WiSe (Women in Sensors)

The IEEE Sensors Council Publicity Committee and Women in Sensors (WiSe) are launching a video series aimed at providing clear, 5-minute educational introductions to key sensor topics. These videos will be ideal for students and beginners exploring the field of sensors. A professional agency will assist in producing the selected proposals.

Video Characteristics:

• 5-minute duration
• Two speakers, preferably one male and one female
• Each video covers a single topic (e.g., biosensors, wearable sensors, chemical sensors)
• Speakers can choose their topic or select from suggested topics: biosensors, chemical sensors, wearable sensors, flexible sensors, inertial sensors, photonic sensors

If you want to be a part of this initiative, please contact WiSe Chair Paola Saccomandi or Publicity Chair Hamida Hallil Abbas by October 1, 2024, using the mandatory email subject: "Video for SC YouTube."

The IEEE SC Family Cares Grant Program supports attendance at IEEE SENSORS 2024 (October 20-23, 2024, Kobe, Japan) by covering family care costs (children, seniors, disabled needs) up to $1,500 USD for those with competing family responsibilities.

Eligibility:

• Open to IEEE members of any grade or gender, based on need and desire to attend the conference.
• Responsibilities include childcare, elder care, and sick care.
• Applicants must confirm no other family care grants have been received (IEEE, institution, etc.).

Budget:

• Grants up to $1,500 USD based on actual expenses.
• Lesser amounts may be awarded based on the committee’s evaluation.

How to Apply:

• A narrative proposal (max 2 pages) summarizing financial responsibilities.
• A letter of recommendation from an IEEE member (max 2 pages).
• Disclose if any other family grants have been received.
• Priority will be given to those with an accepted paper at the conference.

Reimbursement:

• The recipient must anticipate expenses and submit a post-event report within 30 days after the conference to receive reimbursement. Once the post-event activity report has been received, the recipient will receive the Grant Acknowledgement Form and instructions.

Send applications to Paola Saccomandi (paola.saccomandi@polimi.it) and Brooke Johnson (bjohnson@conferencecatalysts.com) with the subject: "WiSe Family Cares Grant for IEEE SENSORS 2024 - Application" by October 1, 2024.