The IEEE Education Week Talk Series 2026 concluded with its 8th and final technical session, held on 19 April 2026, bringing together inspiring discussions on leadership, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of engineering education. The session empowered both students and educators with valuable insights into professional growth, lifelong learning, and innovative teaching methodologies for the future.

 

We were honored to host two distinguished speakers whose experiences and expertise created an engaging and impactful learning experience for all participants.

Vickie Ozburn, MBA

MGA Vice Chair GUOS 2025–2026, IEEE TEMS | Marketing Chair & Member-at-Large 2026, IEEE WIE ILC

Through her inspiring talk on “My IEEE Journey and WIE,” Vickie Ozburn reflected on her 35+ years in the aerospace industry, emphasizing the transformative power of mentorship, resilience, and the importance of IEEE as a lifelong professional community.

Dr. Rajlaxmi Chouhan

Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering & Head, Center for Education Technology, IIT Jodhpur, India

Dr. Chouhan delivered an insightful session on “Instructional Design for Engineering Education,” highlighting Bloom’s Taxonomy and the growing role of AI-driven tools in creating effective, industry-oriented learning experiences.

 

Session Highlights

Inspiring perspectives on career resilience, mentorship, and lifelong learning. 

Practical approaches to designing outcome-based engineering education. 

 

We extend our sincere appreciation to our Session Chairs:

Dr. Ratil Hasnat

Associate Professor, EEE, East West University | Counselor, IEEE EWU Student Branch

 

Md Abu Saleh

Head of IP Telephony, BRACNet Limited | Industry Relations Coordinator, IEEE Young Professionals Bangladesh

 

Special thanks to Dr. Celia Shahnaz and the entire organizing committee for their visionary leadership, dedication, and tireless efforts throughout IEEE Education Week 2026. 

This impactful session was jointly organized by IEEE Young Professionals Bangladesh, IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) AG Bangladesh Section, IEEE EWU Student Branch, and the IEEE SSIT, IAS, SPS, RAS, and EMB Bangladesh Chapters. 

 

As we conclude the technical sessions of IEEE Education Week 2026, we celebrate a week filled with innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning that inspired participants across academia and industry alike.