Searching for Professional Organizations for Electrical Engineers

[Maxwell]

I'm an EE major and lately I've been looking for professional organizations to get involved with. I've been a member of the IEEE for a while, but I don't see many other organizations that have interesting agendas for electrical engineers.

Am I missing any big groups? I was thinking of joining the ACM.

Thanks.

 

[Astronuc]

For EE's, IEEE is pretty much it.

What are your particular interests in EE.

If one is interested in mathematical modeling, then Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (www.siam.org) might be of interest.

ACM (http://www.acm.org/) is good if one is interested in computers and hardware/software.

If you were interested in electronic materials, then there is a Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society group. IIRC there are other materials societies with groups involved in electronic materials.

 

[piercas]

As a fellow electrical engineer, I understand the importance of being involved in professional organizations. The IEEE is definitely a great organization for EE majors to be a part of, but there are many other organizations that may interest you as well. Some other organizations to consider joining include the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). These organizations offer a variety of resources, networking opportunities, and events specifically tailored for electrical engineers. Additionally, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is a great organization for those interested in the intersection of electrical engineering and computer science. I recommend exploring each organization's website to learn more about their initiatives and see which aligns best with your interests and career goals. Best of luck in your search for the perfect professional organization!