Student communities, clubs & competition teams

We are a student group that focuses on expanding hands-on design opportunities through a mechatronics-centered hackathon. We look at designing, fabricating, and programing robotic systems to compete in themed challenges that are supported by CAD workshops, electronics, and embedded programming, with mentorship from faculty and industry engineers! Welcome and open to all!

Our group is a coalition of 80+ engineering, computer science, physics, art and business students that are pursuing our passion for robotics and technology. Our club serves to educate students in the engineering process, design practices, and provide opportunities for hands-on experience with real-world engineering problems. Our common goal is to win the RoboMaster competition! 

Our club is a national industrial engineering honor society! As the only nationally recognized honor society for ISE through membership in the Association of College Honor Societies, we are dedicated to advancing the ISE profession, fostering student-faculty relationships, and promoting professional development through networking, community, and shared purpose. Come join us!

Our club is a non-profit, principal society and voice serving the aerospace profession. Our goal is to facilitate industry and academic outreach in the aerospace/aviation community that support students in career explorations while preparing them for the industry. We provide professional development for advancement in AA. Welcome to all and please join us! 

Our group focused on building community within ChemE department. We promote a network for all chemical engineers locally and internationally. We promote a sense of community and preparedness for ChemE to grow academically and professionally. We aim to support growth through innovation in sustainability, networking, and creating a welcoming environment for all!

We are a group of dedicated, passionate students who seek professional and personal networks through interactive and informative events. We participate in technical presentations, meetings, community service projects, and competitions. ASCE portrays civil engineering as an honorable profession of education and services to the community. Welcome to anyone who is interested!

Our group promotes peer relationships and professional engineering development for students of ME. ASME provides students with opportunities to network with community through social events, guest speaker lectures from industry, tours of projects, local businesses, and research facilities. We seek to provide students with ME opportunities within the community. Come join us! 

Our group focuses on water resources/treatment and help students find community with shared water-related interests. We provide students the opportunity to participate in networking events with water resources and treatment professionals. attend guest lectures, take part in skill-building workshops, and find project experience. We encourage people from all fields to come and participate!

Our club ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers) engages around sustainability and net-zero building design that has been a focus of architectural design. We focus on exploration decarbonization and host seminars from industry professionals. networking, enabling students from various backgrounds to innovate sustainable design. 

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! 

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!

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! 

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!

Our group designs, builds, and races concrete canoes to compete. We provide students with opportunities to learn about construction, management, design, and structural analysis. We build a canoe made predominantly out of concrete, and we race and compete with other schools! All students are welcomed to join and engage in designing, building, and racing! 

Our group provides students with the opportunity to collaborate to design, build, and fly an RC aircraft to fulfill flight missions for competition. We focus on our annual AIAA's international Design, Build, Fly competition every April. Aircraft design is a multi-disciplinary art, and a great education and collaboration opportunity for upper and lower classmen alike. Come fly with us!

Our club is a place where innovation meets hands-on learning! We shape the future of transportation by converting a medium-duty truck into a fully operational battery electric vehicle. Our members gain hands-on learning experience that goes well classroom. We develop real skills in CAD modeling, CAN bus communication, and high-voltage systems. Join us and find out more!

We focus on structual and earthquake engineering professional development through hands-on design experience. We prepare students in earthquake engineering, science, and policy through dialogue, engagement, and public outreach. We design, compete, and attend competition at USC, Berkeley! We develop technical skills, connect with folks, and work in teams! 

Our group collaborates with over 40 universities to construct footbridges in underserved areas. We provide students hands-on engineering experiences to design and build cultural connection and bridges that connecting communities to essential services, economic opportunities, and education. We also help and develop leadership skills with industry engineering professionals!

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 Slack, Google Drive, and the mailing list. All are welcomed and no application or fee required! 

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!

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!

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. 

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. 

Our group is made up of students and faculty who are interested in and conduct human factors/ergonomics research. We meet and hold events to promote HFE field and create a sense of belonging among members. We promote and advance understanding of the human factors including designing, manufacturing, and using of machines/systems of all kinds. Come join us!

Our group designs and manufactures a submarine to compete in the International Submarine Races/European International Submarine Races! Our team develop the most effective submarine system, relying solely on human power. We provide members hands-on learning in design and manufacturing. We explore marine engineering and its applications! Welcome to all! 

Our club is the fastest club on campus! We aim to provide engineering and person aviation opportunities to students. We provide hands-in experience with real aircraft building kits. HFC allos students to take ownership and gain meaningful experience across all projects. We bring builders, pilots, and innovators to push the boundaries of what is possible. Come join us!

Our club aims to provide students with hands-on learning experience in robotics, embedded systems, and autonomous navigation through designing, building, workshopping, and competing with small autonomous robots that solve mazes in Micromouse competitions! We provide engineering skills, foster collaboration, and practical experience in robotics. Open to all! 

Our club focuses on learning and teaching engineering and leadership skills through robotics projects. We lead the frontier of collegiate planetary exploration, blending elite engineering and scientific rigor. We allow students to develop skills in engineering project. We have passion for robotics, space, science, and engineering that are going into real-world. Join us and find out more! 

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. 

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! 

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!

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! 

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! 

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Our club is a national engineering sorority that emphasizes friendship, scholarship, and encouragement. Our goal is to provide women and non-binary students interested in STEM and engineering. We provide a supportive, collaborative, and participate in community services and social events with other clubs (WiSE) & (SWE). Encourage all to join and being part of the community!

