The world Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE has elected Acad. Krassimir Atanassov as a voting member. IEEE is the largest technical professional organization in the world whose main goal is the development of technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of mankind. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has more than 400 000 members in over 160 countries, with about 45% of them outside the United States. "Recognizing the achievements of its members is an important part of the IEEE's mission. Each year, after a rigorous evaluation process, the IEEE Fellow Committee recommends a select group of recipients for elevation to the rank of IEEE Fellow. Less than 0.1% of the voting membership is selected annually for this elevation to the rank of [...]

A delegation of BAS composed of the President of the Academy Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of BAS, and the Vice-President of BAS Corr. Memb. Evdokiya Pasheva visited Yerevan in connection with the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia (NAS RA). The scientific community of the Republic of Armenia and delegations from 12 countries participated in the event. The participants of the celebrations were welcomed by the President of NAS RA, Academician Ashot Sagyan. "The Academy is the highest scientific center of the country, an official advisor of the Government of the Republic of Armenia which has traveled a difficult and meaningful path for 80 years, achieved great scientific achievements and received worldwide [...]

The Scientific Secretary-General of BAS, Prof. Neli Koseva, met today at the Academy with representatives of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The visit is part of Bulgaria's preparations for negotiations for membership in the prestigious international organization. Prof. Koseva briefed the delegation on the activities of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and its cooperation with higher education institutions, business and interaction with society. The OECD has a leading role in the development and implementation of the highest standards in all key areas such as governance, tax policy, transport infrastructure, agriculture, education, digital economy and innovations, climate, etc. The OECD has 38 member countries, including the most advanced economies from Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Along with Bulgaria, other candidates for [...]