Student organizations like the ones listed below provide students important opportunities to engage and network with their peers and build valuable relationships for their future lives and careers.
Departmental societies
ASME-UW (American Society of Mechanical Engineers at the University of Washington) is dedicated to improving the college experience of Mechanical Engineering students, promoting discourse, and communication with potential Mechanical Engineering students, and encouraging young minds to gain an interest in STEM fields by outreach events to the community. If you are interested in joining, contact us through email or Facebook.
Student engineering societies
Engineering students can find opportunities for community and support within an array of organizations affiliated with the College of Engineering.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) »
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) »
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) »
Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE) »
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) »
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) »
Looking for more ways to get involved?
Mechanical Engineering Student Clubs and Competitions »
Have fun while developing and honing your engineering skills by participating in one of the department’s student clubs or competitions.
College of Engineering Student Clubs and Competitions »
Explore interdisciplinary engineering teams and other student groups across UW Engineering.
UW Registered Student Organization (RSO) Directory »
Build relationships across campus by searching through UW’s hundreds of unique student groups or even registering your own organization.
Undergraduate Research Program »
There are research opportunities available year-round at the UW and surrounding research locations (e.g., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center, etc.). The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) database includes several hundred (just some) of these undergraduate research opportunities.