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In the over 40 years since, thousands of events have taken place around the world. These activities are organized by IEEE Student Branches and give students a chance to listen to experienced engineers from diverse backgrounds discuss topics from various professional development categories. These activities can involve virtual and in person talks and presentations, panel sessions as well as hands-on team-oriented activities focused on giving practical, real-world engineering experience. Students propose projects through the following portal and are connected to their Regional SPAx Coordinator.</p> <p>The “x” in SPAx is a variable. It could be a conference with an invited speaker, a series of activities focused on honing career skills, a social event to foster networking and team building skills, a design contest, a tech talk, or any other format, as long as they focus on career development. You decide what works for your student branch, and IEEE gives you the support to implement your ideas. You create your own SPAx events, and the experience is yours to design. Here is your tour guide to all things SPAx.</p> <p>If the following are included in your SPAx event plan, it will be more likely to receive SPAx funding.</p> <ul> <li>Promote the IEEE Students to <a href="https://yp.ieee.org/">IEEE Young Professionals</a> transition</li> <li>An IEEE Membership drive</li> <li>At least 2 speakers</li> </ul> <p>Hosting your own event is not only a fantastic experience, it is a fantastic resume booster. Try to get some real world companies to sponsor your event, and bring out some potential hiring recruiters. 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Decisions made by engineers have a profound impact on society. Discover how to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Practice ethics in a work environment that is constantly influenced by realities of globalization, financial motivation, and information overload</li> <li>Generate or customize a framework or set of principles for ethical conduct across differing conflicts and scenarios</li> <li>Balance professional integrity against corporate loyalty and other personal interest</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="animated fadeInUp set slower "> <h2><i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> Personal Skills </h2> <div class="content"><p><strong>Personal skills are as crucial as technical skills for a successful career in engineering, and paves the way for successfully navigating the business world. Discover how to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop skills that are necessary to effectively run a meeting and manage a committee.</li> <li>Apply the best practices for time management and priority setting of tasks</li> <li>Better manage your online persona and learn how it can assist or affect your career</li> <li>Plan your finances and investments</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="animated fadeInUp set slower "> <h2><i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> Engineers and Public Policy </h2> <div class="content"><p><strong>Decision-makers are frequently looking to engineers for advice to improve public policies. Discover:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How a legislation is drafted, introduced, and debated in Congress</li> <li>The major policy issues and contentions of current interest, and why you should care</li> <li>The role engineers play in informing and shaping public policy and how to get involved</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="animated fadeInUp set slower "> <h2><i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> Leadership in Professional Organizations </h2> <div class="content"><p><strong>Staying involved in a professional society adds value to your career. However, becoming a leader improves your professional net worth and profile. 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Discover how to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Capitalize on your professional training and creativity to become an innovator</li> <li>Learn from the success and failure of others</li> <li>Incorporate elements and practices of other cultures and professions (such as arts, humanities, media, and sociology)</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="animated fadeInUp set slower "> <h2><i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> The Art of Communication </h2> <div class="content"><p><strong>In a world of short attention spans, it is crucial to create and communicate a message that sticks. Learning how to communicate effectively will multiply the impact of your work. Discover how to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Master the art of storytelling</li> <li>Deliver better presentations</li> <li>Improve written communication</li> <li>Leverage social, traditional, and other media effectively</li> <li>Use these skills to help improve the public understanding of engineering and its impact</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="animated fadeInUp set slower "> <h2><i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> Humanitarian and Grand Challenges </h2> <div class="content"><p><strong>Engineers play a major role in advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. 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