If your engineering interests are the needs of the industrial or commercial sector, the Industry Applications Society (IAS) will be a valuable professional connection. One of the largest special interest societies within the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the IAS focuses specifically on the unique needs of industry and commerce. IAS is a source of professional power to its 11,000+ worldwide members. Through a network of over 370 chapters globally, regional events and national and international conferences, the society keeps members abreast of current developments in the area of technology in electricity and electronics. IAS enriches both its individual members and the industry as a whole through the sharing of specific industry-related solutions.

Many licensed electrical engineers and electrical EITs work in Hawaii. Most of these engineers work in the AEC industry, designing commercial and industrial facilities throughout the state. Hawaii’s construction-oriented market drives the need for professional engineers, and consequently, also drives a dire need for an organization to help connect them. Right now, these engineers are on their own, typically staying within their own small networks.

With a local IEEE IAS Chapter, electrical engineers in Hawaii have an organization to foster an environment to network, share best practices, and learn about relevant industry applications.