IEEE Fellow is a distinction reserved for a few select members of the more than century-old professional association, members "whose extraordinary 
accomplishments are deemed fitting of this prestigious grade elevation," according to the description on the organization's website.
This year, six faculty members from the Viterbi School of Engineering joined this elite group.
ABOUT IEEE [from the organization's website]
IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity, IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE's highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.
For more than a century, the IEEE has sponsored various programs to honored achievements in education, industry, research and service. These awards and recognitions each have a unique mission and criteria, and offer the opportunity to honor distinguished colleagues, dedicated teachers, and corporate leaders who have made a lasting impact on humanity, technology, and the profession.
Each year the IEEE Board of Directors elects no more than 0.1% of the full members to the grade of Fellow. Nominations are made by Senior Members or by Fellows and must be supported by at least six Fellows. After being reviewed and ranked by the appropriate IEEE Society the nominations are passed on to the Fellows Committee of the Board who then recommend a list of candidates for the Board’s consideration.
The grade of Fellow first appeared in the AIEE constitution of 1912.
