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Student communities, clubs & competition teams

Working with your peers in a student group can help you develop leadership, teamwork and time management skills. Student groups can also help you build specific technical skills or connect with professional networks.

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Academic & Professional, Service & Leadership   |   Chemical Engineering

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Our group focused on building community within ChemE department. We promote a network for all chemical engineers locally and internationally. We promote a sense of community and preparedness for ChemE to grow academically and professionally. We aim to support growth through innovation in sustainability, networking, and creating a welcoming environment for all!

Join: Year round   |    No application required   |  Contact: aicheuw@gmail.com

Academic & Professional, Culture and Community, Service & Leadership   |   Civil & Environmental Engineering

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

We are a group of dedicated, passionate students who seek professional and personal networks through interactive and informative events. We participate in technical presentations, meetings, community service projects, and competitions. ASCE portrays civil engineering as an honorable profession of education and services to the community. Welcome to anyone who is interested!

Join: Year round   |    No application required   |  Contact: asce@uw.edu

Academic & Professional, Culture and Community   |   Mechanical Engineering

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Our group promotes peer relationships and professional engineering development for students of ME. ASME provides students with opportunities to network with community through social events, guest speaker lectures from industry, tours of projects, local businesses, and research facilities. We seek to provide students with ME opportunities within the community. Come join us! 

Join: Year round   |    No application required   |  Contact: asme@uw.edu

Academic & Professional, Service & Leadership   |   Civil & Environmental Engineering

American Water Resources Association (AWRA)

Our group focuses on water resources/treatment and help students find community with shared water-related interests. We provide students the opportunity to participate in networking events with water resources and treatment professionals. attend guest lectures, take part in skill-building workshops, and find project experience. We encourage people from all fields to come and participate!

Join: Year round   |    No application required   |  Contact: awra@uw.edu

Academic & Professional, Design Build Compete   |   Mechanical Engineering

ASHRAE Student Chapter at UW

Our club ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers) engages around sustainability and net-zero building design that has been a focus of architectural design. We focus on exploration decarbonization and host seminars from industry professionals. networking, enabling students from various backgrounds to innovate sustainable design. 

Join: Year round   |    No application required   |  Contact: uws.ashrae@gmail.com