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:

• 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 endeavours centre on orchestrating workshops tailored to empowering individuals in marginalised 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.

Cairo                                                                                               Ahmedabad

These endeavours 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 endeavours 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 Proposal 2024                                                                                                                                            Call for Proposal 2025

• Call for Proposal 2024 (https://forms.gle/fNVkJCDArm2og3JK8)

• Call for Proposal 2025 (will be released in February 2025)

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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