SIGHT News

The Kenya Section SIGHT Group hosted a workshop focused on Community-Driven Sustainable Initiatives under the theme "Innovative Approaches for Fostering Innovation and Sustainable Livelihoods." The event included an insightful keynote session and panel discussion that explored a case study on the integration of technology in Agritech. Participants gained valuable insights [...]

The Enugu State University of Science & Technology (ESUT) SIGHT Group, along with a team of technical experts, successfully brought solar street lights and mobile charging stations to off-grid communities in Nigeria. This project focused on boosting sustainable energy access, thereby enhancing safety and connectivity for local residents. Throughout the [...]

In February, the Amal Jyothi College of Engineering Student Branch SIGHT Group proudly organized the ECLIPSE 3.0 SIGHT Camp in Mundiyeruma, a rural village on the outskirts of Idukki district. The camp brought together 33 dedicated volunteers who conducted surveys across approximately 50 households. Our main goal was to gain [...]

On behalf of the IEEE SIGHT Committee, we are very pleased to announce that the 2025 SIGHT Group Activity Initiative Application is now open! IEEE SIGHT is again offering funding of up to US$200 to established and active Groups to support their humanitarian technology activities in 2025.  SIGHT groups must have been [...]

Empowering Change Through "Ideate for Humanity" The Higher National Engineering School of Tunis Student Branch SIGHT Group from Tunisia hosted an impactful event "Ideate for Humanity" on 11 December, 2024. This dynamic workshop brought together its dedicated members, who were eager to contribute to innovative solutions for global challenges through [...]

The Silver Oak University Student Branch SIGHT Group and the Gujarat Section SIGHT Group from India had a successful 2024, spearheading a series of collaborative initiatives designed to foster awareness, inclusivity, and technological empowerment. These events addressed key societal challenges while aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showcasing [...]

The Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Student Branch SIGHT Group from Peru had an impactful 2024, hosting three events during the year that showcased the Groups’ commitment to advancing Humanitarian Technology initiatives in their local community. STEMPower: Women in Science and Technology The STEMPower event was designed to inspire [...]

Photo Highlights! 2019 Humanitarian Activities Committee in-person meeting 2019 February IEEE Board of Directors Meeting Series 2019 SIGHT in-person meeting Presentation to the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Chapter Chairs at the Symposium on Antennas and Propagation in Atlanta, Georgia. Presentation to the [...]

The first-ever IEEE SIGHT Day will be held on 28 April, the date the first SIGHT group petition was submitted in 2012. Activities are planned from 25 April - 2 May, so there will be multiple opportunities to take part. This event is designed to foster a spirit of community [...]

The 2019 IEEE SIGHT Celebration Week took place from 1 - 8 December with the aim of fostering a spirit of community for the global SIGHT network, increasing awareness of IEEE SIGHT within IEEE, and celebrating the impact SIGHT volunteers and groups made in 2019. Activities included a workshop with [...]

I have been an IEEE member for over thirty years but it was only during the last 15 years that I became an IEEE volunteer. When I moved to the Los Angeles area for my new job, after having grown up in the mid-Atlantic region of United States, I decided [...]

Throughout the institution, IEEE is in the midst of a shift as its members increasingly focus their talents on technology that meets basic needs in underserved communities, Kartik Kulkarni says. Kartik has chaired IEEE Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology’s Steering Committee for the past four years with this transformation [...]