IEEE – Canada (Region 7) Overview Dr. Ferial El-Hawary, P.Eng., FIEEE,FMTS,FEIC IEEE Canada (R-7), Director [email protected] TISP Workshop’2009 May’2009.

IEEE – Canada (Region 7)

Overview

Dr. Ferial El-Hawary, P.Eng., FIEEE,FMTS,FEICDr. Ferial El-Hawary, P.Eng., FIEEE,FMTS,FEIC

IEEE Canada (R-7), Director IEEE Canada (R-7), Director [email protected]@ieee.org

TISP Workshop’2009

Montreal, May’2009May’2009

OverviewIEEE is the largest professional society dedicated to the advancement of technology– 382,000 members– 85,000 student members– 160 countries– Annually sponsors and co-sponsors 900

conferences worldwide– Publishes 30% of the world’s literature in

electrical and electronics engineering and computing

– Offers 400 active industry standards– 2008 Budget: ~ US$332M, 2008 Reserves ~

US$177M

Membership

Apr 21, 20235

Students: 85,000

Dec. 2008 Total Members: 382,000

Why Members Join IEEE ?

Access to technical information Stay up-to-date in technical field Career opportunitiesLocal/Regional activities (18%)

Publications

171,400 Articles Total 32,250 journals

139,000 conferences

IEEE is Publishing More Quality Content Than EverNumber of articles has more than doubled since 1999

Growth 2008 vs. 2003

Journal articles +85%

Conference articles +99%

Source: Articles published by IEEE by year of publication

Conferences

IEEE ConferencesIn 2008 IEEE…– Sponsored over 900 conferences

~560 financially sponsored (52% in R7-10)

~350 technically cosponsored (84% in R7-10)

– In 62 countries

– Touched approximately 400K attendees

– >100K presentations

– Generated over $100 million in revenue

Continuing Educationand Certification

Continuing Education

IEEE Expert Now

More than 65 one-hour interactive online courses in IEEE’s technical areas of interest

Subscriptions available for Corporate, University, Government and Individual Members

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

IEEE Education Partners Program

Online courses offered from university and corporate institutions at a discount

IEEE Computer Society Certified Software Development Professional Program (CSDP)– Certification for software developers with at least 5 years

experience– Under development – an entry level certification for recent

graduates to assess their expertise vs. the body of knowledge

IEEE Communications Society is developing the Wireless Communications Engineering Technology Certification ProgramIEEE is currently evaluating other certification opportunities in the areas of systems and biometrics

Certification

Building the Pipeline of Professionals

IEEE Pre-University Programs connect engineers and educators

Pre-University Teacher In-Service Program (TISP) for Sections

Features IEEE volunteers developing and presenting technical subject matter to pre-university educators in a professional development settingOver 325 IEEE volunteers were trained in 2007, representing 16 countries42 lesson plans aligned with education standards are availableOverall, more than 1800 teachers have participated in a TISP session led by an IEEE volunteer - impacting over 180,000 students.

TryEngineering.org

Explore Engineering

Opportunities

Find a University

Lesson Plans

Ask an Expert

Ask an Engineer

Ask an Undergrad Student

Play Games

A Web site for Engineering and Engineering Education for Counselors, Teachers, Parents and Students

A joint project of IEEE, IBM and the New York Hall of Science.

23 countries now available in the “Find a University” tool at TryEngineering.org

Global search tool Launched in June 2006

Database now includes Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the US. 

Expanded search feature allows users to find accredited programs based on locale, tuition, and size of the student body of the academic institution.

Plans to add more countries in 2008

Available in German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and English versions.

Accreditation.org

A new IEEE portal devoted to accreditation of academic programs in engineering, computing and technologyProvides an overview of accreditationLists accrediting bodies worldwide– Lists all the programs they accredit– Provides links and contact information– Provides accrediting body search by country

IEEE EAB– Responsible for carrying out accreditation process for U.S engineering,

engineering technology programs– Also participates in international accreditation activities

Accreditation.org

Provides information on accords and mutual-recognition agreements– Including original text and interpretation

Allows search of accredited programs– Similar to “University Search” on

TryEngineering.orgProvides links to articles and reviews on accreditation

IEEE.org Web site

• “What do you want to do?” links for easy accessto popular content

• 10 portals organize major content areas

• 24/7 access to IEEE products, services and information

• Ongoing usability testing to inform content and design updates

Access to Information

Internet broadcasting network producing and delivering special-interest programming about technology and engineering

