1. IEEE Membership Benefits
Why Join IEEE?

2. Top-cited Periodicals
IEEE at a Glance
Our Global Reach
425,000+
Members 39
Technical Societies
160
Countries
Our Technical Breadth
1,600
Annual Conferences
3,900,000+
Technical Documents
170+
Top-cited Periodicals

3. About IEEE Membership
Reach your full potential as part of the world’s largest technology community
As an IEEE member, you are:
Part of the world’s largest community of technology professionals — a network of communication and learning that is unrivaled in the industry.
Presented with resources, opportunities, and discounts to help advance your personal and professional goals while supporting the IEEE mission.
RESOURCES:
News, Web TV programs, publications, e-books, and educational resources allow you to stay current with the latest technologies and trends.
Programs to advance your career goals, increase your skills, give and receive professional mentoring, and much more.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Expand your personal network with colleagues who share your expertise and commitment.
Join IEEE Societies or Affinity groups focused to your area of specialty or interest.
DISCOUNTS:
Enjoy discounts to IEEE technical resources, digital libraries, continuing education courses, print and online books, premier conferences, group insurance products, and more…

4. Building & Sharing Your Knowledge
Stay Current and Get Ahead with IEEE Resources
Only IEEE members get exclusive access to the largest library of electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics technical literature, as well as technology trends, industry news, and events.
IEEE SPECTRUM MAGAZINE
Get insights into technology advances and innovation, and the dedicated professionals driving continued innovation through this award-winning monthly magazine.
IEEE.TV
Watch over 2,500 videos covering technology, engineering, author interviews, product news, and conferences.
IEEE XPLORE® DIGITAL LIBRARY
Get members-only discounted access to nearly 4-million documents spanning journals and magazines, conference proceedings, standards, and more.
IEEE POTENTIALS MAGAZINE
Learn about career strategies, the latest in research, and how theories relate to practical applications, as well as important technical developments and their global impact.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE IEEE
Access the most highly-cited general interest journal in electrical engineering and computer science.
IEEE ACCESS®
Examine results of original research and development across all fields of interest through this award-winning, multidisciplinary, all-electronic, archival journal.

5. Gaining Expertise in Your Profession
Open Career Doors and Make a Statement
Join professionals, experts, and advisors that can help shape your career, offer resources to acquire new skills, advance your professional development, and provide numerous opportunities for involvement, recognition, and reward.
IEEE JOB SITE
Keep an eye on job movement and career-related information in your industry, so you can act on the best job opportunities.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Keep learning with an increasing number of IEEE eLearning Library courses, professional certification programs, and other educational opportunities available to IEEE members.
IEEE RESUMELAB
Perform mock interviews using over 900 potential interview questions.
Develop resumes or curriculum vitae using a wide array of templates.
Create letters, portfolios, and leverage skills assessments to use during the interview process.
Share your information easily with potential mentors or colleagues via a personalized web site.
IEEE MENTORING PROGRAM
Seek or provide guidance to/from other IEEE Members to aid in professional development.

6. Expanding or Specializing Your Network
Achieve More with IEEE Members and the Professional Community
IEEE COLLABRATEC™
IEEE’s online platform where members, authors, researchers, and technology professionals with similar fields of interest can network, collaborate, manage content, and create.
PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS NETWORK
Capitalize on a wide range of communications and networking opportunities through IEEE Sections and Chapters, professional conferences, educational seminars, and other local events.
CONFERENCE CONNECTIONS
Collaborate about the latest research and innovations with those in your area of interest at more than 1,600 IEEE-sponsored conferences and meetings worldwide, each year.
IEEE SOCIETIES
Share your expertise and benefit from hands-on research, journals, conferences, and industry connections within technology-focused societies.
Enhance the value of your membership and connect with like-minded members in many dynamic IEEE special interest groups, such as IEEE Women in Engineering.

7. Giving Back to the profession and your community
Enhance Your Membership Experience
Volunteering is a rewarding way to apply your expertise to make a difference in the lives of individuals or entire communities.
A large number of IEEE members take the time to help others, develop interpersonal skills, and create new professional relationships.
Ways to get involved:
Local section or student branch
Conferences
Standards working groups
Networking events
Technical talks or seminars