Report to Members
October 2009
2009 has presented many economic challenges worldwide. At this time, I want to thank you for your IEEE Computer Society membership and your support of the work we do to advance the field of computing. I know it is increasingly difficult to commit your resources, and we appreciate your continued dedication to the society.
With the current state of the economy, many of our members are returning to school to further their education and potential employment opportunities. In an effort to help students achieve their goals, we are offering a special student membership package for 2010 that gives you an extremely affordable way to access essential resources while pursuing or continuing your education.
This year, the Computer Society has continued to focus on ways to enhance service to you and provide benefits essential to your professional and career development. Our goal is to offer resources and opportunities for student members to learn and connect with the community around the globe. I would like to highlight some of the new products and services we have implemented to help you choose a career path and perhaps find the job of your dreams. You can also discover how to get the most from your membership by visiting our website.
Again, thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Susan K. (Kathy) Land
2009 IEEE Computer Society President
In This Report:
• New Student Member Package
• Access to books from top publishers through Safari Books Online
• Your Member Benefits
• New! IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing
• Computer.org redesign
• Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK) refresh is underway
• Richard E. Merwin Distinguished Service Award
• IEEE Computer Society Newsletters
• 2010 Membership Renewal is Underway
• Give Us Your Feedback
2010 Student Member Package
Students can now join both IEEE and the IEEE Computer Society and get free access to the Computer Society Digital Library (CSDL) for just $40 USD. This incredible offer gives student members a wealth of resources from authoritative publications covering all areas of computing. Whether looking for the latest research on today’s hot topic or for quick answers to a problem, CSDL has the information students need. In addition to over 3,500 conference publications,
CSDL includes access to all 27 Computer Society periodicals—with access to the complete archives. Student members have many great benefits, including access to development software from Microsoft.
Members, Take Full Advantage of Your Benefits
With so many great benefits it is easy to forget the resources available to you as a Computer Society member.
• Access to over 3,000 online technical, business, and project management courses to help you stay competitive in today’s job market.
• Access to 600 technology, digital media, and business titles from top publishers such as O’Reilly Media, Addison Wesley, Prentice Hall, IBM Press, Cisco Press, Adobe Press through Safari Books Online®.
• Career-enhancing volunteer committees offering you opportunities to network with colleagues and become a leader in your specialty area.
• IEEE Computer Society Career Center where you can post your resume or opening and reach thousands of specialized computer science professionals and top-level managers.
• Best rates on our publications, conferences, and certification programs—with significant savings compared to the nonmember rates.
• Access to 500 IT references and technical articles to build on your skills or find quick solutions.
• The strength of an organization of nearly 85,000 members worldwide
NEW for 2010!
IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing
IEEE Computer Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new transaction in an exciting and evolving field. Launching in 2010, IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing will disseminate research that explains why and how affective factors influence interaction between humans and technology; how affective sensing and simulation techniques can inform our understanding of human affective processes; and the design, implementation and evaluation of
systems that consider affect as a factor that influences their usability. Available only online, this cross-disciplinary journal will publish semiannually in 2010 and quarterly in 2011.
Members can subscribe to this new journal and all other Computer Society periodicals at very affordable subscription rates—as much as 50% off the prices nonmembers pay.
Computer.org Redesign
Have you taken a look at the Computer Society homepage lately? The website has a fresh, contemporary design to provide members and others visiting the site easier navigation and quick access to information, resources, and services. And, it is your one-stop resource for the latest news about computing technology as well as Society products, activities, and events.
IEEE Computer Society Newsletters
Five e-communications have been developed to provide convenient access to Society resources, industry news, upcoming events, and an important connection to the community.
Build Your Career—Get the latest career-development news, job listings, and education and job trends advice that will help you navigate today’s software engineering, computer architecture, and information security and technology fields, with this twice-monthly newsletter.
Certification Connection—Keep up to date with fresh developments in the Computer Society's certification and training programs with this monthly newsletter designed for current and future holders of the Certified Software Development Associate and Certified Software Development Professional credentials.
Computing Now— Be alerted when the latest multimedia, community-building tools, and peerreviewed articles are posted to Computing Now, a website that aggregates content from the Computer Society's 13 technical magazines, with this twice-monthly newsletter.
Member Connection— Stay informed and involved with the monthly Member Connection, designed to keep you up to date on member benefits, which standards are coming to fruition, what local chapters are planning, and what actions officers and executives are taking to improve the Society.
What's New in the CSDL— Be the first to know when new articles appear in the redesigned Computer Society Digital Library (CSDL) with this useful and user-friendly monthly newsletter, which includes new articles from magazines, transactions, and conference proceedings.
2010 Membership Renewal Is Underway
By now, you should have received your 2010 membership renewal notice. It is important to renew early for continuous access to all your benefits, and you can conveniently renew online. If you encounter any difficulty in renewing, please contact help@computer.org, or call +1 800 678 4333 (USA and Canada) or +1 732 981 0600 (worldwide). Members enjoy the best rates on our publications, conferences, and certification programs, and the savings can easily offset your membership dues.
Give Us Your Feedback
Our members are important to us. Please help us improve your member benefits and membership experience by sharing your thoughts. Let us know what you value most about your membership. Do you use the e-learning campus frequently? Are there particular online course topics or book titles of interest to you? Are there things the Computer Society should start doing to help you advance your career and serve you better? We want to hear from you…please email us a membervalue@computer.org. All your feedback is welcome, and we appreciate your help with making the IEEE Computer Society a better organization for you and all our members.
