IEEE is the world's largest professional association dedicated to advancing technology for humanity's benefit. Its mission is to foster innovation and excellence, and its vision is to be essential to the global technical community and improve conditions worldwide. IEEE has over 417,000 members in over 160 countries, including over 120,000 student members across 3,005 student branches in over 100 countries. Membership provides knowledge, community, and professional benefits including networking opportunities, conferences, publications, career resources, and low membership rates. Student benefits include contests and competitions with over $10,000 in prizes, awards and scholarships, travel grants, project funds, and events organized by IEEE BDS.