IEEE in Australia
IEEE is the world's leading
professional association for the advancement of technology.
Worldwide, IEEE has more than 375,000 members including
nearly 80,000 student members in more than 160 countries.
Australia has the 7th largest number of IEEE members of any nation, standing at over 6,500 at the end of 2008. IEEE is represented in Australia through the Australia Council, seven Sections, one Sub-Section, forty-seven Chapters, nine Affinity Groups and twenty-six Student Branches.
Australia has the 7th largest number of IEEE members of any nation, standing at over 6,500 at the end of 2008. IEEE is represented in Australia through the Australia Council, seven Sections, one Sub-Section, forty-seven Chapters, nine Affinity Groups and twenty-six Student Branches.
About the Australia Council
The Australia Council was established in 1986 to serve the member Australian Sections. On behalf of the Sections, the Council:
- coordinates Australian visits of international distinguished lecturers
- liaises with other technical and professional societies at a national level
- promotes IEEE through national activities
- supports Australian hosting of major IEEE conferences
- acts or responds on behalf of Australian Sections as required from time to time
News
IEEE MGA and IEEE Region 10 Awards for Volunteers in Australia
MGA Leadership Award to Om Perkash (Australian Capital Territory Section) for significant contributions and exceptional leadership in Region 10 and global student activities.
2011 Region 10 Outstanding Volunteer Awards to Dr Michael E. Evans (South Australia Section) and Prof Ramutis Zakarevicius (NSW Section) for their outstanding contributions to IEEE activities.
These are very prestigious awards and a great recognition of contributions to IEEE by our volunteers.
Congratulations to Om Perkash, Dr Michael Evans and Prof Ramutis Zakarevicius.
