IEEE is the world's largest technical professional society -- promoting the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-being of our members. It fosters the development of standards that often become national and international standards.
STRUCTURE:
IEEE is organized into:
-333 local sections in 10 geographic regions;
-more than 2,080 chapters comprised of local members with similar technical interests;
-38 societies and 7 technical councils that compose 10 technical divisions;
-nearly 2000 student branches at colleges and universities in 80 countries;
-more than 530 student branch chapters.
IEEE Major Boards
Six subordinate boards govern major areas of IEEE interest. Each has an elected volunteer leader.