About the IEEE

A non-profit organization, IEEE is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology.

The IEEE name was originally an acronym for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Today, the organization's scope of interest has expanded into so many related fields, that it is simply referred to by the letters I-E-E-E (pronounced Eye-triple-E).

Quick Facts

The IEEE has:

» more than 370,000 members, including more than 80,000 students, in over 160 countries.
» 319 sections in ten geographic regions worldwide.
» 1676 chapters that unite local members with similar technical interests.
» more than 1,526 student branches at colleges and universities in 80 countries.
» 39 societies and 5 technical councils representing the wide range of technical interests.
» 132 transactions, journals and magazines.
» more than 450 IEEE sponsored or cosponsored conferences worldwide each year.
» over 800 active IEEE standards and more than 400 in development.

 

About the UM IEEE Branch

Benefits of Membership

»Many Social & Professional Events Throughout The Year
»Special Info sessions with Corporate Affiliates
»Guest Speakers
»Special Job And Internship Opportunities
»Programming & Hardware Competitions You Can Be Involved In Throughout The Year
»IEEE Regional Conferences & Specialized Conventions
»Luxurious Office For IEEE & HKN Student Use
»IEEE Apparel & T-Shirt Design Competitions
»Sporting Competitions Against Other Organizations
»Free Food

National Benefits

»Financial Advantage Program
»Employment Opportunities
»Access to Publications
»IEEE Spectrum Magazine

Member Spotlight

Shane Salta

Blake Picolo - Branch President

Hello future IEEE leaders. My name is Blake Picolo and I will be your IEEE president for the year. I am a Senior electrical engineering major and also hold a position as an Academic Fellow in Hecht Residential College. I look forward to organizing and assisting in any of the many IEEE contests we will be participating in this year and I hope that we continue to improve on last year's great results. Besides being a student I am an avid sports fan and will basically watch anything in which two or more people are competing and a winner is declared at the end. I also like to play some video games (MW2 and Starcraft II at the moment). If anyone has any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at any time.