The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a non-profit professional organization of more than 360,000 individual members in approximately 175 countries, leading the world in advancement of technology. There are also sub societies that focus on different aspects such as aerospace systems, telecommunications, biomedical engineering, electric power, and consumer electronics.

Vision
To advance global prosperity by fostering technological innovation, enabling members' careers and promoting community world-wide. Mission: The IEEE promotes the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electro and information technologies and sciences for the benefit of humanity and the profession.

Membership
Why should I join the UTSA branch of IEEE?
1) Opportunities for networking with professionals and students working in the EE field.
2) Free subscription to journals and magazines.
3) Member discounts for lab kits and numerous events.
4) Free Microsoft Software
5) Looks good on your resume!