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IEEE Boston Chapters and Groups

Technical Chapters

Aerospace & Electronics Systems

AESS pioneers large-scale integrated interoperable systems and is the only professional Society dealing with total integrated electronic systems and the enabling technologies.

Circuits and Systems (CAS)

CAS’s unique and profound expertise in circuits, systems, signals, modeling, analysis, and design has a decisive impact on sustainable energy, bio-health, green information technology, nano-technology, and scalable information technology systems. Membership includes access to multiple periodicals, a free subscription to IEEE DataPort, networking opportunities, and reduced conference registration rates.

Communications (ComSoc)

ComSoc provides a premier international forum for professionals interested in advancing communications technologies including terminals, computers, systems, and operations; transmission media networks; new content/delivery methods; layout; protocol; and architecture

Computational Intelligence (CIS)

CIS is a network of pioneers interested in nature-inspired problem-solving including neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, fuzzy systems, and hybrid intelligent systems. CIS researchers, professionals, and practitioners provide insight into the development of Big Data and the Internet of Things.

Computer

The IEEE Computer Society is the world’s leading organization for computing and IT professionals, delivering the computing community with relevant solutions and trusted resources. With a global network of 370k+ computing professionals, membership connects you with leadership development opportunities, learning courses, and nearly 1 million articles from peer-reviewed periodicals and conferences

Consumer Technology (CTSoc)

CTSoc is the premier technical organization in the Consumer Electronics industry, working to improve technologies, applications, standards, and products for consumers. It focuses on the design, testing, and use of mass-market devices, systems, software, AI, big data, and services for advanced consumer products.

Control Systems (CSS)

CSS brings together global industry professionals and researchers interested in exploring how control systems contribute to the advancement of human lives.

Education (EdSoc)

EdSoc is an international organization that promotes, advances, and disseminates state-of-the-art scientific information and resources related to the Society’s field of interest and provides professional development opportunities for academic and industry professionals.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

EMC is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the development and distribution of information, tools, and techniques for reducing electromagnetic interference.

Electron Devices (EDS)

EDS promotes excellence in the field of electron devices by enhancing the quality of life for humanity through its members’ contributions in R&D, manufacturing, and application of electronic and ionic devices.

Electronics Packaging (EPS)

EPS is the leading international forum for scientists and engineers engaged in the research, design, and development of revolutionary advances in microsystems packaging and manufacturing.

Engineering in Medicine & Biology (EMBS)

EMBS is the world’s largest international society of biomedical engineers who design the electrical circuits that make a pacemaker run, create the software that reads an MRI, and help develop the wireless technologies that allow patients and doctors to communicate over long distances.

Geoscience and Remote Sensing (GRSS)

GRSS members focus on the theory, concepts, and techniques of science and engineering as they apply to the remote sensing of the earth, oceans, atmosphere, and space as well as the interpretation and dissemination of this information.

Industry Applications Society (IAS)

IAS focuses on the unique needs of industry and commerce by keeping members up-to-date of current developments in the area of technology in electricity and electronics.

IEEE Information Theory Society (ITS)

ITS members are part of a community developing the mathematical underpinnings of information technology for the benefit of humanity. We focus on the processing, transmission, storage, and use of information, as well as the foundation of the communications process.

Instrumentation & Measurement (IMS)

IMS is the premier international professional society in the instrumentation and measurement fields. Our focus is the development and use of electrical and electronic instruments and equipment to measure, monitor, and/or record physical phenomena.

Magnetics

The IEEE Magnetics Society is the leading international professional organization for magnetism and for related professionals throughout the world focusing on the fundamental development, design, and application of magnetic devices, including magnetic materials and phenomena.

Microsystems Society

The IEEE Microsystems Boston Chapter is a joint chapter of the IEEE Sensors Council and the IEEE Ultrasonics Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control society (UFFC-S). It was formed with an objective to bring together microsystems researchers & enthusiasts from academia and industry, create awareness and enable deeper collaboration amongst the community.

