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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 | Aeronautics & Astronautics

Husky Satellite Lab (HSL)

Our group aims to develop to develop and launch novel Cube Satellites, while training the next generation of engineers, scientists, and leaders. We focus on impact industry and educational sectors. Our RSO seeks partnership and relationship with companies such as Blue Origin, Stoke Space, etc. We approach real-life applications that forge all engineers at UW.

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

Academic & Professional, Culture and Community, Design Build Compete, Service & Leadership | Mechanical Engineering

HuskyADAPT

Our group's mission is to foster an inclusive, sustainable, and multidisciplinary community that supports accessible design and play technology. This includes adapting toys for users with diverse needs, designing solutions to accessibility challenges and engaging with the community. Welcome to all interests and start coming to our events!

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

Academic & Professional, Culture and Community, Honor Society | Electrical & Computer Engineering

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE/HKN)

Our group helps students to foster a good sense of belonging and community with the ECE Department. We have social and professional events with students, faculty, and industry professionals. We focus on the mission of engineering excellence for the public good by fostering a positive community within the ECE Department. Come join us and learn more!

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

Academic & Professional, Culture and Community | Electrical & Computer Engineering

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Women in Engineering (IEEE, WIE)

We design and host events for members from the ECE student body, with the focus on building an empowering community for women in engineering. Participation in WIE is open to women, men, and non-binary students. Please come to our events and hear more about opportunities, networking events with fellow peers, ad making lasting friendship and connections!

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

Academic & Professional, Culture and Community, Service & Leadership | Industrial & Systems Engineering

Institute of Industrial and System Engineers (IISE)

Our club strives to create a positive impact by strengthening interaction between students, faculty and industry professionals. With more than 15,000 members and 280 chapters worldwide, IISE's primary mission is to meet the ever-changing needs of its members, that includes undergraduate, graduate, practitioners, and consultants in all industries. Come join us!

Join: Spring | Application required | Contact: iise@uw.edu