Our Indoor Farm is a student-led vertical hydroponic farm located in Condon Hall at UW. The farm serves as a hands-on learning engineering learning environment where students design and improve hydroponic systems through automation, CAD and design, fabrication, sensors, controls, machine vision, and data-driven monitoring. Let's plant for the future!

Our club aims to provide science and engineering students with professional development, leadership, and networking opportunities. We strive to be the premier organization for developing science & engineering into business professionals. We promote events and invite alumni to help students understand various career pathways and transitions after graduation. Come join us!

Our club is both a design-build club and a professional affiliation club. We focus on composite materials and their applications, and we enrich students' knowledge of composites while connecting them to professionals in the industry. We also build composite beams and compete in annual competition. Great opportunity for students to gain experience and learning! 

Our club is the largest engineering RSO, with more than 120 student engineers working towards building liquid and solid propellant rockets. Our club designs, constructs, tests, ad launches high-powered rockets. We provide opportunities in aviation design, fluids simulation, composites manufacturing, and test operation. Welcome students to grow technical knowledge and rocketry experience!

Our club promotes fellow among UW Asian heritage science and engineering students and professionals. We commit to help members achieve their career goals from deciding majors to become competitive for employment. Members also get to practice leadership skills and build community. We promote diversity and tolerance on campus and workplace. Come join us!

 Our club aims to create opportunities for undergraduate students to pursue and succeed in engineering. Our goals are to provide resources and learning opportunities for underrepresented minorities, while supporting them receiving BA in science, technology, engineering, and other STEM fields. If you want to jump-start your career while giving back to community. Join us! 

Our club's mission is to motivate both women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders. We advocate for women in engineering and technology. We host programs and events to help over 500 students to build their network and achieve their full potentials. We have educational and professional opportunities available. Please come join us!

We are a student-led RSO at UW dedicated to designing, building, and racing solar-powered cars. From engineering and business to outreach and operations, our team is chasing the future of sustainable transportation. We compete in Formula Sun Grand Prix and put engineering skills and solar technology to the ultimate test, as we push the boundaries. Come join us!

Our club designs, funds, fabricates, and tests a steel bridge. Our team is a great opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to real world situations. Our bridge model each year is a scaled down version of a real engineering problem, allowing students to gain practical skills that can be taken into their engineering careers.

Our group a local chapter, facilitating entry-level AA engineering research & projects for younger undergraduate engineers and students form other departments. Our team advocates for space exploration and development, and we engage members with engineering challenges and competitions, space policy, and networking within the industry. Please come join and learn more!

Our team is a neuro-engineering focused RSO that welcomes any and all majors. We host weekly meetings and mini projects, where we discuss neurotech and neurotech adjacent topics with interactive demos, alongside facilitating a number of student-led projects with our plethora of neurotech equipment. We run special events with guest speakers and researchers! 

We are an engineering honor society club that is representing the entire engineering profession. Our club creates connections across engineering disciplines with the college. We host community events for our members, and we also strive to make an impact difference in the community via outreach and professional events. Come join and hang out with us!

Our group helps and connect students with opportunities to gain research or industry experience. TAPPI's close partnership with the Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation that gives students connection with company resources and connections for paid/unpaid internships, co-ops and careers. We host workshops for resume, interview skills, and hands-on skills. Come join us!

We are a student organization at UW that focused on helping underclassmen build foundational engineering skills through hands-on, project-based learning. We host workshops on Git, soldering, and digital design to skill-building modules. We create an inclusive space where students can gain practical experience and grow their professional areas. Welcome to all! 

Our club is a co-ed professional engineering fraternity that focuses on providing members with community services, professional development, and brotherhood activities. We are the largest and oldest engineering fraternity with over 66 chapters. Our goal is to foster an environment that prepares every brother for the engineering industry and creates lifelong bonds. 

Our club focuses on educating students in structural and construction engineering in preparation for becoming professionals in the field of engineering. Civil engineer students are challenged to an intercollegiate competition that supplements their education with a comprehensive, student-driven project. We build fun parts and structures. Welcome to all and come have some fun!

Our club is the only men's STEM fraternity experience, open to all students, engineers, architects and scientists. We provide a social experience with a focus on academic success and professional preparation. We support and develop students with high moral character, foster lifelong friendships, and live their lives with integrity. Please come join and have fun with us.

Our group is a student-led engineering team at UW that focuses on building autonomous aerial systems for robotics competitions and engineering projects. Members who across hardware, firmware, controls, and autonomy to design, manufacture, and program drones capable of real-world operation. We provide hands-on experience and much more opportunities! 

Our club develops and races a fully electric motorcycle, where we have engineers from every discipline, involving in teamwork to build our products. We offer opportunities in engineering design, research, manufacture, business, and marketing. We compete in the AHRMA Formula Lightning Challenge. We are proud of our grade zero-emissions motorcycles! Come join our club!

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!

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!

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. 

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. 

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!

Our group is a 3D printing digital fabrication club at UW. We provide a platform for members to explore a vast array of projects and 3D printing-based applications and projects in a wide sub-field. We intend to act as a learning resource for all students to gain experience in designing, creating, and developing by using 3D printers. Come join and make some 3D projects with us!