Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE) The Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society Winter-Spring 2014 Initiates Meeting U-HOUR
The officers President: Sergio Perez Vice-President: Marcos Guillen Secretary: Jeffrey Gracia Treasurer: Frank Lam E-Council Representative: Saj Bhakta Webmaster: Joshua Sy
History of HKN Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) was founded at the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign in 1904 by Maurice Carr There are now about 200 chapters at universities across the U.S. and we are currently expanding into Canada There are about 300,000 members Recently merged with IEEE
Prominent HKN Members Larry Page, founder of Google Eric Schmidt, CEO Google Amar Bose, inventor of the Bose Speaker Sabeer Bhatia, founder of Hotmail David Filo, founder of Yahoo! Henry Samueli, founder of Broadcom Paul and Irwin Jacobs, founder of Qualcomm HKN members are on the Board of Directors at many top tech companies including Google, IBM, Yahoo!, Motorola
Why Join Eta Kappa Nu? (1) HKN members are known for their: Leadership Teamwork Quality Character Build your resume and include membership in a prestigious honor society Have fun! Participate in social activities
Why Join Eta Kappa Nu? (2) Enjoy a 2 year subscription to THE BRIDGE magazine as a new member First year membership to IEEE Access to meetings and exclusive events LABView software discounted price Participate in service activities Networking!
HKN Awards Participate in HKN’s extensive awards program: Outstanding ECE Student Award Outstanding Chapter Award Outstanding Teaching Award Distinguished Service Award Karapetoff Award for Technical Achievement Eminent Member Outstanding Young Electrical or Computer-Engineer
Leadership Experience Learn leadership skills by serving your chapter as an officer: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer E-Council Representative
Who is qualified for membership? Top-quarter of ECE Juniors Top-third of ECE Seniors Graduate Students ECE Faculty Professionals who have made a significant contribution to ECE
Steps toward joining Eta Kappa Nu (1) Construct and Solder the HKN Bridge Demonstration of Quality, Perseverance, and Courage Must obtain 15 signatures from HKN faculty or officers Volunteer Demonstration of Leadership and Character Must serve at least 5 hours towards a volunteer opportunity that must be signed off Resume Demonstrate your qualities and experience Compiled for recruiters and taken to national events
Steps toward joining Eta Kappa Nu (2) Forms Member Information Form Bridge Signature Form IEEE Registration Form (non-members) Dues $100 one time due (for HKN new change) Must stay up to date with IEEE membership after the first year
Important Dates HKN Winter Quarter Study Session March 7, 2014 --- Friday of Week 9 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm April 10, 2014 --- Spring, Thursday Week 2 Everything is DUE! New-Officer Elections May TBD, 2014 Induction Ceremony
Questions or Concerns Email CPP HKN cpphkn@gmail.com