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About IEEE

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE's highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

 
 

Corporate identity and strategy

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IEEE creates an environment where members collaborate on world‐changing technologies – from computing and sustainable energy systems, to aerospace, communications, robotics, healthcare, and more. The strategic plan of IEEE is driven by an envisioned future that realizes the full potential of the role of IEEE in advancing technology for humanity. The IEEE Brand Identity Toolkit explains the basic usage rules for all corporate identity elements and how to utilize them to create powerful and consistent communications pieces.

 
 
 

Governance

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IEEE is led by a diverse body of elected and appointed volunteer members. The governance structure includes boards for operational areas as well as bodies representing members in the 45 societies and technical councils and ten worldwide geographic regions.

 
 
 

Awards and recognitions

For over a century, the IEEE has sponsored various programs to honored achievements in education, industry, research and service. These awards and recognitions each have a unique mission and criteria, and offer the opportunity to honor distinguished colleagues, dedicated teachers, and corporate leaders who have made a lasting impact on humanity, technology, and the profession.

 
 
 

Jobs at IEEE

Working for IEEE is a rewarding experience for professionals from a variety of disciplines. As part of a global team, staff have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues whose talent and commitment to integrity make them one of the organization’s most valuable assets. IEEE offers competitive employee benefits for its full-time, part-time, and temporary employees.

 
 

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IEEE Foundation

The IEEE Foundation relies on donations to award grants to new and innovative projects that support a variety of educational, humanitarian, historical preservation, and peer recognition programs of IEEE.

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2010 IEEE Honors Ceremony
The IEEE Presidents' Change the World Competition winners were among 21 medals and recognitions presented to 27 individuals for their accomplishments in IEEE fields of interest.