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Resources for
the Member
By Gary
Blank
Each month,
Today’s Engineer highlights five
different programs, products and services from
IEEE-USA and elsewhere around the IEEE,
designed to help the members with their careers
and professional development. Whether you're a
student trying to select a focus, if you're just
starting your career, or if you're getting close
to retirement, IEEE has a wealth of resources to
help you at every stage of your professional
life.
1.
Wiley-IEEE Press Discounts
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and the
IEEE Press have jointly developed and published
books in the fields of electrical and computer
engineering under the Wiley-IEEE Press imprint.
All IEEE Press backlist titles are distributed
by Wiley. Wiley-IEEE Press authors come from all
areas of electrical engineering and computer
science. Experts in their respective fields, our
authors share a commitment to providing timely
and effective information to meet the
professional and educational needs of electrical
and computer engineers.
2.
Mozy Online Backup
You have lots of valuable
information on your computer you'd be lost
without. Back up your PC or Mac with Mozy and
easily restore your files in case of hard drive
crash or virus. Get Mozy online backup today and
save with your IEEE membership.
3.
HP Business Products
IEEE members can enjoy special
pricing and great discounts on a wide range of
HP business products you use every day,
including printers, notebooks, PCs, servers, and
so much more. HP offers valuable services, tips,
and tools, like easy financing, drivers and
downloads, free online classes, support, and
their award winning recycling program.
4.
IEEE Credit Card: USA
The IEEE Visa
card supports IEEE’s efforts to advance global
prosperity by fostering technological
innovation, enabling members' careers, and
promoting community worldwide. Also, when you
use your points based rewards card at the IEEE
Shop, you’ll earn double points.
There are five Visa card options
to choose from with no Annual Fees and 1,000
bonus points with first purchase on the
applicable cards.
5.
IEEE Small Employer Group Insurance
Choose from a menu of benefits,
especially for small firms with 2 to 50
employees including Dental Insurance,
Comprehensive Medical Care Options, Short Term
Disability and Long Term Disability.
Gary L. Blank (Ph.D. in
EE, University of Wisconsin) is a self-employed
engineering consultant with expertise in
electronics, control systems and power. He has
been a professor of electrical/electronic
engineering and has worked for many years in
industry. He also teaches courses (available on
DVDs) for preparation for both the P.E.
(Professional Engineer) licensing exam and the
F.E. (fundamentals of engineering) exam. He
conducts seminars and workshops on How to Start
and Expand a Successful Consulting Practice. In
addition to the Section and Region levels he has
been active in IEEE-USA as a member of the Board
of Directors (Vice President of Member
Activities 2003-04, Member-at-Large 2008-2009)
and is currently the Vice President of Career
and Member Services. He has also served as the
national chair for the AICN (Alliance of IEEE
Consultants Networks) 1999-2002 and 2008-2009,
and is responsible for starting several IEEE
Consultants Networks in the United States and
overseas.
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