Current Students:

College of Engineering Student Organizations & Programs

• All College Organizations

  The following organizations are open to any College of Engineering student on the Lincoln and Omaha campuses.

  Acoustical Society of America (ASA) (Omaha Campus) : The ASA is the premier international scientific society in acoustics, dedicated to increasing and diffusing knowledge of acoustics and its practical applications. The Society is extremely interdisciplinary, covering thirteen sub-areas in the field of acoustics.
  Local Chapter: http://www.asa.unomaha.edu/
  National Chapter: http://asa.aip.org
  Contact: Dr. Lily Wang

  American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronatics: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) student branch at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was started in 2008. The purpose of the branch is to encourage students to learn more about aerospace news, history, education and careers, and to provide opportunities for students to participate in aerospace projects and design competitions.
  Local Chapter: http://www.engineering.unl.edu/current-students/AIAA/,
  National Chapter: http://www.aiaa.org
  Contact: Kevin Cole
  
  Biomedical Engineering Society: Students explore current biomedical research practices and employment opportunities during regular monthly meetings. Local Chapter: http://bse.unl.edu/bmes/, National Chapter: http://www.bmes.org
  Contact: Greg Bashford

  Cooperative Education Program: This program provides academic and professional experience for students who meet certain academic standards and who demonstrate qualities of leadership and the ability to work with others. Also, it augments classroom experiences and integrates them with engineering practice. Students have predetermined periods of attendance at the university and specific periods of employment. On-the-job experience usually begins after the sophomore year. Students also receive guidance in finding academically related summer internships.
  Contact: Lark Bear

  Emerging Green Builders (EGB): EGB is a part of the Lincoln Flatwater association of USGBC. The Emerging Green Builders Nebraska Chapter was organized at the University of Nebraska in April 2006 for two purposes:

  • To inspire and empower young leaders in the "green" building movement
  • To promote environmentally responsible design on our campus and in our community

  Our group is working on a variety of projects to achieve these goals. If you'd like to help out, or if you have an idea for another project please contact us. We're always looking for partners in our mission to make the world an even better place than it is today. Local Chapter: www.unl.edu/emerginggreen
  

  EGSAB-Lincoln:
  The mission of the Engineering Graduate Student Advisory Board is to represent the interests of graduate engineering students while providing a means of communication between the students, faculty, administration, and alumni of the College of Engineering. The Board will facilitate an active community as well as intellectual growth between graduate students.  The board will work to actively recruit smart and talented individuals to become engineering graduate students at the University of Nebraska.
  Contact: Chelsea Hood

  Engineers Week (E-Week)-Lincoln:
  Each year, student leaders work together to make this enormous public relations effort a successful occasion. Student projects, research demonstrations, teaching labs and departments are open to the community. Many middle and high school students from throughout the state attend.
  Contact: David Williams

  Engineers Without Borders - Lincoln / Omaha:
  The purpose of EWB-NU shall reflect and support the values and mission of Engineers Without Borders-USA: "to partner with disadvantaged communities to improve the quality of their life through implementation of environmentally sound and economically sustainable engineering projects, while developing internationally responsible engineering students."

  Engineering Student Advisory Board (eSAB): The Student Advisory Board is the major representative body of engineering students. It is composed of representatives from each department in the college, with the number of representatives determined by department enrollment. Members are concerned with college-wide issues and they act as a sounding board between students, faculty and the administration of the college.
  Contact: David Williams

  Flag Team - Lincoln:
  Members of the engineering “flag team” unfurl the 80’x60’ Power of Red flag at all home football games. The flag is unveiled when the band plays the national anthem on the field. Any engineering students are welcome to help with this game day tradition.
  Contact: Rena Becker

  IAESTE - Lincoln:
  To promote IAESTE United States' mission of "developing global skills in tomorrow's technical leaders." To promote international understanding and goodwill amongst the students of all nations. To provide students at institutions of higher education with technical experience abroad relative to their studies in the broadest sense. To promote cultural understanding through the exchange of students in work based opportunities. To provide the opportunity for University of Nebraska Lincoln students to live and work abroad. To assist with international students coming to the local community to work on IAESTE internships.  Local Chapter: http://engsa.unl.edu/iaeste, National Chapter: www.iaesteunitedstates.org
  Contact: Marilena Carvalho

