Dear MICHAEL DOLINSKY: Here's your report on news around the IEEE, from the editors of The Institute. The most current version of The Institute can always be found at ________________________________________________________ IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Virtual Society Provides Real Benefits 2. More Articles Take to Online Preview 3. Telecommunications Pioneers Tell Their Stories in New Book 4. Scout's Honor: Engineering Is Cool 5. The Institute Seeks Members Involved in Post-Tsunami Rebuilding 6. Marketplace of Ideas: A Place in Space 7. IEEE Members Get Discount on Intel Developer Forum 8. Register Now for Student-Made Video Competition Subscription info and your member number are at the end of the e-mail. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPONSORED BY: MIT PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE -- SUMMER SESSION 2005 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is currently accepting registrations for more than 40 intensive, week-long programs designed especially for professionals. 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