Ted Saad´s contributions to IEEE´s historical activities

Theodore Saad (1920 - 2011) was a unique individual who is well-known in at least three spheres: as a prominent engineer/entrepreneur, as a tireless IEEE volunteer, and as a civic volunteer and philanthropist in the Boston area. His engineering career was launched at the MIT Rad Lab during World War II, and was followed by important work including both the founding of a successful company (Sage Industries) and a key industry periodical (The Microwave Journal). His IEEE career included terms as President of the IEEE Microwave Theory & Techniques Society and as a member of the Board of Directors of the IEEE Foundation. His technological accomplishments and IEEE service led him to be named a Life Fellow of IEEE. His Boston civic activity included various leadership roles in Concert Opera Boston and generous support of his alma mater, MIT. What may be less known is that Ted was a pioneer in organizing, promoting and championing the idea that IEEE has a responsibility to be active in preserving and promoting the history of IEEE, its members, their professions and the related technologies. This paper enhances the record by summarizing Ted´s contributions to IEEE´s historical activities.