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1. What is IEEE ?
2. Why join IEEE ?
3. What benefits will I get ?
4. How much will it cost ?
5. What are the requirements for joining IEEE and am I eligible to join?
6. How do I get a membership application?
7. Do I have to make payment before my membership is active?
8. What should I expect when I apply for IEEE membership ?

What is IEEE ?

USA based society to promote the engineering process of creating, developing and applying knowledge about electrical and information technologies. Non-profit organization. 3,50,000 members across 150 countries.
Publishes 30% of technical literature in the world. Holds annually more than 300 major conferences and has more than 800 active standards with 700 under development.

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Why join IEEE ?

IEEE is a very prestigious organization with membership available for more than 36 IEEE Societies and four Technical Councils.
IEEE provides opportunities for volunteering, leadership and participation in a variety of IEEEactivities.
It is immensely useful for those aspiring to sharpen their technical skills and who want to be aware of what's the latest in the technical world.
There are more than 300 local organizations worldwide for member networking and information sharing.

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• What benefits will I get ?

• Monthly Issues of the magazine 'Spectrum' absolutely free.
• All the top brass in the technical field are a part of the IEEE society.
• Electronic help with the IEEE through a variety of Web-based Services .
• Special cost-saving and value-added benefits for MEMBERS ONLY.
• Educational opportunities to ensure engineers' technical vitality.
• More than 1,000 student branches at universities worldwide.
For an overview of some of the other key membership benefits, visit http://www.ieee.org/membership/benefits.html

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How much will it cost ?

IEEE is a prestigious international organization with the cream of the technical society of the world a part of it. In spite of this IEEE membership rates are very nominal with special rates for students. These rates are however not permanent and may change from time to time.

Student Yearly Membership        =  14$          (Liable to increase to 25$ from Sept. 2002 )

For more details contact the IEEE office here at SGSITS or visit www.ieee.org

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What are the requirements for joining IEEE and am I eligible to join?

IEEE membership is open to virtually anyone with an interest in engineering or computer science. So feel free to apply. The grade assigned to new members will vary depending on academic accomplishment and work experience. Technical and non-technical applicants who would benefit by membership and participation in the IEEE enter as Associate members. Member and Senior Member grades recognize those who have achieved professional proficiency, as demonstrated by degrees received and/or work experience. IEEE Fellow grade is reserved for those members with unusual distinction in the profession and is conferred only by invitation of the Board of Directors. Membership dues are the same for all members (except Students who pay substantially reduced membership dues) although Regional assessments vary depending upon where you live. Funds collected as Region assessments are returned to local entities to support meetings, newsletters and other Region-based member activities. All members receive the same benefits and services with the exception of voting privileges and holding elected office. These benefits are limited to those holding Member grade or higher.

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How do I get a membership application?

You may join IEEE online or download a PDF application at http://www.ieee.org/join. To request a membership application by postal mail, e-mail your name, address and the type of application you need (student, member) to application-request@ieee.org.

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Do I have to make payment before my membership is active?

Yes, IEEE can not process an application without payment. For an overview of some of the key membership benefits, visit http://www.ieee.org/membership/benefits.html

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What should I expect when I apply for IEEE membership?

An Acknowledgment letter (contains member number) sent within 4 business days of receipt of the application. Acknowledgment letters are sent 1st class in the US & Canada and Air Mail for the rest of the world. Depending upon where you live you can expect delivery to take 2 days to 2 weeks from the time the letter is mailed. New Member Welcome Kit (contains membership card and information) is sent within 16 business days of receipt of application. The New Member Welcome Kit will contain the member card, a receipt for your dues payment and detailed information on IEEE member benefits and services and how to access them. Expedited first issue of IEEE Spectrum New members receive their first issue of Spectrum on an expedited basis; regular delivery (after the first expedited copy) will take about 6 to 10 weeks, depending where you are in the world. This expedited first copy is mailed (1st class in US/Canada and air mail for the rest of the world) within 8 business days of receipt of the application

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