Women and Minorities in Engineering

Student Organizations in the WMEP office

Through active participation in a student organization, your academic experience will be greatly enhanced. Benefits of participation include opportunities for friendships, internships, and scholarships. Opportunities also exist to attend regional and national conferences and to meet guest speakers from industry and other types of work environments.

In addition to the student organizations listed below, the College of Engineering provides opportunities for involvement with many other professional student organizations.

WMEP encourages you to get involved! It will make a difference in your experience at CSU and in your professional growth.

American Indian Science and Engineering Society

AISES is a national, non-profit organization that nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for American Indians and Native Alaskans to pursue studies in science, engineering, business, and other academic arenas.

National Society of Black Engineers

The mission of NSBE is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers to excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. The student website is still under construction, but please visit the national website by clicking the group name above.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

SHPE is an organization designed to promote the development of Hispanics in engineering, science and other technical professions. SHPE also strives to promote educational excellence, economic opportunity, and social equality.

Society of Women Engineers

SWE stimulates women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrates the value of diversity. The student website is still under construction, but please visit the national website by clicking group name above.