IEEE Milestones Program IEEE History Center Visibility Heritage

IEEE Milestones Program IEEE History Center

Visibility, Heritage, and the Profession The IEEE Milestones Program is one of the most publicly visible activities of IEEE, and of the heritage of the profession. 12/12/2021 2

IEEE Milestones Program u u Currently 117+ Milestones Located in all 10 Regions Sponsored by IEEE Organizational Units, i. e. , Sections, Societies, Chapters, Councils Proposal forms and list of dedicated milestones available on-line: www. ieeeghn. org

IEEE Milestones Program Grass-roots program driven by the local membership, supported by IEEE History Center staff Dedication ceremonies designed by and carried out by organizational units Emphasis on celebrating regional heritage 12/12/2021 4

IEEE Milestones Locations Some of these symbols represent multiple Milestones

IEEE Milestones Locations Some of these symbols represent multiple Milestones

Milestone Submission and Approval Process in Brief Proposers submit proposal on Global History Network Advocate volunteers, or is appointed Advocate reviews proposal (within 3 months) 12/12/2021 7

Milestone Process in Brief p. 2 (the proposal on the GHN serves as a form of review, allowing interested persons to comment via the Discussion tabs) Advocate reviews proposal; guides proposers; recommends History Committee action If History Committee approves, the History Committee submits milestone to IEEE Board of Directors for final approval 12/12/2021 8

Length of Process Typically 12 -15 months Depends on meeting schedules of History Committee and Board of Directors. Allow several months lead time between Board of Directors’ final approval and ceremony. Plaques take 8 weeks to cast, patina, and ship 12/12/2021 9