3/19/2022 Joseph Park, Illinois ECE
The Alpha Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) was recently awarded with the 2020-2021 IEEE-HKN Outstanding Chapter Award.
Written by Joseph Park, Illinois ECE
The Alpha Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) was recently named as one of the recipients of the 2020-2021 IEEE-HKN Outstanding Chapter Award. This award is presented to IEEE-HKN chapters in recognition of excellence in their chapter administration and programs.
According to the HKN website, HKN is the international honor society for electrical and computer engineers, first established by Maurice Carr in 1904 with the Alpha chapter at the University of Illinois. Since then, HKN has grown to over 200 chapters and selects its members based on marked academic performance, personal character, service to the student body, and distinguished accomplishments.
In response to winning the award, Alpha Chapter President Liz Boehning stated, "The HKN Alpha chapter is honored to receive the 2021 Outstanding Chapter Award! Every year, we work to give back to both our student and local communities. Some of our most notable events include review sessions for ECE courses, student run course advising, and outreach events with our local Boy Scouts and public library system. Even with the challenges from COVID, the dedication and adaptability of our members has led us to this success, and we hope to keep improving our efforts in the future!"
Recipients of the 2020-2021 IEEE-HKN Outstanding Chapter Award were chosen based on the annual chapter report which showcases the chapter's activities in an individualized manner. In addition, the Outstanding Chapter Award evaluation committee judged chapters on their efforts to improve professional development, raise instructional and institutional standards, encourage scholarship and creativity, provide a public service, and generally further the established goals of IEEE-HKN.