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IEEE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The IEEE Foundation announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of translating member and donor values into social impact by transforming lives through the power of technology and education. Established on February 16, 1973 as the philanthropic partner of IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization advancing technology for humanity, the IEEE Foundation's 50-year milestone will be commemorated throughout 2023. It will include a celebration and reflection on five decades of accomplishments, bringing together philanthropists, IEEE members and its partners to build a brighter future. IEEE Foundation's anniversary will showcase the profound impact the organization has around the world and its plans for the future that look beyond our lifetime to shape the destiny of future generations.

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  • PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The IEEE Foundation announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary , marking five decades of translating member and donor values into social impact by transforming lives through the power of technology and education.
  • "As the IEEE Foundation marks its 50-year anniversary, the global need for sustainable development, internet access, STEM education and inspiring a new, diverse generation of technologists to take up such worthy endeavors has never been greater," said Ralph Ford, IEEE Foundation President.
  • "Congratulations to the IEEE Foundation on this significant milestone and taking on the biggest challenges of our generation – fostering technology for the benefit of humanity for 50 years," said Leah Jamieson, 2007 IEEE President and IEEE Foundation President Emerita.
  • To participate in the IEEE Foundation 50th Anniversary Virtual Reception on March 1, 2023, register at https://webinars.on24.com/ieeedigital/foundation50 .

TSMC Recognized with 2021 IEEE Corporate Innovation Award

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that the Company has been honored with the 2021 IEEE Corporate Innovation Award for its leadership in 7-nanometer (7nm) semiconductor foundry technology, which has enabled customers innovations in widespread applications.

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  • TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that the Company has been honored with the 2021 IEEE Corporate Innovation Award for its leadership in 7-nanometer (7nm) semiconductor foundry technology, which has enabled customers innovations in widespread applications.
  • First established in 1985, its prestigious annual Corporate Innovation Award honors a corporate, governmental, or academic organization for outstanding innovation in an IEEE field of interest.
  • The IEEE extends its congratulations to TSMC for receiving the 2021 Corporate Innovation Award, said IEEE President and CEO Dr. Toshio Fukuda.
  • For more on information on the IEEE Corporate Innovation Award, please visit: https://ethw.org/IEEE_Corporate_Innovation_Award
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