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IEEEIEEE

GOLD Benefits

IEEE

Publications

Networking

Technical Societies

Members Portal

Volunteering

Conferences

Resources

Standards Development

Make a connection with your peers and colleagues – a GOLDen opportunity awaits you!

WelcomeWelcome

The IEEE Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Phoenix Chapter would like to welcome you to the professional world and inform you on the benefits of staying with or joining IEEE.

What is the IEEE?What is the IEEE?

World’s largest technical professional society

More than 365,000 members in 150 countries

Over 68,000 Student Members

Divided geographically into 10 Regions

Nearly 1,300 Student Branches

39 Societies and 3 Technical Councils

Nearly 1,446 Society Chapters

What are the Primary Activities of IEEE?What are the Primary Activities of IEEE?

Sponsors or co-sponsors over 300 international conferences

Publishes 30% of the world’s literature in electrical & electronics engineering and computer science

Offers nearly 1300 active standards & projects under development

Provides career resources & continuing education opportunities

More than 1.1 million documents in the IEEE/IEE Electronic library. Visit IEEE Xplore

IEEE Geographic OrganizationIEEE Geographic Organization

IEEE OrganizationIEEE Organization

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www.ieee.org/gold-phoenix

Who is GOLD?Who is GOLD?

GOLD Members:IEEE Members who have earned their first Professional Degree within the Past 10 Years

Automatic – No need to “apply”

Peer Group within the IEEE formed to bridge the transition from student to career professional

What does GOLD Do?What does GOLD Do?

EventsSocial Outings (Happy Hours)

Company Tours (Flowchips)

Volunteer Opportunities (Habitat for Humanity)

Lectures (WazMetro Wireless)

Professional Development (How Money Works)

Participation in eWeek

Anything else our members want to do

Why IEEE GOLD?Why IEEE GOLD?

Identify with your peer group as young professionals

Connect with colleagues in your local area

Share experiences

Transition from student to professional

Take on leadership opportunities

Recognition for your involvement

Develop skills useful for on-the-job

GOLD web site

Log in to myIEEELog in to myIEEE

Your personalized gateway to membership:Connect with your local Section

Review your IEEE Society memberships & conferences

Access IEEE Spectrum, StandardsWire and The Institute Newspaper

Manage your personal information and subscriptions

Learn about IEEE member benefits

And more!

www.ieee.org/myieee

Keeping CurrentKeeping Current

One of the most important tools for the young professional is

to keep current in your area of expertise. IEEE provides

resources to its members:IEEE society publications, conference journals & transactions and electronic databases

Local chapter presentations and workshops

Local & international workshops and conferences

IEEE Society web sites

Value of IEEE MembershipValue of IEEE Membership

Your IEEE membership makes a difference -

IEEE membership helps support the development, dissemination, and application of science and technology around the world

Membership also funds initiatives such as public information and policy efforts, affordable student membership, and the introduction of technology careers to young people worldwide.

IEEE Membership GradesIEEE Membership Grades

IEEE membership is open to professionals and Students with varying levels of academic accomplishment and work experience.  

Technical and non-technical applicants who would benefit by membership and participation in the IEEE enter as Associate members.

Member and Senior Member grades recognize those who have achieved professional proficiency, as demonstrated by degrees received and/or work experience

IEEE Fellow grade is reserved for those members with unusual distinction in the profession and is conferred only by invitation of the Board of Directors.

Discover the Benefits of IEEE MembershipDiscover the Benefits of IEEE Membership

Knowledge

Access the world’s best collection of technical information

Table of contents and expanded abstracts of more than one million documents

Personal subscriptions to IEEE Spectrum, The Institute newspaper and IEEE Potentials

Exclusive member subscription rates on journals, magazine and transactions that define the field

Discover the Benefits of IEEE MembershipDiscover the Benefits of IEEE Membership

Community

Membership in the largest technical professional society provides:

Opportunities to network at seminars and conferences

An email alias with virus scanning and spam protection

Affordable insurance programs and financial services

Discover the Benefits of IEEE MembershipDiscover the Benefits of IEEE Membership

Profession

IEEE empowers members to build their career through:The IEEE Job Site

IEEE-USA Salary Service (2007)

IEEE-USA Consultants Database

Educational Partners Program

Awards, recognition, and scholarship programs

IEEE ConferencesIEEE Conferences

IEEE sponsors more than 300 conferences each year, including technical conferences, workshops, professional/careers/technical policy meetings, and standards working group meetings.

Conferences are hosted by a range of IEEE groups, including technical societies, sections & chapters, regions, the Standards Association, the Educational Activities Board, and IEEE-USA.

Searchable IEEE conference database

NetworkingNetworking

Gain by peer’s experiences

Make new relationships with future mentors

Develop relationships with future employers

Connect with local activities in Section, GOLD Affinity Group, or Student Branch

IEEE Financial Advantage ProgramIEEE Financial Advantage Program

Exclusive program, which is designed to help you and your family take control of your financial future, make available a number of quality products with special cost-savings and other value-added benefits that non-IEEE members simply cannot get

Online tools include: life insurance applications life insurance quotes available credit card applications

IEEE Standards AssociationIEEE Standards Association

An international membership organization serving today's industries with a complete portfolio of standards programs.

More than15,000 volunteers

Expanding international reach throughStandardsAsia ™

StandardsAmericas ™

StandardsEurope ™

IEC and IEEE joint branding

IEEE Standards Association, serving today’s industries with a complete portfolio of standards programs

IEEE PublicationsIEEE Publications

IEEE publishes more than 100 of the leading journals in computing, telecommunications, power and dozens of other disciplines. IEEE journals and magazines are the most highly cited periodicals in their respective fields. All IEEE periodicals and collections are listed in the IEEE Online Catalog & Store.

IEEE's publications bring you the most comprehensive collection in the field, filled with the latest in-depth technical advances taking place today.

IEEE Journals and Transactions are peer-reviewed publications concentration on theoretical and experimental papers.

IEEE magazines focus on practical applications in research, design and specification.

Documents delivered online through IEEE Xplore® platform

IEEE SpectrumIEEE Spectrum

IEEE The InstituteIEEE The Institute

IEEE Educational ActivitiesIEEE Educational Activities

Education partnerships provide distance learning opportunities for members at a discount

University program accreditation

Faculty development

Pre-college in-service

Promote engineering and education collaborations to enhance pre-college education in science, mathematics and engineering

Educational services, resources, and activities

Volunteering in IEEEVolunteering in IEEE

A major benefit for IEEE members is the ability to shape the IEEE by participating in activities and volunteering.

One third of all IEEE members volunteer in one way or another.

Organize activities within the local IEEE Section, Society Chapter, or Affinity Group

Network with colleagues and peers on social and professional levels

Develop leadership skills while learning how to organize and delegate responsibilities

Volunteer resources

Looking AheadLooking Ahead

You are the future IEEE leaders

Many employers will pay for technical society membership dues. You just have to ask.