AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ELEC TRICAL ENGINEERS. This is the national organization representing the electrical en gineering profession. It was founded in 1884. Its objects are the advancement of the theory and practice of electrical engineering, and of the allied arts and sciences, the maintenance of a high professional standing among its mem bers and the development of the individual engineer. The institute has contributed largely toward the remarkable progress that has taken place in the electrical field during the last three decades, and has been an important factor in advancing the interests of its members and of the entire engineering profession. The mem bership on 1 May 1916 was 8,212. The annual dues are: Associates, $10; members, $15; fel lows, $20. Entrance fees, $5, $15 and $20, re spectively. All branches of electrical engineer ing are represented in the membership. Meet ings for the presentation and discussion of technical papers and other matters of interest to electrical engineers are held in New York by the parent society from October to May, and also by the 86 branch organizations located in the principal electrical centres of the country. An annual convention and additional special conventions, as authorized by the board of directors, are held in different parts of the country. The principal publications of the
institute are the monthly Proceedings and the annual Transactions. The policy of co-opera tion with other engineering societies in matters of mutual interest is encouraged by means of joint meetings and otherwise as opportunities develop. Upon invitation, the institute has appointed representatives and committees from time to time to co-operate with various branches of the Federal government, and its representatives have appeared at hearings be fore congressional and other legislative bodies on subjects involving the interests of the engineering profession. Briefly, the institute provides opportunity for and encourages com radeship, the interchange of ideas, the presen tation, discussion and publication of papers, the formulation of standards and codes, the advance of ideals, the cultivation of the spirit of co-operation, and the inspiration which gives vision and incentive for new efforts and greater achievements. Executive offices and library, 33 W. 39th Street, New York.