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The American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) was founded in 1884 to advance electrical engineering and merged with the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) in 1963 to form IEEE.
Overview
The American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) was a professional engineering society founded in New York on May 13, 1884, with the mission to advance electrical science and practice and represent the new electrical profession. Nathaniel S. Keith initiated the society's formation in April 1884. The AIEE's first president was Norvin Green of Western Union, and early vice presidents included Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. The AIEE held technical meetings, published research, promoted standards, and established local sections and student branches.
The AIEE initially distinguished between 'members' (Electrical Experts, Electricians, or Electrical Engineers) and 'associate members'. The institute was actively involved in standards and ethics, including the development of its first Code of Ethics. The AIEE increasingly focused on electrical power while also supporting wired communications engineers. It participated in the 1884 International Electrical Exhibition/Exposition in Philadelphia. On January 1, 1963, the AIEE merged with the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) to form the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Key Programs & Events
Merger with IRE to form IEEE
The AIEE merged with the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) to create the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
AIEE Founding
The American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) was founded in New York.
Publication of Transactions of the AIEE
The first issue of the Transactions of the AIEE was published, containing papers presented at the inaugural technical meeting.