Student Organizations
Many students enhance their academic career by becoming involved in student project teams and organizations. These activities can provide leadership opportunities, hands-on engineering experience and a chance to meet other engineering students.
- Alpha Eta Rho Aviation Fraternity
- Furthers the cause of aviation in all of its branches; instills in the public mind a confidence in aviation; promotes contacts between the students of aviation and those engaged in the profession, as well as a closer affiliation between the students of aviation for the purpose of education and research.
- Alpha Omega Epsilon
- A national sorority of students in technical majors with a GPA of 2.0 or better. The mission of the sorority is to support women in technical majors. The sorority also participates in social and professional events.
- Amateur Radio Club
- Devoted to advancing the art of radio communications by providing a means for members to apply classroom theory to practical radio applications. Provides facilities for members to contact other amateurs and holds classes to help new amateurs get their licenses. Provides communication services to assist the university and local community at public events and during emergencies.
- American Ceramic Society
- Formed in 1914 to increase awareness in ceramic engineering. Members conduct demonstrations of various ceramic applications for elementary students, go on plant tours, have group discussions with working ceramic engineers, go to local and national meetings, and have social functions with faculty members.
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society
- The mission of AISES is to substantially increase the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in Engineering, Science, and other related technology disciplines.
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- The object of AIAA is to promote education and advancement in aerospace related fields. The chapter aids in the advancement of students through programs, events, and publications, encourages student research, promotes engineering diversity, works to increase communication and collaboration between students, faculty, industry, and other student organizations.
- American Institute of Architecture Students
- A professional organization for architectural students. The OSU chapter seeks to broaden the education received by architectural students by providing out-of-class architecture related experiences, a link with the profession, community service, and a forum for student thought.
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- A professional organization for students interested in chemical engineering. The Student Chapter of AIChE offers students opportunities to interact with practicing professionals, faculty, and fellow students. Members participate in regional and national meetings where they present papers, attend workshops and network with professionals in the field of chemical engineering.
- American Nuclear Society
- A professional organization for students interested in nuclear power, medical and other uses of radioactive materials, cleanup of contaminated nuclear sites, and radiation protection. Members attend and present educational programs, perform community service, and meet faculty and other students with similar interests at social functions. Members are encouraged to participate in regional and national meetings where they present papers and network with professionals in the nuclear field.
- American Society for Quality
- ASQ is a society dedicated to the ongoing development, advancement, and promotion of Quality concepts, principles, and techniques.
- American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
- ASABE is a society for engineers interested in Food, Agricultural, and Biological Systems. The Ohio State Student Branch of ASABE offers students opportunities to interact with practicing professionals, faculty, and fellow students. Local members are encouraged to be members of the national organization and attend regional and national meetings.
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- A professional organization for students interested in careers in civil engineering. Members attend talks by professional engineers on current topics of interest to the profession, and participate in field trips to project sites. Emphasis is given to relating academic coursework to career and professional goals. Students have the opportunity to participate in chapter sponsored team projects and attend regional and national professional meetings and conferences.
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, & Air Conditioning
- ASHRAE has been at OSU for more than 25 years and encourages interest in the field of environmental control for people, plants, animals, and processes. ASHRAE helps prepare students for a career in the field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, which makes a tremendous contribution to the gross national product of the country, but is so diverse that it is almost unseen.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- ASME is a professional society for mechanical engineers around the world. The OSU student chapter offers a wide variety of activities, which benefit students in the department of mechanical engineering. All undergraduates who are interested in mechanical engineering are eligible for membership.
- American Welding Society
- A professional organization with the goal of advancing the science, technology of welding engineering. Students have the opportunity to participate in technical meetings and plant visits. The chapter is a the focal point for social activities and career development, annually presents a Welding Open House to inform other students of opportunities in welding engineering, and staffs the OSU booth at the annual AWS Convention.
- Association for Computing Machinery - Women
- ACM’s committee on Women in Computing celebrates, informs and supports women in computing, and works with a vast community of computer scientists, educators, employers and policy makers to improve working and learning environments for women.
- Association for Computing Machinery at OSU
- One of the largest worldwide associations of computing professionals. Student members of ACM participate in programming contests, receive reduced rates on many ACM journals and magazines, attend special recruiting sessions, and visit local computing industries.
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- A professional organization for students interested in cross-disciplinary research in Biomedical engineering. Functions to promote awareness of opportunities for such research for both graduate and undergraduate students and increase the visibility of the Biomedical engineering center on the OSU campus.
- City and Regional Planning Student Association
- Provides students studying City and Regional Planning with information on careers and opportunities outside of the School of Architecture. In addition, the association holds social events to encourage networking between students and faculty as well as hosting speakers and weekend road trips.
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Council
- Holds regular meetings in which student concerns are addressed, plans seminars and socials, and disseminates information relevant to the electrical engineering department. ECESC is instrumental in maintaining good student-faculty relations within the electrical engineering department.
