IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) and How to Establish an IEEE-HKN Chapter Region 9 Meeting Mexico City, Mexico 14 April 2012 Fern E. Katronetsky IEEE-HKN Executive.

IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) and

How to Establish an IEEE-HKN Chapter

Region 9 MeetingMexico City, Mexico14 April 2012

Fern E. KatronetskyIEEE-HKN Executive Director

What is Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)?

Originally founded in 1904 at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)Inducted both student and professional members (as either member or eminent member)Had Student and Alumni ChaptersPublished The Bridge magazine

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What is IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN)?

First student honor society within IEEE Recognizes excellence among peers Recognizes students who excel academically or as

leaders among their peers

Formed on 1 September 2010 following a merger between IEEE and Eta Kappa Nu Association (HKN)Dedicated to encouraging and recognizing excellence in the IEEE-designated fields of interestMembership consists of students, alumni, and other professionals who have demonstrated exceptional academic and professional accomplishments

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Why become an IEEE-HKN member?IEEE-HKN members are known for their:– Leadership– Teamwork– Quality– Character

Participate in service and social activitiesStudents build leadership skills and meet other IEEE-HKN members at Student Leadership ConferencesEnjoy a 2-year subscription to THE BRIDGE magazine as a new memberBuilds student’s resumé and include active membership in a prestigious honor society

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IEEE-HKN Induction Categories

IEEE-HKN Member– May be inducted as a member if you meet the

qualifications and are one of the following: undergraduate student, graduate student, faculty member or professional

– Only by invitation– For induction requirements go to:

http://www.hkn.org/membership/index.asp IEEE-HKN Eminent Member– May be inducted as an eminent member if you meet the

qualifications and are one of the following: faculty member or professional

– For qualification requirements and nomination process information go to: http://www.hkn.org/awards/ema.asp

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IEEE-HKN CHAPTERS

Who is qualified for membership?– Students pursuing courses leading to a first

professional degree in an IEEE-designated field of interest and who have completed At least one-third of the degree requirements and

who have a cumulative scholastic rank in the upper fifth of their class

One-half of the degree requirements and who have a cumulative scholastic rank in the upper quarter of their class

Three-fourths of their degree requirements and have a cumulative scholastic rank in the upper third of their class

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IEEE-HKN CHAPTERS

Who else is qualified for membership? (cont’d)

– Graduate Students who have graduated with a first professional degree from a school of recognized standing and possess the same scholastic and other qualifications required for undergraduate candidates

– Faculty members whose principal areas of professional interests fall within the IEEE-designated fields of interest

– Professionals who have done meritorious work in an area that falls within one of the IEEE-designated fields of interest

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Eminent Members

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Vinton Cerf

Steve WozniakGordon Moore

Vincent Poor

Leah Jamieson

José F. Valdez C.

IEEE-HKN Costs & Benefits at Induction

What does it cost to be inducted into IEEE-HKN?– Effective 1 January 2012, USD 60.00– Induction for life in IEEE-HKN

What do I receive as an inductee to IEEE-HKN?– Free 1-year membership into IEEE of newly

inducted Students and Graduate Students only– 2-year subscription to THE BRIDGE publication

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What does an IEEE-HKN Student Chapter do?

Induct qualified students, professionals and faculty into their Student Chapter as IEEE-HKN membersEngage in a large variety of service activities, including tutoring, technical competitions, community outreach, and outreach to high schoolsOrganize scholarly activities Provide assistance to students through tutoring and organizing help sessions on different subjects Participate in social outreach activities to the communityOrganize activities for pre-university students on engineering and science (e.g., science fairs)

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IEEE-HKN Chapters and IEEE Student Branches - Basics

There can be several models for Chapter Establishment and Operation with relation to Student Branches can be accommodated – “Independent model” – separate from, and operate

independently of, one another– “Collaborative model” – separate from, but operate

collaboratively, on projects/activities– “Integrated model” – sub-unit of Student Branch with

individuals holding similar officer positions, including Faculty Advisor and Student Branch Counselor

– Others (to be determined)

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HKN Website: www.HKN.org

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Recently Formed IEEE-HKN Chapters in Regions 7 and 10

The University of Hong Kong• 13 January 2012

Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering (New Delhi)• 10 February 2012

Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)• 5 March 2012

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Forming a Chapter of IEEE-HKN?

Chapters may be established at:– Any college or university that awards the Bachelor of

Engineering degree, Bachelor of Science degree, – Or an equivalent degree within an IEEE-designated field of

interest– Where the school meets the requirements of a recognized

regional or professional accrediting agency

Determination of eligibility of a school to establish a Chapter shall be made by the IEEE-HKN Board of Governors in consultation with:– The pertinent accreditation agencies, – Educational organizations, and – IEEE organizational units

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IEEE-HKN CHAPTERSProcess for forming an IEEE-HKN Chapter is on the IEEE-HKN Website www.hkn.org

– letter from a minimum of at least 8 eligible students wishing to establish the chapter and become its charter members

– endorsement letter from the university officials to establish the chapter and support its formation on campus

– letter from university officials stating the school met requirements of a recognized regional or professional accrediting agency

– proposed operations manual for the new chapter

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For more information, contact

Fern E. KatronetskyIEEE-HKN Executive Director

Phone: +1 732 562 3932E-mail: [email protected]

or visit,www.hkn.org

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IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN)

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