The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) Young Professionals (YPs) and the Vice-President for Educational Activities, supported by the ExCom, have established a new program called NTC YP AMBASSADORS. This program has the objective of inspiring and informing NTC YPs on a variety of topics (e.g., technical, nontechnical) to enhance their interest and engagement in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
The NTC YPs ambassadors will deliver talks at various Chapters/Sections “on-demand” and in a virtual modality.
Eligibility & Applications:
The call for nominations is starting from September 1st with a deadline for the 21st December 2024.
The candidate must:
- be an IEEE member,
- NTC participant, (free, join here)
- belong to the IEEE YP;
- have about 5 years or more experience reflecting professional maturity (e.g, university, professional, volunteering, etc.).
The ambassadors are selected for a term of one year. The appointment starts from 1st January 2025. All new ambassadors are required to give at least two talks during their tenure of one year.
Application:
For the application the following details are needed:
i) a resume or CV (two pg. max.);
ii) the title(s) of the maximum 2 talks;
iii) a brief writeup on the benefits of the talk proposed to the NTC YPs community;
iv) link to a 5-min short video sample of any proposed talk.
The applications must be sent to matteobrunolodi@ieee.org
Evaluation:
A dedicated and specific Subcommittee will manage the nomination and selection process of the NTC YPs AMBASSADORS and provide the results that will be announced both on the NTC Website (https://ieeenano.org/) and on the TryNano webpage (https://trynano.org/).