Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) Student Branch

With a membership of above 4,00,000 (including more than 75,000 student members), the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) is the world’s largest professional body of engineers. Its origins date back to 1884, almost to the beginnings of Electrical Engineering.

The Student Branch of this professional society has been functioning at this institute since June 2002. This Branch has provided an opportunity for our students to meet and learn from fellow students, faculty members, and professionals in the field.

The establishment of the IEEE Student Branch is considered one of the most positive elements in the departments of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Computers, and Information Technology.

Major Initiatives and Activities

• Establishment of a Student Branch Library with IEEE publications at a heavily subsidized rate.
• Access to IEEE online resources.
• Establishment of a worldwide web home page.
• Participation in regional conferences and leadership training workshops to develop leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Participation in awards, scholarships, project/design programs, and student paper contests.

Apart from this, the IEEE Bombay Section has initiated a unique programme called Job Fair since 2008, which helps IEEE student members in getting placements.

Since its establishment, the IEEE Student Branch has been instrumental in organizing numerous technical activities at Branch, State, and National levels.

Achievements

• Active participation in activities organized by the IEEE Bombay and Pune Sections.
• Participation in the “Students Awareness Contest” organized by the IAS/PES Society of IEEE Bombay Section since 2004.
• Won National Level Prizes three times — in 2005, 2009, and 2011.