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Do You Need an Executive Talent Agent?
Executive talent agents and headhunters may appear to produce the same outcome, but there is an unmistakable distinction —  the two professions are paid by, loyal to and represent  parties that may have disparate priorities and contrary interests related to the same recruiting transaction.

Hire the Right Person the First Time
The high unemployment rate has created a false confidence among company hiring managers — from small business owners to Fortune 500 companies — because large pools of applicants are available. Rather than be fearful of making a hiring mistake, here are some ways to ensure you make a good, profitable hire the first time.

It’s Never Too Late to Become a P.E.: My Unconventional Path to Licensure
In passing the PE exam at age 43, Dave Cotton's route to licensure wasn't the path most traveled, but he's glad he made the trip.

Five Web Sites I Love...and You Might, Too
For your reading pleasure, and to serve as proof that there is intelligent life on the Internet, Today's Engineer is profiling interesting and useful Web sites for your edification. This month, IEEE-USA President Gordon Day shares some of his favorite sites.

IEEE-USA E-Book Reaches Out to Unemployed Engineers
The Best of Today’s Engineer on Career Survival is not a new release, but given the state of unemployment in this economic downturn, IEEE-USA E-Books is highlighting this e-book to help engineers who need assistance searching for a new job, getting in the front door, maintaining their competitiveness, and managing their finances while they search.

Disability Insurance: 3 Tips To Help Speed You Through Underwriting
Because disability coverage is medically underwritten, your application must be approved by the insurance company before benefits can be put in force. Here are a few things you can do to help the underwriter review process run as smoothly as possible.

shaping public policy
An Interview with House Science Committee Chair Bart Gordon
Rep. Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.) has been serving as chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology since the start of the 110th Congress. He recently shared his thoughts with Today's Engineer on a number of important issues.

Augustine Review Panel Says NASA’s Resources Aren’t Sufficient to Meet Goals in Human Spaceflight
The U.S. human spaceflight program currently appears to be on an “unsustainable trajectory,” according to a report by a 10-member expert panel chaired by Norman R. Augustine, retired chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corp.

IEEE-USA Joins Bilski Amicus Brief
On 9 November 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in perhaps the most important patent case in decades: Bilski v. Kappos. On 1 September, IEEE-USA joined with Lee Hollaar in submitting an amicus curiae brief on this landmark case.

Railroad Resurrection
The U.S. rail network today, at 94,942 miles, is less than half of the mileage in 1970. However, sharply higher fuel prices have highlighted the economic value of railroads, and the industry seems poised to enjoy a renaissance of sorts.

Buy American – Good, Bad or a Wash for America?
“Buy American” is making a comeback in response to the nation's foundering economy, and in light of "Buy American" provisions within the current administration’s stimulus program. But is it the best thing for America?

Help for Engineers Interested in Public Service
IEEE-USA has joined forces with a coalition of engineering and science associations to provide training for engineers interested in running for public office.

STEM education
Engineering — The Silent "E" in K-12 STEM Education
What is the future of precollege engineering education in the United Sta
tes? What learning opportunities do engineering curricula provide to students? How can policy-makers bring meaningful changes to this country's educational programs? These are just a few of the questions addressed in the new NAE report, Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects.
K-12 Engineering Education:  A Personal Perspective
IEEE-USA President Gordon Day reflects on his precollege engineering education, and says that, "Putting the “E” in K-12 STEM shouldn’t be limited to the classroom."
on campus
IEEE-USA’s "Engineers Make a World of Difference" Online Video Competition
Mechanical engineering student Samantha Caldwell says that winning the IEEE-USA 2008-09 student video competition was one of her most rewarding and exciting experiences.
How Winning the IEEEXtreme Programming Challenge Shaped My Future
Manel Martinez started programming early in life — at age seven — when he received his first computer as a Christmas present. Little did he know then that that same Amstrad CPC would be instrumental in his team winning the 2006 IEEEXtreme 24 Hour Programming Challenge.
U.S. innovation & competitiveness
Tech Digest: October
A roundup of news and notable developments in electrical engineering and computer or information technology reported by research universities and government agencies during September 2009.

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