

WIE "Engineering Your Future" Conference (3-5 Oct.)
IEEE-USA is co-sponsoring the second annual Women in Engineering (WIE) Conference in Atlantic City, NJ, 3-5 October 2008. Hosted by the IEEE Women in Engineering Affinity Group, Southern NJ Section, this year's conference will feature workshops on: Teambuilding and Chair Yoga; How to Stay Cutting Edge; Outsourcing Engineering; Personality Types; Listening and Communicating Effectively; and How to Survive in a Changing Market Place. more

IEEE-USA Today's Engineer Digest Wins 2008 Apex Award for Excellence
IEEE-USA Today's Engineer Digest, our print periodical mailed directly to U.S. IEEE members in March and October, has won a 2008 APEX Award of Excellence for Most Improved Magapapers & Newspapers for its March 2007 issue, which debuted our new publication design for the print digest. more

IEEE.tv: IEEE Membership...Why We Joined
New from IEEE.tv, IEEE young professional members are interviewed during an IEEE GOLD/WIE/Student Congress on how they value IEEE membership, its benefits and services. more

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