Please join over 4,000 Seattle Section members and unlock endless opportunities with IEEE Seattle!
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) boasts 39 technical societies, each dedicated to advancing specialized fields through cutting-edge publications, world-class conferences, and unparalleled networking. Here in Seattle, our vibrant community has proudly engaged in many of these societies, forming dynamic chapters that drive innovation and collaboration.
Be part of the movement—join an IEEE Chapter today! Connect with like-minded professionals, organize inspiring speeches, workshops, and conferences, and fuel groundbreaking discoveries together. Have a new vision? We welcome the formation of new chapters to ignite fresh ideas and push the boundaries of technology.
And don’t forget to explore our Affinity Groups, where exciting events bring together passionate individuals eager to shape the future.
Passionate about leadership? Step up and make a difference! We invite you to volunteer as candidates for Chapter Officer positions and participate in elections to lead inspiring activities, shape the future of IEEE Seattle, and drive meaningful changes.
Let’s innovate, connect, and lead—together.
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Step up and help shape the future of our vibrant technical community!
The following Technical Chapters are currently in the Nomination and Election process — and we need passionate leaders like you to guide them forward.
Lead the Future of Innovation — Nominate Yourself or a Colleague Today!
Are you ready to shape the future of technology and inspire your peers? Now is your chance to step into leadership within the IEEE Seattle Section. We’re calling on passionate, forward-thinking members to nominate themselves or a colleague to serve and make a lasting impact in our technical community.
✨ Why Nominate?
- Drive innovation in your technical field
- Build a stronger, more vibrant local IEEE community
- Expand your professional network and leadership experience
✅ Who’s Eligible?
Candidates must be:
- IEEE Graduate Student Members, Members, Senior Members, Life Members, or Fellows
- Affiliated with the designated chapter by May 6, 2025
Please note: Undergraduate and Associate Members are not eligible.
️How to Nominate
Submit the following by email:
- Your Bio
- IEEE Membership Number
- A short Statement of Intent — why should others vote for you?
Email your nomination to the Nominating Committee:
- Sanjay Samuel, Election Committee Chair — sanjaysamuel@ieee.org
- Sheree Wen, Seattle Section Chair — swen@ieee.org
- Dave Butcher, Seattle Section Past Chair — dbutcher@ieee.org
Let’s Build the Future — Together!
Whether you’re nominating yourself or a colleague, your participation matters. Help us elect passionate leaders who will shape the next era of innovation. Voting and write-in candidates will be welcomed during the election window.
Each position allow 2-3 qualified Candidates.
Please refer to the table below for details on the technical societies open for nomination and the timeline for voting.
List of Upcoming Chapter and Affinity Group Elections
| Nomination | |
| Aerospace and Electronic Systems (AES-10) | Nomination 5/6–6/6 |
| Signal Processing Society (SP-01) | Nomination 5/7–6/7 |
| Education (E-25) | Nomination 5/7–6/7 |
| Circuits and Systems (CAS-04) | Nomination 5/7–6/7 |
| Power Electronics (PEL-35) | Nomination 5/7–6/7 |
| IEEE Industry Applications (IA 34) | Nomination 5/7–6/7 |
| Voting | |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC-27) | Voting 4/23–5/11 |
| Antennas and Propagation (AP-03), Electron Devices (ED-5) Microwave Theory and Techniques (MTT-17) | Voting 4/23–5/11 |
| Woman In Engineering (WIE) | |
| Young Professional (YP) |