The IEEE, a non-profit organization, is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of  technology.

   The full name of the IEEE is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., although the organization  is referred to by the letters I-E-E-E and pronounced Eye-triple-E.

 Who the IEEE serves

   Through its global membership, the IEEE is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems,  computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics among  others.

 Members rely on the IEEE as a source of technical and professional information, resources and services.

   To foster an interest in the engineering profession, the IEEE also serves student members in colleges and  universities around the world.

   Other important constituencies include prospective members and organizations that purchase IEEE products  and participate in conferences or other IEEE programs.