We were proud to be represented by IEEE Germany Section leadership:
Dr. Christoph Baer Baer, Chair  –  R8 Voting Member and Member of R8 AdHoc Comitte for Cooperation with IEEE S/TCs and National Associations
Thomas Kopfstedt, Vice Chair  – Member of R8 Membership Development Committee

They were joined by dedicated Germany Section volunteers:
Sevda Abadpour – R8 WIE Committee Member
Ahsan Qamer Sheikh – R8 Young Professionals Committee Member
Peter Magyar  – Appointed Member of R8 Life Member Committee
Andreas Koltes  – R8 Assistant Treasurer, Finance Committee

During the meeting, participants engaged in important discussions on:
– Concrete actions to help IEEE Region 8 reach 100,000 members by 2026
– The impact of AI and rapid technological change on careers and communities
– Strengthening membership value, engagement, and resilience
– Attracting and empowering the next generation of engineers

Beyond the formal sessions, the event also provided valuable opportunities for in-person exchange and networking, reinforcing the importance of collaboration across borders.

It is inspiring to see how many volunteers contribute their time and energy to move IEEE Region 8 forward — and especially encouraging to see strong leadership from the IEEE Germany Section within the region.

A big thank you to IEEE Region 8 (Europe, Middle East & Africa) and the IEEE Finland Section for hosting and organizing such a successful meeting.

Der Beitrag 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐄 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟖 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢 erschien zuerst auf IEEE Germany Section.

The IEEE Student Branch at Technische Universität Ilmenau has grown into one of the most active student communities within IEEE in Germany. Founded in late 2007 and officially established in January 2008, the branch connects students early in their academic journey with a global professional network and provides a platform for both personal and technical development.

The branch embodies IEEE’s core values: advancing technology for humanity, fostering knowledge sharing and innovation, promoting collaboration and global networking, and empowering students to grow professionally. Student Branch Ilmenau serves as a bridge between academia, industry, and research, offering students opportunities to develop both technical skills and leadership capabilities.

The branch organizes a wide range of activities, including technical workshops and training sessions, hackathons and hands-on learning events, industry visits, networking with international IEEE communities, knowledge exchange programs, and social events that strengthen teamwork and community spirit.

Current Leadership Team:

• Chair: M. Sc. Nadja Isabelle Belz
• Vice Chair: Dipl.-Ing. Carsten Thomas Gatermann
• Secretary: B. Sc. Hannes Grüßung
• Treasurer: M. Sc. Filipe Riccardo Gadotti
• Webmaster: B. Sc. Felix Wöllhaf

With around 30 active members, the branch not only contributes locally but also maintains strong connections with other student branches and partners across Germany and beyond.

In recognition of their outstanding contributions, active engagement, and strong leadership, the IEEE Student Branch Ilmenau has been awarded the IEEE Regional Exemplary Student Branch Award 2025 by IEEE Region 8. This award highlights the branch’s dedication to fostering innovation, professional growth, and meaningful impact within the global IEEE community.

Congratulations to the entire team at Ilmenau for setting an inspiring example for student branches across the region.

Der Beitrag IEEE Student Branch Ilmenau receives the IEEE Regional Exemplary Student Branch Award 2025 erschien zuerst auf IEEE Germany Section.

Dates: 18–19 October 2025

Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Recognition:
IEEE Region 8 presented a token of appreciation to the IEEE Germany Section and to
Wolfgang Koch, Hugh Griffiths, and Jan Haase, General Co-Chairs of the conference,

for exemplary service in organizing and hosting HISTELCON 2025 — the IEEE Conference

on the History of Electrotechnology.

Presented by:

• Dr. Dušanka Bošković, IEEE Region 8 Director

• Dr. Tiziana Tambosso, IEEE Region 8 Vice Chair for Technical Activities

Receiving on behalf of the IEEE Germany Section:

• Dr. Christoph Baer, IEEE Germany Section Chair

Conference Mentioned:

HISTELCON 2025 – IEEE Conference on the History of Electrotechnology

Location: Bonn, Germany

Dates: 30 September – 2 October 2025

Der Beitrag IEEE Region 8 Congress 2025 erschien zuerst auf IEEE Germany Section.

The full program for the 4th IEEE German Education Conference (GECon)—taking place from July 21–23, 2025, at Nordakademie Campus Hamburg. GECon 2025 offers a rich and diverse agenda, including:

3 Inspiring Keynotes from global leaders in engineering education

4 Hands-on Workshops on AI in the lab, usability in EdTech, student engagement, and IEEE Student Branch development

Panel: Women in Engineering – leadership, career growth, and community building

Cutting-edge Technical Sessions on STEM education, remote instruction, and non-traditional teaching methods

View the full program and start planning your participation:

https://lnkd.in/e87Jdzbw

Whether you’re an educator, researcher, or industry partner, GECon 2025 is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of engineering education—with a strong focus on the German and European context.

