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It is a global non-
The IEEE is the largest technical professional society in the world, serving the interests of more than 375,000 members in the communities of electrotechnology and information in nearly 160 countries. In keeping with its motto "Linking the world" (Networking the World), the IEEE fosters technological innovation, standards development, contributing to the professional development of its members and promotes global professional community.
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Its creation dates back to 1884 when he called a meeting to form a national power company established on 12 May in the city of New York, the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Subsequently, in 1063 the IEEE adopted the name after merging with associations like the AIEE (American Institute of Electrical Engineers) and the IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers).
Among its founders were people like Thomas Alva Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Franklin Leonard Pope.
The IEEE is a global company, but is administratively based in the United States of America and its headquarters in Piscataway, NJ, near New York.
Mission
To promote global prosperity for the benefit of humanity and the profession by promoting engineering processes in the creation, development, integration, participation and applying knowledge of computer, electromagnetic science, electrical engineering and technology.
Target
The continuing professional development in the field of electromagnetic science, of electrical engineering and computer technology.