The rapidly evolving field of earth engineering requires continuing education. For one week in April, the IEEE community focuses on its academic programs. IEEE Education Week, which recently completed its fifth year, provided a comprehensive overview of the resources available to professionals and students.
From April 11 to 19, the organization provided a variety of live and virtual events, online resources, and promotions that support the lifelong learning cycle.
IEEE President Mary Ellen Randall kicked off the week with a keynote: “Inspiring Tomorrow’s Inventors: How IEEE Educational Resources Can Open Paths into STEM.” The event served as a focal point for programs that run throughout the year.
“Education Week allows different units to share resources with members and the community, covering everything from pre-university programs to advanced training,” said Jamie Moesch, managing director of IEEE Educational Activities.
Communication across the organization
The event relied on the cooperation of 120 IEEE colleagues. Included organizational units include the IEEE Communications Association, the IEEE Academic Association, and chapters and divisions from around the world, including Brazil, Colombia, and India. They produced 114 events, 23 services, and 11 specials.
“This collaboration helps members stay current in the ever-changing technology environment,” said Timothy Kurzweg, vice president of IEEE Educational Activities. “The goal is to provide accessible tools that assist members in their professional development and their efforts to educate new developers.”
“The church allows different units to share resources with members and the community, including everything from pre-university programs to advanced training.” —Jamie Moesch, managing director of IEEE Educational Activities
Participation metrics reflect broad interest in the area. The IEEE Education Week website recorded more than 4,770 visitors, with primary engagement from India, Nigeria, and the United States. About 240 digital badges were issued to people who completed the academic quiz.
To encourage participation, organizers have enlisted 72 volunteer ambassadors to promote the church’s activities throughout their local networks and share valuable resources on social media.
Teaching tools available
Here are some of the virtual events held during Education Week—many of which are available on-demand:
The Education Week website highlights resources and offerings shared by IEEE organizational units, including:
- Half-off member discount on IEEE e-learning courses. The catalog covers topics such as computing, power and energy, and communications.
- IEEE Communications Society on-demand webinars. Learn the latest trends and innovations.
- IEEE Women in Engineering career-focused, high-skills, and reskilling webinars. Presentations cover a variety of topics including agent AI, leadership, and robotics.
- IEEE Innovation at work. The newsletter covers emerging technologies, education, and training for technology professionals.
- IEEE Learning Network. Hundreds of continuing education courses, all in one place.
- IEEE TryEngineering course programs. Easy-to-use, engaging materials and programs help teach engineering concepts to pre-university students.
- IEEE TryEngineering Collections. Lesson plans and multimedia resources, developed with partners and IEEE technical organizations, are designed to introduce technical topics and deepen students’ understanding.
People unable to attend the live sessions can find archived content on the IEEE Education Week website.
The website also accepts donations for education-related funds managed by the IEEE Foundation.
Updates and technical resources continue to be shared with the #EducationAtIEEE hashtag on social media channels.
Planning for IEEE Education Week 2027, scheduled for April 3 to 11, is underway.
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