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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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, Service & Leadership | Civil & Environmental Engineering

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

The Institute of Transportation (ITE) is the transportation student organization at UW. Our mission is to connect UW students to the transportation engineering and planning industry, through events such as technical workshops, presentations, tours, and lunch and learns. We are affiliated with the larger ITE Washington section, ITE Western District, and ITE international organizations. If you are interested, please reach out and join us!

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

Academic & Professional, Design Build Compete | Bioengineering

Makers at UW

Our club is a diverse student community at UW, that is dedicated to turning ideas into reality. We provide a space for students to explore ideas, propose their own projects, and tackle campus and global challenges. We aim to connect students with the resources and mentors they need through building solutions from concept to completion! Come join us and have fun!

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

Academic & Professional, Culture and Community, Service & Leadership | Materials Science & Engineering

Material Advantage

Our club promotes general interest and knowledge about the fields of MSE through campus events, competitions, and networking opportunities. Social and professional development chapter for all UW students who are interested in materials to cultivate community. We offer STEM opportunities and industry tours in the greater Seattle area. Come join us and have fun!

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

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

National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)

Our club aims to support and advance the success of Black chemists and chemical engineers while providing valuable professional resources for all within UW and chemistry-related community. Welcome to any students, faculty, or professionals interested in ChemE, and NOBCChe encourages chapter to be interdisciplinary including members from all backgrounds!

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

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

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Our club aims to support the academic, professional, and personal growth of future Black engineers and STEM leaders. Through mentorship, networking, outreach, and social events. We empower students to succeed academically and grow as a leader that makes meaningful impacts. Welcome to all students who are seeking community, growth, and opportunity!

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