As 2022 draws to a close, we reflect on another year of opportunities and challenges, and look forward with excitement to the year ahead. In 2023, IEEE-USA will celebrate 50 years of service to U.S. IEEE Members, and we'll be doing it in style on our 50th Anniversary Cruise in October. We sincerely hope that you'll be able to join us as we set sail for the tropical beauty of the Bahamas!

IEEE-USA's volunteers and staff have worked diligently throughout the year to support the careers and public policy interests of IEEE’s U.S. members. You can find more about all we do for you, and more about IEEE benefits and how to maximize your membership experience on the IEEE-USA website.

In 2022, thousands of IEEE Members took advantage of our award-winning career and professional development offerings, including our webinars, e-books, audiobooks, and our newly redesigned IEEE-USA InSight. We expanded our successful "IEEE is My Competitive Edge" national TV advertising campaign to reach nearly six million U.S. households, highlighting dynamic IEEE members who credit IEEE membership as a defining factor in their success. On the humanitarian front, our MOVE Community Outreach volunteers provided tireless support for disaster relief and recovery efforts in the wake of flooding in Kentucky, and in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Florida. In September, the MOVE West Coast team supported its first disaster, the Border32 fire near San Diego.  

On the public policy front, more than 300 U.S. IEEE members participated in meetings in April with legislators as part of this year's annual Congressional Visits Day (CVD). In August, the CHIPS and Science Act, backed by IEEE-USA, was signed into law. This bill represents the most significant research bill passed by Congress in many years. At its heart is the CHIPS Act itself -- a $56 billion investment in American semiconductor production. This includes $52.7 billion in direct subsidies and tax breaks for companies to move chip production back into the United States. The additional money is for workforce development, research, and $1.5 billion for 5G wireless technology deployment.

These examples represent just a few of the highlights from 2022. In 2023, we will strive to build upon these successes as we continue to support the career and public policy interests of U.S. IEEE Members. From our family to yours, we wish you health, peace and prosperity in the new year!

Get a Jump on 2023!
Gift Yourself Next Year's Cruise Now

IEEE-USA invites members and guests to join us for a once-in-a-lifetime 50th Anniversary Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, as we celebrate 50 years of service to U.S. IEEE members. From 16-20 October 2023, this fun-filled, four-night cruise will set sail from sunny Port Canaveral, FL, to the tropical beauty of the Bahamas, including stops in Nassau and CocoCay, before returning to Port Canaveral. Don't delay -- book now for best cabin choice and travel flexibility, and spread your payments over four installments or monthly installments, whatever works best for you. Per person fares start at just $429*!

*Rates are based on the selected stateroom type and double occupancy basis, and are subject to availability, and do not include taxes, gratuity and 50th anniversary activity fee.

IEEE Student members who are interested in spending a summer in Washington, D.C., learning how engineers and scientists can contribute to the legislative process and regulatory decision-making, should consider applying for the Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) program. The deadline to apply for summer 2023 internships is 1 February 2023.

Watch Now: IEEE-USA Director of Government Relations sits down (virtually) with IEEE-USA's three 2021 WISE Interns to recap their experiences.

Support IEEE-USA Student Public Policy: IEEE members may contribute directly to the WISE program and ensure that IEEE-USA and its partners can continue to provide this life-changing experience to U.S. IEEE student members. 

New Report: 2022 IEEE-USA Consultants Fee Survey

IEEE-USA has released its 2022 Consultants Fee Survey Report, which provides the profile of typical, self-employed and independent technical consultants, including education, experience, business practices, median earnings and hourly fee. The fee data this report provides will help you set an hourly rate that is competitive with your peers. The report is available to IEEE members for $29.95 and $49.95 to non-members.

New E-Book: Creativity – Our Valuable Lifelong Skill – Vol. 3: Creativity Challenges

This new E-Book is the third in a three-volume series on creativity. It discusses how to “polymathism” is critical to unleashing creative thinking. This e-book is FREE to IEEE members.

In addition to the IEEE-USA InSight Update, IEEE-USA also offers FREE newsletters for students and YPs, conference-goers, public policy wonks, and consultants. If you're not receiving these already, please take a moment to subscribe.

This new webinar series will explore a breadth of topics including investing basics, insurance, healthy financial habits, as well as retirement.

Other webinars in this series:

• Insurance Concepts and Products: How to Secure Your Assets and Income - 8 Feb @ 2 PM ET
• Starting Your Journey Towards Healthy Financial Habits - 8 Mar @ 2 PM ET
• Building a Retirement Income Plan - 5 Apr @ 2 PM ET

IEEE Rising Stars 2023 will inform, excite, enthuse, and enlighten the top engineering young professionals and students. Over the course of 3 days, featuring 40+ expert speakers, attendees will obtain direction and perspective into potential career paths as they learn about emerging technologies and connect with industry professionals and executives.

The 2023 IEEE Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC) will provide an opportunity for researchers, educators and students to discuss and exchange ideas on issues, trends, and developments in Computing and Communication. The conference aims to bring together scholars from different disciplinary backgrounds to emphasize dissemination of ongoing research in the fields of Computing and Communication.

The IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech) SusTech brings together scientists, engineers, technologists and scholars from multiple disciplines to hold a dialogue on environmental issues, and collaborate on ideas to develop and utilize innovative tools and intelligent systems to address the need for sustainable infrastructure.

Give the Gift of IEEE Membership

Help someone in your life find their professional home at IEEE. Give the gift of IEEE Membership today and consider adding an IEEE Society! IEEE Membership delivers access to the industry’s leading technical information, offers career development tools, and provides access to IEEE’s discount programs. Your gift of IEEE Membership will impact their professional and social life for years to come!

IEEE in 2050 and Beyond: IEEE Must Look Beyond the Current Trends to Anticipate the Unexpected

The IEEE in 2050 and Beyond white paper explores trends and plausible scenarios for the future. The paper concludes that while IEEE’s mission is likely to remain relevant in the future, IEEE will need to evolve to meet future needs. The potential futures and insights related to IEEE’S areas of interest described in this article are crucial for IEEE leadership’s understanding of the potential disruptions IEEE can expect to encounter as well as opportunities to thrive.