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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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If you are interested in becoming an Engineering Student Organization (ESO) or an Engineering Affiliate, please view the criteria and process. Participation in Engineering Student Organizations and Engineering Affiliation is not restricted by race, gender or any other protected characteristics.

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Academic & Professional, Honor Society   |   Aeronautics & Astronautics

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS)

Our group a local chapter, facilitating entry-level AA engineering research & projects for younger undergraduate engineers and students form other departments. Our team advocates for space exploration and development, and we engage members with engineering challenges and competitions, space policy, and networking within the industry. Please come join and learn more!

Join: Year round   |    Application required   |  Contact: seds@uw.edu

Academic & Professional, Design Build Compete   |   Multidisciplinary Engineering

Synaptech

Our team is a neuro-engineering focused RSO that welcomes any and all majors. We host weekly meetings and mini projects, where we discuss neurotech and neurotech adjacent topics with interactive demos, alongside facilitating a number of student-led projects with our plethora of neurotech equipment. We run special events with guest speakers and researchers! 

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

Academic & Professional, Honor Society, Service & Leadership   |   Multidisciplinary Engineering

Tau Beta Pi Honor Society (TBP)

We are an engineering honor society club that is representing the entire engineering profession. Our club creates connections across engineering disciplines with the college. We host community events for our members, and we also strive to make an impact difference in the community via outreach and professional events. Come join and hang out with us!

Join: Fall, Spring   |    Application required   |  Contact: tbpuw@uw.edu

Academic & Professional   |   Multidisciplinary Engineering

Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industries (TAPPI)

Our group helps and connect students with opportunities to gain research or industry experience. TAPPI's close partnership with the Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation that gives students connection with company resources and connections for paid/unpaid internships, co-ops and careers. We host workshops for resume, interview skills, and hands-on skills. Come join us!

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

Academic & Professional, Culture and Community, Design Build Compete   |   Electrical & Computer Engineering

The Boring Club

We are a student organization at UW that focused on helping underclassmen build foundational engineering skills through hands-on, project-based learning. We host workshops on Git, soldering, and digital design to skill-building modules. We create an inclusive space where students can gain practical experience and grow their professional areas. Welcome to all! 

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