IEEE Adopts New Diversity Statement

During its November 2019 meeting, the IEEE Board of Directors approved the following statement for incorporation into the IEEE policies:

“IEEE‘s mission to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity requires the talents and perspectives of people with different personal, cultural, and disciplinary backgrounds. IEEE is committed to advancing diversity in the technical profession, and to promoting an inclusive and equitable culture in its activities and programs that welcomes, engages and rewards those who contribute to the field without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.”