We kicked off the holiday season in style with great friends, good food, and truly useless gifts.

Sleighbot Competition at KSU

IEEE-Atlanta’s Sleighbot Competition at Kennesaw State University (KSU) featured 10 teams designing and festive robotic sleighs using XRP robot kits. The event drew several enthusiastic spectators, making it a vibrant showcase of creativity, teamwork, and STEM excellence.

 

Woodland Elementary's Family STEM Night

Woodland Elementary’s Family STEM Night brought together 1,350 students and their families, supported by over 75 volunteers hosting 34 different STEM activities.

Career Catalyst Lunch & Learn at Kennesaw State University

The IEEE Atlanta Career Catalyst Lunch and Learn at Kennesaw State University featured  networking expert LaRhonda Julien, who shared essential strategies for building and leveraging your personal network in today’s competitive job market. LaRhonda guided students through best practices in networking, including identifying key connections, effectively reaching out to potential mentors, and maintaining relationships that can open doors to career opportunities. Attendees gained insights into how to network strategically and build a strong professional network that can support their career goals.

LaRhonda Julien, GA Transmission Corporation




Ashford Park
Elementary School's
Family
STEM
Night

November 12, 2024

IEEE-Atlanta hosted a Family STEM Night at Ashford Park Elementary School in Atlanta, where students and families immersed themselves in hands-on STEM activities that brought science and technology to life. The event sparked curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM among elementary schoolers, with 15 dedicated volunteers guiding 12 interactive activities that inspired young minds and fostered a love for STEM.

Charlie Harris, GA Tech Research Institute

IEEE Power & Energy Society Raspberry Pi STEM event

Melody Richardson, Hines Richardson, Anne Costolanski, Chauncey Price, & LaRhonda Julien

We had a fantastic time at the IEEE Power & Energy Society Raspberry Pi STEM event! A big thank you to everyone who attended and actively participated. Special thanks to LaRhonda Julien for organizing event.

The highlight of the day? Hearing so many of you ask, “When’s the next one?”

140th Celebration

IEEE-Atlanta 140th Anniversary Celebration 

IEEE-Atlanta celebrated its 140th anniversary in style, gathering members and supporters for an evening of networking, food, and festivities. The event also marked IEEE-Atlanta’s recent honor of receiving the MGA Outstanding Section award, recognizing its exceptional achievements and contributions.

The celebration was filled with camaraderie, memorable moments, and some delightful surprises, making it a milestone event for the section.

Thank you to everyone who joined and helped make the evening a success!

Jordan Rose,  Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Science ATL & Melody Richardson

Chauncey Price,& Anne Costolanski

Eric Gregorian, Theresa Brunasso, Dave Green, & Jill Gostin

Ronald E. McNair Middle School's Family STEM Night October 29, 2024

IEEE-Atlanta hosted an engaging Family STEM Night at McNair Middle School in Decatur, where students and families participated in hands-on STEM activities that brought science and technology to life. The event successfully sparked curiosity and STEM interest among middle schoolers, with positive feedback from participants who valued the chance to learn and explore together.

Jack Wood, Georgia Institute of Technology

Career Catalyst Lunch & Learn @ Kennesaw State University

IEEE Atlanta’s Career Catalyst Lunch and Learn at Kennesaw State University featured an impactful session with career expert Chani Ward, who shared essential strategies for crafting standout resumes in today’s competitive job market. Chani guided students through best practices in resume writing, including tailoring content for specific roles, highlighting key achievements, and using powerful language to showcase skills and experience effectively. Attendees gained insights into what hiring managers look for and received tips on how to make a memorable first impression through their resumes. 

Chani Ward, Oglethorpe Power Corporation

Atlanta Section Events

Upcoming IEEE Conferences

IEEE sponsors over 2,000 annual conferences and events worldwide, curating cutting-edge content for all of the technical fields of interest within IEEE. For more information about upcoming IEEE conferences, visit: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/index.html.

Previous Events

ComSoc School Series

The IEEE ComSoc School Series Program is designed exclusively for IEEE ComSoc Student Members. Programs for these events consist of lectures by world leading professors, industry leaders, and executives. Each event features a highly interactive classroom environment with an intense focus on learning the cutting-edge trends in communications technology.

SoutheastCon 2024

IEEE-Atlanta hosted SoutheastCon 2024 from March 21-24, 2024 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza.  Over 700 attendees participated in the conference, from student competitions, a technical program, workshops, and leadership development opportunities, the conference was enjoyed by all who attended.
Nine sponsors funded the conference including Diamond Sponsor, Georgia Transmission Corporation, Gold Sponsors GTRI, Burns & McDonnell, and IEEE’s Computer Society, Silver Sponsors DigiKey, IEEE’s Power and Energy Society, NRO, and IEEE-USA, and Bronze Sponsor Florida Atlantic University. 
Alessio Medda received the James Beall SoutheastCon Service Award in appreciation for his service as SoutheastCon 2024 Conference Chair.

Melody Richardson wins 2023 IEEE EAB Meritorious Achievement Award in Pre-University Education

Melody Richardson received the EAB award for her dedication and leadership in K-12 STEM education and sustained community outreach initiatives such as Family Science Nights and STEM on the MOVE.
The Meritorious Achievement Award in Pre-University Education recognizes individuals for work in a pre-university school, or those that influence school-based activities for pre-university students. These individuals have inspired an appreciation and understanding of Mathematics, Science and Technology and the engineering process in pre-university students, and have encouraged students to pursue technical careers.