After a brief overview of IEEE's journals in computing, communications, packaging and other technical areas, the presentation will demonstrate methods for using the IEEE's on-line database of journal and conference papers for analysis of published results that can affect and influence the direction of development activities. This includes how to access the 1.6 million items using XPLORE, some search and selection strategies, full-text versus abstracts searches, storing searches for re-use, and using Google Scholar. and Scitopia. Specific recommendations for accessing the full papers will be made. Sharing a portfolio of relevant citations can support your work proposal and provide authority for your recommendations. Maintaining access to IEEE's literature can be a key differentiating factor for your consulting business.
Paul Wesling received his BS in Electrical Engineering and his MS in Materials Science from Stanford University. Following earlier assignments, he joined Tandem Computers (now HP's NonStop Enterprise Division) in 1985. As a member of the development team for advanced IC packaging, he designed several multi-chip module prototypes. Later he developed courses on reliability in Tandem's Education Group, and organized a number of advanced technology and professional skills development courses for his Division and also for the IEEE. He managed a grant from the National Science Foundation for the development of multimedia educational modules in the field of IC packaging.