IEEEs

IEEEs is not a standard term for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; the correct abbreviation is IEEE. In informal writing, IEEEs may be used to refer to multiple individuals associated with the IEEE, such as members or fellows, but this usage is uncommon in formal contexts.

The IEEE is a global professional association for electrical engineering, electronics, computing, and related disciplines. It was formed in 1963 from the merger of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) and the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE). The organization operates worldwide and engages in standards development, publishing, conferences, and professional education.

IEEE activities include developing and maintaining technical standards, producing peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings, and hosting widely attended conferences. It also provides continuing education programs, supports student and professional development, and often sponsors scholarships and awards. The IEEE Standards Association, a separate entity within the IEEE, coordinates standardization efforts across many technology sectors, including power and energy, communications, computing, and biotechnology.

The IEEE is governed by a Board of Directors and a governance framework that includes volunteers from its member base. It comprises numerous technical societies and affinity groups organized around specialized disciplines and interests, enabling engineers and researchers to collaborate, publish, and contribute to standards and education.

In practice, when encountering the plural form IEEEs, readers should understand it as informal shorthand for IEEE members or chapters rather than as a distinct organization. For formal references, use IEEE or IEEE members. See also IEEE, AIEE, IRE.