EMBS MSA Committees

The Education Committee shall address biomedical engineering matters pertaining to undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, including the formulation and updating or recommendations for educational standards and practices. The Committee shall coordinate its activities with the IEEE Educational Activities Board in matters relevant to the Board.

The Member Activities Committee in coordination with the IEEE Membership Committee shall initiate membership drives to increase Society membership. The Committee shall consider student and regular member requests (e.g. speakers, coordination of events) and shall respond appropriately.

The Student Activities Committee shall promote plans and implement student activities and programs, including technical and professional enrichment for graduate and undergraduate students. Through these activities and programs, the Committee shall recognize and respond to students’ interest and involvement in the Society.

The Committee will actively solicit nominations for EMBS Awards, IEEE Awards, and identify candidates for higher grade membership.

The Committee will actively support and encourage the development of new EMBS local chapters, assist existing chapters when needed, and offer suggestions for helping struggling chapters.

The Young Professionals Committee shall help young engineers bridge the transition from school to work life, evaluate their career goals, polish their professional image, and create the building blocks of a lifelong and diverse professional network.

The Member Communications Committee shall develop effective strategies to keep current and potential EMBS members aware of the society membership benefits, and to receive feedback from EMBS members that relates to their overall membership satisfaction. The committee will report to the Vice-President for Members and Student Activities.