What We Do • Why it matters
The IEEE Jacksonville State University Student Branch is a vibrant community of Gamecock engineers dedicated to advancing technology for humanity. We connect students to IEEE - the world’s largest technical professional organization - and provide hands-on opportunities to bridge classroom theory with real-world impact. Through workshops, regional competitions, industry networking, project teams, and SoutheastCon participation, we help members develop technical excellence, leadership skills, and professional confidence that set them apart in school and beyond.
Why Join Us?
IEEE Jax State offers more than just membership - it’s a launchpad for your engineering career.
- Gain hands-on experience with embedded systems, robotics, PCB design, AI applications, software development, and more.
- Compete at SoutheastCon and other IEEE events - recent teams have won Best New Branch, Presentation, and Software awards.
- Build a professional network with industry professionals, JSU alumni, faculty, and peers across Region 3.
- Access exclusive IEEE resources - journals, certifications, scholarships, job boards, and discounted conferences.
- Develop leadership & teamwork skills through officer roles, event planning, and project management.
- Strengthen your resume & LinkedIn - IEEE membership is recognized and respected worldwide.
What We Build
At IEEE Jax State, we don’t just learn theory - we turn ideas into working prototypes. Our members regularly design, code, solder, test, and compete with real hardware and software projects. From autonomous robots and embedded systems to IoT devices and AI-powered applications, we build things that move, sense, think, and solve real problems.
Watch one of our recent robot projects in action.
Our Leadership Team
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Ghosh is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama and directs the Human-Technology Interaction Research Lab (HTIR Lab). His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), digital youth, and social science, studying how people interact with technology to create solutions that benefit society. A major part of his work explores mobile online safety for adolescents, using value-sensitive design and Artificial Intelligence to promote healthier digital experiences and parent-teen relationships. He has published numerous peer-reviewed papers, including first-author work at the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI), and his research has been recognized among the top findings at University of Central Florida and featured in major media outlets. In addition to research, he teaches a wide range of computer science and AI courses and advises the IEEE Student Branch at Jacksonville State University and the Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) Honor Society chapter.