Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology In which decade was the AIEE (now the IEEE) founded? 1850s 1880s 1930s 1950s Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The AIEE (American Institute of Electrical Engineers), which later merged to form the IEEE, was founded in 1884. This places it squarely in the 1880s decade. The IEEE was formed later in 1963 when AIEE merged with IRE.