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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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To add or edit an organization: engrclub@uw.edu.

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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, Design Build Compete, Service & Leadership | Civil & Environmental Engineering

Engineers Without Borders (EWB)

Our club supports community-driven development programs worldwide by collaborating with local partners to design and implement sustainable engineering projects, while creating transformative experiences and responsible leaders. If interested in joining, please email and join the Teams, Google Drive, and the mailing list. All are welcomed and no fee required!

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

Academic & Professional, Design Build Compete | Electrical & Computer Engineering

Fitness Tech

Our group is a student-led engineering RSO at UW that focuses on building the future of wearable fitness technology. We are a hardware, software, and research team that develops integrated devices and applications to advance how athletes and everyday users to suit their bodies. We build projects and integrate with apps to expand into health-focused areas and fields!

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

Academic & Professional, Design Build Compete | Mechanical Engineering

Formula Motorsports

Our group designs, builds, tests, and competes with an electric formula-style race car! We produce, design, perform with our own machines, and manufacture our parts. We compete in annual competition known as Formula SAE. We provide countless learning opportunities includes design, research, fundraise, management, and testing! Come follow us and learn more!

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

Academic & Professional, Design Build Compete, Service & Leadership | Electrical & Computer Engineering

Global Renewable Infrastructure Development (GRID)

Our group focuses on global renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure development. We provide opportunities in hands-on learning projects, technical collaboration, professional development, and community-focused related to clean energy. We have projects such as solar energy and renewable infrastructure to promote innovation, sustainability, and public good.

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

Academic & Professional, Culture and Community, Service & Leadership | Human Centered Design & Engineering

Human Centered Design & Engineering Student Association

Our club aims to create opportunities for professional development and community building for students within HCDE. We organize social and professional events, while building a stronger sense of community together. We are founded and operated by HCDE undergraduate students, but welcome to all. We provide professional networking opportunities that benefit and uplift all.

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