IEEE (tool)

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IEEE is the worlds largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted voice for engineering, computing and technology information around the globe. Through its global membership, 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 IEEE as a source of technical and professional information, resources and services. To foster an interest in the engineering profession, 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. IEEE has: -more than 375,000 members in more than 160 countries; 45 percent of whom are from outside the United States -more than 80,000 student members -329 sections in ten geographic regions worldwide -1,860 chapters that unite local members with similar technical interests -1,789 student branches in 80 countries -483 student branch chapters at colleges and universities -390 affinity groups -- IEEE Affinity Groups are non-technical sub-units of one or more Sections or a Council. The Affinity Group patent entities are Consultants'' Network, Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD), Women in Engineering (WIE) and Life Members (LM) IEEE''s core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. It will be essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals everywhere, and be universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical professionals in improving global conditions.