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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, Service & Leadership   |   Electrical & Computer Engineering

Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)

Our group fosters engineering excellence that dedicated to the public good. Our mission is to promote scientific and educational interests that are engaged in energy industry and foster action for sustainable development. We operate as part of the UW Industrial Training & Assessment Center. We provide hands-on experience in energy efficiency and sustainability while gaining real skills! 

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

Academic & Professional, Service & Leadership   |   Bioengineering

Bioengineers Without Borders (BWB)

Our club develops low-cost, sustainable medical technologies, global health access while providing students with design experience and professional development. We improve the well-being of those in need through bioengineering solutions. BioE students make up a majority of our club, but we welcome students from various backgrounds and support them to develop new skills. Come join us!

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

Academic & Professional   |   Bioengineering

BioExplore

We are an organization that aims at connecting undergraduate students to research in STEM fields, with a focus on Bioengineering. Our events including lab tours, mentorship programs, and fun socials! We are open to any major, and do not have an official membership process. Keep up with us on our Instagram @uw_bioexplore!

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

Design Build Compete   |   Chemical Engineering

Chem-E-Car

Our club is a student design team that competes in AlChE's annual competition! We design and construct a small car powered and stopped entirely by chemical reactions. We focus on CAD modeling, energy generation, circuit designing, and locomotion systems. This club is interdisciplinary and open to all students. We strive for teamwork through designing, testing, and competing! 

Join: Fall, Winter   |    Application required   |  Contact: uwchemecarr@gmail.com

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

ChemE Brewing & Distilling Club (ChemE Brew)

Our club designs and builds with a focus on educating students on careers in the brewing and distilling industry, which expands beyond alcoholic beverages. We build community through comparing ChemE fundamentals to brewing and partnering with local and home breweries. We also focus on professional networking with local industry specialist. Come join and have fun with us!

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