Student Organizations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME is a non-profit membership organization that enables and promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines, toward a goal of helping the global engineering community develop solutions to benefit lives and livelihoods.
The Grand Valley State University student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is dedicated to helping its members succeed in engineering. Utilizing the rules and standards of the ASME professional society, we participate in organization and school competitions which encourage innovation and intelligent design.
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
A biomedical engineer uses traditional engineering expertise to analyze and solve problems in biology and medicine, providing an overall enhancement of health care. The mission of Biomedical Engineering Society is to enhance knowledge and education in biomedical engineering and bioengineering and its utilization for human health and well-being. This chapter provides opportunities to establish leadership skills, network, publish, and participate in a wide range of career enhancing abilities.
General Email: [email protected]
Casting Club
The purpose of Casting Club is to provide engineering students with hands on casting experience in a creative and innovative manner. This club seeks to expand student’s knowledge of casting as a manufacturing method and how to engage in design in an approach conducive to casting. Students can further develop their engineering skills, with opportunities to grow in CAD, design intent, report writing, and project development. Students can also develop skills complimentary to engineering and casting, such as machining, metal working, and other finishing operations. Lastly, this club seeks to make casting interesting, safe, and engaging.
President: Jarrett Folkert
Advisor: Dr. Abishek Balsamy-Kamaraj
GVSU Solar Racing Team
As the first inaugural solar racing team representing GVSU, we have accepted the challenge that comes with starting from square one. We are now working on fundraising and starting prototypes on various functions of the car, and progress is well underway. With the Formula Sun Grand Prix and The American Solar Challenge as our stepping stones into this journey, we aim to start a legacy that will inspire future, like-minded individuals and associations to help innovate and expand.
More information about the GVSU Solar Racing Team
General Email: [email protected]
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE is the international professional organization for electrical, computer, and electronics engineers. IEEE's core mission is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.
The Grand Valley State University branch works to enhance learning and networking for engineers at GVSU through lectures, projects, conferences, and community involvement.
General Email: [email protected]
Laker Racing - Society of Automotive Engineers
More information about Laker Racing
General Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Dr. Nick Baine
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
More information about the National Society of Black Engineers
Meetings: Tuesdays, 6-7pm
General Email: [email protected]
President: KeJuan Farrell-Bey - [email protected]
Advisors: Hector Garcia-Pacheco, Dr. Beniam Tewolde, Dr. Wael Mokhtar
PAGES
Primary objective of PAGES is to serve all academic needs of graduate engineering students. Members of PAGES will be benefited with the following services:
- Support in academic needs
- Sponsorship in academic, social gathering and professional development events
- Volunteering opportunity in technical flagship events
- Networking opportunity with engineering students in GVSU, faculty members, alumni and other engineers in the locality
- Guidance in career opportunities
Advisor: Dr. Samhita Rhodes
Product Design & Manufacturing Engineering Club (PDM)
PDM Club's mission is to encourage engineering students to get involved with product design and manufacturing through participation in design competitions.
General Email: [email protected]
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization founded in 1950 that 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, and outreach and advocacy activities.
Grand Valley State University has maintained a collegiate SWE section since 2012. We hope to promote engineering as a fun, rewarding career option for all students, and encourage women to achieve their full potential. Our goal is to connect our members with the West Michigan community through networking events, service opportunities, group field trips and educational outreach.
GVSU SWE and the School of Engineering have collaboration efforts with K-12 schools to mentor young girls who have interest in engineering.
For more information, visit our website https://gvsu.swe.org/ or contact us at [email protected]
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Tau Beta Pi is an engineering honor society which bestows honors on junior and senior undergraduate engineering students who display exemplary character and outstanding academic achievement. The chapter at Grand Valley partakes in several community outreach projects each year including helping out at the regional Science Olympiad tournament hosted at Grand Valley along with the local National Electric Cart Association races. Tau Beta Pi is more than just a title on a resume. To be a Tau Beta Pi member you must demonstrate that you not only excel in academia but you strive to do more for your community and your peers. Tau Beta Pi members want to further their education and the education of their community.
More information about Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society