{"id":36497,"date":"2019-07-24T13:29:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T17:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/?page_id=36497"},"modified":"2025-07-28T19:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T23:01:26","slug":"organizations-and-societies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/organizations-and-societies\/","title":{"rendered":"Student OrganizationsCollege-Wide Student OrganizationsStudent Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Undergradute Students<\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Student Resources\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-student-resources\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-80478\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-80478\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/internship-opportunities\/\">Internships\/Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-80480\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-80480\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/organizations-and-societies\/\">Student Orgs<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-80481\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-80481\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/living-learning-communities\/\">ELLC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Looking to get involved, build your network, and apply your skills outside the classroom? The College of Engineering is home to a wide variety of student organizations that offer hands-on experiences, leadership opportunities, and a strong sense of community. Explore the different organizations at the Undergraduate Student Fair at <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/engineering-kick-off-day\/\">Engineering Kick-Off Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet Our Student Coordinator<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Our Student Coordinator acts as a liaison between the College of Engineering and its many student organizations, helping to support events, foster collaboration, and ensure student leaders have what they need to succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"349\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/IMG_1192-Ella-Junge-1-e1753120799704.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82478\" style=\"width:237px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/IMG_1192-Ella-Junge-1-e1753120799704.jpg 349w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/IMG_1192-Ella-Junge-1-e1753120799704-300x285.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><br>Ella Junge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Chemical Engineering and German (IEP)<\/strong><br><em>In the COE, there are countless opportunities for students to get involved, from leadership roles and mentoring to undergraduate research or even studying abroad. The best part? A student can pursue all of these opportunities simultaneously.<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:michaella_junge@uri.edu\">michaella_junge@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-tabs  \">\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>College-wide Organizations<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/bbwests\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/BBWESTS-Logo-Collaboration-BBWESTS-Executive-Board.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81583\" style=\"width:186px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/BBWESTS-Logo-Collaboration-BBWESTS-Executive-Board.jpg 457w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/BBWESTS-Logo-Collaboration-BBWESTS-Executive-Board-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/BBWESTS-Logo-Collaboration-BBWESTS-Executive-Board-364x435.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/bbwests\/\">Black and Brown Women in Engineering Science Technology Sisterhood<\/a>&nbsp;(BBWESTS)<\/strong><br>An organization that embodies the support and advancement of all underrepresented women-identifying looking to succeed. With the core values of respect, equity, ethical leadership, integrity and involvement, we strive to offer resources and opportunities to achieve the retention and elevation of our sisters to further the development of diverse and adaptable communities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"454\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/esw-logo2-e1752765723240.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81580\" style=\"width:199px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/esw-logo2-e1752765723240.jpg 454w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/esw-logo2-e1752765723240-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/esw-logo2-e1752765723240-364x156.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/engineers-for-a-sustainable-world\/\">Engineers for a Sustainable World<\/a>&nbsp;(ESW)<\/strong><br>ESW is a national non-profit organization that is dedicated to the implantation of sustainable solutions in communities through the core disciplines of Design, Educate and Build. The vision of ESW is a world of environmental, social and economic prosperity created and sustained by local and global collective action. The URI chapter has applied this vision to a clean water project in rural San Mateo, Guatemala, as well as various projects on the URI campus. The chapter accepts students from all majors and is always looking for new members who have innovative ideas and are passionate about the community\u2019s devotion to sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/hydrobotics\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Untitled-design.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81586\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Untitled-design.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Untitled-design-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/hydrobotics\/\">HydRobotics<\/a><\/strong><br>A student-run club for undergraduates interested in all things robotics, marine science, and oceanography. The club offers students access to great lab and office facilities on URI\u2019s Narragansett Bay Campus. These facilities are generously donated by the Department of Ocean Engineering and they allow the club to take on multiple projects of varying scope and scale at the same time. With help from our sponsors in the academic and professional world, the club aims to compete in two competitions hosted by RoboNation in the coming years. The competitions we aim to compete in are robosub and\/or roboboat. Hydro also provides guidance and support for our members that wish to pursue their own projects and studies with funding provided by URI\u2019s Undergraduate Research Initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/marine-technology-society-mts\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/MTS-URI-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81917\" style=\"width:163px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/MTS-URI-scaled-1.jpg 541w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/MTS-URI-scaled-1-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/MTS-URI-scaled-1-364x336.