IEEE Onboarding Session

If you have ever wondered what IEEE is, the opportunities available, scholarships, conferences, leadership, tech communities, and how to join, this session is for you.

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1. MAKERERE SB IEEE ONBOARDING WELCOME JOIN IEE TODAY! 23 March 2026 rd Presented By Ronnie Atuhaire Chair, IEEE Makerere University Student Branch
2. IEEE: The Global Leader in Technology Innovation Since 1884 Present in Over 190 Countries Mission: Advancing Technology for Humanity Fostering innovation and excellence for the benefit of society Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pronounced "eye-triple-E" World's Largest Technical Professional Organization 500,000+ members worldwide Truly global network connecting engineers worldwide Engineers • Scientists • Technologists 500K+ Members Worldwide
3. A Global Network Driving Technological Progress 10 349 500K+ Members Worldwide 39+ 190+ Countries 3,613 Student Branches 189K+ Student Members 2,000+ Annual Conferences Sections in 10 Regions Technical Societies Regions 708 Affinity Groups
4. From Edison's Era to Today: 140+ Years of Innovation “ ” 140+ years of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity 500,000+ Members 190+ Countries 1884 AIEE Founded 1912 IRE Formed 1963 IEEE Created 2026 Today American Institute of Electrical Engineers established in New York Institute of Radio Engineers created as parallel organization Merger of AIEE and IRE forms modern IEEE Global leader shaping the future of technology First President: Norvin Green (Western Union) Charter Member: Thomas Alva Edison Focused on emerging radio and wireless technologies Initial membership dues: $15/year Unified electrical and electronics engineering
5. IEEE's Global Structure: From Worldwide to Your Campus IEEE GLOBAL ↓ Organized into ↓ Subdivided into 10 REGIONS SECTIONS BRANCHES & CHAPTERS
6. Student Membership Options Membership Designed for Your Academic Journey Up to 8 cumulative years Transition to Professional Membership Up to 8 cumulative years IEEE Student Memberships Student Member Graduate Student Member For graduate studentswith qualifyingacademic background After Graduation For undergraduate students carrying atleast 50% of full-time academic program Perfect for Bachelor's degree students Ideal for Master's and PhD students ↓
7. Your Path to Professional Excellence Professional Membership Progression Member Professionals with evidence of competence in IEEE-designated fields Associate Member Fellow Senior Member Life Member For individuals developing professional qualifications Experienced professionals with significant contributions Highest grade for distinguished contributions to field Long-termmemberswith age and duration requirements ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
8. Join IEEE for Less Than the Cost of a Textbook ⭐ Membership Fees for Uganda US$1-10 FREE What's Included Society Add-ons Women in Engineering (WIE) Career Resources Job boards, mentorship, training Global Networking 533,000+ professionals worldwide Conference Discounts 50-70% off registration fees Scholarships & Grants Funding for projects & travel IEEE Spectrum Magazine Monthly technology news & insights IEEE Xplore Digital Library 5+ million technical documents Student Electronic Membership US$ 2-5 per year Joinanyof39technical societies Exclusive mentorship & networking
9. Funding Your Ideas and Ambitions Student Branch Grants IEEE Grants and Project Support IEEE Foundation Grants Conference Travel Grants Competition Sponsorships Humanitarian Technology Projects ♥ Funding for innovative student projects and research initiatives Up to USD $2,000 for branch activities, workshops, and community outreach Funding for projects addressing social challenges through technology Support for hackathons, design competitions, and technical challenges Financial support to attend and present at IEEE conferences worldwide IEEE provides the resources to make your projects happen Visit ieee.org for application details and deadlines Apply for Grants Today Turn Your Ideas Into Reality
10. Ronnie A Chair Chair George S Vice Chair Vice Chair Trevor Jeanclaude Web Master Web Master Patricia Ninsiiima B PR PR Christine Ampaire Memberships Memberships Meet Your IEEE Makerere Leadership Team 2025/2026 Executive Committee Shakiran N Secretary Secretary Anthony Ijoot Societies Director Societies Director Arthur Asasira Treasurer Treasurer Dr. Edwin Mugume Counselor Counselor
11. What We Do: IEEE Makerere Activities
12. 24th Mar TBD 18th April 25th April PES Opportunities IEEE UniiTech Meetup IEEE Ultimate Challenge IES Students Conference
13. Start your journey with the world's largest technical organization ieee.org/join Let's Connect! Contact Us! IEEE Makerere Chair Email atuhaire@ieee.org Chapter Email ieeemuk@gmail.com ✉ ✉ X, LinkedIn