Student Organizations

American Foundry Society (AFS)

AFS provides academic, hands-on, and career opportunities to students interested in metallurgy and the metal casting industry.

Carol Martinez, president or Pradeep Rohatgi, advisor.

American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA)

AIAA is the largest aerospace professional society in the world, serving a diverse range of more than 35,000 individual members from 80 countries, and 100 corporate members. AIAA members help make the world safer, more connected, more accessible, and more prosperous.

For more information, contact Ryoichi Amano, advisor.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

ASCE presents students with the opportunity to participate in engineering related activities and competitions, and network with other engineering students and professionals.

For more information, contact Omar Nevarez, president or Hani Titi, advisor.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME promotes knowledge of the theory and practice of mechanical engineering, and presents a proper prospective of engineering work. We also offer the opportunity to participate in activities that promote a professional awareness of mechanical engineering. Facebook link or https://uwmasme.wixsite.com/hpvc

For more information, contact Haley Haasl or Andrew Dressel, advisor.

Arab American Association of Engineers & Architects (AAAEA)

AAAEA is a professional student organization dedicated to help, strengthen, empower and inspire its members for excellence. AAAEA promotes and advocates the students in Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Science majors, by providing career and educational enhancement programs, technical exchange, and community service.

For more information, contact Mona Said, president or Mohamed Yahiaoui, advisor.

Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)

AEE promotes the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for sustainable development.

For more information, contact Wilkistar Otieno, advisor.

Biomedical Engineering Society at UWM (BMES)

BMES is a group of mostly Biomedical Engineering students looking to provide opportunities to other BME students. We set up connections between students and professors as well as some volunteer opportunities in the form of working with 3D printing prosthetic hands for kids in need through our connection with eNable, a non-profit. We host monthly speakers from different realms of BME, including research, industry, and continuing education.

For more information, contact Elliot School president or Mahsa Dabagh, advisor.

Construction Leadership Council (CLC)

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is a student-led organization that provides civil engineering majors and other interested students with an opportunity to observe and develop their skills with current construction industry leaders.

For more information, visit their Instagram, contact Karina Garcia, President or Chandler Baures, advisor.

CS Connect

The mission of CS Connect is to help Computer Science students gain a practical understanding of how to further their career goals in computing.

For more information, contact Sofia Kaye, President or John Boyland, advisor.

Engineers Without Borders (EWB@UWM)

EWB@UWM combines sustainable engineering with a passion for human life. Our humanitarian work brings running water to impoverished villages in the Ixil Triangle of Guatemala. We believe that everyone has a right to access our planet’s most valuable resource. EWB at UWM also aims to improve the sustainable use of energy in Wisconsin. Through local and international design projects, we strive to bring new concepts to areas around our university and businesses, as well as worldwide, who have an interest in our work. Facebook link, Instagram link

For more information, contact Jacqueline Torres-Manzanares or John Reisel, advisor.

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE is dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Our student chapter aims to help students by providing networking opportunities, mentoring, project guidance, and more.

For more information, contact Samuel Rodriguez, president or Bill Dussault, advisor.

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)

IISE is an international, nonprofit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial and systems engineering.

For more information, contact Wilkistar Otieno, advisor.

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

The goal of the Institute of Transportation Engineers at UW-Milwaukee is to connect to industry professionals, grow the community of transportation engineers, and attend district conferences.

Our student chapter focuses on presenting members with opportunities for community service, leadership, scholarship, and internships.

For more information, contact Olanrewaju Ogunniyi, President, visit linktr.ee/iteuwm, or contact Tom Shi, advisor.

Material Advantage

Material Advantage is a student organization for people interested in Materials Science and Engineering. The student chapter at UW-Milwaukee is open to any student showing interest in the field and nearly all of our activities are open to all students regardless of membership status. We are closely affiliated with the local ASM-Milwaukee chapter.

For more information contact Dr. Benjamin Church (church@uwm.edu), advisor. 

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

NSBE increases the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

For more information, contact Kalen Walker, president or Ramona Sledge, advisor.

Prototyping Club (PC)

PC provides students the tools, knowledge, and support to develop an idea into an invention.

For more information contact Alecsander Missall, president.

Robotics Association at UWM (RA UWM)

RA UWM gives students with a passion for robotics an outlet to express that passion through designing, building, testing, programming, and competing with our robots against universities from around the world. We will also use this organization as a platform to coordinate community outreach and volunteer efforts for high school, middle school, and elementary school robotics teams and events throughout the Milwaukee Area.

For more information, contact Alex Jones.

Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is a new student organization.

For more information, contact Diego Sarmiento, president or Alberto Maldonado, advisor.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

SAE provides members an opportunity to gain insight into the engineering profession by offering hands on engineering experience through student design competitions, monthly meetings with engineering professionals, and local industry tours.

For more information, please contact Ace Dunscombe.

Society of Power Engineers

The Society of Power Engineers exists to advance the understanding and application of power engineering, focusing on innovative gas turbine technology and efficient thermal management solutions for modern data centers.

For more information, contact Md Tarif Raihan, President.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE-UWM)

SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and advocacy activities, and much more.

For more information, contact Jaiden Lefeber, president or Megan Bauski, advisor, or visit the SWE website.

Tau Beta Pi Wisconsin Gamma (TBP) Honor Society

The Tau Beta Pi is the oldest engineering honor society representing the entire engineering profession and is the nation’s second-oldest honor society. It honors engineering students in American universities who have shown a history of academic achievement as well as a commitment to personal and professional integrity. Students must be invited to join.

Triangle Fraternity

Triangle Fraternity develops balanced men in the fields of engineering, architecture, and science by providing an environment which fosters personal growth and professional success. Our motto is: Integrity and Excellence in Engineering.

For more information, contact Nick Laufenberg, president or Bob Sorenson, advisor.