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/MTS-URI-scaled-1-500x462.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/marine-technology-society-mts\/\">Marine Technology Society (MTS)<\/a><\/strong><br>MTS is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of marine technology.&nbsp;MTS is a community that aims to create an environment where all individuals are welcomed, respected, and given equal opportunities to participate and contribute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/national-society-of-black-engineers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/NSBELogo-President-URI-NSBE.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81577\" style=\"width:132px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/NSBELogo-President-URI-NSBE.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/NSBELogo-President-URI-NSBE-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/NSBELogo-President-URI-NSBE-364x416.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/national-society-of-black-engineers\/\">National Society of Black Engineers<\/a>&nbsp;(NSBE)<\/strong><br>Dedicated to the academic and professional success of African American engineering students. Members are offered leadership training, professional development and mentoring opportunities, career placement services and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/formula-sae\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/RR-Rhody-Racing-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82897\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/RR-Rhody-Racing-edited.jpg 984w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/RR-Rhody-Racing-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/RR-Rhody-Racing-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/RR-Rhody-Racing-edited-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/RR-Rhody-Racing-edited-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/formula-sae\/\">Rhody Racing<\/a><\/strong><br>URI SAE was founded in the spring of 2021. Since then, we have organized a talented team full of passionate and astute individuals from all majors and backgrounds. We challenge our members to conceive, design, fabricate and compete with Formula and Baja SAE style cars. We offer all undergraduate students at URI an opportunity to gain real world engineering and teamwork skills. You do not need any prior experience; our members are supported every step of the way as they grow and reach their full potential. As long as you are willing to learn and put forward your best work, we\u2019ll find the perfect spot for you on one of our five design teams!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/society-of-hispanic-professional-engineers-shpe\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SHPE_Rlogo_horiz_RGB_FC-SHPE-URI-1024x319.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81581\" style=\"width:199px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SHPE_Rlogo_horiz_RGB_FC-SHPE-URI-1024x319.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SHPE_Rlogo_horiz_RGB_FC-SHPE-URI-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SHPE_Rlogo_horiz_RGB_FC-SHPE-URI-768x240.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SHPE_Rlogo_horiz_RGB_FC-SHPE-URI-1536x479.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SHPE_Rlogo_horiz_RGB_FC-SHPE-URI-364x114.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SHPE_Rlogo_horiz_RGB_FC-SHPE-URI-500x156.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SHPE_Rlogo_horiz_RGB_FC-SHPE-URI-1000x312.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SHPE_Rlogo_horiz_RGB_FC-SHPE-URI-1280x399.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SHPE_Rlogo_horiz_RGB_FC-SHPE-URI.jpg 1603w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/society-of-hispanic-professional-engineers-shpe\/\">Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers<\/a>&nbsp;(SHPE)<\/strong><br>The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers\u2019 (SHPE) vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers. We strive to become more professional and better ourselves in our career.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/society-of-women-engineers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SWE_Master_Brand_No_Tag_COLOR-500x251-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81582\" style=\"width:199px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SWE_Master_Brand_No_Tag_COLOR-500x251-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SWE_Master_Brand_No_Tag_COLOR-500x251-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/SWE_Master_Brand_No_Tag_COLOR-500x251-1-364x183.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/society-of-women-engineers\/\">Society of Women Engineers<\/a>&nbsp;(SWE)<\/strong><br>The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) empowers women at the University of Rhode Island to achieve their full potential as future engineers and leaders. SWE members organize and participate in outreach activities, social and professional events, networking opportunities and conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/theta-tau-sigma-gamma\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Theta-Tau-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81572\" style=\"width:110px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Theta-Tau-logo.jpg 192w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Theta-Tau-logo-176x300.jpg 176w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/theta-tau-sigma-gamma\/\">Theta Tau<\/a>&nbsp;(Professional Engineering co-ed Fraternity)<\/strong><br>Theta Tau is a co-ed professional engineering fraternity. The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship. Theta Tau separates itself from being a social fraternity by encompassing a common, professional goal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/women-in-engineering-mentorship-program\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Screenshot-2023-09-07-at-2.20.38-PM-500x493-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81584\" style=\"width:199px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Screenshot-2023-09-07-at-2.20.38-PM-500x493-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Screenshot-2023-09-07-at-2.20.38-PM-500x493-1-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Screenshot-2023-09-07-at-2.20.38-PM-500x493-1-364x359.