  Mechanical Electrical Specialty Contractors (MESC) - Lincoln:
  This student organization, which is the first of its kind in the United States, was developed during the fall semester of 1997. It receives support from three parent professional societies: The American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA); and National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Students participate in field trips, national conferences and innovative projects. The students developed the first HVAC working laboratory in the nation. Other universities have since used our ideal to develop their own laboratories Membership is open to students from any major.
  Local Chapter: http://cmdept.unl.edu/ne-ashrae, National Chapters: http://www.mcaa.org, http://www.ashrae.org, http://www.necanet.org
  Contact: Tim Wentz

  National Society of Black Engineers - Lincoln / Omaha:
  NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
  Contact: Dr. Erick Jones and Dr. Teri Norton

  Nebraska Blueprint - Lincoln: This magazine is published twice per year. Articles, written by students, highlight special events, activities or student achievements that occurred during the semester.
  Contact: J.S. Engebretson / Editor: Brian Neilson

  Peer Mentors:
  www.peermentor.unl.edu
  Peer mentors assist first-year students in their transition to university life by sharing their experiences and advice. As a peer mentor, you will have the satisfaction of helping someone succeed as a Nebraska student.
  Contact: David Williams

  Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE): Our chapter focuses in engineering and science undergraduate and graduate students, however, SHPE is open to everybody who feels identified with our purpose.
  Our purpose is to promote the advancement of Hispanic and Latino engineers and scientists in employment and education, develop and participate in programs with industry and the university, and provide a forum for the exchange of information pertinent for Hispanic and Latino engineering and science students enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Students benefit from:

  • Conference registrations
    
  • Life-long networking opportunities
    
  • Consideration of SHPE Scholarships
    
  • Opportunities to present technical papers, posters, and participate in other competitions
    
  • Access to internships and scholarships
  • Career and professional development; leadership training

  Contact: Dr. Lance Perez

  Quarter Scale Tractor Team - Lincoln:
  "The Further You Go, The Harder it Gets."   Midnight Mechanics.  Pulling for First.  Some of the past mottos, worn on our caps to keep our goal in mind. We've been competing in the ASAE Quarter-scale competition since 1999, rising steadily through the ranks.  We are a student group, based in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering. All students attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln can participate in designing and building the quarter-scale tractor. Current and past members have included students majoring in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanized Systems Management, Biological Systems Engineering, Agricultural Business and Animal Science.
  Local Chapter: http://bse.unl.edu/qrtrscale/, National Chapter: http://www.asabe.org/students/tractor/asaecomp.html
  Contact: unltractor@gmail.com

  Society of Women Engineers (SWE) - Lincoln / Omaha: The purpose of this international, professional society is to inform young women, their parents, school counselors and the public of the opportunities available to women in engineering. A major function of the organization is to facilitate contact between students and women engineers and to give women in the college an opportunity to meet and interact with their peers and professional engineers.
  Lincoln Contact: Marilena Carvalho / Omaha Contact: Dr. Ece Erdogmus

  Tau Beta Pi - Lincoln: Students are elected to this national, all-engineering honor society as juniors or seniors. Regular meetings are held and the chapter assists the college and community in various service functions.
  Local Chapter: http://www.engr.unl.edu/~tbp/, National Chapter: http://www.tbp.org/
  Contact: Dennis Schulte - dschulte1@unl.edu

  Triangle Fraternity - Lincoln:
  Fraternity that exclusively pledges Engineering, Architecture and Science students.
  http://nebraskatriangle.org/
  Contact: John Boye

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  Majors / Departments - Based on Lincoln Campuses

  
  

