Powering Through Together
POWERING THROUGH TOGETHER 2020 Annual Report Table of Contents 1 Powering Through Together A Message to Our Community 3 Message from the IEEE President and the Executive Director 2020 was a year like no other, filled with challenges—but also unexpected opportunities. As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly spread across the globe, IEEE members and 5 IEEE by the Numbers volunteers—and the organization as a whole—came together as one, actively responding to this threat with speed, agility and resourcefulness. 7 Innovating Over Obstacles Though many IEEE members and volunteers were impacted by the pandemic, that did 13 Supporting Our Members and Volunteers not stop them from pivoting their own work and joining the front lines. We express our heartfelt thanks to all who worked tirelessly to leverage technology to continue their work 19 Commitment to Lifelong Learning and conduct their research, in some cases in the development of vital treatments, tracing mechanisms and preventive measures. 23 Advancing Technology for Humanity IEEE, too, learned much from the experience. During this time of crisis, IEEE pulled together 29 Expanded Offerings in Open Access Provide Diverse Publishing Options to keep the organization moving forward, adapting procedures to ensure our members and volunteers could stay engaged. We found new ways to connect, and, despite the loss 33 Elevating Engagement of in-person contact, IEEE became more vital than ever. 37 Notable Achievements Throughout it all, IEEE remained true to our mission of advancing technology for humanity. Today, we are more committed than ever to sustaining this mission as we move confidently 41 IEEE Board of Directors and Management Council into the future—together.
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