1. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society
Fall 2012 Information Session

2. Corresponding Secretary
HKN Officers
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Faculty Advisor
Dr. David Wetz
President
Brandon Kamphaus
Vice President
Zach Hughes
Recording Secretary
JCEO Representative
Cody Lundberg
Treasurer
Adebanke Adetola
Web Master
Clint Gnegy-Davidson
Corresponding Secretary
Randall Lyne

4. Who Is Qualified For Membership?
What is HKN?
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
Mission and Purpose
To encourage and recognize excellence in the electrical and computer engineering fields
Enable student members to develop lifelong skills that prepare them for prominent positions in industry and academia
Recognize professional leaders, exceptional educators, outstanding students, young ECE professionals, outstanding chapters, and effective advisors

5. Who Is Qualified For Membership?
What is HKN?
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
History
Founded on Oct. 8, 1904 by Maurice L. Carr, an EE student at the University of Illinois, and nine other students
Most important qualification originally was the character and attitude of student candidates
Scholarship soon became the primary requirement, with character and other personal attributes secondary

6. Who Is Qualified For Membership?
What is HKN?
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
History (continued)
1906: HKN’s first publication, “The Electrical Field” devoted almost entirely to the subject of employment
1947: Mandatory qualifications set to top 25% of Junior class and top 33% of Senior class
Wheatstone Bridge symbol was selected as the emblem of HKN
1959: Induction ceremonies become open to friends and family

7. Who Is Qualified For Membership?
What is HKN?
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
History (continued)
“The Electrical Field” is still published twice a year, now known as “The Bridge”
In the last decade, HKN included has focused not only on EE but also on CE
HKN now has 200 university chapters and over 200,000 members
UTA Epsilon Mu Chapter founded April 30, 1966

8. Who Is Qualified For Membership?
Notable Members
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Larry Page: Co-Founder of Google
Jack Kilby: Inventor of the Integrated Circuit
Gordon R. England: Former Deputy Secretary of Defense
Eric Schmidt: CEO 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
Academic Accomplishment:
Ensure that your exceptional academic accomplishment and strong character is publicly recognized by the entire ECE industry.
Networking Opportunities:
Gain numerous networking opportunities by joining an organization that has members in leading roles with corporations, government and universities.
Access to Key Positions:
Possess greater access to key positions and rapid career advancement as all of these organizations actively seek HKN members.
Long-term Relationships:
Build a network of long-term relationships that will aid your career with HKN students who will become your friends and professional colleagues.
Receive Advice:
Know most of your department's faculty members on a personal level and interact with them on HKN projects as well as receive advice on your future.
Résumé Enhancer:
Use your HKN membership as a résumé enhancer when seeking a position or applying for graduate school. Employers prefer to hire HKN members with their leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Helping:
Receive opportunities to help the ECE Department, fellow students, and the community in chapter activities.
HKN Activities:
Participate in HKN activities, which enable development of vital professional skills such as leadership, communications, and teamwork through practical hands-on experience.
"HKN Only" Opportunities:
Access opportunities that exist purely for HKN Members to broaden knowledge, increase understanding and perfect professional skills through HKN Student Chapter Projects.
Leadership Skills:
Develop leadership skills to prepare for high track professional career

9. Qualifications for Membership
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
Members of HKN
Possess an unimpeachable character
Are able to make use of the knowledge and information acquired
Have the capacity and willingness for hard work
Work in harmony with all types of people
Have a genial nature

10. Qualifications for Membership
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
Junior Undergraduate Students
Top 25% of the Junior class
Senior Undergraduate Students Top 33% of Senior class
Graduate Students
All are encouraged to become members

11. Who Is Qualified For Membership?
Why Join HKN?
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
Academic Accomplishment
Networking Opportunities
Access to Key Positions
Long-term Relationships
Receive Advice
Resume Enhancer
Helping
HKN Activities
“HKN Only” Opportunities
Leadership Skills
Academic Accomplishment:
Ensure that your exceptional academic accomplishment and strong character is publicly recognized by the entire ECE industry.
Networking Opportunities:
Gain numerous networking opportunities by joining an organization that has members in leading roles with corporations, government and universities.
Access to Key Positions:
Possess greater access to key positions and rapid career advancement as all of these organizations actively seek HKN members.
Long-term Relationships:
Build a network of long-term relationships that will aid your career with HKN students who will become your friends and professional colleagues.
Receive Advice:
Know most of your department's faculty members on a personal level and interact with them on HKN projects as well as receive advice on your future.
Résumé Enhancer:
Use your HKN membership as a résumé enhancer when seeking a position or applying for graduate school. Employers prefer to hire HKN members with their leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Helping:
Receive opportunities to help the ECE Department, fellow students, and the community in chapter activities.
HKN Activities:
Participate in HKN activities, which enable development of vital professional skills such as leadership, communications, and teamwork through practical hands-on experience.
"HKN Only" Opportunities:
Access opportunities that exist purely for HKN Members to broaden knowledge, increase understanding and perfect professional skills through HKN Student Chapter Projects.
Leadership Skills:
Develop leadership skills to prepare for high track professional career

12. Who Is Qualified For Membership?
Action Items
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
To join, eligible candidates must
Participate in Community Service October 6, 13, 20 or 3 November are possible dates this will be held on (I will out more information soon)
Turn in information form with $100 lifetime fee
Obtain 1 letter of recommendation from an EE or CE faculty member by October 15th
Complete signature list by October 15th
Turn this all into the HKN office!
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13. Who Is Qualified For Membership?
Action Items
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
To join, eligible candidates must (continued)
Complete signature list
HKN officers and faculty advisor - 5 points
EE Faculty - 3 points
HKN candidates & members - 2 points
UTA students - 1point
Candidates have to get a total of 50 points as requirements.
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14. Who Is Qualified For Membership?
Action Items
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
To join, eligible candidates must (continued)
Submit information sheet with $100, which covers lifetime membership fee and cost of initiation dinner (Plus $10 for each additional guest)
Submit all of above by October 15th
Attend initiation ceremony on November 16th to celebrate your accomplishments

15. Who Is Qualified For Membership?
For More Information
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
The UTA Epsilon Mu website at

16. Who Is Qualified For Membership?
For More Information
Who Is Qualified For Membership?
Or the HKN website at

17. We Look Forward to Welcoming You to HKN
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