1. 2006 GOLD Congress Pre-Congress Survey Results

2. To get a sense of where you all are coming from in terms of experience with IEEE and GOLD! To see what you value most about GOLD and IEEE, and what you think needs improvement! To see what you think should be included/emphasized at the Congress! Why? IEEE Canada 2006 GOLD Congress, Toronto ON

3. Questions and Answers IEEE Canada 2006 GOLD Congress, Toronto ON 1. How long have you been an IEEE member? Average: 5.5 years Min: 2 years, Max: 10 years 2. Which category do you belong to? Young Professional: 10 Grad Student (Full or Part time): 4 Recent Graduate: 2

4. More Questions and Answers 3a. Were you a Student Member? Yes: 8 No: 2 3b. Were you involved in your SB? Yes: 4 No: 4 3c. Did you attend a Student Congress? Yes: 2 No: 6 IEEE Canada 2006 GOLD Congress, Toronto ON

5. More Questions and Answers 4. Society or Affinity Group membership? None: 2 => “Too expensive” WIE: 4 EMBS: 2 => Mostly for personal interest Computer: 3 => Work-related EMS: 2 IEEE Canada 2006 GOLD Congress, Toronto ON

6. More Questions and Answers 5. What do you currently find most valuable about being an IEEE member? – NETWORKING!!! – Organization/leadership – Resources (talks, magazines, etc). – Contacts and contribution to profession IEEE Canada 2006 GOLD Congress, Toronto ON

7. More Questions and Answers 6. What do you think is the best part of the GOLD program? – Networking with peers and others – Transition help/bridging from undergrad to grad school/career – “Soft skills” – Reduced fees in first year IEEE Canada 2006 GOLD Congress, Toronto ON

8. More Questions and Answers 7. What do you think is GOLD's major weakness? – Lack of info on GOLD and IEEE for members – Lack of members – Lack of attendance at GOLD events – Lack of relevant events – Large amount of work needed to make events successful IEEE Canada 2006 GOLD Congress, Toronto ON

9. More Questions and Answers 8. Why are you here? – Learn more about GOLD – Current/incoming GOLD AG chair – Hints/advice – Networking –Section wanted to send someone :) IEEE Canada 2006 GOLD Congress, Toronto ON

10. More Questions and Answers 9. What do you hope to take away from the Congress? – Better understanding of GOLD – Advice for running AG, Operations manual – Contacts and collaboration between AGs – New event ideas – Ways to increase participation and attendance IEEE Canada 2006 GOLD Congress, Toronto ON

11. More Questions and Answers 10. What do you hope to contribute to the Congress? – IDEAS!!! – Questions – Experience –Relevant activities IEEE Canada 2006 GOLD Congress, Toronto ON