With nearly 85,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS) is the world's leading organization of computing professionals. Founded in 1946, and the largest of the 39 societies of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the CS is dedicated to advancing the theory and application of computer and information-processing technology. The Computer Society's vision is to be the leading provider of technical information, community services, and personalized services for Information Processing Technology.

The Carleton University Chapter of IEEE Computer Society aims to extend the activities of the student branch to the academic streams like Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Communications Engineering and Computer Science. The goal of this chapter is to raise technical awareness among students and to promote a career in computing.

Since it's launch in 2006 the Computer Society Chapter has undertaken numerous projects and organized several events to achieve it's goal. The events organized by the chapter include -

• IEEE Code Jam - A first year programming contest
• Linux Tutorials - Turorial sessions on various topics on the linux operating system
• Battle Royale - Carleton University VS Ottawa University LAN Party
• Imagine Cup Info Session - Information Session to promote the Microsoft Imagine Cup Technology Contest

To be a member of the IEEE Computer Society, you must first be an IEEE member. Membership price is highly subsidized for Undergraduate and Graduate Students. More information on membership can be found at the Computer Society website at http://www.computer.org

• Technical Information
  • Complimentary subscription to Computer magazine.
  • FREE online access to 500 IT books and technical articles.
  • Discounted subscriptions to leading periodicals in your area of expertise.
  • Become eligible to subscribe to the digital library.
  • Discounted registration fees to society-sponsored conferences.
  • Discounts for hundreds of books and conference publications.
  • FREE e-mail alias of you@computer.org
• Career Development
• FREE online access to 1,300 e-learning course modules. Topics include Java, Cisco, Microsoft, project management, security, and more.
• Discounts on certification exam and prep course for software professionals.
• Hold elective office in the society or serve as a volunteer on one of the society's many boards and committees.
• Become eligible for awards and scholarships.
• Networking
  • FREE membership in the local chapters nearest you.
  • Participate in up to four of 40+ Technical Committees.
  • Participate in standards working groups.