  AGRICULTURAL & BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
  American Society for Engineering in Agriculture, Food & Biological Systems (ASABE)	Viacheslav Adamchuk	adamchuk@unlserve.unl.edu
  Biomedical Engineering Society	Greg Bashford	gbashford2@unl.edu
  Soil and Water Resources Club	Mark Kuzila	mkuzila1@unl.edu
  Mechanized Systems Management Club	Jack Schinstock	jschinstock1@unl.edu
  Quarter Scale Tractor Team	Roger Hoy	rhoy2@unl.edu
  CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING
  American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)	Dr. Hossein Noureddini	hnoureddini1@unl.edu
  CIVIL ENGINEERING
  American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)	David Admiraal	Dadmiraal2@unl.edu
  American Water Works Association/Water Environment Federation (AWWA/WEF)	Bruce Dvorak	bdvorak1@unl.edu
  Chi Epsilon	Dr. Barry Rosson
  Institute for Transportation Engineers (ITE)	Karen Schurr	kschurr1@unl.edu
  COMPUTER ENGINEERING
  Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)	Lee-Kiat Soh	lksoh@cse.unl.edu
  CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
  Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)	Bruce Fischer	bfischer2@unl.edu
  Design-Build Institute of America Student Chapter (DBIA)
  National Association of Home Builders Student Chapter (NAHB)	Chuck Berryman	cberryman1@unl.edu
  Sigma Lambda Chi	Paul Harmon	pharmon1@unl.edu
  ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)	Jerry Varner	jvarner1@unl.edu
  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)	Natale Ianno	nianno@unl.edu
  INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
  Alpha Pi Mu	Michael Riley	mriley1@unl.edu
  Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)	David Cochran	dcochran1@unl.edu
  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	Wieslaw Szydlowski	wszydlowski1@unl.edu
  American Society of Metallurgists (ASM)	Brent Wilson
  Pi Tau Sigma	Zhaoyan Zhang	zzhang5@unl.edu
  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)	Brent Wilson

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• Majors / Departments - Lincoln Campuses

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  Alpha Pi Mu:
  Students are selected for membership in this honorary society based upon scholarship and achievements.
  Contact: Dr. Michael Riley

  Ambassadors/Diplomats:
  Ambassadors and Diplomats are the leadership team for outreach programs in Lincoln. Ambassadors serve the Dean's Office as student representatives at recruitment and student programming events. Ambassadors play a vital role in the organization and execution of events including Discover Engineering, Red Letter Days, the Big Red Road Shows and E-Week Open House. In addition, Ambassadors are the first student contact prospective students have when visiting campus. They lead college tours, serve as classroom and overnight hosts, and are awarded a Leadership Scholarship for their service.
  
  Delegates are an integral part of the Student Programs outreach efforts and are primarily responsible for representing the college at recruitment events. Delegates also volunteer their time at alumni and other outreach events organized by the Ambassadors. Delegates are given priority for Ambassador positions.
  Contact: Rena Becker
  
  American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronatics: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) student branch at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was started in 2008. The purpose of the branch is to encourage students to learn more about aerospace news, history, education and careers, and to provide opportunities for students to participate in aerospace projects and design competitions.
  Local Chapter: http://www.engineering.unl.edu/current-students/AIAA/,
  National Chapter: http://www.aiaa.org
  Contact: Kevin Cole

  American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE):
  The primary purpose of this club is to engage students in activities and projects that expand the scope of the field of chemical engineering and the experience of the chemical engineering student.
  Contact: Dr. Hossein Noureddini

  American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):
  Students are encouraged to join this professional society as freshmen. Through regular monthly meetings and community projects, students learn more about the field of civil engineering, meet other CIVE students and become involved in the community. Students are also encouraged to participate in the Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge Competitions held at regional and national competitions each year. These competitions allow students to apply engineering concepts learned in the classroom to real-life activities.
  Local Chapter: www.unl.edu/asce, National Chapter:http://www.asce.org/ Contact: Lincoln Adviser: Dr. David Admiraal

  American Society for Engineering in Agriculture, Food & Biological Systems (ASABE):
  Through club activities, members are given leadership development opportunities. Activities include: speakers at monthly meetings, plant tours, attendance at professional meetings, service projects and promotion activities such as the E-Week open house.
  Contact: Viacheslav Adamchuk

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):
  As members of this professional society, students are given the opportunity to stay informed regarding recent developments in the field of mechanical engineering through publications, field trips and meetings. Fellowship is also enhanced through interaction with other student sections as well as professional sectors of the society.
  UNL Chapter Contact: Dr. Wieslaw Szydlowski

  American Society of Metallurgists (ASM):
  This organization promotes the understanding and application of engineering materials by considering the areas of research, design and manufacturing. Through tours and invited speakers, the members are also informed of the social and environmental aspects of materials processing and manufacturing.
  Contact: Brent Wilson

