Women in engineering continue to innovate, lead, and shape the future of technology while balancing demanding workloads, personal responsibilities, and ongoing professional growth.

The IEEE Member Discounts Program supports that reality by offering practical savings that help women in STEM stretch their budgets and access resources that complement both personal and professional needs. Although the program primarily serves IEEE members in the US and Canada, its benefits meaningfully support women across engineering disciplines and career stages.

Women in engineering often manage multiple priorities: advancing their education, purchasing tools for their work, supporting families, and handling everyday expenses. The Member Discounts Program helps ease these pressures by offering ongoing daily savings on products and services that support both home and workplace needs.

Members can access discounts, where available, on computers, shipping, and appliances.

These savings are especially helpful for women early in their careers or pursuing advanced degrees, when budgets are tight and every expense matters. A discounted computer can support research, coding, design work, remote collaboration, and the needs of members managing personal projects or small businesses. Reduced shipping costs can benefit individual members and small businesses alike. Savings on appliances also help maintain balance outside the workplace.

For women balancing caregiving responsibilities, these discounts can also help reduce the financial strain of managing a household while pursuing a demanding STEM career.

Because the program offers year‑round savings, members can plan purchases strategically and make the most of their budgets throughout the year.
In addition, long‑term financial security is essential for career success, and women in engineering often navigate unique challenges, including pay gaps, career transitions, and caregiving responsibilities. Access to affordable insurance options can help provide stability during unexpected life events.

Members in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico can access group insurance plans with affordable, member‑only rates through the IEEE-sponsored auto and home insurance plans and the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program. Members in the US and Canada can obtain a free quote and access car, renter, and home insurance, with opportunities to save through bundled coverage or choose from a range of personal insurance options offered through the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program. These plans provide affordable and exclusive protection at every stage of a member’s career.

Within the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program, members can access a wide range of insurance coverage options such as:

  • Life insurance to support long‑term planning and family security (available in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
  • Disability income insurance provides income replacement in the event of an illness or injury that prevents members from working (available in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance (AD&D) offered as an affordable guaranteed‑issue plan for added financial protection (available in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
  • Dental insurance and vision insurance to support essential health and vision care needs (available in the US)
  • Telehealth services that offer convenient wellness access to care for busy professionals (available in the US)
  • Professional liability insurance offers protection for your livelihood by covering certain errors and omissions for members who manage small businesses or consultancy practices (available in the US)
  • Travel insurance offering coverage for accident and illness medical expenses, medical evacuation and repatriation, accidental death and dismemberment, and worldwide travel assistance for members and their families during international business, academic, or leisure travel (available in the US)

For women in the workforce, pursuing graduate studies, or stepping into leadership roles, these insurance options offer peace of mind and financial resilience. They help ensure that unexpected events do not derail long‑term goals or create undue financial stress.

A core strength of the IEEE Member Discounts Program is its commitment to evolving based on member feedback. This ensures the program remains relevant and responsive to the diverse needs of the engineering community.

This member‑driven approach includes:

  • Expanding discount partners to reflect varied personal and professional needs
  • Enhancing insurance offerings to support long‑term financial security
  • Prioritizing benefits that help members manage both work and home life

For women in STEM who balance demanding schedules, leadership ambitions, and personal responsibilities, this responsiveness ensures the program remains accessible and genuinely supportive.
Ultimately, the IEEE Member Discounts Program is designed to support members’ needs at every stage of their careers, across disciplines and personal circumstances.

The program delivers meaningful, everyday value that helps women in engineering save money, protect their futures, and get more from their membership. From discounted computers and appliances to affordable group insurance options, these benefits complement the personal and professional needs of women across the engineering spectrum. Explore the program and discover how these resources can support your journey at every stage. Learn more at IEEE.org/membership/discounts.