IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN), the honor society of IEEE, promotes excellence in the profession and in education with ideals of Scholarship, Character and Attitude.
Founded on 28 October 1904, HKN promotes professional accomplishment, service to others, and leadership development for students and professionals in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and other IEEE fields of interest. With its merger in 2010 with IEEE, the honor society now has over 200,000+ members in more than 250 Chapters around the globe.
News & Updates
The Key Chapter recognition celebrates Chapters that participate in activities identified as the best practices of successful Chapters. To be eligible for Key Chapter in 2024, a Chapter must complete all of the CORE ESSENTIALS, such as completing Annual Chapter…
[written by Serena Canavero, Past-President of Mu Nu Chapter] A seven-month journey of our hackathon committee made up of HKN volunteers brought to life the first-ever IEEE-HKN International Hackathon. This idea was sparked at the 2023 Student Leadership Conference in…
1. Develop yourself as a leader: The SLC will help you hone your leadership skills as you look ahead. Become a more effective Chapter officer or decide to run for a position in the future; use what you learn at…
A Showcase of Innovation and Skill Development: HKN’s First-Ever Graduate Research Pitch Competition
This fall, IEEE-HKN held its first-ever Graduate Student Research Pitch Competition, an open event to provide researchers with a platform to hone their presentation skills. Participants had the unique opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of experienced researchers…
THE BRIDGE
IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN)’s signature publication, THE BRIDGE, is an interactive digital magazine published three times a year.