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Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel

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Legal status
  
Active

Region served
  
Israel

Headquarters
  
Ramat Gan, Israel

Established
  
2002 (15 years ago) (2002)

Type
  
Nonprofit, Non-governmental

Purpose
  
Professional association

The Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel (Hebrew: התאגדות מהנדסי חשמל ואלקטרוניקה בישראל‎‎), also known as SEEEI, is a nonprofit, non-governmental apolitical society that serves as the professional and administrative organization representing the community of engineers and other graduates involved with electrical and electronics engineering, process control, energy and telecommunications in Israel.

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The SEEEI is a member of EUREL, the Convention of National Associations of Electrical Engineers of Europe, and an IEEE ComSoc sister society.

The SEEEI's headquarters are located in Ramat Gan, Israel.

Objectives

The main objectives of the SEEEI are to:

  • Preserve and enhance the level and competence of the profession
  • Represent the profession before the legislative, government and municipal authorities
  • Help develop the national economy and infrastructure
  • Promote the electrical and electronics engineers
  • Elevate the image of the profession in the eyes of the public

    • The society cooperates with international professional organizations and conducts a wealth of activities associated with the profession, its tradition and its values.

    Organization

    The SEEEI general assembly is the highest authority of the society, and a board of directors, appointed by the general assembly, runs its day-to-day affairs. Among the positions on the board are the chairman, the vice-chairmen, and the society's treasurer.

    The academic council, composed of prominent members of the academia and the industry in Israel, is the supreme professional body of the society. It discusses current issues related to the field, issues common professional statements, and advises to decision-makers in Israel.

    The SEEEI operates professional committees, such as the Israel National Committee on Illumination, an SEEEI affiliate, which is a member of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE).

    Multiple circles meet regularly to provide a platform for in-depth work on the following technical themes:

  • Maintenance and Safety
  • Power Quality
  • Electro-Optical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility
  • Renewable Energy Engineering
  • Communications and Information Technologies
  • Technologies for the Elderly
  • Electrical Test Engineers
  • Project Planning and Management

    • The following forums are also held to promote certain initiatives:

  • Sustainable Energy Forum
  • Smart Grid Forum
  • International Business Gateway Forum
  • Students and Young Engineers Forum

    • The SEEEI maintains a for-profit subsidiary, the SEEEI Economic Corporation, which is responsible for professional training activities, professional consulting, lab testing, and commercialization in Israel and abroad.

    Programs

    In addition to the work done by its academic council, committees and circles, the SEEEI also offers and sponsors a number of programs in Israel and internationally:

  • Conferences and trade shows: The SEEEI organizes a number of annual conventions and professional conferences, among which is Electricity - the international convention and trade show for innovation and business development in electricity and energy, Israel’s largest event on energy technologies and related business opportunities.
  • Courses and seminars: The SEEEI conducts training in multiple areas in partnership with and under the supervision of accredited academic institutions.
  • Publications: The SEEEI distributes various papers and training materials, as well as the society's bimonthly magazine - Electricity and People (Hebrew: חשמל ואנשים‎‎).
  • Honors and awards: During the annual convention, the SEEEI grants honorary membership certificates, and special awards for distinguished life achievement in the field of electrical engineering are presented by the Israeli Minister of National Infrastructures and Energy.

    • Programs that are specifically targeted to the younger engineering audience are offered by the Students and Young Engineers Forum:

  • Job counseling and search
  • Mentorship
  • Practical training
  • Assistance in registration and certification
  • Merit-based scholarships
  • A student program during the annual Electricity convention
  • An annual project competition

    • References

    Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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