Cross-disciplinary Organizations
American Nuclear Society (ANS)
| Office: ETC 7.146 | Phone: (512) 232-2820 |
| Email: Jordan Weaver | URL: http://www.me.utexas.edu/~ans/ |
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) at the University of Texas at Austin is interested in the advancement in engineering and science relating to the nuclear industry. In addition, ANS is also interested in the integration of nuclear science and technology in the science and management disciplines.
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
| Office: ETC 3.150 | Phone: (512) 471-3008 |
| Email: asee@uts.cc.utexas.edu | URL: http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~asee/ |
The American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) at the University of Texas at Austin is a student-based organization that is committed to furthering education in engineering. This mission is accomplished by providing services to prepare members for a career in academia and to educate undergraduate students about graduate education. ASEE encourages students to consider careers in academia; arranges regular mentoring between students and faculty; strives to enhance the teaching and presentation skills of prospective educators; helps students develop the skills needed to establish and lead a research program; and assists students in their search for academic positions.
Engineering Honors Council (EHC)
| Email: engineering.honors.council@gmail.com | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/ehc/ |
The Engineering Honors Council (EHC) primarily focuses on enriching the educational experience of members of the Engineering Honors Program. Our projects next year include the sponsorship of an engineering research website, which will include a listing of research positions open to undergraduate students, and the founding of a school-wide research fair. We also sponsor talks by professors and companies that are of interest to honors students. Finally, we sponsor social events to promote interaction between engineering honors students.
Engineering Route to Business Association (ERBA)
| Email: Fizza Arshad | URL: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/~erba |
The Engineering Route to Business Association (ERBA) is a new organization in the University of Texas at Austin's College of Business Administration. The ERBA was formed in late 1996 by several Engineering Route to Business majors seeking a way to increase the impact the ERB program has on the academic and corporate communities. To achieve this, the ERBA is tightly integrated with several entities including corporations, the Career Services Office, and faculty close to the ERB program. This integration creates a cohesive community within the program and helps ERBA serve as a one-stop resource for in-depth information on the major. Furthermore, because the ERB program is comprised of students with a wide variety of business and engineering concentration, the ERBAs affiliations with other organizations allows the ERBA to serve the needs of these students in ways that would otherwise be impossible.
Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW-UT)
| Email: Benton Greene | URL:http://www.engr.utexas.edu/esw |
Engineers for a Sustainable World is a non-profit organization with a network of more than 3000 professionals and students working to reduce proverty and improve global sustainability. Started at Cornell University in 2001, ESW now has chapters in more than twenty American universities. The UT Austin Chapter of ESW started in 2003. In our short existence, we have grown to more than 120 registered members with a membership base of more than 300 through our mailing list. Our chapter's mission is to "engage the UT Austin community in finding solutions to worldwide sustainable development problems by raising awareness, organizing discussions, developing projects and facilitating internships".
Engineers without Borders (EWB)
| Email: Stephen Fleenor | URL:http://www.engr.utexas.edu/ewb |
Engineers Without Borders is a student group that provides the opportunity for students to use their engineering skills in the developing world. Students along with the help of professional engineers and professors develop and implement solutions to engineering problems that face these communities (i.e. water, sanitation, health, micro-finance, energy, etc.). Members who are an active part of a project team will be given an opportunity to travel.
Graduate Engineering Council (GEC)
| Office: CPE 2.704A | Phone: (512) 471-1050 |
| Email: Siyavash Motealleh | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/gec/ |
The goals of the Graduate Engineering Council (GEC) at The University of Texas at Austin are to be a link between graduate engineers, the Graduate School, and the Cockrell School of Engineering; to represent graduate engineers interests; to organize events or meetings for interaction among graduate engineers and faculty; and to work and cooperate with the Graduate School for graduate studies related developments.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power Engineering Society (IEEE-PES)
| Office: ENS 120 | Phone: (512) 471-4329 |
| Email: ut.ieeepes@gmail.com | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/ieeepes |
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power Engineering Society (IEEE-PES) at The University of Texas at Austin was recognized as a student branch by the national organization in November 2006. The purpose of the IEEE-PES is to promote the development of students interested in the field of power engineering. The society emphasizes renewable energy sources, but encompasses all aspects of power engineering including management, conservation, conversion techniques, storage, and small-scale power applications. The IEEE-PES works on a variety of power-related projects and hosts speaker meetings, plant tours, and social events. Members are also given notice of power-related job opportunities that come through the IEEE-PES and are able to network with company representatives.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Robotics & Automation
Society (IEEE-RAS)
| Office: ENS 149 | Phone: (512) 471-1478 |
| Email: president@ras.ece.utexas.edu | URL: http://ras.ece.utexas.edu |
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Robotics & Automation Society (IEEE-RAS) at The University of Texas at Austin inspires greater research into the field of robotics and aims to make robotics more accessible to persons of all ages and backgrounds. Our group has a large majority of undergrads with backgrounds from mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering and computer science, but we are open to all majors and anyone interested in technology and robotics. We help students gain practical multi-disciplinary experience in the lab and demonstrate our abilities at various competitive robotics competitions across the nation. We place high priority on our outreach activities which include participation in events on campus and mentoring of local high schools in the Austin area.
