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IEEE SIGHT is the Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology. It is a global network of IEEE volunteers who partner with underserved communities and local organizations to use technology for sustainable development.

At The Hashemite University, IEEE SIGHT HU gives students a local path to learn, volunteer, lead activities, and develop technology-focused projects that respond to community needs.

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What members say

Working on Planet Academy showed me how a student idea can become a real platform that helps people find a clearer path to learning.
SIGHT HU member · Planet Academy team
Think in Blocks made digital logic feel practical and fun. Building circuits inside Minecraft helped me understand concepts I had only seen in class.
Student participant · Think in Blocks
The n8n training took us beyond theory. By the end, we were connecting APIs, AI tools, and real automation workflows we could continue developing.
Course participant · AI and automation
Helping with the technical summer camp taught me how to explain robotics and electronics in a way that made children curious and excited to build.
SIGHT HU volunteer · Technical summer camp
The cybersecurity workshop gave me practical habits I could use immediately, from recognizing common threats to thinking more carefully about how I protect my accounts.
Workshop participant · Cybersecurity
The Arabic visual identity workshop showed me that good design is not only about appearance; typography, language, and culture all shape how people understand a message.
Design participant · Visual identity workshop
During the Ramadan Iftar activity, I saw how a simple electronics exercise could create a joyful learning moment and bring volunteers closer to the community.
SIGHT HU volunteer · Community activity
Taking part in Engineering Scientific Day helped me practice presenting technical ideas clearly and listening to questions from people with different backgrounds.
Student participant · Engineering Scientific Day
The monthly team meetings made it easier to share ideas, divide responsibilities, and understand how every small task contributes to a successful activity.
SIGHT HU member · Organizing team
Joining the online n8n course connected me with learners beyond campus and showed me how automation can solve repetitive problems in many different fields.
Online course participant · n8n
Volunteering during IEEE Day gave me the confidence to welcome new students, explain our work, and represent SIGHT as part of the wider IEEE community.
Student volunteer · IEEE Day
The career management session helped me think beyond my first job and focus on continuous learning, mentorship, professional relationships, and long-term growth.
Session participant · Career development
Working through a health-technology challenge taught me to define the real problem before jumping to a solution and to value perspectives from both engineering and health fields.
Student participant · Health technology
Watching children interact with robots during the summer camp reminded me why accessible STEM education matters: curiosity grows when learners can touch, test, and ask questions.
Camp volunteer · Robotics session
Contributing to Planet Academy improved more than my technical skills. I learned to discuss user needs, organize feedback, and work with a team toward one shared product.
Student contributor · Planet Academy
Using Redstone in Think in Blocks turned abstract ideas such as logic gates into something I could build, test, break, and improve for myself.
Learner · Think in Blocks
The Members Club activities gave us space to know one another outside formal sessions, which made collaboration during later projects feel much more natural.
SIGHT HU member · Members Club
SIGHT activities bring students from different majors into the same conversation. That mix of perspectives often leads to better questions and more thoughtful solutions.
Hashemite University student · SIGHT HU
Helping document an activity taught me how important it is to preserve what the team learned so future members can build on the work instead of starting from zero.
SIGHT HU volunteer · Documentation team
What I value most about SIGHT is the connection between technology and purpose. We are encouraged to ask who a solution helps, not only whether we can build it.
SIGHT HU member · Humanitarian technology
Working on Planet Academy showed me how a student idea can become a real platform that helps people find a clearer path to learning.
SIGHT HU member · Planet Academy team
Think in Blocks made digital logic feel practical and fun. Building circuits inside Minecraft helped me understand concepts I had only seen in class.
Student participant · Think in Blocks
The n8n training took us beyond theory. By the end, we were connecting APIs, AI tools, and real automation workflows we could continue developing.
Course participant · AI and automation
Helping with the technical summer camp taught me how to explain robotics and electronics in a way that made children curious and excited to build.
SIGHT HU volunteer · Technical summer camp
The cybersecurity workshop gave me practical habits I could use immediately, from recognizing common threats to thinking more carefully about how I protect my accounts.
Workshop participant · Cybersecurity
The Arabic visual identity workshop showed me that good design is not only about appearance; typography, language, and culture all shape how people understand a message.
Design participant · Visual identity workshop
During the Ramadan Iftar activity, I saw how a simple electronics exercise could create a joyful learning moment and bring volunteers closer to the community.
SIGHT HU volunteer · Community activity
Taking part in Engineering Scientific Day helped me practice presenting technical ideas clearly and listening to questions from people with different backgrounds.
Student participant · Engineering Scientific Day
The monthly team meetings made it easier to share ideas, divide responsibilities, and understand how every small task contributes to a successful activity.
SIGHT HU member · Organizing team
Joining the online n8n course connected me with learners beyond campus and showed me how automation can solve repetitive problems in many different fields.
Online course participant · n8n
Volunteering during IEEE Day gave me the confidence to welcome new students, explain our work, and represent SIGHT as part of the wider IEEE community.
Student volunteer · IEEE Day
The career management session helped me think beyond my first job and focus on continuous learning, mentorship, professional relationships, and long-term growth.
Session participant · Career development
Working through a health-technology challenge taught me to define the real problem before jumping to a solution and to value perspectives from both engineering and health fields.
Student participant · Health technology
Watching children interact with robots during the summer camp reminded me why accessible STEM education matters: curiosity grows when learners can touch, test, and ask questions.
Camp volunteer · Robotics session
Contributing to Planet Academy improved more than my technical skills. I learned to discuss user needs, organize feedback, and work with a team toward one shared product.
Student contributor · Planet Academy
Using Redstone in Think in Blocks turned abstract ideas such as logic gates into something I could build, test, break, and improve for myself.
Learner · Think in Blocks
The Members Club activities gave us space to know one another outside formal sessions, which made collaboration during later projects feel much more natural.
SIGHT HU member · Members Club
SIGHT activities bring students from different majors into the same conversation. That mix of perspectives often leads to better questions and more thoughtful solutions.
Hashemite University student · SIGHT HU
Helping document an activity taught me how important it is to preserve what the team learned so future members can build on the work instead of starting from zero.
SIGHT HU volunteer · Documentation team
What I value most about SIGHT is the connection between technology and purpose. We are encouraged to ask who a solution helps, not only whether we can build it.
SIGHT HU member · Humanitarian technology
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FAQ

