Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the IEEE? | |||
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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 320,000 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. For full details please visit the IEEE website. |
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How can I know about your upcoming events? | |||
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Please visit our event page on our site at LINK or check out our previously held events. | |||
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What are your hours of operation? | |||
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The "IEEE office" is generally open: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. |
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Who Should I contact in case I find a bug in the site? | |||
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Please contact Farhad Khan via email (fkhan-at-ieee-dot-org)
. Here is the link for all the executives Contact
Information Any other website enquiries, please contact our Technical Director . |
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How can I volunteer? | |||
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If you would like to volunteer, all you need to do is come to our office and fill up an online form. Your application will be reviewed by the Office Director and your account will be activated within 48 hours. Volunteer training sessions are held at the beginning of each semester to provide an overview and introduce the other executives and volunteers. | |||
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How can I run for an executive position? | |||
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Elections are held annually by the end of the winter semester to fill the positions for the upcoming year. Please drop by our office for more details on available executive positions. | |||
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Why haven't I received my membership card yet? | |||
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If you submitted your
application form online or through IEEE Carleton before
December, you should receive your card sometime in January. If
you have still not received it by the end of January, try
contacting the IEEE Admission and Advancement Department.
call: 1-800-678-4333 email: new.membership@ieee.org |
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What are the IEEE societies and how do they work? | |||
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The technical societies of the IEEE provide publications, conferences, colleagueship, and many other benefits within 37 specialized areas.
A brief synopsis of each society is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.ieee.org/society.html, or by calling IEEE Member Services at 1-800-678-4333, or 1-732-981-0060 (if outside of the US). |
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What are the benefits of being a student | |||
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IEEE student membership offers you the opportunity to develop
the skills you will need to be successful in today's complex work environment.
IEEE membership, journals and Student Branch activities will help you while you
are a student by providing you wit h state-of-the-art technical information,
exposing you to the latest trends in industry and helping you make important
personal contacts with working engineers.
As an IEEE Student member you enjoy privileges that will give you the competitive edge you need to succeed in your career. Here are some of the benefits IEEE membership brings you: - Receive your own personal subscription to Spectrum- Enhance your career potential by networking with technical experts - Participate in Student Branch activities, and in local, professional Section and Chapter meetings - Save with low member prices on IEEE products - Attend top technical conferences at low member rates. - Establish yourself early in the profession's premier technical society. - Stay in the forefront of technology where you live and go to school. - Join one or more of the IEEE Societies |
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What services are available for members? | |||
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IEEE members can purchase all IEEE publications, conference
proceedings, merchandise, periodicals, self-study courses, standards, and videos
at a discounted rate. Visit http://www.ieee.org/prod_svcs.html to browse a broad
selection of IEEE products. Ordering information is available by contacting visit: http://www.ieee.org/ieeestore/ordinfo.html email member-services@ieee.org |
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Still can't find the answer you are looking for? | |||
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Please email our executive mailing list. You can find more Contact information here. | |||
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Would you like to volunteer with the IEEE? | |||
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Volunteering with the IEEE gives students an opportunity to meet other students with similar interests and network with professionals in the industry. Our dedicated volunteers a chance to stay in touch with the industry, and state of the art technology. Besides this, the volunteers are the ones who keep our IEEE Office running. Do not miss this opportunity. Sign up today before all our time slots are filled up. Join the IEEE, stay connected and build your future. | |||