Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT)

Welcome to the esteemed IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) platform. Within the IEEE MTT-S SIGHT initiative, we acknowledge the transformative potential of technology transcending conventional boundaries. As conscientious stewards of global progress, we pledge to harness our proficiency in microwave and wireless technology to confront urgent humanitarian dilemmas.

Our mission is to inspire and mobilise students, young engineers, and professionals to apply innovative solutions to various crises using Microwave and Antenna technology and implementing it in fields of education using smart classrooms, and solar energy and to conduct humanitarian workshops. We focus on instilling the idea of humanity and promoting diversity in the minds of young engineers.

For inquiries, collaboration opportunities, or further information about our initiatives, please feel free to contact any member of our team listed below:

Our ongoing initiatives revolve around establishing smart classrooms in underprivileged schools across India to enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged communities. These projects are currently underway at the following locations:

In 2024, the IEEE MTT-S SIGHT Project Grants were awarded globally to support the implementation of humanitarian initiatives aimed at addressing the needs of underserved communities. The following projects were selected for funding:

• Building amateur radio of Canada headquater station, Ottawa, Canada
• MediCase technology: Smart medicine box to increase knowledge of multi-drug resistance in Cipaku area, Bandung, West Java
• Solar solutions challenge in Kanpur, India to promote sustainable energy solutions through young student-driven initiative
• SheLearns: Smart classrooms in Sonamukhi Kusum Kumari Devi Balika Vidyalaya, West Bengal
• Establishment of smart classroom for Priyadarshini School, Maharashtra, India
• Development of comprehensive science laboratories in Chowbaga High School, West Bengal, India
• Introduction to electrical engineering for low-income students in elementary schools in Brazil
• Establishment of a lab for an orphans’ school in Pakistan
• Project Vidya Shakti: Solar energizing rural education at Vidya: The Living School in Dhemaji, Assam, India
• Exploring wireless communication and RF technologies with Arduino and ham radio for school students
• SANKALP: (Scientific Aid for Nurturing Knowledge and Learning Progress) for students in Government Higher Secondary School, Ayirooppara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
• Enhancing STEM education through interactive learning kits for local schools near the University of Wisconsin La Crosse
• Portable satellite communications kit for rapid (disaster relief) deployment at Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) homestead residents on Molokai Island, Hawaii, USA
• Workshop for promoting microwave technology and equality: 3-day hands-on workshop on microwave PCB fabrication and measurement for rural/remote colleges and MTT-S chapters in Kerala

• Al-Ijaz Education System High School, Kallar Kahar, Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan
• Student Welfare Society School, Kallar Kahar, Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan

Kallar Kahar, Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan

• Nabagram Hiralal Paul Balika Vidyalaya, Nabagram, Konnagar, West Bengal
• Domohani Kelejora High School (H.S), Domohani Bazar, Asansol, West Bengal
• Konnagar Hindu Girls High School (East), Konnagar, West Bengal
• Government Higher Secondary School Valat, Wayanad, Kerala
• Government Lower Primary School Kappil East, Krishnapuram PO, Kayamkulam, Kerala
• Tarapur Anchalik Vivekananda High School, Ranaghat, Nadia West Bengal
• Ramakrishna Mission Calcutta Students’ Home, Belgharia, Kolkata, West Bengal

Nabagram, Konnagar, West Bengal

Domohani Bazar, Asansol, West Bengal

Konnagar Hindu Girls High School (East), Konnagar, West Bengal

Valat, Wayanad, Kerala

Kappil East, Krishnapuram PO, Kayamkulam, Kerala

Tarapur, Ranaghat, Nadia West Bengal

Ramakrishna Mission Calcutta Students’ Home, Belgharia, Kolkata, West Bengal

Our ongoing endeavors center on orchestrating workshops tailored to empowering individuals in marginalized communities. These workshops are meticulously designed to impart essential skills and knowledge, fostering personal and professional growth among participants. Some of the most impactful workshops conducted include:

• SIGHT Workshop at IMAS (2023) on Microwave for Humanity (M4HW) in GUC, Egypt, Cairo
• Youth on the Air Camp (YOTA) Carleton U. Ottawa, Canada
• Global Humanitarian Technology Conf. 2023 by Villanova University, Pennsylvania
• SIGHT Session during the IEEE Latin American Electron Devices Conf. (LAEDC-2023) in Puebla, Mexico
• STEM Workshop in Islamabad
• MTT-S and AP-S SIGHT Workshop in MAPCON 2023 in Ahmedabad, India.

These endeavors represent our commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of education and empowering communities in need.

Looking ahead, IEEE MTT-S SIGHT remains committed to expanding its impact and fostering collaboration to address humanitarian challenges globally. Our future endeavors include further expansion of smart classroom initiatives, sustained engagement with international conferences, and establishment of partnerships with local chapters, universities, institutes, and government agencies.

•  Call for Proposals 2025: https://forms.gle/WEeQKhpyPfa1Wzgo9

Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in the IEEE MTT-S Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT). Together, let’s make a difference in the world through the power of technology.

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