The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. is the world's largest technical professional society. A non-profit organization, IEEE promotes the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession and the well-being of our members.

The IEEE is composed of more than 365,000 members who participate in its activities in approximately 150 countries. The technical objectives of the IEEE focus on advancing the theory and practice of electrical, electronics and computer engineering and computer science.

IEEE membership is open to professionals with varying levels of academic accomplishment and work experience. Member, Senior Member and Fellow Grades are limited to those who have achieved professional competence and recognition. Associate grade is open to certain technical applicants who may benefit by membership.

All members (Associate, Member, Senior Member and Fellow) pay the same low membership dues and receive the same membership benefits and services. Associates may not vote in IEEE elections or hold volunteer offices. Student members have discounted dues.

To join IEEE or obtain a membership application visit http://www.ieee.org/portal/index.jsp?pageID=corp_level1&path=membership/join&file=index.xml&xsl=generic.xsl. You may apply on-line and pay with a credit card, or fill out the application on-line, print then fax to IEEE, or download a PDF file of the member and student member application and fax the completed application to IEEE.

To check on the status of your application, please contact the IEEE Admissions and Advancement Department at the following:

application.status@ieee.org

Fax # 1-732-981-0225

IEEE, 445 Hoes Lane/PO Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ, 08855-1331 USA

1-800-678-IEEE (1-800-678-4333) or 1-732-981-0060 (if outside of the US)

Through the Financial Advantage Program IEEE brings members and their families value-added benefits on financial services that non- members simply can't get. It's available now primarily in the USA, with some benefits available to members outside the USA. Efforts are underway to expand all benefits to members outside the USA. Information on The Financial Advantage Program can be obtained through the following methods:

http://www.ieee.org/fap/
1-800-678-IEEE (4333), 1-732-981-0060 (if outside of the US) or 1-800-GET-IEEE (4333)

The Financial Advantage Program is constantly expanding to meet the unique needs of the Institute's members.

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Yes, IEEE has extensive Career and Employment information .

Also available to all members is the " Electro-Technology Industry Database". The database is currently on-line to both student and professional members of IEEE and focuses on small and medium sized industries.

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IEEE offers various grades of membership

Honorary Member	Those members who have rendered meritorious service to mankind in IEEE's designated field of interest and are elected by the IEEE Board of Directors.
Fellow	Recognizes unusual distinction in the profession and shall be conferred by invitation of the Board of Directors.
Senior Member	The highest for which application may be made and shall require experience reflecting professional maturity.
Member	Granted to those who have demonstrated professional competence in IEEE designated fields.
Associate	Designed for technical and non-technical applicants who do not meet the qualifications of member.
Student	Granted to those who carry at least 50 percent of a normal full time academic program in IEEE related fields.

The technical societies of the IEEE provide publications, conferences, colleagueship, and many other benefits within 36 specialized areas.

A brief synopsis of each society is available http://www.ieee.org/organizations/tab/society.html

Societies are established within the scope and objectives of the IEEE groups of members interested in specific technical fields or related subjects. Each Society may publish periodicals incorporating papers of lasting value to the profession in the field of interest of the Society and designated as the "IEEE Transactions on____________". All Societies consist exclusively of IEEE members and Affiliates. All IEEE members, including those qualifying for special membership categories, may join any and all societies upon payment of the appropriate fees. A Society by itself, or jointly with other organizations, may hold conferences, conventions, or offer lectures. Each Society shall conduct it's activities with the Constitution, Bylaws, and other rules externally imposed which by law affect the membership and activities of the IEEE

An IEEE member may join as many Societies as desired. The discounted rates are allowed only for subscriptions used personally by the society member. Society members also receive a society newsletter, conference announcements, and other information relating to available activities and products. All membership, and subscriptions have a common expiration date of December 31, therefore, when joining after March 1, an applicant may pay 1/2 price for all new publications, and society memberships.

