Congress is considering sweeping changes to patent law, as well as legislation that would reinstate the "broadcast flag" on all new digital media. Where does IEEE-USA stand, and what is the organization doing to protect the intellectual property rights of inventors?

Time is short; the Internet is long. Find out what Web site visitors really want. For IEEE members who maintain a personal Web site, or who are considering building one, usability is a critical design factor to consider. A few simple details can make all the difference in whether a visitor stays or leaves a site.

"Innovation" and "competitiveness" aren't just empty buzzwords in Washington these days — they've garnered very real bipartisan support from both chambers of Congress and the White House, and have yielded a number of promising legislative initiatives. In Part II, this article examines the National Academies Report, Rising Above the Gathering Storm.

Conducting a successful networking campaign demands that you stretch beyond your established circles to new, well-connected individuals.

In 2005, the national savings rate was -0.5 percent, the worst on record since 1933 and the Great Depression. If savings practices don't change, we could be headed for another dark period in U.S. history. However, it's not too late to make changes to avert another economic catastrophe.

Most experienced engineers agree that having a good boss is one of the most important aspects of one’s job. Your boss can serve not only as a professional colleague, mentor and leader, but often as a shield from the whims of an oppressive bureaucracy. But, how do you find a good one?

In March, the IEEE's Houston and Galveston Bay Sections held a joint meeting with Rep. Tom Delay, where he listened to their concerns and shared some of his views on issues affecting U.S. IEEE members, including space exploration, the nuclear power industry, and immigration.