Using Tech to Help Humanity | Our Own Devices With Nandagopal Rajan

In this episode of Our Own Devices, our host Nandagopal Rajan, COO, The Indian Express Online is joined by Mary Ellen Randall, President-Elect, IEEE. In this conversation they explore the ways in which technology can be put to you use for humanitarian causes. Mary shares how IEEE has been using tech to help out people who suffer during natural disasters and to educate young people and even school going children about what they can do in case of a disaster. She talks about their efforts beyond disaster management and also how they adapt their tech according to the people whom they are serving. To know more about how IEEE is using technology for the right causes, tune into today's episode of Our Own Devices with Nandagopal Rajan. 00:00 Introduction 1:29 What IEEE does? 6:01The Move Project beyond disasters 9:08 The aspirational impact 11:32 How to deploy a project like this 15:50 Adapting and taking their services to different locales 18:17 Changing expectations 20:37 Exciting projects The Indian Express delivers comprehensive coverage of breaking news from India and around the world, with a strong focus on global affairs, geopolitical developments, and international diplomacy. From live updates and exclusive reports to in-depth video explainers and expert analysis, the platform covers major global stories, world politics, international conflicts, climate change, and global economic trends. Alongside its award-winning journalism on national politics, elections, policy shifts, and public discourse, The Indian Express offers detailed video coverage, real-time updates, and insightful editorials. It bridges the gap between Indian and international perspectives—keeping readers informed, engaged, and ahead of the news curve.