An IEEE Society Affiliate is not an IEEE member, but rather an individual who has been admitted by an IEEE Society with the special rights and privileges of that particular organization within the IEEE. In general, an Affiliate must have attained stature in all related scientific and technical field, comparable to IEEE's membership grade of Associate.

An IEEE Society Affiliate is not an IEEE member, but rather an individual who has been admitted by an IEEE Society with the special rights and privileges of that particular organization within IEEE.

What does IEEE do for Student Members?

IEEE Student membership offers the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in today's complex work environment.

IEEE Membership, Journals and Student Branch activities help Students by providing state-of-the-art technical information, exposing you to the latest trends in industry and helping you make important personal contacts with working engineers.

Student members receive the award winning IEEE SPECTRUM Magazine, The Institute and IEEE Potentials Magazine. There is a substantial discount on their IEEE membership, a 50% discount on all Society memberships and a discount on optional Society publications.

Student members also receive a 5 year recent graduate discount program after graduation designed to easily fit into the young engineer's budget. As a Student member you have access to the world's most comprehensive source of electrical, electronic and computer engineering publications. Other benefits include Networking-meeting members and Industry leaders to discuss today's Technical and Professional issues. The Student member will gain valuable leadership experience and developing interpersonal skills by getting involved in local branch and section activities. IEEE offers Student members the prestige and recognition of being involved with the world's largest professional technical organization.

Visit the IEEE Student Concourse for additional information.

Financial benefits available to Student members include group insurance programs, credit cards, Kinko's copy service discount, car rental discounts and auto and education loans. More information on Student benefits are available on World Wide Web at http://www.ieee.org/fap/programs/student/

IEEE Societies publish Transactions, Journals, or Letters in their areas of interest. Information regarding electronic access is available through IEEE XPLORE.

IEEE Societies also publish Magazines in their areas of interest. Additional information is available on the WWW address http://www.ieee.org/organizations/tab/cur_soc_hps.html

Also available are "General Interest" publications. These are published by the IEEE and not by one of the technical Societies. The main publications of the IEEE are Spectrum and the Institute. Additional information can be obtained at the following locations on the WWW:

Spectrum

The Institute

Most IEEE Society memberships include a complimentary subscription to a Transaction or Journal. Other Society publications are purchased as optional publications within the society, and General Interest publications may be purchased by any IEEE member. All IEEE members automatically receive a complimentary subscription to Spectrum and the Institute.

Additional Information can be obtained by contacting IEEE Member Services at:

Telephone: 1-800-678-4333 or 1-732-981-0060 (if outside of the US) Fax: 1-732-562-6380 E-mail: member.services.[insert your IEEE Region number 1-10]@ieee.org or by writing to:

IEEE Member Services PO Box 1331 445 Hoes Lane Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 USA

IEEE members can purchase all IEEE publications, conference proceedings, merchandise, periodicals, self-study courses, standards, and videos at a discount rate. Visit http://www.ieee.org/prod_svcs.html to browse a broad selection of IEEE products. Ordering information is available by contacting http://www.ieee.org/ieeest ore/ordinfo.html or contacting IEEE Member Services at 1-800-678-4333 (Toll-Free USA & Canada), 1-732-981-0060 (if outside of USA) or e-mail member-services@ieee.org

Membership renewal notices will be mailed by October. Please allow additional time for transnational mail delivery.

All changes to your member record can be indicated on your renewal notice.

After renewing your membership, if you wish to make any further changes to your membership record during the membership year, you can contact IEEE Member Services at:

Telephone: 1-800-678-4333 or 1-732-981-0060 (if outside of the US) Fax: 1-732-562-6380 E-mail: member.services. [insert your IEEE Region number 1-10]@ieee.org or by writing to:

IEEE Member Services PO Box 1331 445 Hoes Lane Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 USA

Allow 4-6 weeks for mail time, processing and generation of your 2001 membership cards and acknowledgement packages.

Additional time should be allowed for transnational mail delivery.