  American Water Works Association/Water Environment Federation (AWWA/WEF):
  Undergraduate and graduate students interested in the environmental engineering field are encouraged to participate. The student chapter hosts regular meeting, field trips, and social events during the academic year.
  Contact: Dr. Bruce Dvorak-bdvorak1@unl.edu

  Associated General Contractors of America (AGC):
  This national group of student organizations holds both annual, regional, and national meetings as well as monthly local meetings. The UNL Chapter was one of the first five organized and involves a program featuring professional speakers and construction site visits, as well as community service projects. Also, this chapter sponsors an annual awards dinner featuring nationally prominent speakers and student and faculty awards.
  Contact: Bruce Fischer

  Association for Computing Machinery (ACM):
  Members of this UNL professional association include students of all disciplines and professionals from the field of computing. Topics of interest include programming, systems design, research, education, personal computing and artificial intelligence - just to name a few.
  Local Chapter: http://acm.unl.edu, National Chapter: http://www.acm.org
  Contact: Dr. Charles Riedesel, Dr. Leen-Kiat Soh, Dr. Witawas (Witty) Srisa-An, Chairman: David Kim - dkim@cse.unl.edu

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  Chi Epsilon:
  As juniors or seniors, civil engineering students are elected to this national honor society. Regular meetings are held and members assist the department with various service functions.
  Contact: Dr. Barry Rosson

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  Design-Build Institute of America Student Chapter (DBIA):
  Promotion widespread and successful utilization of the design-build project delivery method in shaping the built environment.
  Contact: Construction Management Department, W145 Nebraska Hall, 402.472.3742

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  Engineers Without Borders (Lincoln/Omaha) :
  The purpose of EWB-NU shall reflect and support the values and mission of Engineers Without Borders-USA: "to partner with disadvantaged communities to improve the quality of their life through implementation of environmentally sound and economically sustainable engineering projects, while developing internationally responsible engineering students."
  Contact: Elizabeth Jones

  Eta Kappa Nu (HKN):
  Students are invited to join this national honor society if they are in the top one quarter of their class as juniors or top one third as seniors. Electrical components are purchased by the organization and assembled into kits by members for resale to undergraduate electrical engineering students for use in the required laboratories. Regular meetings are held and special tutoring sessions are arranged for students enrolled in beginning or intermediate level electrical engineering courses.
  Contact: Dr. Jerry Varner

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  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE):
  This is the largest professional organization in the world and the Lincoln Chapter is very active on campus. Every electrical engineering student is encouraged to join. Activities include; regular meetings, technical seminars, selling of laboratory experiment booklets, plant tours, and at least one annual faculty/student get-together.
  Contact: Dr. Lance Perez
  National chapter website: http://ieee.unl.edu/

  Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE):
  Students are encouraged to join this professional society as freshmen and to participate in monthly meetings that include industrial tours, guest speakers and social events. They also receive the monthly industrial engineering magazine Solutions to stay informed about innovations in industry. Members have the opportunity to compete for scholarships and awards, gain leadership experience and learn about the mission of industrial engineering. In addition, the organization actively participates in finding internships and co-ops for its members.
  Contact: Dr. David Cochran

  Institute for Transportation Engineers (ITE):
  Bridge the gap between your academic and professional career...join the Institute of Transportation Engineers!  ITE Student Chapter gives you the opportunity to...become involved in high profile transportation issues in the Midwest, interact with professionals responsible for finding solutions to the increasing demand on our transportation infrastructure, discover an interest in a challenging and dynamic career, and spend time with your friends and future colleagues.  This is a professional society for civil engineers who are planning to specialize in transportation engineering.  Regular monthly meetings are held. 
  Local Chapter: http://tse.unl.edu/ite.php , National Chapter: http://ite.org/
  Contact: Karen Schurr

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  National Association of Home Builders Student Chapter (NAHB):
  To provide students in building related fields such as construction management, engineering and architecture, and real estate an opportunity to learn more about residential building through membership in the industry's largest trade association.
  Contact: Chuck Berryman

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  Peer Mentors:
  Peer mentors assist first year students in their transition to University life by sharing their experiences and advice. As a peer mentor, you will have the satisfaction of helping someone succeed as a Nebraska student.
  Contact: David Williams

