“Engineering is a team sport—it requires the major players to communicate and collaborate,” according to S.K. Ramesh. “Faculty, students, employers, and industry are the constituents, and successful organizations—like IEEE—take time to build communities that observe, measure, and act to create sustainable, impactful programs. The IEEE Foundation plays a vital role in supporting these communities.”

When deciding where to direct his philanthropic investment, Ramesh focuses on IEEE programs that are directly related to IEEE’s mission in the continuum of education that emphasize service as a core value. That is why he supports IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) and EPICS in IEEE.  Ramesh said, “IEEE-HKN students take on leadership roles in mentoring undergraduate students and are actively engaged in community service activities. They exemplify the core values of IEEE-HKN: Scholarship, Character and Attitude.”

Ramesh says, “there will always be a need for engineers who can create that next generation of solutions. Programs like IEEE-HKN and EPICS in IEEE are unparalleled in their ability to inspire, engage, and connect IEEE members to serve society.” Ramesh feels honored and privileged serving IEEE in various roles for three decades. “Thanks to IEEE I have met and worked with some of the most brilliant engineers worldwide and continue to learn from all my interactions,” said Ramesh, adding “the defining moment for me, as I look back on my career, is my involvement with IEEE.”