Common questions

What is IEEE SIGHT?

SIGHT stands for Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology. It is a global network of IEEE volunteers who work with communities and local organizations to use technology for sustainable development and address real local challenges.

What makes IEEE SIGHT HU different?

IEEE SIGHT HU combines learning with practical action. Members can help organize activities, document and share knowledge, develop student-led technology projects, and explore how engineering can respond to community needs.

Do I need to be an engineering student?

No, the chapter is open to all Hashemite University students. Most members come from STEM majors-science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-and anyone passionate about technology for good is welcome.

Can I join activities without being an IEEE member?

Yes, most workshops and events are open to everyone. Officer roles and some programs require an active IEEE membership.

Does membership cost anything?

Adding SIGHT to an IEEE membership is free. IEEE student membership itself carries a discounted annual fee, which unlocks the member services listed above.

I am a beginner. Can I still join?

Yes. You can begin by attending an activity, helping with documentation or outreach, or joining a project task that matches your current skills. The chapter is a place to learn through collaboration, so prior coding, engineering, or leadership experience is not required for every opportunity.

What can I do as a SIGHT HU participant?

Depending on current openings, you may attend workshops, support community activities, contribute to projects, help document and communicate the chapter's work, or develop leadership experience through organizing teams. Opportunities change during the academic year.

What projects has SIGHT HU developed?

The chapter has launched Think in Blocks, which introduces computing and digital-logic concepts through Minecraft, and Planet Academy, an open learning platform that organizes free online resources into guided study paths. Visit the Projects page for the complete stories and current participation information.

What are the Sustainable Development Goals?

The Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, are 17 goals adopted by United Nations Member States as part of the 2030 Agenda. They provide a shared framework for improving people's well-being, protecting the planet, and building a more sustainable future.

Which SDGs does IEEE SIGHT HU currently support?

The chapter's documented work focuses primarily on SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Educational projects, technical courses, youth activities, and health-related initiatives contribute to these goals. Future work may address other goals when the chapter has active, documented projects in those areas.

How do I become an officer?

A new board is recruited at the start of each academic year. Follow the chapter's social channels or use the contact page, and we'll point you to the application when it opens.