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IEC-IEEE Challenge Business Confidential—for SEC distribution only. IEEE Standards Education Committee 24 May 2011 Susan K. Tatiner. Background: IEC Centenary Challenge.
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IEC-IEEE ChallengeBusiness Confidential—for SEC distribution only IEEE Standards Education Committee 24 May 2011 Susan K. Tatiner
Background: IEC Centenary Challenge • In 2006, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) conducted a paper competition as part of its Centenary Celebration. • IEEE was one of four sponsors (with IET—formerly IEE, VDT, and the publication The Economist). • Oversight of IEEE involvement provided by IEEE-SA BOG • Broad topic: "Consideration of the economic, business and social impact of the development and use of International Standards for end-users at any level of business activity."
IEC-IEEE Challenge • In 2012, IEC approached IEEE to participate as an exclusive partner in a new paper competition, to be named after both partners. • There will be one media sponsor, as before. • Beginning and end at IEC General Meetings • Launch in Oslo, Norway, October 2011 • Awards Ceremony in Melbourne, Australia, October 2012 • SEC would provide oversight of IEEE involvement this time, as a standards-education-related activity. • IEEE judges at different levels. • IEEE Marketing support from SA and EA.
Motion • The SEC endorses IEEE engagement in the IEC-IEEE Challenge paper competition.