Student Organizations at Penn State
If you are interested in any of the following organizations, more information about them and contact info can be found at http://www.engr.psu.edu/students/organizations.aspx
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE):
SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development. SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. Through leadership, professional development, chapter development, and community outreach SHPE hopes to improve your professional skills and have a greater impact on our community.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE):
The Society of Women Engineers, SWE, is a national organization composed of both student and professional members. This society was founded nationally in 1950 to act as a supportive organization for women in the engineering field. SWE’s mission statement is to “stimulate women to achieve as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.” The Penn State Student Section was founded in 1975 and has grown to become the largest and most active engineering organization on campus, with over 250 members.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE):
The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Penn State Chapter, is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. NSBE’s 26,000+ members are divided up into more than 270 chapters on college and university campuses, 75 Alumni Extension chapters nationwide, and 75 Pre-College chapters. These chapters are also further geographically divided into six regions. NSBE had its genesis at a national conference planned and hosted by the Society of Black Engineers at Purdue University in April 1975.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES):
AISES’ mission is to increase substantially the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science, and other related technology disciplines. Through a variety of educational programs, AISES offers financial, academic, and cultural support to American Indians and Alaska Natives from middle school through graduate school. AISES provides professional development activities to enable teachers to work effectively with Native students. AISES also develops culturally appropriate curricula and publications. AISES builds partnerships with tribes, schools, other non-profit organizations, corporations, foundations, and government agencies to realize its goals. AISES especially helps American Indian and Alaska Native students prepare for careers in science, technology, and engineering.
Association of Women in Computing (AWC):
To attract and retain more women in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering majors by providing an open, safe environment of female peers and a place where women can freely ask questions and learn more about their field. We promote the advancement of women in the technical fields and provide networking opportunities for all of our members.
Other Engineering Student Organizations that you can get involved with at Penn State:
Alpha Nu Sigma Nuclear Science and Engineering Honor Society
Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Honor Society
American Foundry Society (AFS)
American Helicopter Society (AHS)
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
American Nuclear Society (ANS)
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Association of Women in Computing at Penn State (AWC)
Audio Engineering Society (AES)
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Engineering Ambassadors
Engineering and Applied Sciences Interest House (EASI)
Engineering Graduate Student Council (EGSC)
Engineering House (E-House)
Engineering Leadership Society (ELS)
Engineering Orientation Network (EON)
Engineering Students for International Outreach (ESIO)
Engineering Undergraduate Council (EUC)
Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW)
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
Industrial Engineering Graduate Student Association
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)
Lunar Lion
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT)
Omega Chi Epsilon Chemical Engineering Honor Society
Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team
Penn State Formula SAE – Penn State Racing
Penn State Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team
Penn State Robotics Club
Penn State Surveying Society
Phi Sigma Rho National Sorority
Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society
Society of Engineering Science (SES)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Student Chapter of the Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence (PACE)
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Triangle Fraternity
Undergraduate Research Society (URS)
Unmanned Aerial Systems Club