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FAQs

A1. What is IEEE?

A formal name is "The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc." It is the largest expertise organization (scientific organization) in the world. Its purpose promotes development of electricity, electronic technology, and its related science for improvement in human society. Improvement in special knowledge is aimed at, and it is aiming at members' profits. The IEEE's membership, including student members, is more than 350,000 in 150 nations all over the world. Our activities include holding special sectional meetings of 40, including Technical Council, and International Conference, as well as publishing magazine and other events to educate engineers.

A2. What is the Japanese name of IEEE?

Japanese name of IEEE is "Denki Denshi Gakkai." However, when the Japanese name is used, it is decided that it is to be written as "IEEE (Denki Danshi Gakkai)."

A3. How can I become a member of IEEE?

Please ask for the admission application form at the Sendai Section Office. Since application forms differ, a student member and senior member need to specify the member grade, and please ask for the correct form. In addition, an applicant should send all required materials directly to the U.S. Headquarter. When you pay with a credit card, it can also be sent by Fax. Please keep the copy of an application form at hand after submission until a membership card is sent.

Since February of 1998, references by the members are not necessary for the application of general member and associate member. Moreover, the admission application or upgrade can be made online at the IEEE web site.

A4. I have already submitted an application form but have not heard from IEEE quite some time. What shall I do now?

Usually it takes about one month after receiving an admission application until a membership card arrives. Furthermore, if it seems that it is behind, please contact the IEEE Headquarter directly.

E-mail: application.status@ieee.org
Fax: +1-732-981-0225
IEEE, 445 Hoes Lane, PO Box 1331, Piscataway
NJ 08855-1331, USA

A5. Please let me know about the IEEE members grades.

There is a creditable member among the IEEE members as a special member from a student member to a fellow member. The highest grade is wanted to be held by everyone. One may become Honorary Member (HM) or Fellow (F) only by recommendation, while Senior Member (SM) can be made by self-application.

Moreover, a new subscription or promotion as Senior Member became possible by an E-mail application since February of 1998.
  • Honorary Member (HM)

    HM is given to the person who performed the distinguished services which should be admired for human beings in an IEEE related field from other than the IEEE members. Based on recommendation, an IEEE meeting of officers determines the selection.

  • Fellow (F)

    Senior Member who has a member history beyond consecutive 5 years and who has the nature and experience which were very excellent in the field which IEEE specifies. Those who did the remarkable contribution in the field are given this title. IEEE Board of Directors is determined by recommendation.

  • Senior Member (SM)

    SM is the highest grade which may become by application, and the candidate is engaged in special business for at least ten years. Among those who met important achievement over at least five years.

  • Member (M)

    Those who have special skills in the field which IEEE specifies.

  • Associate (A)

    Those who are interested in the field of IEEE although qualification of Member is not fulfilled, but those who are making an effort to fulfill and qualification of Future Member by participating in IEEE activities.

  • Student (S)

    Those who have completed at least 50% of the regular subject of the field which IEEE specifies as either the faculty student or graduate student of a university.

A6. How can I notify you the change of address?

Since all member managements are performed by Operations Center of the U.S. Headquarter, please specify your name and member number and send them to the following address. Moreover, please send them your new telephone and fax numbers as well as your E-mail address.

E-mail: address-changes@ieee.org

A7. What it the Society of IEEE?

There are 36 special sectional meetings (Societies) in IEEE, and a member can join any Societies that interest you without limit. Please refer to the IEEE Headquarter's web site (http://www.ieee.org/) for more details on the Societies.

A8. After joining the society, which magazine can I subscribe and how can I subscribe it?

Each Society publishes Transactions, Journals, or letters. For details, please refer to the IEEE Headquarter's web site (http://www.ieee.org/). An application will be accepted by the United States Headquarter.

A9. How can I obtain the IEEE standard?

In Japan, JSA (Japanese Standards Association) provides the IEEE standard. Sendai Section does not sell the standards. Since there is a member discount, please contact the IEEE Customer Service (customer.service@ieee.org).

Member discount is 30% off. Draft Standard is 20% off. Please refer to IEEE Standards for the application methods.

Japanese Standards Association
4-1-24 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107
Phone: 03-3583-8003; Fax: 03-3586-2029

A10. How can I submit articles to Transaction or Journal of IEEE?

Although submission rules are indicated by each magazine as the general guidance to an author, copyright, and offprint, etc., please refer to the IEEE Headquarter's web site (http://www.ieee.org/) for more information.