IEEE REACH

03/05/2026

We are so honored to be part of this incredible event with Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa!

03/03/2026

More than 200 students from across South Africa came together for the IEEE-UNESCO STEM Bootcamp in celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in STEM.

Over two immersive days, predominantly female learners built light bulbs, designed skyscrapers, explored space science, and examined how technology shapes society — and how society shapes technology.

But perhaps the most powerful lesson wasn’t about circuits or structures. It was about resilience. When experiments didn’t work the first time, students experienced what every inventor in history has learned: persistence matters.

Programs like this show what happens when hands-on engineering meets historical perspective and strong mentorship.

There is no limit to what they can do.

More than 200 students from across South Africa came together for the IEEE-UNESCO STEM Bootcamp celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in STEM....

09/30/2025

Come and listen to REACH Senior Program Manager, Kelly McKenna, present about "Youth STEMpreneurs" at the 2025 mEducation Alliance Symposium taking place from 7-9 October 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.

This year’s symposium theme is "The Marvelous Education Alliance" and presentations will be featured across a variety of sub-themes ranging from digital literacy, foundational numeracy and literacy, STEM education and more…

The mEducation Alliance is the largest convening platform of development and donor agencies focused on technology for education, particularly in low-resource countries. Their annual Symposia attracts policymakers, donors, many implementing partners in education, and researchers from around the world, who come together to connect and learn from one another.

For more information about the event, including how to apply as a general attendee, please visit the event page.

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06/23/2025

Today, June 23rd, marks the 12th annual International Women in Engineering Day, honoring the invaluable contributions made by women engineers worldwide.

Throughout history, women engineers have indelibly shaped STEM and society alike through groundbreaking innovations. IEEE proudly supports and recognizes the many women who are shaping the industry and inspiring the next generation of female leaders in engineering.

Learn more about some of these visionary scientists and inventors and consider how they can serve as inspiration for students in your classrooms.

Today, June 23rd, marks the 12th annual International Women in Engineering Day, honoring the invaluable contributions made by women engineers worldwide. Throughout history, women engineers have indelibly shaped STEM and society alike through groundbreaking innovations. IEEE proudly supports and reco...

05/07/2025

Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week!
Thank you for all the hard work you put in for your students!
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02/25/2025

March 4th is UNESCO World Engineering Day. This day is a wonderful opportunity to share how the achievements of engineers and engineering are central to our lives, and a "call to action to harness the power of engineering to create a better world for all."

Learn more about the events, hackathons, and other activities taking place and add your own to the World Engineering Day site!

Welcome World Engineering Day 2025, where you'll find a wealth of information, resources, and inspiration.

02/24/2025

As a provider of free resources for educators, we often do not see the direct impact we have in the classroom. So, it is wonderful to discover this video by APS DHAI II Girls Sec F in Pakistan using the IEEE REACH magnetic compass hands-on activity!

The students' willingness to learn about the social relevance of technology, through the lens of history, will provide them with critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will aid them throughout their lifetime. We hope they use what they learn to contribute their own ideas about how science, technology and innovation may impact their lives and their future. Our wish for them is to stay curious and to believe in themselves and what they will accomplish. We are proud of them!

02/17/2025

Engineers Week 2025 runs from 16 - 22 February. This year's theme “Design Your Future” is about celebrating engineers and engaging students! In the IEEE community, we celebrate the ingenuity and dedication of engineers and technologists worldwide who are advancing technology for humanity. Through programs, scholarships, and initiatives like IEEE REACH, EPICS in IEEE and IEEE Women in Engineering, we’re committed to empowering students to 'Design Their Future' and make their mark on the world.

10/14/2024

Join IEEE REACH for a FREE live webinar on October 15th at 4pm ET where we'll be exploring the history and impact of drones in the modern world. Get ready to dive into hands-on activities, formative and summative performance tasks, and inspiring videos to bring STEM to life in your classroom.
Register now: https://ieee.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3PCUX7I5TQaQkdeSGQyrYA

With the new school year kicking into high gear, this is an ideal time to learn more about how to get the most out of the IEEE REACH Program, which provides teachers with free tools to bring the societal and humanistic context of technology to life in the classroom. By immersing students in historic...

09/25/2024

Enter our 2024 Back-to-School Giveaway for teachers and you could win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards to help cover your classroom expenses!

IEEE REACH provides teachers and students with educational resources that explore the relationship between technology and engineering history and the complex relationships they have with society, politics, economics, and culture. REACH was created by the IEEE History Center, a unit of IEEE whose mis...

09/20/2024

We were honored to conduct a REACH STEM Workshop in Puebla, Mexico as part of IEEE SSIT’s ISTAS24 Conference held at INAEO on September 17th. Over 2000 students attended the event and participated in IEEE REACH hands-on activities throughout the day.