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Eta Kappa Nu

Eta Kappa Nu. Information Session March 24 th , 2009. What is Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)?. National Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society Founded in 1904 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 200 + Student Chapters 250,000 + Members. Who is eligible?.

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Eta Kappa Nu

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  1. Eta Kappa Nu Information Session March 24th, 2009

  2. What is Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)? • National Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society • Founded in 1904 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • 200+ Student Chapters • 250,000+ Members

  3. Who is eligible? • Top 25% of Junior Class • Top 33% of Senior Class • Invitations sent every Spring • Several requirements after invitation

  4. Theta Chapter – UW Madison Since 1910

  5. Theta Chapter – UW Madison • Current Student Members ~45 • Current Industry Partners • Thomson Reuters, Qualcomm, General Mills • Honorary Members • Faculty: Booske, Botez, Hagness, Jahns, Lipasti, Venkataramanan, Allie, Morrow • Advisor: Professor Ramanathan

  6. Current Officers 2008-2009 • President • Joel Hamel • Vice President, Secretary • Mark Andrie • External Relations, Publicity Coordinator • Matt Sinclair • Secretary, Webmaster • Kenton Yeates • Polygon Representative • Paul Bemis

  7. HKN-Theta Events • Weekly Tutoring – 4th Floor Wendt • Industry Guest Speakers • Thomson Reuters, National Instruments, ESPN, Integrys Energy Group • Technical Seminars • MIT Lincoln Laboratory

  8. Membership Benefits • Yearly Resume Booklet • Excellent networking tool • Highest Honor awarded by ECE Dept. • Scholarships available • The Bridge Magazine

  9. Requirements • Fill out application form located on website, email to hkn@cae.wisc.edu • Pay $65 Membership Fee • Checks made payable to “Eta Kappa Nu” • Drop-off in ECB M1094 • Financial assistance is available, email hkn@cae.wisc.edu

  10. Requirements • Tutor for 2 hours at Wendt • This semester, Tuesdays 4-6pm • Does not need to be completed before semester • Professional Interaction Form • Speak with ECE professor for recommendation • Form provided on website • Drop-off in M1094 ECB • Attend Initiation Ceremony • Saturday, April 4th 12:00pm - 1610 EH

  11. Deadlines Friday, April 3rd @ 10pm – All materials sent by email or delivered to M1094 ECB If you can’t make this deadline, please let us know

  12. Upcoming Events • Saturday April 4th – Initiation Ceremony • Mandatory Event • Please email hkn@cae.wisc.edu if you are unable to attend • April, TBD - General Meeting & Officer Elections • Possible MIT Lincoln Laboratory Seminar

  13. Common Questions • Are you a fraternity or Greek organization? • No, we are not. We are an honor society. • Why a fee? • The national office requires a fee to continue its operation. • Why HKN, not EKN • Eta Kappa Nu, Eta is H in the Greek alphabet. • Do I have to pay again? • No. One-time membership fee.

  14. QUESTIONS?? www.engr.wisc.edu/studentorgs/hkn hkn@cae.wisc.edu www.hkn.org

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