Student Organizations: Get Involved

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)  | View »

The Stanford chapter of AISES actively promotes Native American students in the fields of engineering and science and encourages American Indian youth to enter the world of science and engineering.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)  | View »

The Stanford Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a campus group made up of chemical engineering students. The group's goal is to foster interest in chemical engineering and teach students about the chemical engineering profession.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)  | View »

ASCE is the primary professional society in the US focusing on civil engineering and is the world's largest engineering society. ASCE produces a monthly civil engineering news magazine and other technical publications. It also hosts conferences, seminars, and competitions.

Asia Technology Initiative (ATI)  | View »

ATI seeks to cultivate entrepreneurship through hands-on entrepreneurial experience and by promoting connections between Stanford and technology clusters throughout Asia.

Asia-Pacific Student Entrepreneurship Society (ASES)  | View »

ASES Stanford is the founding organization of the Asia-Pacific Student Entrepreneurship Society, a global student organization that spans five countries. ASES organizes projects, conferences and programming aimed at educating and networking future leaders in business, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Audio Engineering Society  | View »

The Stanford chapter of the Audio Engineering Society creates opportunities for interactive education and advancement in the field of audio engineering. The organization also hosts a number of prominent lecturers, facilitates community service activities, and organizes various audio-related projects at Stanford.

Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students (BASES)  | View »

The primary goal of BASES is to cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs by facilitating networking and entrepreneurship education. Membership and participation is open to all students, both undergraduate and graduate, from all schools at Stanford.

Engineers for a Sustainable World  | View »

Engineers for a Sustainable World addresses engineering-based challenges of developing communities through partnerships that foster cultural, educational, and technical exchange. Recent projects include post-Tsunami reconstruction work on the Andaman Islands.

Materials Research Society  | View »

The Materials Research Society brings together scientists, engineers and research managers from industry, government, academia and research laboratories to share findings in the research and development of new materials of technological importance.

Mechanical Engineering Women's Group | View »

The primary purpose of the ME Women's Group is to foster a sense of community and environment of support among all graduate women in engineering at Stanford. The club hosts events that address topics of interest to women engineers.

Optical Society of America | View »

Stanford OSA is a student-run organization interested in the promotion of optical science and technology. Students collaborate with national OSA, other student chapters, and groups like the Stanford Photonics Research Center (SPRC) to provide exciting educational, networking, and community outreach activities.

Product Design Student Association  | View »

The Product Design Students Association caters to the Stanford Product Design community, providing students with opprotunities to learn more about product design, build a community, network with faculty, graduate students and alumni, and find jobs. Also see the Joint Program in Design.

Science and Engineering Graduate Women's Association (SEGWA) | View »

SEGWA is the umbrella organization for all graduate women in science and engineering at Stanford University. SEGWA strives to help individual students and groups publicize and secure funding for events, start new events and groups, and advocate for academic and student life initiatives.

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) | View »

The Stanford chapter promotes basic research in computational mathematics and scientific computing to the graduate and undergraduate community. It provides opportunities for student research presentations and the sharing of information and feedback, and fosters mentorship between Stanford students and industry experts.

Society of Black Scientists and Engineers (SBSE) | View »

SBSE is dedicated to fulfilling the mission of NSBE, which is to increase the number of black engineers and scientists who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. NSBE named Stanford's chapter "Most Distinguished" in 2004 and 2005. SBSE has continued a long tradition of programs on Stanford's campus geared towards the successful recruitment, retention, and graduation of black scientists and engineers.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) | View »

SWE sponsors programs focused on women's issues in engineering and works to encourage K-12 girls to have an interest in engineering and science.

Stanford Engineering Association (SEA) | View »

SEA provides funding for projects and activities that serve to benefit the engineering community.

Stanford Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) | View »

INFORMS is a national association for academics and practitioners in operations research, management science and related fields. Stanford INFORMS aims to create an organization for graduate and undergraduate students to explore their interests in these areas.

Stanford Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers | View »

The purpose of the Stanford student chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is to heighten student awareness of opportunities in electrical engineering by promoting interaction between students, faculty, practicing engineers, and local industry.

Stanford Scientific Review | View »

The Stanford Scientific Review is a student-run publication with two goals: 1) to provide a forum for students in science and non-science fields to express their knowledge and perspective on the ethical, policy, and social implications of new scientific advances and 2) to explore and report on new scientific discoveries and research-in-progress in the Stanford scientific community through interaction with faculty and research at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Stanford Society Of Chicano/Latino Engineers and Scientists (SSCLES) | View »

The central purpose of SSCLES is to increase the number of Chicanos and Latinos in the academic and professional areas of engineering and science. The group sponsors both academic and social programs and promotes academic and career development for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Stanford Solar Car Project | View »

The Stanford Solar Car Project is a student-run, donation-funded project that has been building and racing solar-powered vehicles since 1986. In the 2005 American Solar Challenge, Stanford's car won in the stock class. Stanford Solar provides hands-on experience for students in various fields of study and educates various groups on and off campus.

Stanford Student Biodesign (SSB) | View »

SSB aims to prepare students for careers in biotech, biomedical technology, bioengineering, and other fields at the intersection of life sciences and engineering. SSB offers career seminars, lectures, dinners with industry and faculty, community service opportunities, and hands-on innovation experience.

Stanford Solar and Wind Energy Project (SWEP) | View »

SWEP aims to promote, assess, and develop the solar and wind energy resources on and around Stanford's campus. SWEP was started during the 2006-2007 academic year by several graduate students in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Atmosphere/Energy Program.

Tau Beta Pi  | View »

Tau Beta Pi is the only engineering honor society representing the entire engineering profession. The California Gamma chapter of Tau Beta Pi at Stanford serves the Stanford community through the provision of important engineering resources.

Women in Computer Science (WICS) | View »

WICS is an organization within the Stanford computer science department whose purpose is to support and promote women in computer science by encouraging discussion and raising awareness of the issues they face.

Women In Electrical Engineering (WEE) | View »

WEE aims to provide community, mentoring and enrichment for women students in EE at Stanford. WEE will address women- specific issues and provide a place for networking among current graduate women and EE alumnae.