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Society Spotlight
IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society:
Shaping the IC and Electronics World
By Abira Altvater, Technical Community Program Specialist and Adam Greenberg, Society Executive Director
The IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) focuses
on the design, implementation, and application
of solid-state integrated circuits. With over 10,000
members all around the world, SSCS' vision
is to foster innovation and excellence in solidstate
circuits for the benefit of humanity through
education, communication, recognition, leadership
opportunities, and networking.
Stay Current
SSCS offers many member benefits. Educational
offerings include online short courses, lectures, and
tutorials on the Society's Resource Center; live and
on-demand webinars; and a distinguished lecturer
program. SSCS membership includes a subscription
to a portfolio of leading publications, including the
IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits, one of the most
downloaded scholarly publications of the IEEE.
The annual SSCS Soccer and Circuits Collaboration and Education
Retreat (SOCCER) brings together students from Oregon State University
and Stanford University.
Offerings for Students and Young Professionals
The Society also has many benefits for students
and young professionals, including Predoctoral
Achievement Awards, Student Travel Grants, and
Design Contests. In our ever-changing virtual world,
SSCS now offers mentoring via an interactive online
platform, allowing young professionals to connect
and network with luminaries in the field. Students
can showcase their creativity by entering the Society's
T-shirt design contests and video contests.
Get Connected
SSCS has a very active Women in Circuits Committee
that helps enhance professional opportunities at
networking events at SSCS-sponsored conferences,
by holding events at local SSCS chapters, and by
offering leadership activities.
To get involved on the grassroots level, members can
join their local SSCS chapters, a vital component of
the Society that provides opportunities to participate
in local activities in your area. The Society has over
120 chapters worldwide.
Invest in Your Career
SSCS members receive favorable rates on five
sponsored international conferences, at which
attendees participate in educational and
networking sessions.
SSCS recently launched a technical committee called
Solid-State Circuits Directions (SSCD). Its charter is to
promote forward-looking topics, improve connection
to developments at higher abstraction levels, and
stimulate interactions with other communities. One
of SSCD's main activities is holding member-driven
technical workshops. Two events have been held
recently, including a workshop on democratizing IC
design, and one on Hardware Security.
Solid-state circuits are the heartbeat of technological
innovation, from the way we entertain ourselves
to the way we deal with global crises such as the
COVID-19 pandemic. Join us and help make
a difference.
Enjoy 20% off SSCS membership by entering code
SSC20DCEJAM at checkout. This offer is valid until
1 July 2021 and for first time SSCS members.
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