Current Students:
College of Engineering Student Organizations & Programs
- All College
- Agricultural & Biological Systems Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
All College
*Organizations appear in alphabetical order.
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, President:
Ambassadors: Ambassadors are the leadership team for College outreach programs. These students are selected to 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.
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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: , President: Shannon Killion
Blueprint Weekly: This weekly college newsletter has been in existence for more than 90 years and is published entirely by students. Students can keep apprised of organizational meetings, class study sessions, upper-class scholarship information, career opportunities, and other relevant information. Volunteers are always needed.
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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.
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Delegates: 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 to the College at alumni and other outreach events organized by the Ambassadors. Delegates are given priority for Ambassador positions.
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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
Contact: Ashley Stutzman, President: Jay Anderson
EGSAB: 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): 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.
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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.
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IAESTE - 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: , President: Anna Furby
Mechanical Electrical Specialty Contractors (MESC): 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: , President: Brad Claussen - bclauss1@gmail.com
National Society of Black Engineers: NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
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Nebraska Blueprint: This magazine is published twice per year. Articles, written by students, highlight special events, activities or student achievements that occurred during the semester.
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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: , President: Ronald Chirinos - rchirin1@bigred.unl.edu
Society of Women Engineers (SWE): 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.
Contact: , President Malinda Lammers - malindalammers@yahoo.com
Tau Beta Pi: 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: , President: Erica Levorson - elevorson@gmail.com
Triangle Fraternity:
Fraternity that exclusively pledges Engineering, Architecture and Science students.
http://nebraskatriangle.org/
Contact: President: Grant Janousek
Agricultural & Biological Systems Engineering
Quarter Scale Tractor Team: 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, President: Mark Tieszen, markjtieszen@gmail.com
The 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: , President: Grant Janousek - janopig@bigred.unl.edu
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: , President: Jessie Winter - Nebraska_tornado@yahoo.com
Architectural Engineering
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) (Omaha Campus): : This student organization 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 throughout the academic year. Local Chapter: http://www.ashrae.unomaha.edu, National Chapter: http://www.ashrae.org
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Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
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: , President: Brian Rodenhausen
Civil Engineering
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. Local Chapter: www.unl.edu/asce, National Chapter: http://www.asce.org/
Contact: Lincoln Advisor: , Omaha Advisor: , Lincoln President: Sarah Schroeder - asce@unlnotes.unl.edu
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.
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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: , President: Jeff Watton
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: , President: Donnie Butler
Computer Engineering
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: , , , Chairman: David Kim - dkim@cse.unl.edu
Construction Management
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.
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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
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: , President: Jenna Holt
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: , President: Pat Rainbolt
Electrical Engineering
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.
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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: , President: Boian Berberov
National chapter website: http://ieee.unl.edu/
Industrial Engineering
Alpha Pi Mu: Students are selected for membership in this honorary society based upon scholarship and achievements.
Contact: , President: Justine Smith
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: , President: John Kalblinger
Mechanical Engineering
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.
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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.
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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.
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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: , President: Adam Firestone - firestone13914@yahoo.com
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