- Engineer’s Council
- Comprised of representative from each of the student organizations within the College of Engineering. The council was created in order to establish more recognition for the College of Engineering, develop closer relationships among engineering students, and to allow students the opportunity to promote engineering disciplines. The council serves as a liaison between the various organizations and the administration.
- Engineers for a Sustainable World
- Promotes developing solutions for reducing poverty and increasing environmental, social, and economic sustainability worldwide. Students participate in both domestic and international development projects, as well as education and outreach activities.
- Engineers for Community Service
- An organization comprised of students from all disciplines of Engineering promoting life-long professionalism via educational experiences in the uses of engineering skills for local and international community service projects.
- Geodetic Science and Surveying Club
- Promotes interdepartmental communication and awareness through the organization of academic and social programs. GSSC benefits from a multi-national membership and seek to share an understanding and appreciation of our many cultures.
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
- Organized to serve the needs of students at The Ohio State University who have professional and/or research interests in human factors/ergonomics
- Institute for Operations Research & the Management Sciences
- INFORMS is the primary organization for people involved in the theory and application of operations research methodology. Its mission is to improve decision-making through operations research, management science and the scientific method. INFORMS sponsors four major journals and annually holds two national meetings.
- Institute of Biological Engineering
- The Institute of Biological Engineering was established to encourage inquiry, application and interest in biological engineering as a science-based, application-independent discipline. Biological engineers possess the scientific knowledge of biology including its philosophical views, are proficient in the principles and practices of engineering, and are capable of integrating discoveries from multiple disciplines to design solutions for problems.
- Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
- A professional organization with the objective of informing OSU students of the many aspects of electrical engineering they do not see in the classroom and to enhance communication between students and faculty.
- Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Computer Society
- Is the leading provider of technical information and services to the world’s computing professionals. The Ohio State chapter provides this information in the form of monthly meetings and presentations, along with tours of cutting-edge computer facilities and contests to test members’ computing prowess.
- Institute of Industrial Engineers
- IIE is dedicated to further our members’ professional learning and development through networking opportunities, educational activities, and special events. Some benefits include scholarships, the monthly magazine IIE Solutions, and the national Solutions Conference and Expo. Local meetings include having recruiters as well as professionals from industry as guest speakers.
- Materials Science & Engineering Club
- An umbrella organization of the Materials Science and Engineering department whose primary goal is to promote involvement between students and faculty which can lead to co-ops, internships, and part-time work. Activities include pizza parties, plant tours, and guest speakers.
- National Society of Black Engineers
- The Ohio State Chapter is dedicated to increasing the number of culturally responsible black engineers. Members are encouraged to excel academically, succeed professionally, and make a positive impact upon our community.
- Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
- A state society of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Students are welcomed to join. Chapters hold monthly meetings that give students an opportunity to associate with established professional engineers.
- Phi Sigma Rho
- A national social sorority of engineers, architects, and engineering technology students. The sorority participates in Greek Affairs, formal dances, socials, community service, philanthropies, and many other activities.
- Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio
- Dedicated to the advancement of the Profession of Land Surveyors at OSU, especially among surveying students. The chapter is directly involved with policy development at PLSO, through its delegates to the PLSO Executive. Various social activities are also held.
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- Dedicated to advancing mobility through the research, development, design, and manufacture of several different kinds of land and air vehicles. Vehicles include a formula style racecar, super-efficient sedan, solar powered car, and electric powered car. Teams compete in regional and national competitions.
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- Devoted to the promotion of the advancement of Hispanic students in engineering and other technical sciences. Activities include plant tours, professional development workshops, and social events. Members can also attend regional and national meetings.
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers
- An organization whose members are interested in manufacturing as a career or as the focus of their academic program. Monthly meetings are held with speakers and refreshments. Also, a manufacturing plant tour is arranged each quarter.
- Society of Physics Students
- The purpose of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) is to promote the development of physics students through interactions with fellow students, faculty, and visiting physicists. Meetings are held every other week in the Undergraduate Physics Student Lounge (1011 Smith Lab) and consist of talks from faculty and outside speakers on diverse topics in physics, and lab tours.
- Society of Women Engineers
- The mission of SWE is to stimulate women to achieve full potential in their careers as engineers and leaders, to expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and to demonstrate the value of diversity.
- Theme Park Engineering
- The purpose of the Theme Park Engineering Group is to enhance the knowledge of science, engineering, and creative design throughout the academic community through the utilization of experiences within the theme park industry. This may consist of, but is not limited to, collaboration with other organizations, companies, academic institutions, and research facilities.<br>
http://themeparkeng.org.ohio-state.edu - Triangle Fraternity
- A national social fraternity of engineers, architects, and scientists that exists to provide an environment of excellence in which each individual member achieves his highest potential &ndsah; intellectually, socially, and professionally – while building lifelong, enriching friendships. Triangle is serious about scholarship, sets and demonstrates high standards, and celebrates achievement.
