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IEEE has organized into regions in order to support members and sections on a more local basis. Within Region 5 we have more than 23,000 higher grade members and over 3600 student members. They are aligned with 26 sections and over 90 student branches.</p> <p> </p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter"> <figure id="attachment_420" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-420" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://r5.ieee.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/region-map-sm.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-420 size-full" src="https://r5.ieee.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/region-map-sm.jpg" alt="Region Map" width="450" height="363" srcset="https://r5.ieee.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/region-map-sm.jpg 450w, https://r5.ieee.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/region-map-sm-300x242.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-420" class="wp-caption-text">Region 5 in Light Blue</figcaption></figure><br /> </figure> </div> <p>The Region provides planning and funding support as well as working to assure sections have vibrant programs to support members careers and meet the IEEE mission of Advancing Technology for Humanity. I hope your visit to the website will allow you to find ways to become more active.</p> <p>As Region Director, it is my job to better serve the needs of all members in Region 5. 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