Society Awards and Honors
2008 Elected Positions and Offices
Evelyn Hirt voted 2009 president-elect for IEEE-USA
Evelyn Hirt has been voted 2009 president-elect for IEEE-USA. IEEE is the world's leading professional association dedicated to technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. Evelyn's work focuses on technology systems and controls that are applied to a broad range of research, development and deployment and management system activities.
Evelyn will begin her three-year term Jan. 1. She will serve one year as president-elect, one year as president and chief executive officer, and the final year as past president.
"It's a huge honor," Evelyn said. "I view this as the perfect opportunity to help raise general awareness of how math and science contribute to the overall success of the country."
Earlier this year, Evelyn received the 2008 IEEE Nanotechnology Council Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her outstanding service for the benefit and advancement of the council. (announced 12/1/2008)