IEEE YESIST 12 (YOUTH ENDEAVOURS FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION USING SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY) (formerly SS12) is an international talent show for the students and young professionals to showcase their innovative ideas to solve humanitarian and social issues affecting directly the community around them. The activity is a part of the vision of ASIST (Augmented Social Innovations through Science and Technology) Secretariat to integrate engineering education and the society creating useful practical scalable products thus encouraging entrepreneurship and patenting. IEEE YESIST12 has an interesting history of having its home in California and moving on to various countries and transforming into various themes, shapes, and sizes. Born as SS12 (meaning Saturday Sunday 12 hours) it was a hackathon on a humanitarian theme for the students of USA. Moving on to Europe and Asia, it blossomed into a competition between countries. The first SS12 Asia was conducted in 2013 between two countries – India and Bangladesh. Now it has reached more than 9 countries touching about 2000 students and young professionals every year. The theme now aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the format includes four tracks.

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This department focuses on building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and partners on a global scale.

Global Relations

This department manages the recruitment and engagement of ambassadors for various initiatives and events.

Ambassador Programs

This department focuses on creating and developing innovative designs for various projects and events.

Design and Innovation

This department manages the coordination and volunteer efforts of pilots.

Pilot Operations

This department manages external communications and promotes the organization's brand and public image.

Public Relations

This department oversees the planning and execution of the Einstein Track initiatives.

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Global Relations

Ambassador Programs

Design and Innovation

Pilot Operations

Public Relations

Einstein Track Committee

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IEEE YESIST12

Org chart

Teams

Global Relations

Ambassador Programs

Design and Innovation

Pilot Operations

Public Relations

Einstein Track Committee

Offices

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