Source: IEEE Chapter Briefs IEEE Technical Communities cover broad technology areas that allow members to stay connected and informed about news and events as important technology developments and applications unfold. As a Technical Community member, you’ll receive news and conference announcements and other opportunities that keep you abreast of the latest happenings in emerging technology areas like cloud computing, smart grid, internet of things, and more. There are currently seven technical communities you can join at no cost: IEEE Cloud Computing Community https://www.ieee.org/membership-catalog/productdetail/showProductDetailPage.html?product=CMYCC738 IEEE Electric Vehicles Community https://www.ieee.org/membership-catalog/productdetail/showProductDetailPage.html?product=CMYEV740 IEEE Green ICT Community https://www.ieee.org/membership-catalog/productdetail/showProductDetailPage.html?product=CMYGICT739 IEEE Internet of Things Community https://www.ieee.org/membership-catalog/productdetail/showProductDetailPage.html?product=CMYIOT736 IEEE Life Sciences Community https://www.ieee.org/membership-catalog/productdetail/showProductDetailPage.html?product=CMYLS737 IEEE Smart Grid Community https://www.ieee.org/membership-catalog/productdetail/showProductDetailPage.html?product=CMYSG735 IEEE Technical Committee on RFID (requires IEEE or Society Membership) https://www.ieee.org/membership-catalog/productdetail/showProductDetailPage.html?product=CMYRFID741 For questions, contact Jennifer Dedrick.   j.dedrick@ieee.org IEEE staff