The event category is used to help clarify the category of the event. The event sub-categories are used to further refine the intent of an event.
The event category definitions are as follows:
Administrative
Events of the Section/Chapter/Affinity Group Executive Committee to discuss Unit administrative matters (for example – elections, Section functions, activity planning, etc.)
The administrative event sub-categories are:
- ExCom
- Officer Training
Humanitarian
Events to support the vision of Humanitarian Technology group.
The humanitarian event sub-categories are:
- Other
- SIGHT (Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology)
Nontechnical
These are generally events of a professional nature.
The nontechnical event sub-categories are:
- Awards Dinner
- Nontechnical (Other)
- Pre-University Activities (Teacher–In-Service Program, a science fair)
- Social
Pre-U STEM Program
Events to support Pre-U STEM Programs.
The Pre-U STEM Program event sub-categories are:
- Camp
- Career Day
- Competition/STEM Fairs
- Girls in STEM
- Industry/Company Tour
- Mentoring
- Parent Program
- Student Workshop
- Teacher Workshop
Professional
Events to enhance professional development (such as continuing education, a speaker discussing the current job market, preparation of resumes, etc.).
The professional event sub-categories are:
- Continuing Education
- Industry Relations – events and activities with local industries (eg. a tour))
- Professional (Other)
- Professional Development
Technical
Events of a technical nature specific to the needs of the Unit, or of interest to the members. Society Chapters must hold and report a minimum of two technical events annually in order to qualify for the rebate. Event sub-category is not applicable for the Technical category.