Mar. 30, 2004 1 University of Toronto Come and Join the IEEE! Wai Tung Ng Associate Professor IEEE Toronto Section, Student Activity Chair University of

Mar. 30, 2004

1University of Toronto

Come and Join the IEEE!

Wai Tung NgAssociate Professor

IEEE Toronto Section, Student Activity Chair

University of TorontoElectrical & Computer Engineering

Toronto OntarioCanada M5S 3G4

Tel: (416) 978-6249e-mail: [email protected]

© 2004

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Outline

1. Overview of the IEEE

2. IEEE Student Branches

3. IEEE Canada Foundation

4. IEEE Student Membership

5. Life after College

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1. IEEE Overview

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is the world’s largest technical professional society.

The IEEE and its predecessors, the AIEE (American Institute of Electrical Engineers) and the IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers), date to 1884.

More than 380,000 members in over 150 countries, including over 50,000 student members worldwide.

IEEE is the leading authority in a wide range of technical areas.

IEEE covers the fields of computer engineering, biomedical technology, telecommunications, electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics, etc.

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1. IEEE Overview (cont’d)

As the world’s largest professional technical society, the IEEE produces nearly 30% of the world’s published technical literature.

IEEE sponsors more than 300 major conferences annually, has more than 800 active standards and many more under development.

IEEE Mission: Fostering Technological Innovation Enabling Members’ Careers Promoting Technical Community Worldwide

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IEEE Regional Map

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Regional Structure

Areas

Councils

Regional Activities Board

Regions

Affinity Groups

SectionsSub-Sections

Student Branches

Chapters

Student Branch Chapters

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IEEE Organization IEEE is made up of 10 regions and 37 technical

societies. Approximately 5% of the members volunteer to serve

various IEEE related activities. These individuals make most of the operational decisions for IEEE worldwide.

Canada is assigned as Region 7 Toronto is a very active section

http://www.tor.ieee.ca/ Local IEEE Student Branches:

U of Toronto Ryerson Seneca ? Centennial York University ?

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IEEE Technical Societies

Aerospace & Electronic SystemsAntennas & PropagationBroadcast TechnologyCircuits & SystemsCommunications Components, Packaging, &Manufacturing Technology Computer Consumer Electronics Control SystemsDielectrics & Electrical Insulation Education Electromagnetic CompatibilityElectron DevicesEngineering in Medicine & BiologyEngineering Management Geoscience & Remote SensingIndustrial ElectronicsIndustry Applications

Information TheoryInstrumentation & MeasurementLasers & Electro-Optics MagneticsMicrowave Theory & TechniquesNuclear & Plasma SciencesOceanic EngineeringPower ElectronicsPower EngineeringProfessional CommunicationReliabilityRobotics & AutomationSignal ProcessingSocial Implications of TechnologySolid-State CircuitsSystems, Man, & CyberneticsUltrasonics, Ferroelectrics,& Frequency ControlVehicular Technology

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IEEE Organization

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Student Membership

Associate 11.2%

Member64.8%

Fellow 1.5%

Senior Member 7.4%

Student 15.1%

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2. IEEE Student Branches

A student branch is a basic operating entity of IEEE with a minimum of 20 student members at a particular college, university of institution.

The purpose of the IEEE Student Branches is to provide the opportunities to meet and learn from fellow students, faculty members and professionals in the field.

There are more than 1000 IEEE Student Branches worldwide.

Student branch activities offer numerous educational, technical, and professional events.

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IEEE Student Branches (cont’d)

IEEE Student Branch Council at U of TorontoProf. Ng, Dave, Ida, Howard, Angela, Mehul, Vishal, Bobby, and Keith

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Student Branch Activities

Regional conferences and workshops — develop leadership, interpersonal and team building skills.

Participation in awards, scholarships, design projects and student paper contests.

Establishment of a Student Branch Library and web site with IEEE literature.

Participation/organization in professional awareness programs: S-PAC (Student Professional Awareness Conferences) S-PAV (Student Professional Awareness Ventures) Career Seminar — guest speakers from industry

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Professional Activities The Society Chapters organize regular seminars to promote

technical interests in their respective areas.

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Professional Activities The IEEE Toronto Chapter also organizes educational

seminars to help members to improve interpersonal skills.

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3. IEEE Canada Foundation

The IEEE Canadian Foundation (ICF) a charitable organization associated with IEEE Canada.

The mission is "to promote within Canada the theory and creative practice of electrical and electronics engineering in all its branches".

Provide financial supports for: over 25 McNaughton Learning Centres in Canadian

Universities and Colleges awards up to ten (10) scholarships annually to exceptional

students registered in Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering or Technology programmes for their final year of undergraduate studies

additional special grants in support of education.

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The McNaughton Learning Centres Funds are available to assist Canadian IEEE Student

Branches to establish (or improve) the McNaughton Centre Centres. http://www.ieeecanadianfoundation.org/

Existing centres should be upgraded on a regular basis to maintain their usefulness — "improvement" grants are available.

The purchase of equipment, not normally supplied by the school, may be partially funded (up to 75%).

These Centres are intended to enhance the learning experiences of IEEE Student Members, as well as encouraging IEEE membership and activities, and interaction between the IEEE Student Branch and the local IEEE Section.

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The McNaughton Learning Centres

The McNaughton Centre Centres are often an integral part of the IEEE Student Branch Offices.

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The McNaughton Learning Centres Funds can be used to upgrade computing, design

and/or testing facilities.

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The McNaughton Learning Centres To upgrade office furniture and library.

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The McNaughton Learning Centres Test equipment for longer hours of access.

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The McNaughton Learning Centres Enhance the learning environment by bring students

together at one convenient location.

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4. IEEE Student Membership

Application can be made on-line:http://services1.ieee.org/membersvc/nsmstudent/intro.htm

Every IEEE student membership application requires the endorsement of a faculty member (usually the Student branch Counselor. This endorsement verifies the student status of the applicant.

Student membership fee is only US$32 per year (full members pay $136).

What benefits will you enjoy as a Student member?

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IEEE Student Membership (cont’d) There are a lot of reasons to join, here are a few:

full access to the facilities in the IEEE Student Branch Office and the McNaughton Design Centre.

have the chance to speak with leading industry professionals on the latest technical trends and employment opportunities.

a subscription to Spectrum and Potentials, two IEEE periodicals which contain the latest news in the fields related to electrical engineering.

discounts on Society memberships, IEEE books and publications.

IEEE Personal Email Alias, e.g. [email protected] discounted ticket prices at ALL IEEE functions and events. be a part of the world's largest professional organization

and the largest university student branch in Canada!

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Student Member Benefits

@IEEE for students — a free email updating services that highlights information relevant to students: Careers IEEE Scholarships & Awards Industry News IEEE Products and Services

IEEE Information Advantage Program — one-stop resource for technological innovation and professional networking IEEE Xplore™ IEEE Fatbrain Bookstore Ask*IEEE Document Delivery Service

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IEEE Spectrum

The IEEE Spectrum is a standard subscription for all IEEE members. It is also available on-line: http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/

This magazine is intended for the general audience in the field of electrical and computer engineering — easy to read for all.

Primary focus is on the current industrial trends, R&D on leading edge technology.

A “must read” publication!

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IEEE Potentials The IEEE Potential is a bi-

monthly magazine dedicated to students members.

All articles are written in easy to understand language for college and university students.

Primary focus is on issues related to engineering education and career.

Available on line:http://www.ieee.org/membership/students/potentials/

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The IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship

The IEEE Canadian Foundation annually sponsors IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship. Currently, the value of is either $3500 or $1750.

It is intended to pay a major portion of the final year tuition fees and related academic expenses of a student who has demonstrated a previous commitment to the McNaughton Centre and related IEEE activities, and who indicates a desire to continue this activity.

Within the limitations imposed by course work, the IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship holder is expected to work closely with the IEEE Student Branch executive, and to be active in the McNaughton Centre.

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The IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: All student members who are registered in their penultimate year and have been active in the McNaughton Centre for a minimum of one year.

Application: submit a report detailing their past and planned IEEE and McNaughton Centre activities. This report is to be submitted to the IEEE Branch Counselor on or

before February 15th. Selection of Recipients: The Branch Counselor

and branch Chair, will determine the best candidate (based on the McNaughton Centre and IEEE Student Branch activity and the submitted reports). A letter of nomination accompanied by the student's report must

be sent to the IEEE Canadian Foundation by March 15th. Decision will be made by mid April.

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5. IEEE Life after College

The years immediately following student life present unique challenges.

The IEEE GOLD (Graduate Of the Last Decade) program was developed to assist IEEE members as they make the transition from student to working engineer.

Any IEEE member graduated from their first professional degree during the past 10 years is automatically included in this program.

The IEEE recognizes that today’s students become tomorrow’s IEEE.

Details of the GOLD program can be found athttp://www.ieee.org/gold/

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