I.E.E.E and its impact in the world

“Technological Innovation and Excellence for the benefit of Humanity”. This is what I.E.E.E is all about. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers founded in 1963 is a non-profit organization and is the world’s leading professional association for the advancement of technology. This institute brings Scientists, Engineers and all people associated with engineering and technology including students, under the same roof along with the world’s leading companies and institutions so that they can associate with each other and share their goals. Association and Networking helps to share information solve problems, promotion of ideas and solve the problem of duplication of efforts.

I.E.E.E was formed by the merging of American Institute of Electrical Engineers and Institute of Radio Engineers. A.I.E.E was formed in 1984 by the prominent Engineers of America which included Thomas Edison. A.I.E.E focused on light and power and wire communications. By the start of the 20th century Radio communication was becoming prominent and Scientists involved in Wireless communication framed the Institute of Radio Engineers in 1912. Most of the members of I.R.E were also members of A.I.E.E and these two organizations worked independently with very less association. The penetration of Electronics to Electrical Engineering removed the boundaries that separated them. Soon the need for association was felt and a consolidation of A.I.E.E and I.R.E was planned. This plan came in to effect on January 1st 1963 and was named the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Now I.E.E.E is spread over 180 countries with around 370,000 members which include 80,000 students. Though I.E.E.E initially focused only on Electrical and Electronics Engineers, with the advancement of technology, its scope has extended to other areas as well. Now I.E.E.E serves people working in all fields of Engineering and Technology ranging from Mechanical Engineering to Biomedical Engineering.

The institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers have contributed to the modern world in many ways. Its effect can be felt in areas ranging from communication to aerospace. Right from the time of its formation it has worked for the welfare of mankind through technological advancement.
I.E.E.E has always served as a resource of information and through its global reach has helped people around the world share and use information.
Through proper association and collaboration I.E.E.E have brought Scientists and Engineers together which has resulted in fast technological growth and advancement.
I.E.E.E has served as a neutral organization in technological issues and has framed the standards for various technologies. The 802.11 wireless standards is a popular example.
I.E.E.E has helped to create an interest among people for the engineering profession worldwide.
I.E.E.E has recognized scientists and engineers who have shown technical excellence in various fields and have encouraged them.
Through the I.E.E.E code of ethics the institute has set ethical standards which are applicable to all engineers. The I.E.E.E code of ethics sticks to the I.E.E.E mission.

In Kerala ‘The Local Interactive Network of Kerala I.E.E.E Students’ (L.I.N.K), works to integrate and monitor the activities of I.E.E.E student chapters spread across various colleges. L.I.N.K provides support and guidance to the student chapters in Kerala.


I.E.E.E Membership

An I.E.E.E member is recognized around the world. He has access to the I.E.E.E digital library which includes technical literature of a century. He also has access to a good share of world’s total technical literature since I.E.E.E publishes 30% of them. He can associate and collaborate with the world’s leading scientists and other people form his specific area of interest. He can attend and actively participate in any of the 450 I.E.E.E sponsored conferences or in any of the 10,000 or more other conferences. He can contribute into the works of I.E.E.E. He can get fellowship at various institutes around the world. Moreover an I.E.E.E member can participate in the competitions sponsored by I.E.E.E.

An I.E.E.E membership is available to all students in engineering and associated technical fields who have at least 50% of the academic score. Students can avail a student membership through ieee.org which is available at 25% of the full membership fees. Memberships can be a full year membership of a half-year membership which costs half the price of the full membership.

All student members are automatically subscribed to The Spectrum Magazine and the I.E.E.E newsletter in print and various other publications through email.