  Pi Tau Sigma:
  Presently, there are 129 active chapters of this honorary fraternity at universities in almost every state of the United States. The UNL Chapter is also a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. Some of the objectives of this fraternity are to foster high ideals in the engineering profession, to stimulate and support departmental activities, to promote professional welfare and to develop leadership and citizenship.
  Contact: Dr. Zhaoyan Zhang

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  Sigma Lambda Chi:
  This is a national honorary society for outstanding students graduating from construction programs at over 60 universities in the United States. The UNL Chapter was one of the first five established in the late 1960s and has been active in promoting the local academic program and providing tutorial assistance to students in need of academic assistance.
  Contact: Paul Harmon

  Soil and Water Resources Club:
  The UNL Soil and Water Resources Club was organized to bring together students with an interest in soil and water resources and offer opportunities not normally found in the conventional classroom. The goal is to stimulate the interest of graduate and undergraduate students in soil and water resources and promote the art and science of good land and water use.
  Local Chapter: http://swrc.unl.edu/, State Chapter: http://incolor.inebraska.com/dougg/swcs/, National Chapter: http://www.swcs.org/
  Contact: Mark Kuzila

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE):
  The students, through their elected officers, administer concerns of the chapter. Offers are counseled by the SAE Faculty Adviser and receive the cooperation of the Vice-Chairperson for Student Activities of the SAE Activities Committee through SAE Headquarters. Individuals are invited to speak and/or make presentations about relevant topics and tours of interest are taken.
  Contact: Brent Wilson

  Majors / Departments - Based on Omaha Campus

  
  

  ALL COLLEGE
  Architectural Engineering and Construction Students Outreach Program (AESCOP)	Rosemary Edzie	redzie2@unl.edu
  Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)	Prof. Keith Pedersen	kpedersen1@unl.edu
  Emerging Green Builders (EGB)	Dr. Avery Schwer	aschwer1@unl.edu
  Engineering Student Advisory Board (eSAB)	Alma Rodgers	aramirez-rodgers1@unl.edu
  Engineers Without Borders (EWB)	Dr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt	sbartelt2@unl.edu
  National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)	Dr. Terri Norton	tnorton3@unl.edu
  PKI Diplomats & Delegates	Alma Rodgers	aramirez-rodgers1@unl.edu
  Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)	Dr. Elizabeth Jones	ejones1@unl.edu
  Society of Women Engineers (SWE)	Dr. Ece Erdogmus	eerdogmus2@unl.edu

  
  

  ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
  Acoustical Society of America (ASA)	Dr. Lily Wang	lwang4@unl.edu
  American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)	Dr. Lily Wang	lwang4@unl.edu
  Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI)	Dr. Clarence Waters	cwaters2@unl.edu
  Architectural Engineering Student Leadership and Advisory Committee	Dr. Clarence Waters	cwaters2@unl.edu
  Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES)	Dr. Clarence Waters	cwaters2@unl.edu

  
  

  CIVIL ENGINEERING
  American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)	Dr. Christopher Tuan	ctuan1@unl.edu

  
  

  CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS
  Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)	Prof. Ronald Haggin	rhaggin1@unl.edu
  Student Consortium of Specialty Contractors	Prof. Stuart Bernstein	sbernstein2@unl.edu

  
  

  COMPUTER & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)	Roger Sash	rsash1@unl.edu

  
  

  THE CHARLES W. DURHAM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
  Architectural Engineering and Construction Student Outreach Program	Rosemary Edzie	redzie2@unl.edu

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• Majors / Departments - Omaha Campus

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  Architectural Engineering and Construction Student Outreach Program (AECSOP):
  The Architectural Engineering and Construction Student Outreach Program (AECSOP) is a student run organization that travels to local and regional high schools in Nebraska promoting engineering, construction and the educational opportunities made available by UNL’s The Charles W. Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction. AECSOP representatives present high school students with information about the engineering and construction programs available at the university and stress the importance of a math and science education.
  Contact: Rosemary Edzie

  Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) :
  National Chapter: http://www.agc.org/
  AGC is the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States. Operating in partnership with its nationwide network of Chapters, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln at Omaha AGC Student Chapter is sponsored by our local AGC - Nebraska Building Chapter. The Omaha AGC Student chapter holds numerous activities to enhance the college experience of our developing construction professionals. These activities include monthly membership meetings, informational sessions with different construction contractors and material suppliers, tours of construction job sites, community services projects, participation in the fall and spring seminars sponsored by the AGC - Nebraska Building Chapter, and participation in the yearly AGC National Convention. Social events throughout the year include tailgating at Maverick football games, going to Maverick Hockey games, and the biannual AGC "Final Final," an end-of-semester celebration.
  Contact: Prof. Ronald Haggin

  Acoustical Society of America (ASA):
  National Chapter: http://asa.aip.org
  The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) is a world-renowned scientific society in acoustics, dedicated to increasing and diffusing knowledge of acoustics and its practical applications. The society is extremely interdisciplinary, covering 13 sub-areas in the field of acoustics. Our student chapter brings the exciting world of acoustics to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community. Chapter meetings focus on topics from many areas of acoustics, usually incorporating demonstrations, interactive activities, and presentations of scholarly work.
  Contact: Dr. Lily Wang

  American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):
  National Chapter: http://www.asce.org/
  The American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 140,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. Omaha's ASCE Chapter provides students with resources and connections to improve their education and provide professional experiences through monthly presentations by engineering professionals. Students are also encouraged to participate in the Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge Competitions held at regional and national competitions each year. These competitions allow students to apply engineering concepts learned in the classroom to real-life activities.
  Contact: Dr. Massoum Moussavi

  American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) (Omaha Campus): :
  National Chapter: http://www.ashrae.org
  The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) exposes students to the sciences of heating, ventilation, refrigerating, air-conditioning and related human factors. The group schedules tours, speakers, mentoring opportunities with the local Nebraska ASHRAE Chapter and a trip to the national ASHRAE conference regularly.
  Contact: Dr. Lily Wang

  Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI):
  National Chapter: http://www.aeinstitute.org
  Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) promotes knowledge regarding the profession of architectural engineering by study, research, and discussion of the AE field with speakers, tours, and trips to the national AEI conference. AEI also encourages the interaction of students to share their education and experiences within the AE field and provides valuable communication between students and professions in the field.
  Contact: Dr. Clarence Waters

  Architectural Engineering Student Leadership and Advisory Committee (AESLAC):
  The Architectural Engineering Student Leadership and Advisory Committee’s purpose is to oversee the Architectural Engineering Program, student activities, and other concerns of its students. In addition, the committee represents architectural engineering students to the faculty, to the program director, and to the citizens of Nebraska. We strive for the betterment of the Architectural Engineering program, both through academic excellence and the creation of an enriched cocurricular environment.
  Contact: Dr. Clarence Waters

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  Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) :
  National Chapter: http://www.dbia.org/
  The student chapter of Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) provides students with a real understanding of how Design-Build is incorporated into construction projects all over the United States. As a student group, we have professional speakers come in monthly to discuss their current projects. This allows students to understand how practical the concepts they are learning about truly are.
  Contact: Prof. Keith Pedersen

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  Emerging Green Builders (EGB):
  EGB is an organization through the United States Green Building Council. It is open to students and young professionals in all disciplines. EGB focuses on three main areas:

  • Education: The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system is the primary educational focus of EGB. Members receive discounts on study materials and exams to prepare for the LEED Accredited Professional Exam. Seminars, building tours, conferences, study groups and other events are held to support the green building education of members.
  • Advocacy: Sustainable design is becoming increasingly important in today's building industry. EGB promotes this process throughout the community and advocates the use of LEED.
  • Networking: Many professionals and design firms are involved with EGB. It is a great way to meet future employers and partners. Members also attend national conferences like Greenbuild to meet professionals and learn about green innovations.

