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Understanding IEEE

About The IEEE IEEE StructureIEEE Regions and SectionsIEEE Technical OUs and Chapters IEEE-USA

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IEEE Facts & numbers (of Jan 2010)

More than 397,000 members in over 160 countries, with 46% from outside the United States.Over 97,000 student members.More than 27,000 society affiliates.329 sections.1,860 chapters.More than 1,789 student branches in 80 countries.Over 483 student branch chapters.More than 390 affinity groups.38 societies and 7 technical councils.Close to 2 million documents in the IEEE/IET Electronic Library. Publishes a total of 144 transactions, journals and magazines.Sponsors more than 900 conferences each year.The IEEE Standards Association has 1300 active standards with 400 in development.

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MGA - Your Geographic IEEE

Anywhere in the World – There you are!One of over 397,000 Members in 160 countries

Regions 1 through 6 = United States

Region 7 = Canada

Region 8 = Europe, Africa, Middle East• Region 9 = Latin America• Region 10 = Asia and Pacific

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R9 – 15,288

R8 – 72,260

R10 – 86,111R1 to 6

R7 – 17,240

IEEE Membership By Region

All Members

R1 – 37,381

R2 – 33,362

R3 – 31,741

R4 – 24,121

R5 – 29,988

R6 – 59,083 Reflecting the global nature of IEEE, R10

and R8 are now the two largest IEEE Regions

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Membership by Region

Membership by Employment Sector

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Geographic entities of the IEEE

Southwest Area of Region 6

Univ. of Calif at San DiegoIEEE Student Branch

Note: Not drawn to scale andboundaries are only approximate

San Diego Sectionof Southwest Areaof Region 6

Region 6 in the World

Region 6

RegionsAreas

Sections Student Branches

Chapter C

Chapter BChapter A Computer Society

Communications Society

Technology Mgmt Council

Organization

324 local sections in 10 geographic regions

1,784 chapters comprised of local members with similar technical interests

38 societies and 7 technical councils

1,616 student branches at colleges and universities in 80 countries

452 student branch chapters.

IEEE Organization

MEMBERS

Board of Directors Assembly

PSPB (Pubs) IEEE-USA

Standards Assoc.Educational Act.

MGA Technical Act. Executive Comm.

Regions & Sections

Societies & Tech. Councils

Staff & Society Executive Directors

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IEEE Board Structure

Educational Activities Board (EAB)

Publications Services and Products Board (PSPB)

Member & Geographic Activities Board (MGA)

Technical Activities Board (TAB)

IEEE-United States Activities Board (IEEE-USA)

Standards Activities Board (SA)

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Divisions I Circuits and Devices II Industrial Applications III Communications Technology IV Electromagnetics and Radiation V Computer VI Engineering & Human Environment VII Energy and Power EngineeringVIII Computer IX Signals and Applications X Systems and Control

Societies and Councils (1)IEEE Aerospace and Electronic SystemsIEEE Antennas and PropagationIEEE Broadcast TechnologyIEEE Circuits and SystemsIEEE Communications IEEE Components, Packaging, & Manufacturing Technology IEEE Computational IntelligenceIEEE Computer IEEE Consumer ElectronicsIEEE Control SystemsIEEE Dielectrics and Electrical InsulationIEEE Education

IEEE Electromagnetic CompatibilityIEEE Electron Devices IEEE Council on Electronic Design AutomationIEEE Engineering in Medicine and BiologyIEEE Engineering Management CouncilIEEE Geoscience and Remote SensingIEEE Industrial ElectronicsIEEE Industry ApplicationsIEEE Information TheoryIEEE Instrumentation and Measurement

Societies and Councils (2)IEEE Intelligent Transportation SystemsIEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics IEEE MagneticsIEEE Microwave Theory and TechniquesIEEE Nanotechnology CouncilIEEE Nuclear and Plasma SciencesIEEE Oceanic EngineeringIEEE Power ElectronicsIEEE Power Engineering IEEE Product Safety EngineeringIEEE Professional Communication

IEEE ReliabilityIEEE Robotics and AutomationIEEE Sensors CouncilIEEE Signal Processing IEEE Social Implications of TechnologyIEEE Solid-State Circuits IEEE Council on SuperconductivitiyIEEE Systems CouncilIEEE Systems, Man, and CyberneticsIEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency ControlIEEE Vehicular Technology

Technical Activities Board (TAB)

Geographic & Technical Unit Relationship

Technical Activities Board

Parents - WIE, Consultants, GOLD, LMC

IEEE Societies

Member and Geographic Activities

BoardRegions

Areas

Sections

Chapters Affinity Groups

Sub-Sections Student Branches

SB Chapters

SB Affinity Groups

Councils

Geographic Unit Structure

VisionEnsure Quality Member Opportunities for Continuous Engagement

Mission

Inspire, Enable, Empower and Engage Members of IEEE

IEEE Member & Geographic ActivitiesParadigm – Vision, Mission, and Guiding PrinciplesIEEE Member & Geographic ActivitiesParadigm – Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles

Guiding Principles• The Member is IEEE and IEEE is the member.

