2026 Student Branch Chapter (SBC) Activity Support: Round One
The IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS) is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the CASS Outreach Initiative: Student Branch Chapter Activity Support 2026 — Round One.
This initiative provides IEEE CASS Student Branch Chapters with an opportunity to apply for funding support for impactful activities that strengthen engagement within the Circuits and Systems community. The program is intended to encourage innovative, high-impact initiatives that support student members, increase the value of CASS membership, and foster greater student participation in CASS-related activities and research areas.
Potential activities may include technical events, professional development programs, outreach initiatives, workshops, networking opportunities, or other activities that benefit student members and promote engagement with the Society.
All funded initiatives must be completed by 31 December 2026. Any awarded funding may not be transferred to the following year.
Guidelines
- When submitting a proposal, the Student Branch Chapter must be endorsed by a CASS Chapter in order to receive funding.
- Please identify a nearby CASS Chapter to partner with for the initiative. An endorsement letter from the supporting Chapter Chair must be included as part of the proposal submission.
- A project budget is required for submission. Applicants should include all anticipated expenditures in the budget file. A budget template is available here for applicants to use during preparation of the proposal.
Funding Limitations
- The maximum number of projects associated with each Student Branch Chapter is one (1)
- The maximum funding available for each project is USD $1,000
- The maximum total funding per parent CASS Chapter is USD $2,000
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026
- Expected Announcement of Results: July 2026
IEEE CASS encourages Student Branch Chapters worldwide to submit creative and impactful proposals that support student engagement and contribute to the growth of the global Circuits and Systems community.
Yongfu Li
2026-2027 VP Regional Activities and Membership
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CASS 2027-2029 BoG Call for Nominations
Each year, the members of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS) elect new Governors to serve the Society starting at the beginning of the following year. I am calling on you now to nominate candidates for this year’s Board of Governors (BoG) elections.
CASS is a professional volunteer-based organization. It is essential that we elect energetic and engaged leaders who will organize activities to meet the needs of the entire Circuits and Systems community and who will guide our Society into the future. As a CASS member, you are in an excellent position to know the strengths of your fellow members and how they can best serve our community.
As you consider potential nominees, please take into account that CASS wishes to promote collaboration and engagement in every possible dimension. As such, CASS would appreciate nominations from individuals with different backgrounds and skillsets to positively shape the composition of the BoG.
Board of Governors
Five members of the CAS Society will be elected this year to serve a three-year term on the Board of Governors.
We are seeking nominations for the following positions:
- 3 Member-at-Large
- Region 1-7 Regional Member-at-Large
- Region 9 Regional Member-at-Large
A total of five seats on the CAS Society Board of Governors are up for election this year. Three Members-at-Large will be elected by the Society membership at large to serve a three-year term on the Board of Governors. One Members-at-Large for Regions 1-7, and one Region 9 Regional Member-at-Large, will be elected by the regional Society membership from which they currently reside and will serve a three-year term on the Board of Governors.
For more details on these positions, please read our Society Bylaws.
The Board of Governors represents the members of the Society and approves the Society’s annual budget, and amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws, elects Society Officers, and authorizes the expenditure of Society funds. Members of the Board of Governors are expected to attend two annual meetings, one in the first half of the year and one in the second half of the year. Eligibility criteria stated in the CAS Society Bylaws at Article IV, Section 4.5, are: Candidates for Officer or Member of the Board of Governors must be members of the CASS Society in good standing for the two years immediately preceding their candidacy and meet all other requirements of the Constitution and the Bylaws.
Complete Board of Governors' nominations must be received using the process described at the end of the page by 5:00 PM EDT (UTC -4:00) on 15 June 2026, in order to be considered.
Nomination Process
There are two options for adding nominees to the election slate. Nominators should indicate which of the following two options they prefer.
- The first option is to nominate by petition. The IEEE rule regarding the nomination petition process states: “For all positions where the electorate is less than 30,000 voting members, signatures shall be required from 2% of the eligible voters.” The number of signatures required on a petition shall depend on the number of eligible voters, as listed in the official IEEE membership records, at the end of the year preceding the election.” For CASS in this nomination cycle, this implies that a petitioner will need 243 signatures for a nominee to be automatically placed on the election ballot. If you wish to be nominated by petition, please email (Click to show email). The CASS Operations Manager will then set up a web-based petition that will collect electronic signatures from eligible CASS members. According to IEEE rules, a candidate with a valid nomination by petition is guaranteed to be on the ballot. Please note that only signatures received by close of business on 15 June 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT (UTC -4:00), will be considered. Sign any active petition electronically at www.ieee.org/petition. Please use your IEEE Account to authenticate access.
- The second option involves forwarding the nomination to the Nominations Committee, which may also place candidates on the ballot at its discretion. Forwarded nominations should be submitted to the nomination form, here.
Nomination Documents
A complete nomination must include:
- A completed Nomination Form is required.
- Candidate Position Statement:
- The position statement should state their plans and how they will help support the society if elected to 150-200 words.
- In addition, the position statement should include answers to the following three questions. (Each answer is limited to 100 words)
- What are, in your opinion, the three most important services that CASS should provide to its membership?
- Mention one large long-term initiative that CASS should undertake in the next two years and that you would help to establish if elected.
- Mention three ways for CASS to reach/serve a specific part of the CASS community that you consider of particular importance (Industry, Academia, young CASS members, members of a specific region, ..)
- Candidate Biography:
- The biography should include topics demonstrating the nominee's experience relevant to the position, specifically emphasizing society and/or IEEE activities/responsibilities to be no more than 350 words.
- An electronic Candidate Photograph - taken within the last two years (optional)
Nomination Submission
The nomination form, biography, candidate position statement, and photo must be submitted through the CASS website by 15 June 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT (UTC -4:00).
The Nominating Committee strongly encourages you to recommend suitable candidates for this election. Our strength as a society lies not only in our engineering skill, but also in the commitment to serving our scientific community as a volunteer.
Electioneering Policies
To ensure all activities comply with IEEE policies, please review the IEEE Policies, Sections 13, 14, and 9.28. Each candidate should confirm that they agree to adhere to the IEEE Policies and guidelines. There are general electioneering guidelines with Q&As available on the IEEE Election Campaign Resources website.
Myung Hoon Sunwoo
Chair, 2026 Nominations Committee