The Power Industry Division (also known as POWID) is organized within the Industry and Sciences Department of ISA. POWID is a recognized leader in developing and communicating the highest standards of information exchange, practices, environmental awareness and safety of information exchange among engineers, scientists, technicians, students/universities, and management involved in instrumentation and control relating to the production of electricity.
The primary focal point of POWID is to advance the interests and concerns of its members. POWID promotes a highly professional, responsible image of the Power Industry through its various programs and helps its members to develop that image and to succeed in a highly competitive market.
A POWID membership aligns your personal interests with your professional goals. You have a wealth of industry knowledge at your fingertips, and are on the cutting edge of technology and power developments. In addition, you now have the opportunity to share your experiences as well as the opportunity to learn from your peers.
Get the most out of your POWID Division Membership
POWID is one of the largest Divisions within ISA. The following are just some of the numerous benefits and professional opportunities presented by the POWID Division.
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Scholarships and Awards
POWID annually awards the Robert N. Hubby scholarship to a student currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a Power Industry related field, and also provides awards to power plants and individuals advancing instrumentation and control within the power industry.
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Standards
Be part of an active group that develops power industry standards by serving on an ISA Standards Committee. ISA67, Nuclear Power Plant Standards, and ISA77, Fossil Power Plant Standards, are two standards committees that work closely with the Power Industry Division to develop Standards and Technical Reports vital to the electric power industry.
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Valuable Information Resource
As a service to its Members POWID provides:
- Three Division newsletters per year featuring articles and papers from POWID Division Members and symposium participants.
- Access to the POWID website which has links to industry technical papers, web seminars, and a list serve of industry peers