Welcome to the IEEE East TN Section! If you are interested in getting involved follow us on LinkedIn, join our Slack workspace, and come join us at one of our talks, tours, or networking events (see below for upcoming events), or feel free to reach out to the current chair using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
We have affinity groups and chapters for students, young professionals, women in engineering, and life members. If you are interested in one of these groups, reach out and we can put you in contact with the respective leaders.
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Upcoming Events
October 16th 6-9 PM: Section Meeting
Guest Speaker: Theo Laughner – “Using the Whisker Lab’s Ting Sensor to Improve Grid Health While Protecting Homes from Electrical Fire Hazards”
Zeanah Engineering Complex, University of Tennessee KnoxvilleRoom: 270-278, Parking in G10 Lot
Come, join us and bring a friend! We should have a short tour of the building as well.
November 13th 6-8 PM in West Knoxville: Young Professionals Mixer Event
In collaboration with the Young Professionals Affinity Group, we will host a time for folks to meet people at a different place in their career and invite a speaker to talk about building an engineering career. No matter where you are in your career, come join us and hang out as we share food, swap stories, and learn from one another!
Location TBD
Membership in IEEE includes membership in your local Section. All IEEE members and IEEE student members are welcome to attend East Tennessee Section meetings which offer informative speakers, occasional facility tours, and the opportunity to network with fellow professionals. Many events are free to IEEE members. Guests are welcome but may be required to pay an additional admission fee.