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Microsoft and IEEE Join Forces to Help the Next Generation of Engineers and Technology Professionals Succeed

17 February — Today, Microsoft Corp. and IEEE announced a collaboration to empower students to reach their professional aspirations. The goal of the Microsoft-IEEE collaboration is to increase the number of students engaged in technical pursuits with the long-term benefit of strengthening business and society through the use of technology.

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association with more than 395,000 members in 160 countries; its aim is to advance innovation and technological excellence for the betterment of the global community. The collaboration between the two organizations will equip IEEE members with access to Microsoft student programs and technology and expose the benefits of IEEE membership more broadly to science, technology and engineering students who are currently using Microsoft software and solutions.

Areas of focus will include:

• Competitions
• Microsoft Software Access
• Local Engagement
• Internships
• Continuing Education

Read the full press release and learn more about the collaboration.