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Welcome
to the new and improved ComSoc site. Content,
design, and functionality improvement are a continuing
process and we welcome your comments
at any time.
(14
December 01)
Check
out the new issue of E-News!
(14
December 01)
To
celebrate its 50th Anniversary, ComSoc developed
a 2 DVD set Communications Engineering Technology:
A Comprehensive Collection of Papers 1953-2001
with over 28,000 papers. Copies will be available
in March. A super prepublication value at $69
for members. See the order
form or review the Table
of Contents.
(14
December 01)
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The
annual Journal
Citation Study, compiled and published
by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI),
released their compilation of year 2000 statistics
recently. In the subject area of telecommunications,
ComSoc publications dominated the ratings.
(6 November 01)
Attention
ComSoc members. Have your company show support
for the Communications Society by joining the
"IEEE
Communications Society 50th Anniversary Industry
Leadership Circle." This new program
allows companies to demonstrate to customers and
employees their commitment to professionalism
and the communications industry.
(5 November 01)
Check
out the new issue of E-News!
(5 November 01)
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IEEE
Personal Communications Magazine to change
name in 2002.
The December 2001 issue of IEEE Personal Communications
will be the last issue for that title. Starting
with the February 2002 issue the magazine will
use the name IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine.
The title change will not affect the quality of
the content, but will more accurately reflect
the scope of the topics covered by the magazine.
(October 31,2001)
CALL
FOR IEEE FELLOW NOMINATIONS
Get involved in the IEEE Fellow selection
process –
Nominate
a Fellow! Submission deadline
is March 15.(October 11,2001)
Please note the New York Chapter of the IEEE Communications
Society conference on "Building
A High Volume Scalable Web Site "
on November 15, 2001, is not cancelled.
(11 October 01)
"Do
you know someone who would make an excellent officer
of the Society? ComSoc welcomes your suggestions
for officer positions on our Board of Governors,
effective 2003. Click
here for information"
(2 October 01)
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CALLING
ALL CHAPTER CHAIRS!! GCCC 2001 is quickly
approaching.
Click here
more information about this first ever global
chapters congress.
(27 September 01)
To
our global membership: We are indeed grateful
for the outpouring of support and concern we have
received via email and phone calls. Thanks to
you all from the IEEE Comsoc staff family in NYC.
If you have not seen this collection of pictures
of support from around the world, we highly recommend
it. Click
here
(18 September 01)
The
Future of Wireless Communications Roundtable Video
(17 September 01)
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Al Gross, a pioneer of personal wireless communications
died December 21, 2000, at age 82. The legacy
he leaves behind will live on through history.
Take a moment to reflect on Al's life and accomplishments
a life
remembered...
(7 July01)
ComSoc
Chapter Chairs! Have you completed questionnaires
regarding activities and funding requirements
for 2001? Take a moment to fill in the on-line
form.
(13 July 01)
Welcome
to the 3rd Millennium and to four members of the
IEEE
ComSoc Board of Governors and to our new President-elect
who began their terms on 1 January 2001.
(23 July 01)
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A statue of Claude Shannon, communications
pioneer, will be unveiled on Friday, October 6
in his hometown, Gaylord, Michigan. This work
of sculptor Eugene Daub was commissioned by the
IEEE Information Theory Society. For more information
about the program, Gaylord, travel, and accommodations,
please consult the website
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(15 June 01)
ICC
Keynote Video- Congressman Billy Tauzin,
Chairman of the House Sub-Committee on Telecommunications
speaking about global convergence, industry trends,
and regulatory challenges.
(17 June 01)
Internet
Award Video -IEEE President-Elect Joel
Synder presents the 2000 IEEE Internet Award to
Paul Baran of Com21, the late Donald Davies (The
award was accepted by his son, Michael), Leonard
Kleinrock of of the University of California at
Los Angeles, and Lawrence Roberts of Caspian Networks..."For
their early preeminent contributions in conceiving,
analyzing and demonstrating packet-switching networks,
the foundation technology of the Internet."
(29 June 01)
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