Mar. 30, University of Toronto Come and Join the IEEE! Wai Tung Ng Associate Professor IEEE Toronto Section, Student Activity Chair University of Toronto Electrical & Computer Engineering Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G4 Tel: (416) © 2004

Mar. 30, University of Toronto Outline 1.Overview of the IEEE 2.IEEE Student Branches 3.IEEE Canada Foundation 4.IEEE Student Membership 5.Life after College

Mar. 30, University of Toronto 1. IEEE Overview  The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is the world’s largest technical professional society.  The IEEE and its predecessors, the AIEE (American Institute of Electrical Engineers) and the IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers), date to  More than 380,000 members in over 150 countries, including over 50,000 student members worldwide.  IEEE is the leading authority in a wide range of technical areas.  IEEE covers the fields of computer engineering, biomedical technology, telecommunications, electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics, etc.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto 1. IEEE Overview (cont’d)  As the world’s largest professional technical society, the IEEE produces nearly 30% of the world’s published technical literature.  IEEE sponsors more than 300 major conferences annually, has more than 800 active standards and many more under development.  IEEE Mission:  Fostering Technological Innovation  Enabling Members’ Careers  Promoting Technical Community Worldwide

Mar. 30, University of Toronto IEEE Regional Map

Mar. 30, University of Toronto Regional Structure Areas Councils Regional Activities Board Regions Affinity Groups Sections Sub-Sections Student Branches Chapters Student Branch Chapters

Mar. 30, University of Toronto IEEE Organization  IEEE is made up of 10 regions and 37 technical societies.  Approximately 5% of the members volunteer to serve various IEEE related activities. These individuals make most of the operational decisions for IEEE worldwide.  Canada is assigned as Region 7  Toronto is a very active section  Local IEEE Student Branches:  U of Toronto  Ryerson  Seneca ?  Centennial  York University ?

Mar. 30, University of Toronto IEEE Technical Societies Aerospace & Electronic Systems Antennas & Propagation Broadcast Technology Circuits & Systems Communications Components, Packaging, & Manufacturing Technology Computer Consumer Electronics Control Systems Dielectrics & Electrical Insulation Education Electromagnetic Compatibility Electron Devices Engineering in Medicine & Biology Engineering Management Geoscience & Remote Sensing Industrial Electronics Industry Applications Information Theory Instrumentation & Measurement Lasers & Electro-Optics Magnetics Microwave Theory & Techniques Nuclear & Plasma Sciences Oceanic Engineering Power Electronics Power Engineering Professional Communication Reliability Robotics & Automation Signal Processing Social Implications of Technology Solid-State Circuits Systems, Man, & Cybernetics Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, & Frequency Control Vehicular Technology

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Mar. 30, University of Toronto Student Membership Associate 11.2% Member 64.8% Fellow 1.5% Senior Member 7.4% Student 15.1%

Mar. 30, University of Toronto 2. IEEE Student Branches  A student branch is a basic operating entity of IEEE with a minimum of 20 student members at a particular college, university of institution.  The purpose of the IEEE Student Branches is to provide the opportunities to meet and learn from fellow students, faculty members and professionals in the field.  There are more than 1000 IEEE Student Branches worldwide.  Student branch activities offer numerous educational, technical, and professional events.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto IEEE Student Branches (cont’d)  IEEE Student Branch Council at U of Toronto Prof. Ng, Dave, Ida, Howard, Angela, Mehul, Vishal, Bobby, and Keith

Mar. 30, University of Toronto Student Branch Activities  Regional conferences and workshops — develop leadership, interpersonal and team building skills.  Participation in awards, scholarships, design projects and student paper contests.  Establishment of a Student Branch Library and web site with IEEE literature.  Participation/organization in professional awareness programs:  S-PAC (Student Professional Awareness Conferences)  S-PAV (Student Professional Awareness Ventures)  Career Seminar — guest speakers from industry

