IEEE Memphis Section Societies

IEEE is home to over 37 Technical Societies. IEEE Memphis hosts four major IEEE Technical Societies.

Power Engineering

Chair, Steve Brown
Vice Chair, Allan Long

The IEEE Power Engineering Society is a worldwide, non-profit association of more than 21,000 individuals engaged in electric power engineering. PES members are involved in the planning, research, development, construction, installation, and operation of equipment and systems for the safe, reliable, and economic generation, transmission,distribution, measurement, and control of electric energy. The Power Engineering Society provides the world's largest forum for sharing the latest in technological developments in the electric power industry,for developing standards that guide the development and construction of equipment and systems, and for educating members of the industry and the general public. Members of the Power Engineering Society are leaders in this field, and they — and their employers — derive substantial benefits from involvement with this unique and outstanding association.

Industry Applications Society

Chair, Steve Brown
Vice Chair, Allan Long

To be a world leader in the advancement of technology and dissemination of technical information to support professionals engaged in the applications of electrical and electronic engineering to industry. The advancement of the theory and practice of electrical and electronic engineering in the development, design, manufacture and application of electrical systems, apparatus, devices and controls to the processes and equipment of industry and commerce; the promotion of safe, reliable and economical installations; industry leadership in energy conservation and environmental health and safety issues; the creation of voluntary engineering standards and recommended practices; and the professional development of its membership.

Computer Society

Chair, Alan Proffitt
Vice Chair, Hongjun Song

With nearly 100,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading organization of computer professionals. Founded in 1946, it is the largest of the 39societies of the IEEE. The IEEE Computer Society's vision is to be the leading provider of technical information, community services, and personalized services to the world's computing professionals. The Society is dedicated to advancing the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing technology. Through its conferences, applications-related and research-oriented journals, local and student chapters, distance learning campus, technical committees, and standards working groups, the Society promotes an active exchange of information, ideas,and technological innovation among its members.

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society

Chair, Zuyao Shan
Vice Chair, Amy De Jongh Curry

With more than one-fourth of its approximately 8,000 members residing outside of the United States, the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) is the largest international society of Biomedical Engineers in terms of the number of individual members. EMBS has been serving the needs of Biomedical Engineers throughout the world since the early 1950's and through its leadership is striving to develop new ways to serve its members with workshops, publications, and distinguished lecture series.