IEEE

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IEEE

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
• University of Houston
• Cullen College of Engineering

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What is IEEE?

• An international organization of engineers,
  scientists and students involved in electrical,
  electronics, and related fields. IEEE also acts
  as a standards-making body, and publishing
  house.
• It has members from very diverse technical
  backgrounds
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Computer Science
• Biomedical Engineering and many more

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What does National Membership Offer

• Access to IEEE Job Site, an employment search
  tool
• IEEE Spectrum Magazine, and the IEEE digital
  Library
• Free Admission into HESS meetings
• (Formal Dinner with Speaker)
• Enables membership in over 39 field specific
  societies
• Scholarships and Grant Opportunities
• Discounts to IEEE conferences
• Discounted items from ShopIEEE
• Enables local membership at UH

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What Facilities ?

• Circuits and Electronics Lab
• Engineering Library
• Group Study Room with 2 blackboards
• Computer Room with 10 Computers and a Printer
• T.V. Lounge with Pool and Foosball tables!
• Microwave Oven
• Snacks and Sodas for 50 cents

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What does Local Membership Offer?

• Access to facilities 24/7
• Network with peers and upperclassmen in your
  major
• Old notes and Exams
• Network with companies (Chili Cook-off, General
  Meetings)
• Access to technical information outside the
  classroom
• Leadership Opportunities
• Looks good on your resume
• Allows you to compete for the IEEE Scholarship

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IEEE Member Scholarship

• Students who are members of the IEEE Local and
  National branches will be eligible to compete for
  a 750, 500 and 250 scholarship based on
  participation
• Earn points just for having fun- IEEE points are
  awarded for attending socials and poker nights,
  so make plans to come and meet other members and
  get credit towards a scholarship!
• Points are also awarded for participation in
  committees, volunteer work, and other activities.
  Check the website for the current list of awards,
  and get active.

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IEEE Activities at UH

• Monthly movie and games nights
• Joint parties with other organizations
• Monthly general meetings, with industry guest
  speakers
• UH powerplant tour
• IEEE chili cookoff

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Computer Lab
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Circuits and Electronics Lab
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Library
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Lounge
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Lounge
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Main Study Room
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Fees

• National FEE
• 30.00 a year
• Local FEE
• 5.00 a semester
• LOCKERS 3.00/semester (optional)
• (Lockers are a great inexpensive way to manage
  your books and notes!!)

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How Do I Join?

• Come to one of our General Meetings First
  General Meeting is on Wednesday 13th February,
  1130am-1pm. Look out for flyers with the
  location.
• Free food and drinks will be provided.
• All National memberships are to be submitted
  online at www.ieee.org (our chapter is registered
  as Univ of Houston and NOT University of
  Houston)
• See any IEEE officer for details.

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Where are we located?

• Office is located in the Room 136 of the Y
  building

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29th Annual Chili Cook-off

• March 13th 2008, 5pm onwards. Located between the
  Engineering and Y buildings.
• Chili Cook-off is one of the biggest events of
  IEEE at UH where students have a chance to talk
  to the industry professionals and experts and
  where companies get a chance to advertise
  themselves to their future employees. It is a
  professional event in a fun environment. Various
  representatives from the companies, faculty,
  other engineering organizations and all
  engineering students take part in this event.

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29th Annual Chili Cook-off

• List of Some events
• Chili Contest
• Dunking Booth
• Slide Rule Contest
• Ping Pong tournament
• IPOD Shuffle raffle
• Bring a lot of resumes!

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IEEE committees for 2008

• We are looking for committed individuals
  dedicated to helping this club run smoothly and
  to increase its activities and membership.
• You will be working with other officers, ECE
  faculty, company representatives, and other
  engineering students.
• Your contributed hours earn points that go
  towards winning the IEEE scholarship
• If you are interested, e-mail us at
  uh.ieee_at_gmail.com
• Speak to an IEEE officer

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

• Visit the IEEE Web-Site http//www.ieee.org
• Visit the UH-IEEE Web-Site www.ieee.uh.edu
• E-mail us at
• uh.ieee_at_gmail.com
• Phone [phone]
• Speak to an IEEE officer