Society News

Ervin Sejdić and Murat Akcakaya are reporting on the IEEE Signal Processing Society Summer School on Signal Processing and Machine Learning for Big Data that took place in May 2016 at the University of Pittsburgh

Call for Nominations: Technical Committee Vice Chair and Member Positions

The Nominations and Appointments Subcommittee for each Technical Committee is currently seeking nominations for new Members, as well as the Vice Chair position for some Technical Committees. Nominations for both positions should be submitted directly to each Technical Committee’s Nominations and Appointments Subcommittee. Please provide the name, contact information and biography with the nomination.

2016 Member-Driven Initiative

Overview
The Board of Governors of the IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) has allocated $40,000 for Member-Driven Initiatives for the 2016 calendar year. The funding is open to all Signal Processing Society members, Chapters and Committees. However, all proposals must include the involvement of the local Chapter to encourage geographic development. Allocation of funds will be competitive.

Access application here.

10 Signal Processing Society Members Elevated to Senior Member

The IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) is honored to announce the elevation of 10 of its members to the grade of IEEE Senior Member. These members have demonstrated outstanding professional performance, exhibited professional maturity through long-term experience, and established themselves as leaders in their respective IEEE-designated fields of interest.

Nominations Open for 2016 Major SPS Awards

The SPS Awards Board is now accepting nominations for all Society level awards, from paper awards to the major society awards. Nominations are due by 1 September 2016.

Introducing the SPS Resource Center

In 2013, the IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) introduced SigView – our online portal of video tutorials in emerging signal processing topics. Over three years, SigView amassed more than 70 videos of technical tutorials, conference recordings, presentations, and more, setting a standard for quality, vetted , and timely signal processing resources. As the Society’s membership grows and evolves, so should its products and services. To that end, we introduce SPS’s newest member benefit – the SPS Resource Center.

32 Signal Processing Society Members Elevated to Senior Member

The IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) is honored to announce the elevation of 32 of its members to the grade of IEEE Senior Member. These members have demonstrated outstanding professional performance, exhibited professional maturity through long-term experience, and established themselves as leaders in their respective IEEE-designated fields of interest. Senior Member is the only membership grade that is eligible to be nominated for IEEE Fellow. The new Senior Members of the IEEE Signal Processing Society are:

Upcoming Distinguish Lectures

Please visit the Conferences and Events page on the IEEE Signal Processing Society website for upcoming Lectures by Distinguished Lecturers.

Now Live! New IEEE Signal Processing Society Website

Call for Nominations: Chapter of the Year Award