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IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) and
How to Establish an IEEE-HKN Chapter
Region 9 MeetingMexico City, Mexico14 April 2012
Fern E. KatronetskyIEEE-HKN Executive Director
What is Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)?
Originally founded in 1904 at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)Inducted both student and professional members (as either member or eminent member)Had Student and Alumni ChaptersPublished The Bridge magazine
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What is IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN)?
First student honor society within IEEE Recognizes excellence among peers Recognizes students who excel academically or as
leaders among their peers
Formed on 1 September 2010 following a merger between IEEE and Eta Kappa Nu Association (HKN)Dedicated to encouraging and recognizing excellence in the IEEE-designated fields of interestMembership consists of students, alumni, and other professionals who have demonstrated exceptional academic and professional accomplishments
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Why become an IEEE-HKN member?IEEE-HKN members are known for their:– Leadership– Teamwork– Quality– Character
Participate in service and social activitiesStudents build leadership skills and meet other IEEE-HKN members at Student Leadership ConferencesEnjoy a 2-year subscription to THE BRIDGE magazine as a new memberBuilds student’s resumé and include active membership in a prestigious honor society
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IEEE-HKN Induction Categories
IEEE-HKN Member– May be inducted as a member if you meet the
qualifications and are one of the following: undergraduate student, graduate student, faculty member or professional
– Only by invitation– For induction requirements go to:
http://www.hkn.org/membership/index.asp IEEE-HKN Eminent Member– May be inducted as an eminent member if you meet the
qualifications and are one of the following: faculty member or professional
– For qualification requirements and nomination process information go to: http://www.hkn.org/awards/ema.asp
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IEEE-HKN CHAPTERS
Who is qualified for membership?– Students pursuing courses leading to a first
professional degree in an IEEE-designated field of interest and who have completed At least one-third of the degree requirements and
who have a cumulative scholastic rank in the upper fifth of their class
One-half of the degree requirements and who have a cumulative scholastic rank in the upper quarter of their class
Three-fourths of their degree requirements and have a cumulative scholastic rank in the upper third of their class
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IEEE-HKN CHAPTERS
Who else is qualified for membership? (cont’d)
– Graduate Students who have graduated with a first professional degree from a school of recognized standing and possess the same scholastic and other qualifications required for undergraduate candidates
– Faculty members whose principal areas of professional interests fall within the IEEE-designated fields of interest
– Professionals who have done meritorious work in an area that falls within one of the IEEE-designated fields of interest
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Eminent Members
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Vinton Cerf
Steve WozniakGordon Moore
Vincent Poor
Leah Jamieson
José F. Valdez C.
IEEE-HKN Costs & Benefits at Induction
What does it cost to be inducted into IEEE-HKN?– Effective 1 January 2012, USD 60.00– Induction for life in IEEE-HKN
What do I receive as an inductee to IEEE-HKN?– Free 1-year membership into IEEE of newly
inducted Students and Graduate Students only– 2-year subscription to THE BRIDGE publication
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What does an IEEE-HKN Student Chapter do?
Induct qualified students, professionals and faculty into their Student Chapter as IEEE-HKN membersEngage in a large variety of service activities, including tutoring, technical competitions, community outreach, and outreach to high schoolsOrganize scholarly activities Provide assistance to students through tutoring and organizing help sessions on different subjects Participate in social outreach activities to the communityOrganize activities for pre-university students on engineering and science (e.g., science fairs)
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IEEE-HKN Chapters and IEEE Student Branches - Basics
There can be several models for Chapter Establishment and Operation with relation to Student Branches can be accommodated – “Independent model” – separate from, and operate
independently of, one another– “Collaborative model” – separate from, but operate
collaboratively, on projects/activities– “Integrated model” – sub-unit of Student Branch with
individuals holding similar officer positions, including Faculty Advisor and Student Branch Counselor
– Others (to be determined)
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Recently Formed IEEE-HKN Chapters in Regions 7 and 10
The University of Hong Kong• 13 January 2012
Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering (New Delhi)• 10 February 2012
Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)• 5 March 2012
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Forming a Chapter of IEEE-HKN?
Chapters may be established at:– Any college or university that awards the Bachelor of
Engineering degree, Bachelor of Science degree, – Or an equivalent degree within an IEEE-designated field of
interest– Where the school meets the requirements of a recognized
regional or professional accrediting agency
Determination of eligibility of a school to establish a Chapter shall be made by the IEEE-HKN Board of Governors in consultation with:– The pertinent accreditation agencies, – Educational organizations, and – IEEE organizational units
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IEEE-HKN CHAPTERSProcess for forming an IEEE-HKN Chapter is on the IEEE-HKN Website www.hkn.org
– letter from a minimum of at least 8 eligible students wishing to establish the chapter and become its charter members
– endorsement letter from the university officials to establish the chapter and support its formation on campus
– letter from university officials stating the school met requirements of a recognized regional or professional accrediting agency
– proposed operations manual for the new chapter
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For more information, contact
Fern E. KatronetskyIEEE-HKN Executive Director
Phone: +1 732 562 3932E-mail: [email protected]
or visit,www.hkn.org
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IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN)
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