1. Singapore Section Lalit Goel, PhD IEEE and its Singapore Section PRESENTATION TO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE STUDENT BRANCH Chairman IEEE Singapore Section

2. Singapore Section The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. IEEE A non-profit organization The world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology

3. Singapore Section IEEE VISION: Advancing global prosperity, Fostering technological innovation, Enabling members’ careers, Promoting worldwide community.

4. Singapore Section VISION Advancing global prosperity Fostering technological innovation Enabling members' career Promoting community worldwide MISSION The IEEE promotes the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electronic and information technologies and sciences for the benefit of humanity and the profession.

5. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 AGENDA l IEEE – the organization l Benefits of IEEE Membership l Special Interests Membership l Introduction to Singapore Section l Local Activities l Join the IEEE Singapore Section

6. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 IEEE – The Organization

7. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 l the IEEE is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics l a source of technical and professional information, resources and services l student members in colleges and universities l prospective members and organizations that purchase IEEE products and participate in conferences or other IEEE programs Who The IEEE Serves

8. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Thanks to its members IEEE is the World’s largest technical society l Over 374,000 members in 160 countries l More than 80,000 students with over 1,615 Branches l Holds more than 500 international conferences annually l Publishes over 30% of the world’s literature in electrical engineering and computing (top, 8 of 10 journals most cited) l Offers more than 900 active industry standards IEEE Today (2007)

9. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 R9 – 15,410 R8 – 64,976 R10 – 67,157 R1 to 6 – 212,838 R7 – 15,947 IEEE Membership– 376,328 R1 – 37,973 R2 – 32,363 R3 – 30,782 R4 – 23,555 R5 – 29,020 R6 – 59,145 Reflecting the global nature of IEEE, R10 and R8 are now the two largest IEEE Regions IEEE Today (2007)

10. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 IEEE Top 10 Membership Countries 2005 RankCountry 2006 Membership 1 UNITED STATES216,942 2 INDIA23,683 3 CANADA16,157 4 JAPAN12,961 5 UNITED KINGDOM9,267 6 CHINA - including HONG KONG & MACAU 7,166 7 AUSTRALIA6,231 8 GERMANY6,225 9 KOREA5,387 10ITALY4,064 IEEE Today (2007)

11. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Region 10 Membership History 1967 - 2007

12. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 R10 is complex! 2007/062005 Sections56/5247 Sub Sections99 Technical Chapters379/334288 Affinity Groups3431 Geographic Councils5/44 Student Branches524/490439 Student Branch Chapters57/4943 Student Branch Affinity Groups2113

13. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Region 10 Membership 31 Dec 2006 123456 Honorary 6 (0.00%) Fellow 740 (1.10%) Senior Member 3,716 (5.51%) Member 33,376 (49.49%) Associate Member 3,498 (5.19%) Student Member 26,106 (38.71%) Total R10 Members = 67,442 (100%) R10 Higher Grade Members = 41,336 (61.29%) R10 Voting Members = 37,838 (56.10%) ( ) = Percent of Total Region Membership

14. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Region 10 has l The highest membership (but probably not for much longer unless we do something !) l The highest % of students, l The highest % of female members, l Very large diversity.

15. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 How does IEEE Work? Staff Volunteers Efforts are accomplished through a partnership between Volunteers, Members, and Staff Many volunteers are not members Volunteers are key to all IEEE activities Members

16. Singapore Section BENEFITS OF IEEE MEMBERSHIP

17. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 The Value of IEEE Membership Knowledge... staying current with the fast changing world of technology Community … unparalleled networking opportunities, and the buying power into low, members-only rates on benefits and services Profession … empowering members to build their careers, and giving back to society

18. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 KNOWLEDGE: Staying Technically Current Member Benefits IEEE Spectrum Magazine The Institute Newsletter IEEE Potentials Magazine IEEE Xplore Digital Library What’s New @ IEEE Additional Benefits (add-ons)…  IEEE Member Digital Library  Proceedings of the IEEE  Conference Attendance at reduced rates  IEEE Society Membership

19. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Member Benefits COMMUNITY: Professional Networking IEEE e-Mail Alias IEEE Sections, Student Branches, and Technical Chapters Online Membership Directory (4Q-2006) Volunteering Voting

20. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Member Benefits Member Discounts / Reduced Rates Membership paying for itself - as much as 50% off IEEE products - registration discounts on 350+ conferences annually Additional Benefits (add-ons)… the power of volume purchasing*…  Financial Services  Insurance Services  Home & Office Services  Travel Services

21. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Member Benefits PROFESSION: Career Development & Recognition Awards Continuing Education Partners Program IEEE Job Site Scholarships Career Alert Consultants Database Today’s Engineer

22. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Member Benefits Volunteering & Giving Back to Society Mentoring Volunteering Developing critical, non-technical skills that enable you to be more effective Enabling low-cost student membership Introduction of engineering and technology to young people worldwide

23. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Member Benefits Bringing it all together… myIEEE™ Connect with your local IEEE Section Desktop navigation w/personalized benefit access Society memberships and conference updates Latest news from IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Standards, and The institute Direct and seamless access into membership account Addition of online membership directory in 4Q-2006

24. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 IN SUMMARY Benefits of IEEE Membership l Keeps you technically current l Grows your professional network locally and internationally l Access to in-person technical forums l Members-only discounts—IEEE products, conferences, and insurance coverage l Provides tools for career development and advancement l Developing critical, non-technical skills that enable you to be more effective l Opportunities to volunteer, and give back to society

25. Singapore Section SPECIAL INTERESTS MEMBERSHIP

26. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIPS l 39 IEEE Technical Societies l IEEE Standards l IEEE Women in Engineering

27. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Society Membership IEEE Society membership enhances the benefits of IEEE membership 39 Societies representing a full spectrum of technical interests  Subscriptions and online content  Local technical chapters  Network w/ innovators, experts, and practitioners  Volunteering opportunities Technical committees Journal editors  Member-only rates on additional publications  Subscriptions and online content  Local technical chapters  Network w/ innovators, experts, and practitioners  Volunteering opportunities Technical committees Journal editors  Member-only rates on additional publications

28. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Society Membership l Aerospace & Electronic Systems l Antennas & Propagation l Broadcast Technology l Circuits & Systems l Communications l Components, Packaging, & Manufacturing Technology l Computer l Computational Intelligence (formerly Neural Networks) l Consumer Electronics l Control Systems l Dielectrics & Electrical Insulation l Education l Electromagnetic Compatibility l Electron Devices l Engineering in Medicine & Biology l Engineering Management l Geoscience & Remote Sensing l Industrial Electronics l Industry Applications l Information Theory l Instrumentation & Measurement l Intelligent Transportation Systems l Lasers & Electro-Optics l Magnetics l Microwave Theory & Techniques l Nuclear & Plasma Sciences l Oceanic Engineering l Power Electronics l Power Engineering l Product Safety Engineering l Professional Communication l Reliability l Robotics & Automation l Signal Processing l Society on Social Implications of Technology l Solid-State Circuits l Systems, Man, & Cybernetics l Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, & Frequency Control l Vehicular Technology

29. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 l Individual Membership l Unlimited balloting l IEEE-SA news l IEEE-SA Member Central l Member discounts l Voting Rights, IEEE-SA governance l Corporate Membership l Corporate Forum l Corporate Advisory Group l Online Community l Complimentary Individual memberships l Voting Rights, IEEE-SA governance IEEE Standards Association A standards program that serves the global needs of industry, government, and the public. Full range of standards services to support standards development job work.

30. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Mission – to facilitate the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into and retention of women in engineering programs. An opportunity for members to network at the local level. 90+ local groups worldwide l RECOGNIZES l ORGANIZES l ADVOCATES l PROVIDES l PROMOTES l FACILITATES l ADMINISTERS IEEE Women in Engineering

31. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 IN SUMMARY Special Interest Memberships l Expands the scope and depth of your technical knowledge l Extends your professional network l Influences the direction and application of technology through standards development l Promotes the entry into and retention of women in engineering programs

32. Singapore Section The Singapore Section INTRODUCTION

33. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 HISTORY l The IEEE Singapore Section was legally registered with the Singapore Registry of Societies as a trade association in 1978. l The founding Section Chair was Peter Pang. l IEEE Singapore Section is recognized by IEEE as a geographical entity of Region 10.

34. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 STRUCTURE l The 30- year-old Singapore Section has l 24 chapters l 2 affinity groups l 3 student branches l The latest addition is the formation of the Nanotechnology Chapter under the IEEE Technology Council, which is a collection of many IEEE societies. Usually no chapter is formed under a council but this chapter is an exception due to the multidisciplinary nature of nanotechnology. At this point, Singapore is the third chapter formed under the Council worldwide.

35. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 STATUS OF IEEE MEMBERSHIP as at Sep 2007 STATUS OF IEEE MEMBERSHIP as at Sep 2007 Current IEEE GradeNumber of members Associate Member (A)89 Affiliate (AF)87 Fellow (F)11 Life Member (LM)06 Life Senior (LS)01 Member (M)1705 Senior Member (SM)410 Student (S)301 TOTAL2610

36. Singapore Section The Singapore Section LOCAL ACTIVITIES

37. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 ORGANIZING CONFERENCES l Organizing and co-sponsoring conferences is our main technical activity. l These conferences provide an avenue for bringing technology experts to Singapore from all over the world.  No. of conferences in 2006: 16  No. of conferences in 2007: 12  No. of conferences in 2008: at least 9

38. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 ORGANIZING SOCIAL EVENTS l Social events are organized at the Section, Chapter and Affinity Group level. l Some recent social events are: l Networking Nite by Singapore Section l Financial Planning Talk by WIE AG l Dress Sense by Computer Chapter l Wine Appreciation Workshop by Control Chapter

39. Singapore Section The Singapore Section JOIN THE IEEE & BECOME A MEMBER OF www.Ieee.org/join

40. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 JOIN IEEE l You make a difference when you join IEEE. l IEEE membership helps support the IEEE mission of promoting the engineering profession for the benefit of humanity and the profession. l Membership also enables affordable student membership, funds university program accreditation and helps introduce technology careers to young people around the world. l http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/join/join.html

41. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Global Sections … l meet their needs and further the missions of IEEE l share technical, professional and personal interests l automatically become members of their local IEEE Section l 319 local Sections l participate in their respective Section activities to keep them aware of pertinent information related to their local unit and IEEE l Sections participate in socials, award banquets, and educational career workshops Global Section

42. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 IEEE Membership …. l http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/Cost/dues.html http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/Cost/dues.html l IEEE Membership: From 1 January through 31 December l Membership in IEEE's Technical Societies involves additional dues l All IEEE members are given online access to Potentials magazine as part of their basic IEEE membership. Join IEEE

43. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIPS l 39 IEEE Technical Societies l IEEE Standards l IEEE Women in Engineering

44. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008 Membership Grades The IEEE offers the following grades of membership: l Student Member l Graduate Student Member l Associate Student Member l Associate Member l Member l Senior Member l Fellow Senior Membership elevation How can the Section/Chapter assist the members? l Nominate A Senior Member Initiative Singapore Section

45. Presentation to the NUS Student Branch Mar 2008