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/women-in-engineering-mentorship-program\/\">Women in Engineering Mentorship Program<\/a> (WEM)<\/strong><br>WEM is a group of students that wants to promote a sense of belonging for women-identifying students on campus, especially in majors where it can feel isolating. Freshman women-identifying engineers are paired with upper-class students as an immediate support system. WEM strives to promote supporting others: being the person that cheers someone else on, even when things get tough, academically or socially. To summarize, the program aims to align with the following mission statement:&nbsp;Through training and strategic outreach, establish genuine and effective mentor\/mentee relationships that support academic, social, and personal growth to build a network within the College of Engineering and the URI community.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Professional Chapters<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/aiaa_logoblue-1024x340.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81588\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/aiaa_logoblue-1024x340.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/aiaa_logoblue-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/aiaa_logoblue-768x255.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/aiaa_logoblue-364x121.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/aiaa_logoblue-500x166.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/aiaa_logoblue-1000x333.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/aiaa_logoblue.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective of the AIAA is to further, within its locality, the purposes and programs of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. To influence the aeronautical and astronautical education process at the University of Rhode Island, increase knowledge of aerospace science and technology among members and the community and assist our members in fulfilling their career goals in the aerospace field.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/american-institute-of-chemical-engineers-aiche\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/AIChE-logo-500x158-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81592\" style=\"width:202px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/AIChE-logo-500x158-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/AIChE-logo-500x158-1-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/AIChE-logo-500x158-1-364x115.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/american-institute-of-chemical-engineers-aiche\/\">American Institute of Chemical Engineers<\/a>&nbsp;(AIChE)&nbsp;<\/strong><br>The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is geared toward chemical engineers of all disciplines. Members range from professionals to students of multiple universities. At the University of Rhode Island, we strive to expand our chapter as much as possible. For that to be possible, we need the help of student members.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/american-society-of-civil-engineers-asce\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/ASCE-logo-500x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81593\" style=\"width:199px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/ASCE-logo-500x200-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/ASCE-logo-500x200-1-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/ASCE-logo-500x200-1-364x146.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/american-society-of-civil-engineers-asce\/\">American Society of Civil Engineers<\/a>&nbsp;(ASCE)&nbsp;<\/strong><br>The URI chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) works with the civil engineering community, the University, the public and practicing professionals to promote ASCE missions and a sustainable infrastructure for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/american-society-of-mechanical-engineers-asme\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/ASME-logo-500x281-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81591\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/ASME-logo-500x281-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/ASME-logo-500x281-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/ASME-logo-500x281-2-364x205.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/american-society-of-mechanical-engineers-asme\/\">American Society of Mechanical Engineers<\/a>&nbsp;(ASME)&nbsp;<\/strong><br>From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers and academic leaders, the ASME membership is as diverse as the engineering community itself.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/engineering-in-medicine-and-biology-society-embs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/EMBS-logo-500x317-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81594\" style=\"width:201px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/EMBS-logo-500x317-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/EMBS-logo-500x317-1-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/EMBS-logo-500x317-1-364x231.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/engineering-in-medicine-and-biology-society-embs\/\">Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society<\/a>&nbsp;(EMBS)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Welcome to the University of Rhode Island Engineering\u2019s Medicine and Biology Society student chapter. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) is the world\u2019s largest international society of biomedical engineers. The organization\u2019s 12,000 members reside in some 97 countries around the world. EMBS provides its members with access to the people, practices, information, ideas and opinions that are shaping one of the fastest growing fields in science. The EMBS chapter is a newly-founded student organization that is dedicated to unifying engineering students, professionals and the community at URI.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/EWB-LOGOS-2017-RGB_shortened-blue-500x236-1-e1752767670961.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81597\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/EWB-LOGOS-2017-RGB_shortened-blue-500x236-1-e1752767670961.jpg 432w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/EWB-LOGOS-2017-RGB_shortened-blue-500x236-1-e1752767670961-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/EWB-LOGOS-2017-RGB_shortened-blue-500x236-1-e1752767670961-364x147.