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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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Design Build Compete   |   Mechanical Engineering

Washington Tunneling

Our club is a student-led, interdisciplinary that focused on designing, building, and testing functional tunnel boring machines. With over 50 members, we provide hands-on experience in engineering, project management, and innovation, while trackling real-world infrastructure challenges. Our long-term goal is to build a 30-meter tunnel with 1/2-meter diameter. Come join us!

Join: Year round   |    Application required   |  Contact: UWhyperloop@gmail.com

Design Build Compete   |   Mechanical Engineering

Washington Wave

We are dedicated to the development of responsible renewable energy under the umbrella of the Blue Economy. Our team seeks to connect a wide range of disciplines and professional growth within the marine sector. We compete in the Marine Energy Collegiate Competition to create solutions to problems. If you have a passion for renewable energy, we have a place for you!

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

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

Water and Infrastructure Professionals (WIPs)

Our club seeks to bridge the gap between students and professional organization related to drinking water, wastewater, and infrastructure. We are affiliated with the local chapters of American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation, and we foster professional networking, discovery, and learning! Come join us and learn more opportunities. 

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

Academic & Professional, Culture and Community   |   Aeronautics & Astronautics

Women in Aerospace (WiA)

Our group is devoted to promoting women and minority workplace rights, helping our fellow engineering students to succeed, and participating in aero outreach to encourage young women and other underrepresented groups to consider careers in engineering. Club membership is opened to all UW students, regardless of gender identity. 

Join: Year round   |    No application required   |  Contact: aa-woa-leads@uw.edu

Academic & Professional, Culture and Community, Service & Leadership   |   Chemical Engineering

Women in Chemical Engineering (WChE)

We are a group of undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and professional women as well as male allies. We are founded with the following mission: educate and empower women in ChemE, and their supporters, by providing a safe and open space for dialogue, mentorship, collaboration. All students, regardless of gender, are welcome and encouraged to join and help us advocate for women in this challenging and rewarding discipline!

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