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'''IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)''' is a global association of professionals dedicated in the pursuit of advancement and technological innovations for the benefit of humanity. It has 38 societies and 7 technical councils representing a wide range of IEEE technical expertise with more than 400,000 members from 160 countries all over the world. The organization provides publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional & educational activities.<ref>[http://www.ieee.org/about/today/at_a_glance.html www.ieee.org]</ref>

 

 

The organization's main objective is to promote technological innovation and excellence to serve humanity. IEEE vision is to become an integral part of the global technical community and to technical professionals all over the world and be universally recognized for the technological contributions and improvement of the global conditions of technical professionals.<ref>[http://www.ieee.org/about/vision_mission.html IEEE Mission and Vision]</ref>

 

The beginnings of IEEE can be traced back during the 1880s after the invention of electrical power and light which became an important part of people's lives and the society as a whole.  

 

In 1899, Guglielmo Marconi invented the wireless telegraph. In 1902, he proved to the world that world that wireless communication is possible by sending the first successful translantic radio telegraph message from England to New Foundland.<ref>

[http://inventors.about.com/od/rstartinventions/a/radio.htm inventors.about.com Marconi]</ref> Meanwhile during the 1900's Lee Deforest invented the space telegraphy.He combined the triode amplifier and the Audion with John Ambrose Flemings diode valve to detect electromagnetic radiation. He was successful in amplifying the radio frequency signal picked up by the antenna before application to the receiver. His work led to the invention of amplitude-modulated (AM) radio. This developments paved the way to the establishment of the '''Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE)''' on August 23, 1913. The Institute focused on the development and enhancement of the radio industry profession, products and services.<ref>[http://www.ieee.org/about/ieee_history.html#sect1 Establsihment of IRE]</ref>

On January 2, 1963, AIEE and IRE merged to form the '''Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)'''.<ref>[http://www.ieee.org/documents/01-05-1993_Certificate_of_Incorporation.pdf Certificate of Incorporation]</ref> During the merger, the organization had 150,000 members. Majority of the members are from the United States.

Since IEEE's establishment, the organization expanded globally. At present, the organization has more than 400,000 members across 160 countries worldwide. Members are served the interests of its members through 38 societies, 130 journals, transactions and magazines, more than conferences per year and 900 active standards. The organization's field of interest also expanded from electrical, electronics and computing to micro and nanotechnology, ultrasonics, bioengineering, robotics, electronic materials, many other areas of technological and scientific expertise.It is considered the world's largest association of technical professionals. <ref>[http://www.ieee.org/about/ieee_history.html Growth & Expansion]</ref>

 

Professionals interested in getting involved with the activities of IEEE through the areas of interests or Knowledge Groups which include Societies, Technical Councils, Technical committees, Standards Association & working groups, Virtual networks and through geographical location (local areas)such as Local Sections & Chapters, Student Branches and Affinity groups.<ref>[http://www.ieee.org/societies_communities/index.html Societies & Communities]</ref>

 

The voting members of IEEE elects a president every year who will serve for three years as President-elect during the first year, then as President and CEO, and finally as Past President. The Institute is composed of 333 local sections in 10 geographic regions, 2,081 chapters comprised of local members with similar technical interests, 38 societies and 7 technical councils that compose 10 technical divisions, more than 1,855 student branches at colleges and universities in 80 countries, and 533 student branch chapters.<ref>[http://www.ieee.org/about/organizations/index.html Structure]</ref>

 

===Standing Committees===

IEEE is also composed of numerous committees which include the Audit Committee, Awards Board, Employee Benefits and Compensation Committee, Ethics and Member Conduct Committee,Fellow Committe, Finance Committee, History Committee, Insurance Committee etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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