What is IEEE Student Branch

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What is IEEE Student Branch? IEEE Student Branch is the operating organizational unit of IEEE constituted by a minimum of  twelve IEEE student members. The main goal is to Engage students in the mission, benefits, and opportunities of the IEEE, Sponsors activities activities and events technical, professional, and humanitarian aspirations.

Why is an IEEE Student Branch Beneficial? A Student Branch gives students the opportunity to meet and learn from fellow students, as well as faculty members and professionals in the field. An active IEEE Student Branch can be one of  the most positive elements in a department offering programs in IEEE designated fields of  Engineering. IEEE Student Branches are established at over 1,500 universities and colleges throughout the world. Student Branch activities offer numerous educational, technical, and professional advantages of IEEE membership through special projects, activities, meetings, tours and field trips. Listed below are some programs and projects that keep students interested in the Branch Branch and its activities and their chosen profession: 1.) Participation in regional conferences, workshops and competitions. 2.) Development of leadership, interpersonal and team building skills. 3.) Participation in awards, scholarships and project/design programs and student paper contests. 4.) Establishment of a Student Branch Library with IEEE's publications. 5.) Access IEEE online services and resources. 6.) Establish a Web site. 7.) Develop professional networks. 8.) Enhance presentation skills in low risk environments. 9.) Develop management skills, e.g., leading without authority.

Seminars with guest speakers, who are professionals working in the field, enable students to enhance their knowledge outside the classroom. Joint seminars let students meet and talk with other interested students. Student Professional Awareness Conferences (S-PACs) help increase awareness of professional issues such as ethics, continuing education, and communication skills. The Student Professional Awareness Venture (S-PAVe) program gives teams of IEEE Student members the opportunity to develop project proposals to increase professional awareness and receive funding to implement the project. The IEEE also sponsors Regional Student Paper contests with cash awards in each of the ten Regions and promotes outstanding student and faculty counselor recognition award programs. The IEEE offers rebates and allotments to help Student Branches with operating costs based on their timely submission of their Annual Report and Annual Plan.

What are the Benefits to Student Members?

1.) Discover career opportunities and gain a better understanding of your field. 2.) Gain a competitive edge with the included IEEE SPECTRUM and IEEE potential magazines. 3.) Access world class technical information provided by the IEEE and cut down your research time. 4.) Join IEEE technical societies of your interest. 5.) Stay on the cutting-edge with online resources available to members only –  technical information, planning a career move, or changing your email provider. 6.) Network with peers and future employers of your field gaining valuable leadership experiences and career contacts 7.)Save money with substantial books on more than 15,000 student books,journal,videos and self-study courses. 8.) Save more money after Graduation with many IEEE dues discounts.

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