Program Book - IEEE-USA

2008 IEEE-USA Program Book
Introduction
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – United States of America (IEEE-USA) is a major
organizational unit of the IEEE that traces its origins to the formation of the IEEE U.S. Activities Committee
in 1973. IEEE-USA was created to advance the public good and promotes the careers and
public policy interests of more than 210,000 engineers, scientists and allied professionals who are
U.S. members of the IEEE. IEEE-USA is led by a volunteer board of directors chaired by the memberelected
IEEE-USA President. IEEE-USA’s operations are supported by a professional staff of 22 based
in the IEEE-USA office in Washington, D.C.
The 2008 IEEE-USA Program Book highlights the mission, goals and programs of IEEE-USA, and
was developed to increase member awareness of the programs and services IEEE-USA provides to
advance the profession and benefit IEEE’s U.S. members. This book also serves as a reference for
members seeking information on specific programs or issues, and those looking for opportunities to
volunteer their time and expertise in support of their profession.
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2008 IEEE-USA Program Book