Mission
Align SMCS with IEEE mission to create a diverse and inclusive membership. Guide SMCS in proposing and advising new initiatives to improve current programs and include equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Subcommittee
- Chair: Ljiljana Trajkovic
- Mariagrazia Dotoli (VP MSA)
- Francesco Flammini (AVP MSA)
- Eddie Tunstel
- Ying Gina Tang
- Daoyi Dong
- Tak Wu Sam Kwong
- Jing Bi
- Established Nov. 2021
2025 Call for IEEE SMC EDI Proposals
IEEE is dedicated to fostering technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. Achieving this mission requires diverse perspectives and talents from individuals of various personal, cultural, and disciplinary backgrounds. IEEE is committed to advancing diversity in the technical profession and promoting an inclusive, equitable culture that welcomes, engages, and values all contributors—regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
The IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society (SMCS) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) subcommittee invites you to submit proposals for initiatives that support this mission. We encourage projects, programs, and events that drive meaningful impact in equity, diversity, and inclusion within the SMCS community.
The 2025 Call for Proposals seeks innovative initiatives, particularly those focused on expanding access to education in systems, man, and cybernetics. While all proposals supporting EDI will be considered, those that enhance educational accessibility will receive priority.
Each project is eligible for a maximum funding of up to $5,000, with the total funding subject to reduction at the discretion of the committee.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis considering their quality, feasibility, and expected impact of the planned activities on EDI within SMCS.
Reporting Requirements
Funding recipients must submit a final Activity Report within 30 days of the event’s completion. The report should include photos and videos of the event as well as a detailed description of the activities.
Reports may be featured in the SMC magazine, website, and/or eNewsletter.
Proposal Submission
Proposals may be submitted at any time during the year.
Activities must begin within three months from the notification of acceptance, and finish by the end of 2025. Please note that the person responsible for the proposal should be an IEEE SMC Society member.
Proposals must be submitted using the following form: https://forms.gle/VGMNpcDfcGvtaEZf8
For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]
