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Senior Membership

Honouring Experience and Expertise in Oceanic Engineering

Join a distinguished group of oceanic engineers and professionals by becoming a Senior Member of the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES). Senior Membership is a prestigious designation that recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of oceanic engineering.

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Senior Membership

Here are some significant performance indicators used by the review panel review application:

Teaching

  • Faculty developing courses within the IEEE designated fields that are innovative and unique
  • Undergraduate teachers demonstrating excellence and dedication that might exceptional student accomplishments or include coaching in Lego League or Robotics. (teachers who are engineers and computer scientists)
  • Performing research with some measure of success (e.g. refereed papers)
  • Publishing in high level recognized journals
  • Publication of technical papers, books or inventions/patents
  • Department Chair title
  • Supervising successful PhD students

Research

  • Performing research with some measure of success (e.g. refereed papers)
  • Responsible for or a significant contributor to invention(s)/patent(s) advancing technologies
  • Significant contributions related to standards development (e.g., chair, project editor)

Industry

  • Patents issued
  • Technical direction or leadership of important technical or professional work with evidence of accomplishment
  • Recognized leadership, often as Team leader, supervisor, program manager, project manager or director titles
  • Substantial design, development or project responsibility, or achievement
  • Significant contributions related to standards development (e.g., chair, project editor)

Other Contributions within IEEE designated fields

  • Professional awards, licenses may be considered as substantiation of professional experience and performance
  • Recognized contributions to the welfare of technical profession (e.g. IEEE Volunteer efforts especially positions of leadership on major IEEE boards and societies)
  • Contributes significant technical content, not within the scope of the IEEE fields of interest, to IEEE standards, e.g., medical content to an IEEE standard for medical equipment.
  • Technical Editing – generally of recognized journals, etc.
  • Patent Prosecution or Patent Law or Intellectual Property– provided these contributions serve to advance progress substantially in IEEE designated fields

Becoming a Senior Member of IEEE OES comes with a host of benefits:

  • Recognition
  • Leadership Eligibility
  • IEEE Fellow Eligibility
  • Referral Capability
  • Review Panel Capacity
  • Letter of Commendation
  • Announcements
  • Complimentary Society Voucher
  • Senior Member Plaque

To apply for Senior Membership in IEEE OES:

  1. Meet Eligibility Criteria:
    1. 10 years professional practice inclusive of five (5) years significant performance in any of the IEEE designated fields
    2. Upload Resume/CV and other supporting documentation
  2. Prepare Documentation:
    1. Get 3 References if self-nominated or 2 References if nominated by a Senior Member or Fellow grade.
    2. Resume/CV
  3. Apply Online:
    1. Submit the online application form at https://www.ieee.org/membership/senior/
  4. Panel Review:
    1. Your application will be reviewed by a panel for approval.

For resources on Senior Member Elevation, visit the IEEE Senior Membership Nomaination Guide

As a Senior Member of IEEE OES, you will be part of a distinguished group of professionals with a wealth of experience and expertise in oceanic engineering. Your contribution to the field is acknowledged and celebrated, and your guidance can positively impact the future of the industry.

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Need assistance with your Senior Member Elevation?

If you need support with getting References or have any questions on Senior Membership, get in touch at senior-member@ieee.org.

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