2025 IEEE History Week

Join us during 2025 IEEE History Week for a special virtual event exploring the Engineering and Technology History Wiki (ETHW) and the transformative power of historical preservation in inspiring future innovation. Led by members of the ETHW Subcommittee of the IEEE History Committee, this session highlights how historians and technologists can engage with engineering heritage through ETHW and the Computer History Museum’s dynamic outreach programs.

Presenter: Maxine Cohen, Ph.D., IEEE Senior Life Member, IEEE History Committee, IEEE Standards Committee AgeTech initiative, and ABET Commissioner Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET (New York City time) This talk explores the remarkable contributions of pioneering women in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Interface Design (UX), highlighting how their vision, creativity, and tenacity have transformed technology and the ways we interact with it. From the earliest days of computing to the cutting edge of interface design, women have driven innovation, challenged norms, and fostered inclusive user experiences. The presentation will showcase key figures whose research and leadership advanced the fields and consider how their legacy continues to inspire new generations of technologists. Attendees will gain insight into the evolution of HCI, celebrate the achievements of these trailblazers, and reflect on the critical importance of diversity and inclusion in shaping the future of technology. About the Presenter: Maxine Cohen, Ph.D. is Professor Emerita at Nova Southeastern University. Her career included time in both industry (IBM) and academia (Nova Southeastern University and Binghamton University). She is one of the co-authors of the HCI classic textbook, Designing the User Interface: Strategies for effective Human-Computer Interaction. She has published and presented her research at many technical conferences and events. Now retired, she volunteers for IEEE and ABET. She is an IEEE Senior Life Member. She has held various volunteer roles at IEEE, including Vice-Chair of the Life Member Committee, SSIT Board Member, conference organizer for 2024 and 2025 IEEE Life Member Evolution Conferences, and IEEE Awards Board Presentation and Publicity Committee. Presently she is the Awards Subcommittee Chair for the History Committee, an ABET Commissioner, and Education Chair for the IEEE Standards Committee AgeTech initiative.

Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser, 1977-1992 Milestone dedication Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1:30–5:10 p.m. Presentation Ceremony Venue: Digital Multipurpose Hall, West Building 9, Ookayama Campus, Institute of Science Tokyo. Enter at the circular section on the east side of Building 22 Access: A 5-minute walk from Ookayama Station on the Tokyu Meguro and Oimachi Lines. This ceremony will be held in a hybrid format and can also be viewed online via Zoom. Including on-site attendance, please complete advance registration by Tuesday, October 14, 2025 using the registration link below. Language: English

National Science Seminar 2025, a flagship event of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) and IYQ 2025, will be held at the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum (VITM), Bengaluru, India. This year’s theme is “The Quantum Age Begins: Potentials and Challenges.” The seminar aims to educate young minds about the historical significance of quantum and prepare them to contribute towards positioning India as a leader in the rapidly emerging field. Learn More: https://quantum2025.org/iyq-event/national-science-seminar/