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/engineers-without-borders\/\">Engineers Without Borders<\/a> (EWB)&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Engineers Without Borders (EWB) partners with underserved communities both at home and abroad to develop engineering solutions to their needs. Our goal is to build leaders, provide pathways to opportunities, and support a world where every community is built to thrive.<br>The URI EWB Student Chapter is paired with an existing international or domestic development project through EWB-USA. Our group\u2019s mission is to work closely with the community and develop sustainable engineering solutions to their needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/institute-of-electrical-and-electronics-engineers-ieee\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/IEEE-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81595\" style=\"width:130px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/IEEE-logo.jpg 400w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/IEEE-logo-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/IEEE-logo-364x210.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/institute-of-electrical-and-electronics-engineers-ieee\/\">Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers<\/a>&nbsp;(IEEE)&nbsp;<\/strong><br>IEEE is the world\u2019s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/institute-of-industrial-and-systems-engineers-iise\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/iise-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81596\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/iise-logo.jpg 360w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/iise-logo-300x108.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/organizations-and-societies\/institute-of-industrial-and-systems-engineers-iise\/\">Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers<\/a>&nbsp;(IISE)&nbsp;<\/strong><br>IISE is the world\u2019s largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Honor Societies<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/tau-beta-pi\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/taubetapi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82196\" style=\"width:143px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/taubetapi.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/taubetapi-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/taubetapi-364x479.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/tau-beta-pi\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Tau Beta Pi<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br>The Tau Beta Pi Association is the oldest engineering honor society and the second oldest collegiate honor society in the United States. It honors engineering students in American universities who have shown a history of academic achievement as well as a commitment to personal and professional integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/chi_epsilon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82197\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/chi_epsilon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/chi_epsilon-300x77.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/chi_epsilon-364x93.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: <\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/chi-epsilon\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Chi Epsilon<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br>Students majoring in Civil Engineering may be invited to join Chi Epsilon through election by their collegiate chapter. Eligibility is based on demonstrating Chi Epsilon\u2019s qualities of Scholarship, Character, Practicality, and Sociability.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/eta-kappa-nu-ieee-hkn\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/ETA_Kappa_Nu-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82244\" style=\"width:70px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/ETA_Kappa_Nu-edited.jpg 228w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/ETA_Kappa_Nu-edited-187x300.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering:<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/eta-kappa-nu-ieee-hkn\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN)<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br>The honor society of IEEE promotes excellence in the profession and in education with ideals of Scholarship, Character and Attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/pi-tau-sigma\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"308\" height=\"98\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Pi_tau_sigma.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82199\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Pi_tau_sigma.jpg 308w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Pi_tau_sigma-300x95.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering:<\/strong> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/pi-tau-sigma\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Pi Tau Sigma<\/span><\/strong><\/a><br>PI TAU SIGMA members are chosen on a basis of sound engineering ability, scholarship service, leadership, and integrity. The Pi Tau Sigma mission is to strive to create better engineers through commitment to academic excellence and dedication to service. Pi Tau Sigma prides itself in the core values: Integrity (soundness of character and moral conduct), Service (serving the mechanical engineering profession and the community), and Leadership (fostering initiative through example in a professional manner). Pi Tau Sigma is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Department of Ocean Engineering:<\/strong> <br><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Omega Epsilon<\/span><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\"><strong>Looking for Additional Funding?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">The College of Engineering Dean\u2019s Office is happy to support recognized student organizations. <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/qm4g9hWUVhkb39oK6\">Use this form<\/a> to request funding from the Dean\u2019s Office. Please note that funding is limited and should be used to fill gaps after other resources (departmental funds, fundraising, sponsorships) have been exhausted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Current Undergradute Students Looking to get involved, build your network, and apply your skills outside the classroom? The College of Engineering is home to a wide variety of student organizations that offer hands-on experiences, leadership opportunities, and a strong sense of community. Explore the different organizations at the Undergraduate Student Fair at Engineering Kick-Off Day. 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