Mar. 30, University of Toronto Professional Activities  The Society Chapters organize regular seminars to promote technical interests in their respective areas.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto Professional Activities  The IEEE Toronto Chapter also organizes educational seminars to help members to improve interpersonal skills.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto 3. IEEE Canada Foundation  The IEEE Canadian Foundation (ICF) a charitable organization associated with IEEE Canada.  The mission is "to promote within Canada the theory and creative practice of electrical and electronics engineering in all its branches".  Provide financial supports for:  over 25 McNaughton Learning Centres in Canadian Universities and Colleges  awards up to ten (10) scholarships annually to exceptional students registered in Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering or Technology programmes for their final year of undergraduate studies  additional special grants in support of education.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto The McNaughton Learning Centres  Funds are available to assist Canadian IEEE Student Branches to establish (or improve) the McNaughton Centre Centres.  Existing centres should be upgraded on a regular basis to maintain their usefulness — "improvement" grants are available.  The purchase of equipment, not normally supplied by the school, may be partially funded (up to 75%).  These Centres are intended to enhance the learning experiences of IEEE Student Members, as well as encouraging IEEE membership and activities, and interaction between the IEEE Student Branch and the local IEEE Section.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto The McNaughton Learning Centres  The McNaughton Centre Centres are often an integral part of the IEEE Student Branch Offices.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto The McNaughton Learning Centres  Funds can be used to upgrade computing, design and/or testing facilities.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto The McNaughton Learning Centres  To upgrade office furniture and library.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto The McNaughton Learning Centres  Test equipment for longer hours of access.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto The McNaughton Learning Centres  Enhance the learning environment by bring students together at one convenient location.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto 4. IEEE Student Membership  Application can be made on-line:  Every IEEE student membership application requires the endorsement of a faculty member (usually the Student branch Counselor. This endorsement verifies the student status of the applicant.  Student membership fee is only US$32 per year (full members pay $136).  What benefits will you enjoy as a Student member?

Mar. 30, University of Toronto IEEE Student Membership (cont’d)  There are a lot of reasons to join, here are a few:  full access to the facilities in the IEEE Student Branch Office and the McNaughton Design Centre.  have the chance to speak with leading industry professionals on the latest technical trends and employment opportunities.speak  a subscription to Spectrum and Potentials, two IEEE periodicals which contain the latest news in the fields related to electrical engineering.  discounts on Society memberships, IEEE books and publications.  IEEE Personal Alias, e.g.  discounted ticket prices at ALL IEEE functions and events.  be a part of the world's largest professional organization and the largest university student branch in Canada!

Mar. 30, University of Toronto Student Member Benefits for students — a free updating services that highlights information relevant to students:  Careers  IEEE Scholarships & Awards  Industry News  IEEE Products and Services  IEEE Information Advantage Program — one-stop resource for technological innovation and professional networking  IEEE Xplore™ IEEE Xplore  IEEE Fatbrain Bookstore IEEE Fatbrain Bookstore  Ask*IEEE Document Delivery Service Ask*IEEE Document Delivery Service

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Mar. 30, University of Toronto IEEE Spectrum  The IEEE Spectrum is a standard subscription for all IEEE members. It is also available on-line:  This magazine is intended for the general audience in the field of electrical and computer engineering — easy to read for all.  Primary focus is on the current industrial trends, R&D on leading edge technology.  A “must read” publication!

Mar. 30, University of Toronto IEEE Potentials  The IEEE Potential is a bi- monthly magazine dedicated to students members.  All articles are written in easy to understand language for college and university students.  Primary focus is on issues related to engineering education and career.  Available on line: /students/potentials/ /students/potentials/

Mar. 30, University of Toronto The IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship  The IEEE Canadian Foundation annually sponsors IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship. Currently, the value of is either $3500 or $1750.  It is intended to pay a major portion of the final year tuition fees and related academic expenses of a student who has demonstrated a previous commitment to the McNaughton Centre and related IEEE activities, and who indicates a desire to continue this activity.  Within the limitations imposed by course work, the IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship holder is expected to work closely with the IEEE Student Branch executive, and to be active in the McNaughton Centre.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto The IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship  Eligibility: All student members who are registered in their penultimate year and have been active in the McNaughton Centre for a minimum of one year.  Application: submit a report detailing their past and planned IEEE and McNaughton Centre activities. This report is to be submitted to the IEEE Branch Counselor on or before February 15 th.  Selection of Recipients: The Branch Counselor and branch Chair, will determine the best candidate (based on the McNaughton Centre and IEEE Student Branch activity and the submitted reports). A letter of nomination accompanied by the student's report must be sent to the IEEE Canadian Foundation by March 15 th. Decision will be made by mid April.

Mar. 30, University of Toronto 5. IEEE Life after College  The years immediately following student life present unique challenges.  The IEEE GOLD (Graduate Of the Last Decade) program was developed to assist IEEE members as they make the transition from student to working engineer.  Any IEEE member graduated from their first professional degree during the past 10 years is automatically included in this program.  The IEEE recognizes that today’s students become tomorrow’s IEEE.  Details of the GOLD program can be found at

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