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Introduction to IEEE

Introduction to IEEE. UMBC Computer Engineering Students. Dr. Jeff Friedhoffer Past Baltimore Section Chair 2003-04. April 6, 2005 UMBC. IEEE Vision. To Advance Global Prosperity By Fostering Technological Innovation Promoting IEEE Communities, World-Wide Enabling Members’ Careers.

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Introduction to IEEE

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  1. Introduction to IEEE UMBC Computer Engineering Students Dr. Jeff Friedhoffer Past Baltimore Section Chair 2003-04 April 6, 2005 UMBC

  2. IEEE Vision To Advance Global Prosperity By • Fostering Technological Innovation • Promoting IEEE Communities, World-Wide • Enabling Members’ Careers

  3. Primary Activities of IEEE • Sponsors or co-sponsors over 350 international conferences • Publishes 30% of the world’s literature in electrical & electronics engineering and computer science • Offers nearly 900 active industry standards • Provides career resources & continuing education opportunities

  4. Keeping Current One of the most important tools for the young professional is to keep current in your area of expertise. IEEE provides resources to its members: • IEEE society publications, conference journals & transactions and electronic databases • Local chapter presentations and workshops • Local & international workshops and conferences • IEEE Society web sites

  5. Member Benefits • IEEE Member benefits & services • Personal Copies of Magazines • Online resources • IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Xplore, IEEE Career & Employment Resources, IEEE Job Site, Member Digital Library • Network & exchange information • Local Section & Chapter meetings, technical conferences • Personal benefits • E-mail alias • What’s New @ IEEE? • IEEE Financial Advantage • Life Insurance • Looks great on Resume

  6. IEEE Educational Activities • Education partnerships provide distance learning opportunities for members at a discount or free • Computer Society • 350 course modules • 300 on line books • University program accreditation • Faculty development • Pre-college in-service • Promote engineering and education collaborations to enhance pre-college education in science, mathematics and engineering • Educational services, resources and activities

  7. Volunteering in IEEE • A major benefit for IEEE members is the ability to shape the IEEE by participating in activities and volunteering. • One third of all IEEE members volunteer in one way or another. • Organize activities within the local IEEE Student chapter, IEEE Section, Society Chapter, or Affinity Group • Network with colleagues and peers on social and professional levels • Develop leadership skills while learning how to organize and delegate responsibilities • Volunteer resources • Looks Great on Resume

  8. After Graduation IEEE GOLD* • Identify with your peer group as young professionals • Connect with colleagues in your local area • Share experiences • Transition from student to professional • Take on leadership opportunities • Recognition for your involvement • Develop skills useful for on-the-job * GOLD – Graduate of the Last Decade

  9. Networking • Gain by peer’s experiences • Make new relationships with future mentors • Develop relationships with future employers • Connect with local activities in Section, GOLD Affinity Group, or Student Branch

  10. IEEEJanuary 2005 • Over 365,000 members in over 150 countries • almost 40 percent of whom are from outside the United States. • Over 68,000 student members. • Over 27,000 society affiliates. • 307 sections • 1,446 Technical Chapters. • More than 1,300 student branches in 80 countries. • Over 300 student branch chapters. • More than 147 Affinity Groups • 39 societies and 3 technical councils

  11. 7 8 (IEEE Canada) 1-6 10 9 IEEE World WideJanuary 2005 R7 – 15,187 R10 – 67,280 R1 - 6 224,558 R9 – 12,607 R8 – 51,640 TOTAL – 374,946

  12. MEMBERS Board of Assembly Directors Publication IEEE-USA Educational Regional Standards Technical Executive Products& Services Activities Activities Association Activities Committee Regions Societies ED & Staff IEEE Organization Sections Chapters

  13. Regional Structure Regional Activities Board Regions Areas Sub-Sections Sections Chapters Student Branches Councils Affinity Groups Student Branch Chapters Student Affinity Groups

  14. IEEE Membership by Grade31 December 2004 Associate 7.2% 73% Voting 27% Non-Voting Student 20.1% Member 63.9% Senior Member 7.3% Fellow - 1.6%

  15. IEEE Spectrum

  16. IEEE Institute

  17. Useful Links • ieee.org • ieee.org/baltimore

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