IEEE – Global innovation driver for technology and science
The importance of scientific research in times of crisis
Crises such as the coronavirus pandemic have shown how crucial scientific research is for our society. They make it clear that we rely on dedicated experts to develop evidence-based solutions to global challenges. At the same time, public trust in science is declining. A trend that is further exacerbated by social media, unverified information and rapidly spreading misinformation.
The IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is the world’s leading professional association for electrical engineering, electronics and computer science. The abbreviation is pronounced “Ei-tripel-I”. The aim of the IEEE is to promote technological innovation for the benefit of mankind. It does this through scientific publications, technical conferences, the development of technical standards and numerous professional and educational initiatives. In close cooperation with members and partner organizations worldwide, the IEEE plays a key role in shaping technological progress.
Innovation through standardization – from the idea to the global standard
Companies that want to standardize their technologies internationally benefit from the tools and programs of the IEEE Standards Association. The association has developed a new way of teaching the development process of standards in a fun way. The “Mars Space Colony” learning program is the first simulation game for developing technical standards. It was designed by experts with over 20 years of experience in standardization and strengthens skills such as negotiation, consensus building and teamwork. Find out why technical standards are indispensable in product development at IEEE Innovation at Work.
Science and trust – global initiatives of the IEEE
In order to strengthen public trust in scientific work, the IEEE participates in international education initiatives. UNESCO , for example, uses the International Day of Light (held annually on May 16) to promote awareness of the role of light in science, technology, culture and education. The founding partners of the “Trust Science Pledge” initiative include the IEEE Photonics Society, SPIE and the Optical Society (OSA). They all work together to promote the reliability and credibility of scientific findings.
Scientific impact of the IEEE – influence on patents and technology development
The study Analysis of US Patent Referencing to IEEE Papers, Conferences, and Standards 1999-2019 clearly shows: New technologies are increasingly based on scientific publications – and IEEE contributions are cited most frequently.
Between 1999 and 2019, more than 104,000 patents were granted to the 50 leading US companies. These patents contained a total of over 800,000 references to scientific articles, conference papers and standards: a significant proportion of them from the IEEE environment. For comparison: in 2010, the average was still 4.13 contributions per patent, while in 2019 it had already reached 7.71 contributions per patent. These figures illustrate the growing influence of scientific research on technical innovations.
The study also examined forward-looking topics such as blockchain, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, in which IEEE publications are particularly relevant.
Timo Kandler
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Access to knowledge – new digital resources:
In addition to traditional publications, the IEEE now also offers digital specialist resources such as working papers, videos, newsletters and online courses. It started with two platforms of the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) – one of the largest discussion forums in the international energy industry. The Society also develops relevant standards for energy and grid systems. Two offerings are currently in the beta phase: the PES Resource Center and the Smart Grid Resource Center. Low-cost entry-level licenses are currently available for institutions, with more Resource Centers to follow.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is also involved in the field of electromobility. The special report “Powering Next-Gen Electric Vehicles” from the Tech Briefs Media Group (SAE International) is dedicated to topics such as battery technology, wireless charging and electric drives. This issue is sponsored by the IEEE and is available as a free download.
Collaborations and specialist publishers – knowledge for research and practice
In cooperation with River Publishers, the IEEE publishes technical reference books on applied research. Thanks to the cooperation with the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CAS) and the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS), many of the authors come from the IEEE network itself. The topics cover a broad spectrum: from electrical engineering, optics and photonics to mathematics, computer science, transportation engineering, power engineering and system development. All eBooks are published on the IEEE Xplore Digital Library and are available online immediately after publication
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TheXplore Digital Library – access to millions of technical specialist information items
The IEEE Xplore Digital Library is the central online portal for scientific and technical content of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. It provides access to more than five million documents from journals, conference proceedings, technical standards, eBooks and eLearning courses. This platform serves engineers, researchers and developers worldwide as a reliable source of up-to-date technical information and innovations.
All content can be searched, filtered and saved using IEEE Xplore ‘s modern search interface. Thanks to the new search engine, queries for all data formats are processed more efficiently. Search operators can already be entered in the simple search, and saved search queries can be conveniently reused. Overall, the new software guarantees greater performance, precision and future-proofing. Standards And More supports institutions, universities and companies with the licensing, integration and use of the IEEE Xplore Digital Library: from technical setup to user training.
The IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL)
The IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL) is the most comprehensive collection of scientific IEEE content. It contains all technical journals, conference papers and IEEE standards, supplemented by English-language VDE conference papers and optional partner content such as the IBM Journal of Research & Development or the Bell Labs Technical Journal.
Unlimited access includes all content from 1832 onwards, making it one of the most comprehensive technical backfiles in the world. The IEL is therefore an indispensable tool for research, development and industry, providing in-depth insights into historical and modern developments in electrical engineering, computer science and applied sciences.
IEEE eLearning Library is a collection of more than 400 course modules in a wide range of topic areas. Including highly-topical subjects such as cyber security, ethical hacking, internet of things and artificial intelligence.
IEEE-Wiley eBooks is an extensive ebook collection starting in1974, which is continually updated with new content.
IEEE-Wiley Telecommunications eBooks is a further ebook collection with titles in the area of telecommunications, dating back to 2007.
IEEE Standards are available as a complete package, subject collection or for a limited number of downloads. The collection includes the current, historical and withdrawn standards as well as the draft standards (drafts).
IEEE Enterprise is a download-based product tailored to your needs for IEEE publications from the journals, conference proceedings, ebooks and partner content.
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The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is the world’s largest professional association for electrical engineering, electronics and computer science. It develops international technology standards, publishes scientific journals and conference papers and promotes research and education.
The IEEE Xplore Digital Library is the central portal for scientific and technical publications of the IEEE. It offers access to millions of technical articles, standards, conference papers, eBooks and learning modules. Companies, research institutions and universities use the platform to quickly find relevant information and integrate it into projects.
The IEEE eLearning Library offers over 400 online courses on topics such as cybersecurity, the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. In addition, the IEEE-Wiley eBooks provide access to one of the largest collections of technical textbooks in the world – ideal for teaching, research and continuing education: