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What's it like to attend a seminar?

Prospective members usually ask the question: "What is it like to attend a typical seminar?" We have several different types of meetings and seminars throughout the year. Here is a description of each kind of event.

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Our regular meetings are held on the first Tuesday of February, June, August, and December. We typically have about 10 or so members attend and we have a speaker on a wide variety of topics. We don't charge an attendance fee, and the meeting is sponsored solely by the IEEE chapter. We always have light refreshments. Registration is not necessary but is encouraged so we can have an accurate food count. See the Archives (Past Seminars).

Sometimes we hold special workshops during the year on various topics of interest that require time than we can cover in our regular meetings. The workshops can be half a day or a full day. The price usually includes lunch. Members and their guests are welcome to attend, as are prospective members, engineers, managers, technical professionals, and engineering students. Check the schedule for the next workshop. We host many of our workshops jointly with other ESD Affiliate Council engineering societies. See the schedule below.

We strive to make sure that information presented by speakers is not of a commercial nature.

The IEEE Engineering Management Society also holds yearly conferences. Information about these is available on the Society web site.

IEEE members and their guests are welcome to attend our events, as are prospective members, engineers, managers, technical professionals, and engineering students.

We are always looking for volunteers to help with the event planning. Contact Us if you are interested in helping out.


Do I need to pre-register to attend?

For the Spring and Fall Conferences and other workshops, registration is required. For other meetings, registration is requested but not necessary.


What does The Chapter do?

We learn techniques and improve our skills by studying, discussing & sharing information on relevant topics, and sponsoring informative speakers.

Our meetings are informal. We select a topic that is the focus of the discussion. Generally one member presents ideas for the group to discuss. The typical meeting lasts about an hour depending on the interest and time constraints of the members. Much of the interest and fun in the meetings is finding out how others view their job and how others do similar jobs. Most of us face the same problems in only slightly different environments. Join us and add your expertise and experience to our chapter.


What is the schedule for upcoming seminars?

Here is the list of seminars and meetings for the rest of 2006 and 2007.

  • Thursday, November 2, 2006 Fall Section Conference , Fairlane Center, UofMichigan-Dearborn
  • Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Holiday Networking
  • Tuesday, Februrary 6, 2007 February Meeting
  • Tuesday, April, 2007 Spring Section Conference and Dinner
  • Tuesday, June 5, 2007 June Workshop
  • Tuesday, August 7, 2007 August Meeting
  • Thursday, November 1, 2007 Fall Section Conference and Dinner
  • Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Holiday Networking


How do I attend a meeting, seminar, or workshop?

You can register for the regular meetings and workshops here on this web site. For the Spring and Fall Section Conferences, the registration link is on the Section web site.


How do I suggest a topic or speaker?

We are always interested in suggestions for topics and speakers. Our speakers include local managers and professional as well as distinguished lecturers from all over the country. Our speakers present topics ranging from management and people skills to software development. For examples, see the Archives (Past Seminars). Email your suggestions to the Chapter Chair, or use our Suggestions Page.


How do I become a speaker?

Being invited as an IEEE speaker is an advanced accomplishment in your career. Speakers highlight their invited talks on their respective resumes.

Let us know if you would like to be a speaker. Send us your biography including a list of past presentations and what topic(s) you would like to present along with a short abstract. We typically schedule speakers six to twelve months in advance. Our speakers include local managers and professionals as well as distinguished lecturers from all over the country. Our speakers present topics ranging from management and people skills to software development. For a list of past topics and speakers, see the Archives (Past Seminars). If you would like to volunteer to be a speaker at a meeting, please contact the Chapter Chair.


How do I get on the announcement email list?

The chapter maintains an email announcement list through the IEEE LISTSERV service. See the information on the listserv page to join. That page explains how to join the list and maintain your own record. You do not need to be a member to join the list.


How do I register for seminars and workshops?

You can register for the regular meetings and workshops here on this web site. For the Spring and Fall Section Conferences, the registration link is on the Section web site.


Where are the archives of past seminars?

We maintain a complete archive of past seminars on the archives page. Some presentations are only available to members. See the answer to the question "What am I missing by not being a member?" below.


What other IEEE seminars are held locally?

In Southeastern Michigan, we have fourteen technical chapters which all hold educational seminars, workshops, and activities. See the Section web site for a more information.


In what cities are other Engineering Management Chapters?

The Engineering Management Society maintains local chapters in dozens of cities around the world. These local chapters hosts meetings, seminars, and workshops on management topics throughout the year. For a complete list of chapters, visit the Society web site. An example chapter is in Twin Cities and Central Texas .


What other engineering organizations are in Southeastern Michigan?

Southeastern Michigan is host to many professional engineering societies. See our page for Southeastern Michigan residents. For a list of societies, visit the ESD Affiliate Council.


What am I missing by not being a member?

IEEE has many, many member benefits. See the IEEE web page and our membership page.

Our Engineering Management Society also maintains an Online Community where members collaborate in online discussions and exchange information about management issues. The Community is for members only.

Members of Engineering Management Society receive publications of the society. See the society page for details.

Eligible professionals may join IEEE as full members. Others may join as associate members. Professionals that want to only join the Engineering Management Society may join as affiliate members (but you don't get the benefits of being an IEEE member). Eligible undergraduate students may join as student members. Graduate students join as graduate student members. See IEEE join page for details.

Your investment in your career and your IEEE membership can be greatly increased by volunteering. See our information on volunteering to get involved.


How do I get more out of my membership?

Join the societies that match your career. These societies can make a big impact on your future. Finding the right societies is a key factor for career success, whether you are a researcher, practitioner, educator, or student.

IEEE has thirty-seven (37) technical societies. All of the IEEE technical societies are grouped into the IEEE Technical Activities Board (TAB).

We encourage you to explore the societies and their respective publications and conferences.

Your investment in your career and your IEEE membership can be greatly increased by volunteering. See our information on volunteering and get involved.


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