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Global Communications Newsletter (GCN)

Published: 12 Nov 2024

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November 2024 issue is now available. Featured article on IEEE ComSoc Europe, Middle-East and Africa Region: Interview with Javier Berrocal, IEEE ComSoc EMEA Region Director.

IEEE ComSoc White Papers

Published: 7 Nov 2024

IEEE Communications Society White Paper
New white paper available:
Explore 6G: Insights and Tools for Developing Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) Technology

2024 IEEE Communications Society Career & Service Awards Recipients

Published: 6 Nov 2024

The Career awards recognize distinguished and significant contributions to education, major industry advances, and major contributions to public welfare. The Service awards Recognize members who have demonstrated exemplary service to IEEE ComSoc in the areas of meetings and conferences, publications, globalization, and overall service to the Society.

Global Communications Newsletter (GCN)

Published: 31 Oct 2024

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October 2024 issue is now available. Featured article on Member Services Board: More Services for ComSoc Members! Interview with R. R. Venkatesha Prasad, Director of Member Services.

In Memoriam: Jim K. Omura

Published: 29 Oct 2024

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Jim Omura (2022)
This tribute honors the life and legacy of Dr. Jim K. Omura, who passed away on 29 August 2024. Colleagues and friends, including Andrew Viterbi, Martin Hellman, Thomas Kailath, Dariush Divsalar, and Ramin Sadr, reflect on Jim’s significant contributions to information theory, coding theory, communication theory, and cryptography.

The Birth and Growth of Wireless Ad Hoc Networks

Published: 11 Oct 2024

The ComSoc community has a rich history of technological achievement and advancements. This new feature in our Membership Bulletin will profile the incredible innovators and technology that have transformed the world. 

In this issue Anthony Ephremides discusses The Birth and Growth of Wireless Ad Hock Networks.

He traces the evolution of wireless ad hoc networks, starting from the foundational ideas of packet switching and the Internet, through early wireless networking efforts like the Packet-Radio project and the ALOHA protocol. It highlights the development of ad hoc networks, emphasizing their unique characteristics and challenges, and concludes with a discussion on the future direction of communication systems, focusing on goal-oriented and semantic communications.

IEEE ComSoc Educational Activities Newsletter

Published: 27 Sep 2024

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This issue features the latest news, information, and upcoming events in the areas of: Pre-University STEM Education; ComSoc School Series; Four Minute Thesis Competition (4MT); ComSoc Training; Upcoming Webinars; IEEE Day; and ComSoc Membership Announcements & Reminders.

IEEE ComSoc Best Readings

Published: 27 Sep 2024

IEEE ComSoc Best Readings
This Best Readings is designed to collect a range of technical papers, survey papers, and other reference materials that focus on applying Generative AI and LLMs in communication networks.

Four Minute Thesis Competition Now Open!

Published: 18 Sep 2024

Student winners of the 4MT Competition at ICC 2024 along with ComSoc Board of Governors Members.
Student winners of the 4MT Competition at ICC 2024 along with ComSoc Board of Governors Members.
Submit your research project in a four minute video for a chance to win a prize at GLOBECOM in South Africa.

Global Communications Newsletter (GCN)

Published: 6 Sep 2024

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September 2024 issue is now available. Featured article on IEEE ComSoc Latin America Region: Interview with Yessica Sáez, IEEE ComSoc LA Region Director.

Global Communications Newsletter (GCN)

Published: 26 Aug 2024

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August 2024 issue is now available. Featured article on IEEE ComSoc Member and Global Activities: Interview with Ana Garcia Armada, IEEE ComSoc Vice President MGA.

2025 ComSoc Candidate Recommendation

Published: 7 Aug 2024

Recommend Vice-President and Member-at-Large candidates for consideration by the Nominations & Elections Committee for the 2025 election. Thank you for helping us grow our Society!
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