About IEEE

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

Mission Statement

IEEE's core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

 

Vision Statement

IEEE will be essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals everywhere, and be universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical professionals in improving global conditions.

 

Who does IEEE serve

Through its global membership, IEEE is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics among others.

Members rely on IEEE as a source of technical and professional information, resources and services.

To foster an interest in the engineering profession, IEEE also serves student members in colleges and universities around the world. 

Other important constituencies include prospective members and organizations that purchase IEEE products and participate in conferences or other IEEE programs.

 

IEEE Quick Facts

IEEE has:

• more than 395,000 members in more than 160 countries; 45 percent of whom are from outside the United States.


• more than 90,000 student members 


• 331 sections in ten geographic regions worldwide


• 1,952 chapters that unite local members with similar technical interests


• 1,855 student branches in 80 countries


• 483 student branch chapters at colleges and universities

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