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
| Office: ETC 5.128 | Phone: (512) 471-5726 |
| Email: informs@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu | URL: http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~informs/ |
The Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS) is a national organization that serves the scientific and professional needs of scientists, educators, and mangers concerned with operations research and the management sciences. The local chapter at The University of Texas at Austin provides a forum for students interested in education programs, opportunities, methods, and techniques of operations research and the management sciences.
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
| Office: none | Phone: (512) 232-6599 |
| Email: utexasite@gmail.com | URL: http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/utite/ |
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) at The University of Texas at Austin is an organization of students with interests in transportation who have varying backgrounds including transportation engineering, community and regional planning, public affairs, operations research, and management information sciences. ITEs goals are to facilitate professional development and information exchange among academia, public, and private sectors through technical presentations, conferences, trips, and networking.
Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America)
| Office: ECJ 6.508 | Phone: none |
| Email: its_ut@yahoo.com | URL: http://www.ce.utexas.edu/org/its/ |
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) at The University of Texas at Austin is a forum in which industry, government, and academia meet to build consensus on fostering, developing, and deploying intelligent transportation systems. ITS Americas mission is to help evoke a safer, cleaner, more productive, competitive, and integrated transportation system. The student chapter at The University of Texas at Austin strives to promote and cultivate student awareness, interest, and research in the ITS movement.
Kappa Theta Epsilon (KTE)
| Office: ECJ 2.400 | Phone: (512) 471-5954 |
| Email: kte@engr.utexas.edu | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/kte |
Kappa Theta Epsilon, Rho Chapter, is the honor society for the co-op students in the Cockrell School of Engineering at UT-Austin. Students in the Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) complete three alternating work semesters during the course of their college careers. This valuable work experience makes co-op students among the most sought-after students by recruiters after graduation. In addition to excelling in their industrial endeavors, KTE members and initiates must excel scholastically. KTE serves the Cockrell School of Engineering by promoting the Co-op Program to current students through programs like Why Co-op? - a panel discussion for prospective co-op students. KTE also serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas, thoughts, and professional experiences regarding the Co-op Program.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
| Office: ECJ 1.227 | Phone: (512) 471-7112 |
| Email: Brandon Bates | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/nsbe/ |
The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) at The University of Texas at Austin is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. This mission is fulfilled through various programs concerned with areas such as academic excellence, technical excellence, leadership, financial vitality, communication, academic education, career access, and cultural awareness. The main goals of NSBE for the 2004-2005 academic year are to improve the chapter grade point average, to increase the number of members participating in research programs, to enhance members professional skills, and to increase NSBE's visibility both locally and nationally. The National Society of Black Engineers at The University of Texas at Austin is the 2004 Regional Large Chapter of the Year as well as 2008 National Large Chapter of the Year.
Pi Sigma Pi (PSP)
| Office: ECJ 1.227 | Phone: (512) 471-7112 |
| Email: Denise Trevino | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/psp/ |
Pi Sigma Pi strives to unite and increase the number of minority engineering students who succeed academically, lead professionally, and contribute passionately to their communities. Pi Sigma Pi was founded in 1973 and was the first minority engineering organization. Pi Sigma Pi would eventually become the umbrella organization for the National Society of Black Engineers and The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. However, Pi Sigma Pi still serves as the premier organization for the unity of all minority engineers. With it's focus on academics, Pi Sigma Pi provides a unique opportunity for minority engineers to fellowship and develop in the world of engineering.
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
| Office: ETC 1.204F | Phone: (512) 471-5399 |
| Email: Jeff Gjertsen | URL: http://www.me.utexas.edu/~sae/ |
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) at The University of Texas at Austin is devoted to developing teamwork and leadership skills by participating in various vehicle research and design competitions. In addition, SAE is committed to promoting engineering to the community through involvement at local elementary schools as well as through campus tours for middle school and high school students. SAEs vehicle projects promote practical skills in design, problem solving, budgeting, and time management.
Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
| Office: ETC 7.162 | Phone: None |
| Email: utsfpe@gmail.com | URL: http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/sfpe/ |
Our goal is to inform students about possible opportunities in the field of Fire Protection Engineering through interactive speaker meetings and live demonstrations.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
| Office: ECJ 1.227 | Phone: (512) 471-7112 |
| Email: shpe@engr.utexas.edu | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/shpe/ |
The Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) at The University of Texas at Austin is a nonprofit organization committed to the advancement of Hispanics in engineering and other related technical fields. SHPE is dedicated to increasing Hispanic enrollment and retention in the Cockrell School of Engineering as well as providing academic and professional development opportunities.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
| Office: ETC 2.116 | Phone: none |
| Email: sme@engr.utexas.edu | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/sme/ |
The objective of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) at The University of Texas at Austin is to bring information about manufacturing technology to its members. SMEs goals are to provide members with mentors from industry and expose them to new fields in manufacturing.
