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Discover Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), the esteemed National Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society, founded in 1904 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With over 200 chapters and 250,000 members nationwide, HKN recognizes top electrical and computer engineering students. Learn about eligibility, membership benefits, and upcoming events at our information session on March 24th, 2009 at UW-Madison. Network with industry partners, gain access to scholarships, and enhance your professional journey within this distinguished honor society.
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Eta Kappa Nu Information Session March 24th, 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? • Top 25% of Junior Class • Top 33% of Senior Class • Invitations sent every Spring • Several requirements after invitation
Theta Chapter – UW Madison Since 1910
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
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
HKN-Theta Events • Weekly Tutoring – 4th Floor Wendt • Industry Guest Speakers • Thomson Reuters, National Instruments, ESPN, Integrys Energy Group • Technical Seminars • MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Membership Benefits • Yearly Resume Booklet • Excellent networking tool • Highest Honor awarded by ECE Dept. • Scholarships available • The Bridge Magazine
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
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
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
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
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.
QUESTIONS?? www.engr.wisc.edu/studentorgs/hkn hkn@cae.wisc.edu www.hkn.org