  Contact: Dr. Avery Schwer

  
  

  Engineering Student Advisory Board (eSAB):
  The Engineering Student Advisory Board serves as the governing body of engineering students and organizations. All academic departments and every student group housed at The Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) is represented on the Board. eSAB's primary missions are to enhance the engineering student experience, to serve as a link between students, faculty, and administration, and to provide resources for the student organizations. The Engineering Student Advisory Board was established in Omaha in the spring of 2008.
  Contact: Alma Ramirez-Rodgers

  Engineers Without Borders - NU (EWB-NU):
  National Chapter: http://www.ewb-usa.org/
  EWB-is a non-profit humanitarian organization that partners with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life. This partnership involves the implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while involving and training internationally responsible engineers and engineering students.
  The activities of EWB-USA range from the construction of sustainable systems that developing communities can own and operate without external assistance, to empowering such communities by enhancing local, technical, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills. These projects are initiated by, and completed with, contributions from the host community working with our project teams.
  EWB-USA contributes to meeting the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through capacity building in community projects. Capacity building is defined in that context as "...the building (or strengthening) of human, institutional and infrastructure capacity to help societies develop secure, stable and sustainable economies, governments and other institutions through mentoring, training, education, physical projects, the infusion of financial and other resources, and most importantly, the motivation and inspiration of people to improve their lives." (Hatch, 2004).
  Contacts: Dr. Elizabeth Jones and Dr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt

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  Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES):
  National Chapter: http://www.iesna.org/
  This student chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America believes in enrichment of the aspiring lighting designer beyond the scope of the classroom. The goals of IESNU include promoting responsible and quality lighting design, developing a network of support and educational resources to students interested in lighting, and participating in regional and national events. Hosting events such as professional web seminars and software workshops, IESNU has big plans for the future.
  Contact: Dr. Clarence Waters

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):
  National Chapter: http://www.ieee.org/
  A non-profit organization, IEEE is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology. The IEEE name was originally an acronym for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Today, the organization's scope of interest has expanded into so many related fields, it is simply referred to by the letters I-E-E-E (pronounced Eye-triple-E). Through its global membership, IEEE is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics among others. Members rely on IEEE as a source of technical and professional information, resources and services.
  
  To foster an interest in the engineering profession, IEEE also serves student members in colleges and universities around the world. The Omaha student branch of IEEE is committed to its members. The student branch works diligently to get all of its members involved in local social events, IEEE meetings and IEEE projects. If you ever need academic advice, help with projects, electronic components or just help with your homework, grab an IEEE member. New officers are elected ever year and if the interest for positions exceeds the current position availability, then IEEE will create new positions. Everyone is welcome.
  Contact: Prof. Roger Sash

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  National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE):
  Our mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. Membership is open to all who support this mission, especially science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors.
  Contacts: Dr. Teri Norton and Dr. Erick Jones

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  PKI Diplomat & Delegate Program:
  Diplomats and Delegates are selected to serve the college as student representatives at recruitment and student programming events. They play a vital role in the organization and execution of events, including PKI Open Houses, Engineering Phone-a-Thon, E-Week Shadow Days, and Junior & Senior High Engineering Discovery Days. In addition, they are the first student contact prospective students have when visiting campus. They lead college tours and serve as classroom hosts. Diplomats are provided a Leadership Scholarship, and Delegates serve the college on a volunteer basis. Delegates receive priority for open Diplomat positions.
  Contact: Alma Ramirez-Rodgers

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  Society of American Military Engineers (SAME):
  National Chapter: http://www.same.org/
  The purpose of the student chapter of SAME, Society of American Military Engineers, is to provide students with a practical idea of current engineering projects. Normally we have speakers from the Corp of Engineers talk about their different projects. You don’t have to be in the military and there is no fee to join. There is a professional meeting once a month that a handful of students are selected to go, free of charge. This is an excellent way to network and meet possible employers. The SAME student chapter is a group of engineering students getting together and learning first-hand about projects in the professional world.
  Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Jones

  Society of Women Engineers (SWE):
  National Chapter: http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/
  The goal of SWE is to stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders. While demonstrating the value of diversity, SWE members participate in outreach programs for high school and grade school students, regional and national conferences all over the country, volunteer programs, and social events. Benefits of joining SWE include networking with classmates as well as professionals, with whom we work closely, and building confidence and positive attitude as a female engineer.
  Contact: Dr. Ece Erdogmus

  Student Consortium of Specialty Contractors (SCSC):
  SCSC began in fall 2005 and is designed to give students a better understanding of mechanical, electrical, and specialty contracting fields. SCSC gives students the opportunity to network and build lasting relationships with professionals in the industry, as well as fellow classmates. In addition, members participate in national conferences, student competitions, and service to the community. Contact: Prof. Stuart Bernstein