Eta Kappa Nu The Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society David

Welcome & Introductions Current HKN Officers: President: Kyle Smith Vice President: Benjamin Upton Treasurer: Mary Donovan Recording Sec.: Katherine Warner Corresponding Sec.: Ivy Kwan Bridge Correspondent.: Catherine O’Hearn Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Graham and Dr. Matthew Valenti David

Who is qualified for membership? Top quarter of ECE juniors Top third of ECE seniors Graduate students ECE Faculty Professionals who have made a significant contribution to ECE David or Leah

History Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) was founded at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1904 by Maurice Carr There are now about 200 chapters at universities across the U.S. and we are currently expanding into Canada There are about 300,000 members HKN members serve the community, university, and department in various activities. HKN is merged with and operated by the IEEE. David or Leah

Prominent HKN members Larry Page, founder of Google Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google Amar Bose, inventor of the Bose Speakers Sabeer Bhatia, founder of Hotmail David Filo, founder of Yahoo! Henry Samueli, founder of Broadcom Paul and Irwin Jacobs, founder of Qualcomm HKN members are on the Board of Directors at many top tech companies including Google, IBM, Yahoo!, Motorola David or Leah

Why join Eta Kappa Nu? HKN members are known for their: Leadership Teamwork Quality Character Build your resume and include membership in a prestigious honor society Have fun! Participate in social activities Leah

Why join Eta Kappa Nu? 1 free year of IEEE membership.. Online subscription to THE BRIDGE magazine. Dinner on April 21nd for you and up to 2 guests. Participate in service activities. Earn respect from faculty, fellow students, employers. Build leadership and tutoring skills. Meet other HKN members at our Leadership Conferences Leah

Leadership Conference A weekend long meeting of HKN student leaders. Locations: Purdue University (2017) University of Michigan (2016) UC Berkeley (2015 Iowa State University (2014) Arizona State University (2013) University of Illinois (2011) University of Oklahoma (2010) University of Michigan, Dearborn (2009) Carnegie Mellon University (2008) Kevin and/or David

Costs Dues: $70 Lifetime membership Cost includes: 1 year IEEE membership 1 year digital edition of Bridge magazine Banquet (yourself + 2 guests) Member certificate Pin is optional $25. Dan

Entrance Requirements Three components: Test Faculty Signature Sheet 2 Hours Service Most Outstanding Initiate Person with best combination of test score and faculty signatures. Free HKN pin and recognition. Anirudh

How to Join Enter your HKN member information online (By Mar. 3) We will email you the address of a web form. Fill the form out and submit. Include your IEEE member number, if you are a member. Membership includes 1 free year of IEEE membership Pay membership dues (Due Mar. 3) $70 lifetime dues. Cash or check made out to “Eta Kappa Nu”. Give to Dr. Graham or Dr. Valenti Turn in your other materials by Apr. 17: Test (answer sheet only). Signature sheet. Cover of the info packet showing you did your 2 hours service. If you want to go to the banquet, register by Apr. 5. Will send out banquet registration information Kevin

Induction and Banquet April 21 is the induction ceremony: (Tentative) 4:45 PM arrive at G39 5:00 PM induction ceremony (guests allowed) 6:00 PM reception @ TBD 7:00 PM banquet @ TBD Some details: Register for banquet in advance. Two free guests at banquet. Guests encouraged at induction. Business attire strongly encouraged. Induction ceremony is required: You are not a member until you are inducted. Charles

Officers Learn leadership skills by serving your chapter as an officer President Vice President Recording Secretary Corresponding Sec. News Correspondent Treasurer Will elect officers in April David or Charles

For more information Visit www.hkn.org for more information about Eta Kappa Nu Visit www.hkn.studentorgs.wvu.edu for more information about the Beta Rho Chapter David