Welcome to our 17th episode of The HKN Connection! In this episode all about volunteerism we're breaking down how to get involved, why to get involved, and how to inspire others to get involved. In this episode we're joined by two amazing volunteers: Chirstopher Sanderson, the HKN Regions 5-6 Governor and the IEEE Region 5 South Area Chair, and Ail…

Have you ever felt like you don't belong? Like your successes are the result of pure luck and that it's a matter of time before everyone knows it? In this Career Conversation, we talk to Dr. Melissa Sassi about the definition of Imposter Syndrome, the impact it can have on a young professional's career, and how to counteract it.…

Disagreements and healthy debates are essential parts of a workplace to further innovation and the proliferation of good ideas. But, when do these cross the line and become conflicts? In this Career Conversation we talk to Bala Prasanna about the various facets of Conflicts in the Workplace - how to deal with them and how to be proactive to get to …

Who are HKN advisors? How do they help chapters synergize with our organization? What are successful advisor practices our chapters can implements? Join us as we discuss with two HKN Board of Governor veterans and chapter advisors on these topics and more!

In this episode, HKN Alumna Rebecca Cohen, and HKN President Jim Conrad discuss the important role that ethics has in the decision making process of being an engineer. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRT0pLRn4a0&t=231s

IEEE Senior Member and Alum Drew Lowery and Russell Harrison, Director of Government Relations of IEEE-USA, discuss the impact of public policy, the career opportunities in technology policy, and volunteer opportunities that can expand your network and meet a broad range of technical professionals in the US. Learn more about IEEE-USA's Public Polic…

In this episode, Rebecca Cohen (HKN Alumna) and John McDonald (HKN Alumnus and IEEE Life Fellow) discuss how to find a mentor, be a mentor, and get the most out of your mentoring relationships.

In the first episode of IEEE-HKN's Career Conversations, presented by the IEEE-HKN Young Alumni Team, Liana Nicklaus and Amy Jones discuss Career Planning.

In the 12th episode of The HKN Connection we talk with Karen Galuchie, Executive Director of the IEEE Foundation, and Nancy Ostin, Director of IEEE-HKN, about philanthropy! We discuss everything from what philanthropy is in the context of IEEE and HKN to it's importance to how HKN members give their time, talent, and treasure to create impactful op…

In the the eleventh episode of the HKN Connection, join us as we speak with Alumni Engagement Committee Chair Dr. Hulya Kirkici and Young Alumni Task Force member Amy Jones about how alumni impact, engage and shape HKN. We will also discuss the future initiatives HKN is developing for alumni as well as how chapters can effectively engage with alumn…

In the tenth episode of The HKN Connection we will meet with Zeus Gannon, president of the Gamma Iota Chapter, and Gilberto Manunza, correspondence secretary for the Mu Nu chapter, on their experience as graduate students within HKN. Through this talk, we will detail the value HKN provides to graduate students as well as the contributions graduate …

In this ninth episode of The HKN Connection we discuss with Jaimie Davis, president of the Mu Omega chapter at Florida Polytechnic University, Alejandro Macho Aroca, president of the Nu Alpha chapter at UNED, and Alejandro Cuadron, president of the Nu Beta chapter at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, about the process of starting a new chapter, fr…

In this episode of The HKN Connection we talk with Dawna Schultz, Sr. STEM Outreach Education Manager overseeing IEEE's pre-university initiatives, and Lorena Garcia, Chair of the IEEE's Pre-University Education Coordinating Committee, about engaging with IEEE's Pre-University Activities. We talk about the amazing opportunities and resources showca…

In this episode, we chat with Melissa Sassi, the chief penguin of the IBM Z Entrepreneur and Student Experience about her global mentorship initiatives and what it means to be a mentor. In addition, Melissa will introduce us to the IBM Z Global Student Hub and inform our student viewers about the unique learning and event opportunities it provides.…

Interested in learning more about how you or your chapter can carry out and support impactful humanitarian technology and sustainable development activities at the local level? In this episode of The HKN Connection, we're joined by Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan chair of the IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) and we'll be talking all about th…

What are the steps to reinvigorate an inactive chapter, and make it successful? Join us in the fifth episode of the HKN Connection and hear from Ashley Kuhnley, President of the Lambda Beta chapter, and Hannah Schroeder, President of the Epsilon Epsilon chapter, about their experiences and insights in this challenging journey! Learn more about reac…

In the fourth episode of the HKN Connection, join us as we speak with Dr. Watkins and Dr. Meier about HKN's Awards Program. Over our 40 minute episode, we will discuss the different awards in the program as well as tips and tricks for putting together an effective nomination! Link to award descriptions and nomination portals: https://hkn.ieee.org/g…

In the third episode of the HKN Connection, join us as we speak with Ron Jensen, the 2021 HKN president. Over our 45 minute episode, we will discuss the role of the board of governors and its plan for the coming year!

In our second episode of The HKN Connection, please join us as we meet with Katie Brinker and Sandro Sartoni, two impactful student leaders, to discuss being a leader in IEEE-HKN on a local and board level.

In our first episode of The HKN Connection, Nancy Ostin, IEEE-HKN Director, joins us to discuss what IEEE and HKN are and how they fit together. https://hkn.ieee.org/ Contact us at info@hkn.org