HKN Mission and Purpose
Eta Kappa Nu is a unique membership organization dedicated to encouraging and recognizing excellence in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science. 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.

The Iota Xi Chapter

At the Iota Xi chapter, we focus on community outreach through volunteering, seeking to promote the fields we represent, and work to promote academic and professional excellence in these fields. We also foster connections among our members and to the wider academic and professional community.

To learn more about HKN, please visit the HKN National Website.