SIGHT News

SIGHT Volunteer of the Year: Adithya P Rajeev - IEEE Kerala Section SIGHT  Ms. Adithya P. Rajeev exemplifies the mission and spirit of IEEE SIGHT through her holistic leadership in humanitarian technology. From designing solar-powered water and lighting systems in underserved tribal communities to mentoring students in STEM, she demonstrates [...]

SIGHT Group of the Year: IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT The IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT group has demonstrated exceptional leadership in humanitarian technology and sustainable development. Their wide-ranging projects—including clean water initiatives, mangrove restoration, renewable energy education, and hands-on STEM training—have created measurable and lasting impact across communities and [...]

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 [...]

2022 SIGHT Group of the Year (Section Groups) - IEEE Kerala Section SIGHT Group The IEEE Kerala Section SIGHT Group was selected to receive this award for its commitment to impacting its local underserved community through the development or deployment of technology. It has contributed to the SIGHT program by [...]

2022 SIGHT Volunteer of the Year - Dr. Jawad Siddiqui Dr. Jawad Y. Siddiqui was selected to receive this award due to his outstanding contributions to IEEE SIGHT, his leadership in furthering the collaboration between IEEE HAC, SIGHT, and the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) to provide new humanitarian [...]

2021 SIGHT Group of the Year - IEEE CEC (Chengannur College of Engineering) SIGHT The IEEE CEC SIGHT Group was selected to receive this award for its commitment to impacting its local underserved community through the development or deployment of technology. The Group has contributed to the SIGHT program by [...]

"I’m excited that the 2021 SIGHT Volunteer of the Year has been determined. As the Founding Chair of SIGHT Awards, it’s special for me to see how the program has grown. This is just a small way in which we can recognize the amazing work of some volunteers - congratulations [...]

2020 SIGHT Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient and Honorable Mentions Mr. Ronny Cabrera is the 2020 IEEE SIGHT Volunteer of the Year! Mr. Cabrera, past Chair of the IEEE Ecuador Section SIGHT Group, was selected to receive this award due to his outstanding contributions to IEEE SIGHT, including leading [...]

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 [...]