Society President's message: The Industry Applications Society - Where do we go from here? [Guest Feature]

What about the many conferences sponsored each year by the IAS and its Technical Committees? How do we make IAS and/or joint society memberships and participation more accessible? What should be done to take maximum advantage of electronic means for information transfer? Are there additional industries which miglht be included within Society operations? How do we best encourage joint endeavors with other IEEE and non-IEEE Societies on a1 global basis? What might be the best ways to involve students and young engineers in our Society? The list of questions appears endless. To address a significant portion of these questions, and do it right, will take a large amount of time and energy from many dedicated volunteers. My hope is that we will be able to make some real progress in at least a few of tlhese areas during the next year.