26 Feb 2013 : As part of the membership development activities, Kochi Subsection In association with IEEE Kerala Section Membership development committee conducted an IEEE awareness session at Govt. Engineering College, Idukki. Shahim Baker and Vijay S Paul gave an overview of IEEE. They introduced the audience to various activities of IEEE, which are taking place globally and locally. The speakers shared their experiences with IEEE and how it benefitted them professionally and personally. They explained various Technical, Professional, Networking, Volunteering and other benefits of being an IEEE member. On behalf of Kochi subsection, they offered full support on starting a Student Branch at GEC Idukki.