About IEEE Computer Society

The Computer Society is a professional society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Its purpose and scope are “to advance the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing science and technology” and the “professional standing of its members”. The CS is the largest of 39 technical societies organized under the IEEE Technical Activities Board 

The Society aims to develop the student’s communication and programming skills, recognize them in the labour market, improve their skills and potential and help them to co-operate with other IEEE members around the world. Moreover, the society hosts international competitions like the infamous IEEE Xtreme and IEEE madC. 

The IEEE Computer Society sponsors workshops and conferences, publishes a variety of peer-reviewed literature, operates technical committees, and develops IEEE computing standards. It supports more than 200 chapters worldwide and participates in educational activities at all levels of the profession, including distance learning, accreditation of higher education programs in computer science, and professional certification in software engineering. 

Moreover, the Computer Society makes visits and tours to software companies to familiarize students with the nature of work in these companies.