Call for Nominations for President-Elect of IEEE SSIT

By on September 9th, 2026 in Articles, Blog Posts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements

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The Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) is seeking nominations for the President-Elect of the Society. The President-Elect candidates make a six-year commitment. This includes President-Elect (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2028), President (1 January 2029 – 31 December 2030) and Immediate Past President (1 January 2031 – 31 December 2032).

All candidates should submit a self-nomination at

https://ieee.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/1470/home

that must include:

  1. Technical and Professional Experience summary, not to exceed 250 words in length, describing the nominee’s professional experience outside the IEEE and SSIT activities.
  2. Summary of the candidate’s current and past service to the SSIT, not to exceed 250 words in length.
  3. Summary of the candidate’s current and past relevant IEEE (non-SSIT) and non-IEEE volunteer experience and accomplishments, not to exceed 250 words in length.
  4. A high-resolution digital photograph of the candidate taken within the last 2 years.
  5. Statement of candidacy, not to exceed 250 words in length.

If the nominee is selected for the ballot, the information provided in the nomination form will be provided to the voting members of SSIT Board of Governors exactly as submitted and no modifications or edits will be made. It is suggested that the candidate include any information relevant to their possible contributions to the Society. The information can include previous experience with respect to conferences, publications, finances, chapters, standards, education, governance, and any relevant experience of use to SSIT.

The deadline to receive President-Elect nominations is 11:59 PM (Eastern US Time) 27 September 2026.

The President-Elect of the Society shall be elected by the BoG for a two-year term. Following completion of that term, the individual automatically becomes President of the Society for a single two-year term. Upon completion of the two year term as President, the individual shall serve a two year term as Immediate Past President of the Society. (From SSIT Constitution Article V Section 6 and 7).

The President, under the direction of the Board, shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Society. The President shall preside at meetings of the BoG, at general meetings of the Society, and have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be provided in the Society Bylaws, or as may be delegated by the Board. (From SSIT Constitution Article V Section 13).

Candidates for President-Elect shall be SSIT members in good standing who have held SSIT membership since January 1 of the year preceding the year of election and who are eligible to hold an elected position in accordance with IEEE governance documents, with a record of service on the SSIT Board of Governors. Associate Members and SSIT Affiliates are not eligible. (From SSIT Bylaws 4.3.1)

 For more information:

Potential candidates are welcome to contact the SSIT Nominations Committee Chair Luis Kun (hcii@aol.com ).