• Members shape IEEE's future.

• Members collaborate to create IEEE's future.

• IEEE enhances members' future.

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IEEE-USA

Career & Member ServicesGovernment RelationsCommunications & Public AwarenessProfessional Activities

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Career and Member Services CommitteesEmployment & Career Services

– http://www.ieee.org/web/careers/home Lifelong Employability Career Maintenance & Job Satisfaction

Alliance of IEEE Consultants Networks– Responsible for coordination of 41 Consultants Networks throughout the U.S. and assists

non-U.S. Networks

Entrepreneurial Activities– Mentoring; Memo of Understanding with the SBA

TechMatch: Face to Face & Virtual– Discussion Forums; Entrepreneurs’ Award

• Licensure & Registration– Works with NCEES and assists in PE Exam writing; Provides members with PE resources

Innovation Institute– Developed Faculty Group; Industry Roundtable Discussions; Held 2 forums

Precollege Education– Provides Teacher-Engineer Grants & Awards; Provides resource information to K-12 students;

Assists Local Sections working with K-12 and participates in TISPWorks with JETS (Junior Engineers Technical Society)

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Employment Services

http://www.ieeeusa.org/careers http://careers.ieee.org

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IEEE-USA Career & Member ServicesSalary ServiceSalary SurveyConsulting Fee SurveysInnovation Styles ProfileCareer Development CoursesCareer Checkup“Beyond Job Satisfaction Fieldbook”“Engineers Guide to Lifelong Employability” & eBook Series

Engineering LicensureEngineering EthicsP.E. Review CoursesCareer Asset Manager Career Planning Guide for IEEE MembersProfessional Guidelines Series Online Professional Development CoursesGlobal Toolkit

Career Publications: eBooks

38 titles, adding 10-12 a year:– Launching Your Career: How to Make the

Transition from the Classroom to the Office – Engineering the Art of Negotiation: How to

Handle Your Colleagues– Profile of IEEE Consultants: Fee Survey

Personal Positioning for Engineers– Career Transitions – Engineers Guide to Lifelong Employability:

What Are You Worth?Engineers Guide to Lifelong Employability: The Transitions to Work

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http://www.ieeeusa.org/communications/eBooks

eBooks are downloadable documents 15 to 75 pages long priced $4.95 to $9.95 for members (higher for non-members) that “provide useful and educational information on topics of interest to IEEE members.”

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Government Relations

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IEEE-USA Government Relations9 committees, 7 staff and over 350 volunteers.

Two basic thrusts:

– Advocacy – Direct and Grassroots lobbying on legislation of interest to our membership

– Education – Informing policy-makers, our members, and the public on public policy issues, the policy implications of technology, and issues affecting the profession.

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IEEE-USA Government Relations ActivitiesPosition statements (75 approved positions, with 60+ in development/review)Grassroots visits with policymakers (coordinated 200+ member visits at fly-in eventsTestimonies & hearing statementsConferences (RFID, Homeland Security, Green Energy) and Workshops (e.g. PHEV)Government Appointments and FellowshipsCongressional Caucuses (R&D, RFID and Robotics) and lunch-time briefing series WISE Internships“Eye on Washington” email newsletterWebinars, Talks and “How To” eBooks on grassroots engagement and issues.“Engineering the Vote” Voter Registration

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Communications & Public Awareness

IEEE-USA’s Public Awareness GoalsIEEE-USA’s Public Awareness ProgramsIEEE-USA WebsiteIEEE-USA Today’s Engineer Online

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IEEE-USA Public Awareness Goals

Promote the IEEE-USA organization, its members, activities and productsEncourage participation by members in IEEE-USA activities.Educate members on public policy issues, workforce trends, and skills to increase career longevity and employability. Provide tools for information exchange.Increase public awareness of engineers, the profession, and the social implications of technology.

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Professional Activities

IEEE-USA Annual Meeting PlanningProfessional Activities CommitteeStudent Professional AwarenessGovernment Activities

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2014 IEEE-USA Annual Meeting

Leadership TrainingLegislative updates and call to actionWorkshops focused on engineering career development and lifelong employabilityNetworking and sharing of outstanding programs and services for local members provided by Section, Chapters, Regions & Societies through poster sessions, panel discussions and awards.Keynote and Luncheon Speakers

May 16-17, 2014Providence, RI

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Active Committees

Professional Activities Committee (PACE)– Disseminates information and assists PACE leaders throughout the

United States– Administers funding for PACE Projects and Professional Development

Seminars – Assists in planning the Annual Meeting

Student Professional Activities Committee– Provides SPACs, SPAVes, and SPAWs to over 45 schools per year

Celebrating over 30 years of service!

Government Activities CommitteeDisseminates legislative information to and from IEEE-USA and local members through the Regional Government Activities Representatives

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