IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, Summer 2009

Some highlights from the IEEE's very fine Technology and Society Magazine, v29i2. You'll need a subscription to the magazine to access it on the IEEE's site.

Those in academic settings might want to especially take a look at Communication technology, emergency alerts, and campus safety.

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