Society of Plan II Engineers (SP2E)
| Office: none | Phone: (512) 471-1442 |
| Email: Ravi Antani |
URL: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/plan2/
students/student_organizations/sp2e/ |
The Society of Plan II Engineers (SP2E) at The University of Texas at Austin is an organization for students seeking both a Plan II Liberal Arts degree and a Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering. SP2Es mail role is to provide information and support for students involved in this unique dual degree program. SP2E offers special advising sessions to its members each semester where the more experienced Plan II Engineers discuss professors, courses, and degree options with newer members. SP2E also sponsors a series of banquets at which speakers from government and industry address the special role of the well-rounded engineer in modern society. SP2E also began to host social events, such as retreats and group games like paintball.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
| Office: ECJ 1.228 | Phone: (512) 471-3657 |
| Email: Kate Hull | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/swe |
The Society of Women Engineers student chapter at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the most active engineering societies on campus. Currently, we have a strong membership and represent both women and men students from each of the seven engineering disciplines offered at UT. The mission of UT SWE is to strengthen and empower women engineering students by: * providing education about the challenges facing female engineers * creating a sense of identity and community * providing resources for women engineers * enhancing leadership and professional skills We envision an organization where all members feel a sense of belonging and of purpose. Your university experience should not be confined to the classroom. UT SWE exists to help you acquire the leadership and professional skills necessary in today's world - together, in a challenging yet inclusive environment.
Student Engineers Educating Kids (SEEK)
| Office: None | Phone: None |
| Email: president@utseek.org | URL: http://www.utseek.org/ |
Student Engineers Educating Kids (SEEK) at the University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to reaching out to the Austin community and showing middle school students that they can pursue math and science intensive disciplines such as engineering. One way SEEK achieves this is by pairing college engineers with middle school students to provide a semester-long mentorship that involves engineering-related projects. Currently SEEK works with Communities in Schools [italicized] at four local middle schools to provide at-risk students with the attention that can help them set long-term goals, improve learning skills, and build the confidence necessary to both graduate and succeed. SEEK provides a great outlet for engineering students to develop their ability to communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience. SEEK is the first engineering organization to have created an actual course where members can opt to receive two hours of elective credit, while at the same time, making a difference in the community.
Tau Beta Pi (TBP)
| Office: ETC 2.106 | Phone: (512) 471-3007 |
| Email: tbp@engr.utexas.edu | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/tbp/ |
The Texas Alpha chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the oldest national engineering honor society, was established at The University of Texas at Austin in 1916. Tau Beta Pi is an engineering-wide honor society that stresses exemplary character in addition to outstanding academic achievement. Tau Beta Pi strives to foster a spirit of liberal culture, to serve the community, and to promote fellowship among students of different engineering disciplines.
Technology Entrepreneurship Society (TES)
| Office: CPE 3.168 | Phone: (512) 471-7501 |
| Email: Peng Zeng | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/tes |
The goal of the Technology Entrepreneurship Society is to form an organization that will be the center of engineering entrepreneurial activities in Austin and to develop the next general of UT entrepreneurs.
Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE)
| Office: CPE 3.162 | Phone: (512) 471-0221 |
| Email: tspe@engr.utexas.edu | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/tspe/ |
The objectives of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers at The University of Texas at Austin are to uphold the values of professionalism and ethics in the UT engineering community and to serve as a support network for all engineering students, uniting disparate disciplines and majors. To meet these objectives, TSPE sells materials for the Engineering-in-Training (EIT/FE) exam, arranges speaker meetings which allow industry professionals to speak about ethics and professionalism, hosts various events involving student interaction with professionals, and provides volunteers for community service projects.
Theta Tau
| Office: CPE 3.162 | Phone: (512) 471-0221 |
| Email: thetatau@engr.utexas.edu | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/thetatau |
Theta Tau is the nation's oldest and foremost fraternity for engineers. We recruit males and females from all engineering disciplines. The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship. The Psi Beta Chapter at The University of Texas at Austin hosts a wide variety of activities that meet both the social and professional needs of its members. In addition to holding brotherhood events, we participate in community service projects and coordinate information sessions hosted by professional speakers. Members gain leadership, organizational, and communication skills as well as social compatibility and a greater involvement with the Cockrell School of Engineering and its activities.
UT Solar Vehicles Team (UTSVT)
| Office: none | Phone: (512) 471-4965 |
| Email: Chak Man Yeung | URL: http://www.utsvt.com/ |
The University of Texas Solar Vehicles Team (UTSVT) at the University of Texas at Austin is a student run organization devoted to the development, promotion and education of solar technology. The UTSVT’s goals include design, construction, and racing of a solar car. As of Fall 2008, UTSVT will have finished its fifth car, the Samsung Solorean. In addition to fundraising and construction, the team also participates in various outreach events on campus and throughout the community to inspire young minds to consider engineering as a profession and to educate young minds about renewable energy early.
VECTOR
| Office: ECJ 1.222 | Phone: (512) 471-3003 |
| Email: Vector | URL: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/vector |
The VECTOR is the student newsletter of the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. The VECTOR is published as a way to unite engineers from all departments. The VECTOR strives to represent and unify the College of Engineering. It is a means for individual student engineers to let their voices be heard. The VECTOR is published five times during the school year. Readers include over 6,300 undergraduate and graduate students.