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Award Description
The IEEE Undergraduate Teaching Award was established by the Board of Directors in 1990 to honor teachers of electrical and electronics engineering and the related disciplines.
Scope: For inspirational teaching of undergraduate students in the fields of interest of IEEE.
Prize: The award consists of a bronze medal, certificate, and honorarium.
Basis for judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: excellence in teaching undergraduate students; creative development of the undergraduate curriculum; authorship of course materials for undergraduate students; involvement with undergraduate students through activities such as advising, project supervision, faculty counseling or advising for student organizations; attracting students to engineering and scientific profession; and the quality of the nomination.
Sources:
- https://corporate-awards.ieee.org/award/ieee-undergraduate-teaching-award/
- https://corporate-awards.ieee.org/corporate-awards/#field-awards
Scope: For inspirational teaching of undergraduate students in the fields of interest of IEEE.
Prize: The award consists of a bronze medal, certificate, and honorarium.
Basis for judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: excellence in teaching undergraduate students; creative development of the undergraduate curriculum; authorship of course materials for undergraduate students; involvement with undergraduate students through activities such as advising, project supervision, faculty counseling or advising for student organizations; attracting students to engineering and scientific profession; and the quality of the nomination.
Sources:
- https://corporate-awards.ieee.org/award/ieee-undergraduate-teaching-award/
- https://corporate-awards.ieee.org/corporate-awards/#field-awards
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Global Award winner
“For inspirational teaching and encouraging engineering students to apply their skills to solve high-impact real problems in local communities.”
Carlos Calderón Córdova is a strong advocate for the application of new technologies to solve high-impact problems aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His projects apply cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity in rural and local industries, while also addressing the needs of vulnerable sectors, including children with disabilities. In his academic role, Calderón has spearheaded innovative teaching projects such as “Tech for Good.” Through this program, Calderón engages both engineering and master’s students in developing practical solutions that address the needs of local industries and communities. By connecting classroom learning with real-world challenges, Calderón’s teaching method prepares students to make meaningful contributions to their communities while fostering a mindset of innovation and social responsibility.
An IEEE Senior Member, Calderón is Professor of Electronics, Robotics, and Automation, Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador.
Source:
- https://corporate-awards.ieee.org/recipient/carlos-calderon-cordova/
Carlos Calderón Córdova is a strong advocate for the application of new technologies to solve high-impact problems aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His projects apply cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity in rural and local industries, while also addressing the needs of vulnerable sectors, including children with disabilities. In his academic role, Calderón has spearheaded innovative teaching projects such as “Tech for Good.” Through this program, Calderón engages both engineering and master’s students in developing practical solutions that address the needs of local industries and communities. By connecting classroom learning with real-world challenges, Calderón’s teaching method prepares students to make meaningful contributions to their communities while fostering a mindset of innovation and social responsibility.
An IEEE Senior Member, Calderón is Professor of Electronics, Robotics, and Automation, Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador.
Source:
- https://corporate-awards.ieee.org/recipient/carlos-calderon-cordova/