HKN Mission and Purpose
Eta Kappa Nu is a unique membership organization dedicated to
encouraging and recognizing excellence in the electrical and computer
engineering field. Members consist of students, alumni, and other
professionals who have demonstrated exceptional academic and
professional accomplishments.
HKN History
Eta Kappa Nu was formed as a result of the vision of Maurice L. Carr, an
electrical engineering student at the University of Illinois. He shared
his vision of a unique organization that recognized academic excellence
in engineering with nine other students, and together they founded Eta
Kappa Nu on October 28, 1904.
Although the organization's original purpose was to honor scholarship, it was also noted that selecting students with the character and attitude that would make them probable leaders in the profession was even more important.
HKN Organization
Eta Kappa Nu is a nonprofit, public-service organization comprising
nearly 200 university chapters, a variety of committees, many active
member volunteers, and thousands of student members.
HKN Governance
A Board of Governors provides the leadership and guidance to Eta Kappa
Nu. A set of Operating Procedures provides the basis for the
association's day-to-day operations. Numerous committees composed of
Board members and volunteers provide additional service to the
organization.
HKN Management
The International Engineering Consortium provides management services
for HKN. The IEC is a nonprofit educational and service organization
that serves industry and academia. The Electrical and Computer
Engineering Department Heads Association is managed by the IEC.
To learn more about HKN, please visit the HKN National Website.