See you in Hamburg!

#GECon2025 #EngineeringEducation #STEM #HigherEd #EdTech #IEEE #XRlabs #Workshops #ConferenceProgram #Germany #EducationInnovation

Der Beitrag 📢 The GECon 2025 Program Is Live! erschien zuerst auf IEEE Germany Section.

Are your digital teaching tools truly user-friendly? This workshop invites educators and technologists to dive into the world of usability and user experience (UX) in educational technology. Participants will explore a practical usability checklist developed by the CrossLab project, designed to evaluate and enhance learning tools—making them not only functional, but genuinely engaging for students.

What to Expect:

• Understand key concepts of usability and UX in education
• Learn to apply a tested checklist to assess your own learning technologies
• Discuss real-world challenges and identify improvements to boost student engagement

The checklist—originally created for cross-reality labs—is open access and widely applicable across digital tools in higher education.

Facilitators:

• Marcus Soll, UX-certified researcher in educational technology, NORDAKADEMIE
• Louis Kobras, specialist in IT security and learning technologies, NORDAKADEMIE
• Prof. Dr. habil. Jan Haase, professor of computer engineering and Chair of IEEE EdSoc Germany Chapter, NORDAKADEMIE

Join us to rethink how students interact with your digital tools—and walk away with a ready-to-use method to make them more effective and engaging.

Let’s shape the future of engineering education—together!
Follow our posts on our webpage: https://attend.ieee.org/gecon-2025/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ieee-german-education-conference-gecon/?viewAsMember=true

Der Beitrag GECon 2025: Workshop Announcement erschien zuerst auf IEEE Germany Section.

Für uns ist es heute selbstverständlich, beinahe überall Zugriff auf große Energiemengen aus dem Stromnetz zu haben. Zu diesem Zweck durchziehen Hochspannungsleitungen das Land, die die Elektroenergie über große Entfernungen transportieren. Mit der Energiewende wächst die Bedeutung der Stromautobahnen, die insbesondere den Norden Deutschlands mit dem Süden verbinden sollen.

Vor über 130 Jahren war eine Ausstellung in Frankfurt a. M. Ausgangspunkt für diese Entwicklung: Am 25. August 1891 wurde die erste Fernübertragung mit Drehstrom in Betrieb gesetzt: Ein Torbogen mit dem Schriftzug „Kraftübertragung Lauffen-Frankfurt“ erstrahlte im Licht von tausend Glühlampen und ein Wasserfall begann zu rauschen. Eine Leitung über 176 km verband das Wasserkraftwerk in Lauffen am Neckar mit dem Ausstellungsgelände in Frankfurt a. M. Da es sich bei dem System um dreiphasigen Wechselstrom handelte, sogenannten Drehstrom, mussten neue Generator sowie Transformatoren zum Hochspannen der Elektroenergie entwickelt werden. Unter Leitung von Michael Dolivo-Dobrowolski von der AEG in Berlin, der den Begriff Drehstrom prägte, und dem Ausstellungsleiter Oskar von Miller, wurde die Anlage gemeinsam mit Charles Eugene Lancelot Brown von der Schweizer Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon konstruiert und gebaut. Bei der damals sehr hohen Leitungsspannung von 15.000 V ging über 176 km nur ein Viertel der eingespeisten Elektroenergie verloren, was ein ausgezeichnetes Ergebnis war. Im Betrieb mit 25 kV sanken die Verluste auf sensationelle 4 %.

Diese große technischen Leistung wird als IEEE Milestones ausgezeichnet und in Form einer Ehrentafel in der Gallusanlage in Frankfurt a. M. IEEE geehrt. Das Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) ist mit über 400.000 Mitgliedern der größte technische Berufsverband der Welt. Durch IEEE Milestones werden signifikante Leistungen in technischen Bereichen ausgezeichnet.

Der Beitrag IEEE Milestone: Verleihung am 12. Juni 2025 ab 10:00 h in der Gallusanlage in Frankfurt a.M. erschien zuerst auf IEEE Germany Section.

Pannel chair:  Claudia-Melania Chituc is Senior Software Engineer at Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education in Frankfurt am Main. Prior, she was an assistant professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands, and at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Portugal, at the Department of Informatics Engineering. She holds a PhD and M.Sc. in Computers and Electrical Engineering from the University of Porto, Portugal, and she pursued two licentiate degrees simultaneously, being a computer engineer and an economist.

Follow our posts on our webpage: https://attend.ieee.org/gecon-2025/

Der Beitrag Pannel Session “Women in Engineering” erschien zuerst auf IEEE Germany Section.

The IEEE Germany Section funds these educational initiatives in a bi-annual call for Cross-Institutional Projects in Education. Interested applicants can refer to the call in this link.

Der Beitrag Awarded Cross-Institutional Project on Education erschien zuerst auf IEEE Germany Section.