Microwave Theory & Technology (MTT-S) and Antennas & Propagation (AP-S) Joint Chapter

MTT-S is a welcoming, global community of scientists and engineers engaged in research and development of the RF, microwave, mm-wave and THz technologies. The Society’s flagship conference, the International Microwave Symposium, is the world’s leading event in the field.

AP-S is dedicated to the advancement of electromagnetics frontiers. AP-S fosters antennas, propagation and electromagnetics theory, technology, applications, innovation, and excellence. AP-S is essential to the global electromagnetics community, and is universally recognized for contributions on antennas, propagation, electromagnetics and wireless technologies for the benefit of humanity.

Nuclear & Plasma Sciences (NPSS)

NPSS members are part of a global community dedicated to the advancement of Nuclear Science and Engineering and Plasma Science and Engineering.

Photonics

The Photonics Society is a global forum for students and professionals advancing light‑based technologies, from lasers and integrated photonics to imaging, quantum optics, and optical networks. Acting as the conduit between academia, industry, and standards, we accelerate photonics breakthroughs worldwide.

Power and Energy (PES)

PES is 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.

Power Electronics (PELS)

PELS members focus on the effective use of electronic components, the application of circuit theory and design techniques, and the development of analytical tools toward efficient conversion, control, and condition of electric power.

Product Safety Engineering (PSES)

PSES serves the product safety and regulatory profession and the public by fostering the development and facilitation of the exchange of knowledge in product safety and compliance engineering by promoting scientific, literary, educational, and professional opportunities.

Reliability (RS)

RS members are professionals engaged in assuring reliability in the engineering disciplines of hardware, software, and human factors.

Robotics and Automation (RAS)

RAS members foster the development and facilitate the exchange of scientific and technological knowledge in robotics and automation that benefits the profession and humanity.

Signal Processing (SPS)

SPS is a diverse global community of signal processing engineers, researchers, students, and industry professionals, spanning a wide range of disciplines, professions, and career stages.

Society for Social Implications of Technology (SSIT)

SSIT members focus on bringing together practicing technologists and researchers to facilitate understanding of the complex interactions between technology, science, and society, as well as its impact on individuals and society.

Solid State Circuits  (SSCS)

SSCS members focus on the design, implementation, and application of solid-state integrated circuits for all applications, including computers, communications, signal processing, and optoelectronics.

Technology & Engineering Management (TEMS)

TEMS members focus on the management sciences and practices required for defining, implementing, and managing engineering and technology.

Affinity Groups

Consultants Network (CNET)

CNET membership specializes in electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, IT consulting, tech writing, project management and many other areas.

Entrepreneurs’ Network (ENET)

ENET is a global program that empowers entrepreneurs by cultivating innovation ecosystems and delivering essential opportunities for networking, skill-building, resource access, and visibility.

Life Members

IEEE Life Membership is an official recognition of a strong and sustained commitment to IEEE. Life members get together with their peers, participate in educational excursions, work together to mentor students, and improve their communities.

Women in Engineering (WIE)

Connecting, supporting, and inspiring females worldwide, and facilitating their recruitment and retention in STEM fields. IEEE WIE actively encourages participation from all individuals, regardless of gender or background

Young Professionals (YP)

IEEE Young Professionals is an international community of enthusiastic, dynamic, and innovative members and volunteers. IEEE is committed to helping young professionals evaluate their career goals, polish their professional image, and create the building blocks of a lifelong and diverse professional network.

Affiliation with IEEE Young Professionals is open to Graduate Students and higher-grade members with early career interests at no additional cost. IEEE Young Professionals provides career advantage resources and helps members leverage the power of the global network through its expanding Affinity Groups and volunteer opportunities.

Groups

IEEE Boston Blockchain

Boston Blockchain Group brings together professionals and students interested in networking, learning, sharing and advancing technology in the area of Blockchain.