A member benefit

Increasing public awareness about technology & engineering

Balance of technical disciplines, and member vs. public access

Access to Information - IEEE.tv Launch

• 382,400+ websites – unique to each Member• Connects individual members to their Section;

Section & peer-to-peer networking• Integrated & personalized benefit access• Updated daily from IEEE’s core databases• Putting the Member 1st, regardless of IEEE

organization structure or benefit platform• Providing an interface to IEEE membership which

is contemporary with younger generations• Encouraging usage of benefits via desktops and

tools… benefits usage = retention

myIEEE - Increasing and Personalizing the Member’s Connection with IEEE

Online Communities

Over 162 in operation with more than 27,000 users

Communities/Forums include IEEE EMC-PSTC, PES Surge Protective Devices, Embedded System, PCIC, Product Safety, Ethernet Passive Optical Networks Employment & Career Strategies

IEEE governance--SPC;Section/Chapter volunteers

IEEE Sections

Sections provide a community of colleaguesMembers build a network through local Section, Chapter, Student Branch activities Develop new skills by taking an active role– Gain management, teamwork and leadership

experience

Gain recognition for accomplishments and recognize the achievements of others

IEEE Recognitions

Institute level awards and medalsSociety awardsPrize Paper awardsService recognitionsRegional and local awardsStudent competitions – Student Paper awards– IEEE Computer Society International Design

Competition– Local events (robotics competitions, etc)

Benefits for Students

Student dues are discounted Students receive full IEEE benefits and more-– Student Concourse

www.ieee.org/students– Potentials Magazine– Reduced Dues program first year after

graduation– Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD)

program for recent graduates in the first 10 years of their careers.

IEEE

Fostering Technological Innovation And

Excellence For The Benefit Of Humanity   

IEEE Canada (Region 7) - www.ieee.ca

IEEE Canada (R-7) Today

Member Services

Two Annual Conferences, CCECE and EPEC:

http://ieee.ca/ccece09

and http://ieee.ca/epec09

Monthly Electronic Newsletter

IEEE Canadian Review (3-Issues /year)

Canadian Journal of Electrical & Computer Eng.

(3-Issues /year)

IEEE Canadian Foundation:

About 11 Scholarships & 10 grants annually

IEEE Canada (R-7) Today

Member Services

Job Site

Awards & Recognition Program 9 Awards

Students Competition Workshop

Volunteers support to Sections, Technical Chapters, Affinity Groups and Student Branches – bilingual web site

http://ieee.ca

IEEE Canada (R-7) Today

WIE – Three Women Served as:

Region 7 Director up to Date

Two Regional Board Meetings / Year

- Spring Region Board Meeting is in Conjunction with CCECE Conference

- Fall Region Board Meeting

Mega Goal

Membership Growth Strategy Aligned with New MGAB Direction

(FOCUS On MEMBERS)

Our membership numbers have been increasing at a moderate rate.

New Directions

Enhance Professional Development Activities to respond to Industry needs. Cooperation with IEEE/EAB with Schools Programs.

Expanded Distinguished Speaker Tour Program that appeal to industry

(Three tours a year corresponding to geographical).

New Directions

The “Canadian Review" focuses on technical articles of interest to Canadians. A new direction is to publish non-technical articles dealing with issues from a Canadian point of view. Examples: * Retirement Planning * Transition Between Jobs * Job Opportunities

* Taxation IssuesSenior Members Elevation DrivesCentral Resource Assistance for

Fellow Nomination

Celebrating (R-7) Achievement

Documented Brochure is produced to Summarize IEEE Canada's Achievements Record over the past twenty five years.

In Preparation for this year’s 125th Anniversary of IEEE, an ad-hoc Committee on the History of IEEE Canada got the Lead to Document the past 100 Years of IEEE Canada’s history on the Website.

Recognizing (R-7)Volunteers

SC`08 Theme“ Celebrating the Volunteers Achievements World

wide.”

We Reward and Recognize Volunteers and their Excellence. Best Section (Large and Small.)

Three Areas Service Awards and a Major Service Award (The Wally Read Service Award.)

Volunteers Are The Secret of IEEE’s

Successes…

So, maintain your enthusiasm, your energy, your dedication and support for IEEE.

And, oh, yes. . .

Thank You

www.ieee.ca [email protected]@ieee.org