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CECS Student Club involvement will give you the opportunity to experience college in a way that expands beyond academics.
CECS Student Club activities offer you a chance to take a break from all the stress of studying and doing homework. You will find a relaxing social environment that is essential for successful college students.
CECS student club members are involved in many events on and off campus. From relaxing retreats and educational seminars, to workshops and community service projects; Human Chess Tournaments, Penny Wars, Nerd Fashion Shows, Pi(e) eating contests and Breakfast with the Dean, students involved in clubs experience the best that college life has to offer.
Contact:
Dale Bassett
Faculty Advisor:
Michael Ondrasek
Association for Computing Machinery
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) The Wright State Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery is composed of undergraduate and graduate students with interests in all aspects of computers and information processing. The Student Chapter sponsors events such as lectures by distinguished speakers and site visits to technology companies. Club members have the opportunity to participate in the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest and the ACM Student Research Competition.
Contact:
Stephen Heckler
Faculty Advisor:
Rory Roberts
American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics
American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the launching pad for tomorrow's aerospace professionals. AIAA student membership supplies the resources you need to succeed in your academic studies and start out with a proven edge in your professional career. Networking and career opportunities with other students and leading aerospace professionals. Free subscriptions to the AIAA Student Journal and AIAA's monthly magazine, Aerospace America, plus discounts on AIAA technical journals and books. Free advanced registration to AIAA technical conferences to undergraduate students and extremely reduced prices for graduate students. Participate in student conference with cash awards for best paper and presentation.
Contact:
Victor Zimmer
Faculty Advisor:
Haibo Dong
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) With a strong membership base and many sponsored activities ASME offers student members the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and the ability to network with ME professional and future employers. Activities include the University Homecoming parade, regular pizza meetings and social events. ASME has participated in the Rowdy Raider program, as well as Regional Student Conferences.
Contact:
Thomas Merrell Jr.
Faculty Advisor:
David Reynolds
Biomedical Engineering Society
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is for students interested in biomedical engineering and its concentration areas such as biomechanics and medical imaging. The Club meets bi-weekly. Field trips and other on and off campus events are planned. The club has participated in the annual BMES Conference and provided tutoring and help to disabled students as a service to fellow CECS students. New members are welcome anytime.
Contact:
Adam Baker
Faculty Advisor:
Kuldip Rattan
Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) student membership is an ideal way to learn more about the electrical engineering profession. IEEE is a worldwide technical professional society devoted to advancing the theory and application of electrical engineering electronics and computing. Members receive several publications devoted to topics of special interest to students about choosing an area of specialization, the job market, graduate school and more.
Contact:
Travis Doom
Faculty Advisor:
Travis Doom
IEEE/Computer Society
The IEEE Computer Society's vision is to be the leading provider of technical information and services to the world's computing professionals. The society is dedicated to advancing the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing technology. Through its conferences, application-related, and research-oriented journals, local and student chapters, technical committees, and standards working groups, the Society promotes an active exchange of information, ideas, and technological innovation among its members.
Contact:
Liz Crawford
Faculty Advisor:
Frank Ciarallo
Institute of Industrial Engineers
Knowledge is power in industrial engineering. Building the knowledge that will sustain you throughout your career begins with IIE. IIENet.org is an invaluable resource to all IE members for news, research information, and networking. It gives users access to the Resource Library, Career Center, IE Terminology Database, Societies & Divisions, and Discussion Center. IIE Conferences and Seminars keep you current of the latest trends and technologies.
Contact:
Marcel Anthony
Faculty Advisor:
Ruby Mawasha
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 through service, leadership and cultural diversity. NSBE is comprised of more than 270 chapters on college and university campuses, 75 Alumni Extension chapters nationwide and 75 Pre-College chapters. Members attend the Fall Regional and Nation Conference annually.
Phi Sigma Rho
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Dakota Kuhn
Faculty Advisor:
Michael Ondrasek
Sigma Phi Delta
Sigma Phi Delta is the premier international fraternity for engineers, established to promote the advancement of the Engineering Profession; to foster the advancement of Engineering Education; to instill a greater spirit of cooperation among Engineering students and organizations; to inculcate in its members the highest ideals of Virtuous manhood, good Citizenship, obedience to Law, and Brotherhood; and to encourage excellence in Scholarship.
Contact:
Russ Hannen
Faculty Advisor:
Russ Hannen
Society of Automotive Engineers
The focus of the WSU student section of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE is building vehicles for the SAE Aero Design and SAE Baja Design competitions. In SAE Aero Design student conceive, design, fabricate and test a cargo carrying RC aircraft. The final designs compete with other universities designs at a national competition. In SAE Baja Design students design, build and test a four wheel off road vehicle. The completed vehicle competes against other universalities vehicles at a national competition.
Society of Women Engineers
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. The WSU branch of SWE aims to expand the image of the engineering profession while demonstrating the value of diversity. SWE is active in supporting the WSU Trebuchet Competition, Girl Scout Day, and also runs High School Women in Engineering Day. SWE holds regular meeting to which all members of the College are invited.
Contact:
Cory Fischer
Faculty Advisor:
John Gallagher
Tau Beta Pi
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (TPB) is the National Engineering Honor Society. Founded at Lehigh University in 1885, TBP honors all engineering disciplines. Undergraduate students must be in the top 1/8 of the junior engineering class or in the top 1/5 of the senior engineering class; graduate students must be in the top 1/5 of their class. In addition to the scholastic requirements, candidates must show exemplary character. The local chapter works to provide service projects and interaction on a social level with other engineers. On the national level, Tau Beta Pi provides access to engineering futures, fellowships, and scholarships.
College Women in Computing Club
Karen Meyer
Contact:
Billy Yokum
Faculty Advisor:
S. Narayanan
Wright Engineering Council
Wright Engineering Council (WEC) is a club for any engineering or computer science major. WEC holds weekly meetings, as well as puts on bi-weekly activities throughout the school year. Some of these activities include movie nights and bowling nights. The club also plays on many of the intramural sports teams each quarter, as well as hosts pick-up games of soccer and ultimate Frisbee, which are open to anyone. WEC helps out with various volunteer opportunities such as Habitat for Humanity, Heifer International, Relay for Life, and holds an annual Egg Drop Competition for high school students. WEC makes peer tutoring available to all CECS students for any of their engineering or math classes.