About Us

Overview and Mission

Founded in 1904 by Maurice L. Carr and nine fellow students at the University of Illinois, Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) was originally established to help electrical engineering graduates find employment and gain footholds in their careers. Today, IEEE-HKN is 200,000 members strong and is the honor society for IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization for advancing technology for humanity. IEEE-HKN is still dedicated to encouraging and recognizing academic excellence, impeccable character and the positive attitude needed to lead and serve others. IEEE-HKN develops promising young professionals into resilient, collaborative, global citizens and is with them through every step of their professional journey. IEEE-HKN offers access to countless experiences, opens doors to a lifetime of learning, and encompasses a global network of visionary leaders with heart.

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Our Chapter

The Omicron Chapter of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu was chartered on May 22, 1920, making us one of the oldest honor societies at the University of Minnesota.

For more than 100 years, we have supported the ECE department and student body at UMN with peer tutoring, academic resources, and professional development. Today, we're proud to be a Campus Life Program with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

We also work closely with our sister organizations here at the University of Minnesota, IEEE and IEEE-Women in Engineering. Check out their opportunities below!

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