There are numerous personal and professional benefits associated with Steel Ring membership. Members build strong friendships and grow socially by participating in informal meetings, by sponsoring departmental activities for other students, and through more structured social events. Members improve organizational, team working, and business skills through project participation. They also intensify leadership and management skills by practicing modern business techniques such as task force management. Steel Ring also presents a rare opportunity to collaborate directly with faculty members on projects that are important to the ECE Department. Additional benefits include faculty recognition and personal satisfaction.