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The Case For Showing Up

IEEE Women in Engineering Boston Affinity group · May, MO · 2 mo ago
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The job market has evolved in ways that challenge the original promise of technology democratizing opportunity. Today, job seekers often rely on automated tools to apply to thousands of positions, while recruiters use algorithms to filter candidates quickly, sometimes closing applications within hours. This shift has made referrals more critical than ever. Networking is now a key advantage, and IEEE members can leverage chapters, sections, and affinity groups to build connections and open doors.

To strengthen your network, commit to attending at least one IEEE event per month and connect with three new people at each. Expand your horizons by participating in events outside your usual technical area at least twice a year. By the end of the year, you could gain 24 new connections, perspectives, and potential referrals.

For chapter leaders, prioritize hosting social events and collaborating with other chapters to foster stronger networks. Nominations for IEEE Region 1 awards are currently open—recognize outstanding volunteers by nominating them at https://ieee.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/1396/home.

IEEE Medal Recipients

  • IEEE Mildred Dresselhaus Medal (Sponsored by Google, LLC): Karen Panetta, Tufts University – "For contributions to computer vision and simulation algorithms, and leadership in developing programs to promote STEM careers."
  • IEEE Edison Medal (Sponsored by the Edison Medal Fund): Eric Swanson, MIT – "For pioneering contributions to biomedical imaging, terrestrial optical communications and networking, and inter-satellite optical links."
  • IEEE Richard W. Hamming Medal (Sponsored by Qualcomm, Inc.): Muriel Médard, MIT – "For contributions to coding for reliable communications and networking."
  • IEEE Medal for Innovations in Healthcare Technology (Sponsored by the IEEE Engineering Medicine and Biology Society): Rosalind W. Picard, MIT – "For pioneering contributions to wearable affective computing for health and wellbeing."
  • IEEE Internet Award: David D. Clark, MIT – "For groundbreaking contributions and advocacy for an integrated perspective on Internet development."
  • IEEE Koji Kobayashi Computers and Communications Award: Dina Katabi, MIT – "For creative contributions to wireless and network communication and sensing."
  • IEEE Biomedical Engineering Award: Roger G. Mark, MIT – "For leadership in ECG signal processing and global dissemination of curated biomedical and clinical databases, thereby accelerating biomedical research worldwide."

2025 Boston Section Fellows

  • Yunsi Fei, Northeastern University – "For contributions in side-channel analysis, protection of computing accelerators, and robust security evaluation."
  • Michael J Jones, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation – "For contributions to computer vision and object detection."
  • Usman A. Khan, Boston College – "For contributions to optimization and localization in distributed stochastic settings."
  • Engin Kirda, Northeastern University – "For contributions to improving the security of computer software, systems, and networks."
  • Na Li, Harvard University – "For contributions to control, learning, and optimization and applications to energy and biomedical systems."
  • Xiaohui Liang, U. Mass. Boston – "For contributions to IoT Communication and Data Security."
  • Joseph A Paradiso, MIT – "For contributions to wearable wireless sensing and mobile energy harvesting."
  • Deqing Sun, Google – "For contributions to computer vision, particularly optical flow and its applications."
  • Brian Telfer, MIT – "For contributions to machine learning and signal processing for radar and biomedical engineering."

2025 Boston Section Awards

  • Distinguished Service Award: Rabeeh Majidi – "In recognition of outstanding leadership and sustained service to the IEEE Boston community."
  • Arthur Winston Student Achievement Award: Lasya Balachandran – "For exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to the IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference."
  • Outstanding Volunteer Award: Allison Lemus – "For her inspiration and dedication to the growth of the IEEE Microsystems Boston Chapter."
  • Distinguished Member Award: Sildomar Monteiro – "For exceptional leadership as the Vice-Chair of the IEEE AESS Boston chapter."
  • Boston Section Conference Award: Jeremy Kepner – "For outstanding contributions to IEEE Boston Section Conferences."
  • Boston Section Conference Award: Albert Reuther – "For outstanding contributions to IEEE Boston Section Conferences."
  • Chapter Award (Most Meetings in 2025): Photonics Chapter.
  • Chapter Award (Most Meeting Attendees in 2025): Boston BlockChain.
  • Chapter Award (Most Innovative Chapter): Young Professionals.

Maira Marques Samary is an Assistant Professor of the Practice at Boston College, teaching CS1, CS2, software engineering, and CS principles. Her research focuses on computer science education, collaborative work, and software engineering education. She holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Chile and an M.Ed. from Boston College. Maira is the Past Chair of the IEEE Boston Section, Chair of the Boston Chapter of Women in Engineering, and serves as the FusionVision 2026 Local Chair. In her free time, she runs marathons and recently completed the Boston Marathon.

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