This SLC, HKN introduced a new recognition meant to showcase advisors that go above and beyond for their Chapter. The IEEE-HKN Advisors of Distinction recognition honors chapter advisors who have provided long-term, outstanding guidance to their chapters, mentoring student leaders,…
IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu proudly celebrates 44 of our Student Members who have been awarded the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative. The IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative recognizes high-performing undergraduate students with an interest in the power…
Through the generosity of IEEE-HKN Eminent Member Frank Chang and his wife, Shelly Chang, two new recognitions were established in 2025 to highlight the contributions of rising leaders in Region 10—the Frank and Shelly Chang Outstanding Young Scholar Award and…
IEEE-HKN Hackathon: Pitch Presentations Competition December 6, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST Join us for the exciting final round of the 2nd IEEE-HKN International Hackathon! Finalist teams will present their most innovative projects before a distinguished panel of IEEE and…
These events were all funded by a Chapter Support Grant, an IEEE Foundation-supported initiative started by our very own Governor-at-Large John McDonald, established to create and enhance the resources, training, and programs every Chapter needs to be a strong, well-supported…
Be a Part of IEEE-HKN’s Second Hackathon! Attention all HKN members: Mark your calendars for the second-ever HKN Hackathon, happening this fall in honor of HKN’s 15 year anniversary of merging with IEEE! Last year, 12 teams from Chapters around…
PISCATAWAY NJ – 3 DECEMBER 2024 – IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) is excited to announce that the IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) Board of Governors elected six new members at its last meeting held on 23 November, 2024. The new…
The Student Leadership Conference (SLC) is HKN’s largest annual gathering offering a unique opportunity for its students to learn from practitioners. On 15-17 November 2024, close to 350 HKN students, advisors, alumni, IEEE leaders, industry recruiters, society experts, and graduate…
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…
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening and rededication of Beta Chapter’s new student lounge! Previously tucked away in the basement, this beloved lounge was a place where students could hang out, do school work, play games, and even…


