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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Regional Structure Regional Activities Board Regions Areas Sub-Sections Sections Chapters Student Branches Councils Affinity Groups Student Branch Chapters Student Affinity Groups
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%
Useful Links • ieee.org • ieee.org/baltimore