Student chapters

Chair: Raymond Martinez             
Vice Chair: Andrew Dobson                                         
Faculty Advisor: Bobby Bryant                                            

ACM advances computing as a science and a profession.  ACM provides a venue in which members can learn additional aspects of programming that may not be covered in department courses.  It also provides a social atmosphere in which members can network with current University of Nevada, Reno members, national chapter members, and industry leaders.  Instructional workshops, monthly meetings, and field trips are some of the activities ACM sponsors.  ACM will also sponsor a team composed of members to participate in the Regional Programming Contest.

Chair: Shawn Pugh            
Vice Chair: Rebekah McKenna                                     
Faculty Advisor: Victor Vazquez                                         

AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) is a pre-professional student organization focused on preparing students for their future as Chemical Engineers. After becoming a member of the local chapter, it is possible to be a national member. National membership benefits include access to the AIChE e-Library online and scholarship opportunities. We participate in the regional and national AIChE conferences where there are competitions such as the Chem-E-Car, poster presentations, and paper presentations. Also, at national conferences there are many useful workshops from helping to develop the student's career to improving the student chapter as a whole.

Chair: Jorge Gonzalez            
Vice Chair: Kevin Fiskel                                          
Faculty Advisor: David Sanders                                           

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Student Chapter is composed of Civil and Environmental Engineering students. We emphasize networking, educating the community about our profession, and applying classroom knowledge to real-world situations. We hold monthly meetings, take part in competitions, and provide fun events throughout the year.

Chair: Austin Thibault      
Vice Chair: Heather Culbertson                                    
Faculty Advisor: Kwang Kim

ASME promotes the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe. The student ASME section strives to promote the advancement of engineering students in the field of engineering.  This is done by allowing for companionship, leadership, and guidance between the students. Many services are offered to help meet this goal, such as discounted software sales and Fundamentals of Engineering test reviews.  ASME has many opportunities for hands-on experience: Human Powered Vehicle Challenge, the Doc Harris Speech Contest, the Old Guard Speech Contest, the Old Guard Poster Contest, a web-design contest, and a new design challenge each year to compete with schools in the District.  By creating a better atmosphere in which students are encouraged to study, learn, and grow, University of Nevada, Reno ASME is helping to promote the future of engineering.

Chair: Scott Cozen             
Vice Chair: Emilie Steinhoff                                        
Faculty Advisor: Nelson Publicover

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is dedicated to promoting biomedical engineering on campus with speakers, presentations and professional development. In addition, we provide opportunities for students to present their research and practice their defenses. We also have a social component to encourage our members to interact outside the lab, classroom, or meetings.

Senator Haley Anderton Folmer              
Senator Tommy Lavelle                                                                           

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) is composed of an Executive Board, Senate, and Judicial Council. The Senate is composed of 22 senators who represent the different colleges on campus, with two senators representing the College of Engineering. It is the Senators job to serve as the voice of the undergraduate students on decisions regarding campus policies, programming, and money spent by the student government on student support services. Senators act as liaisons between the students, faculty and deans of their colleges as well as with ASUN. College of Engineering Senators also help plan and coordinate Engineers Week in February each year.

Chair: Juan Arias               
Vice Chair: Brian Gach                                           
Faculty Advisor: Ahmad Itani                                            

The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute/University of Nevada Reno (EERI/UNR) Student chapter was established in October 2000. Currently 25 students are members of the Chapter and six faculty are members of EERI. EERI/UNR was established to engage students in earthquake engineering, to provide context to earthquake engineering research education, and to afford students networking opportunities with earthquake engineering professionals. The objective of the Earthquake Engineering research Institute is to reduce the earthquake risk by (1) advancing the science and practice of earthquake engineering, (2) improving understanding of the impact of earthquakes on physical, social, economic, political and cultural environment, and (3) advocating comprehensive and realistic measures for reducing the harmful effect of earthquakes. Different activities are developed as part of the EERI/UNR student chapter, but all of them are focused to the earthquake engineering knowledge diffusion. Each month the student chapter hosts a seminar presented by distinguished lecturers involved with seismic design and research of components and structures.

Chair: Quinn Dufurrena                                                            
Faculty Advisor: Keith Dennett                                            

The Chapter of Engineers Without Borders is a group of students and professional engineers which desires to improve the lives of people in developing countries through basic infrastructure projects. Various types of projects that members have participated in include simple water supply systems, well drilling, low technology wastewater collection and treatment systems, and construction of school buildings and single family homes. It is not necessary to be an engineering student or an engineer to participate in the group’s activities. All that is necessary is a willingness to invest yourself in the lives of those in need.

Co-Chair: Tom Kerr              
Co-Chair: Mike Chilton                                          
Faculty Advisor: Jonghwan Suhr                                         

The Human Powered Vehicle Challenge is a group of Engineers, mainly mechanical but we have had other engineering majors join, that build and race a Human Powered Vehicle in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers HPV event. We meet twice a week to work on design during the Fall Semester, and during most of the Spring Semester we meet nearly daily to work on construction. This year the event is in Portland, Ore. from the first to the third of May. We shall be competing in three events between two vehicles: a Sprint event where schools attempt to set a high speed amongst the competition, a Utility event where the vehicles must perform as a everyday vehicle might by going over speed bumps and carrying a load of simulated groceries, and on the final day a formula style Endurance race for 60 kilometer complete with rider changes.Typically we place in the top 10 out of nearly 30 schools, last year we were in the top five, and have one of the best constructed vehicles. We are also one of only a few schools that attempt to do a large amount of composite construction, leading to last year which we were one of few schools to successfully build an entirely composite vehicle.

Chair: Howard Rapp           
Vice Chair: Seth Johnson                               
Faculty Advisor: Mehdi Etezadi-Amoli                                            

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world's largest technical professional society. Founded in 1884 by a handful of the participants in the new discipline of electrical engineering, today it includes more than 50,000 students with a total membership of nearly 340,000+ members in 150 different countries. The society's goal is the advancement of global well being through technical advancement. The Institute also takes part in formulating global technical standards in electrical engineering. Our student branch is dedicated to spreading the word or IEEE and how IEEE benefits everyone in everyday life. We are lucky to have a beautiful large lounge located in Scrugham Engineering/Mines (SEM). Website: http://ieee.ee.unr.edu 

Chair: Kurtis Clark             
Vice Chair: Paro Das                                                         
Faculty Advisor: Victor Vazquez                                          

The Materials Advantage Research Society (MARS) is a group of future Materials Science Engineers. We are affiliated with Materials Advantage (a partnership between four materials societies: ASM, TMS, AIST, and ACERS, which focuses on the needs of students) and the Materials Research Society. Our goal is to support our members in their academic and professional development and to help them make the transition from academic to professional life. We are also involved with campus outreach programs to encourage more bright young students to study Materials Science and Engineering.

Chair: Shawn Pugh            
Vice Chair: Barbara C Jason                                      
Faculty Advisor: Victor Vazquez, Charles Coronella

The objective of this chapter shall be to recognize and promote high scholarship, original investigation, and professional service in Chemical Engineering.

Chair: Karla Hernandez              
Vice Chair: Jessica Echegoyen                                        
Faculty Advisor: Victor Vazquez, Araceli Martinez

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community. SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation. The SHPE-UNR student chapter was founded at the end of the spring of 2004. SHPE-UNR started to get involved with other latino organizations the following fall. The chapter has attended national and regional conferences hosted by the national office.

Chair: Ashley Nelson                          
Vice Chair: Emily Steinhoff                                         
Faculty Advisor: Indira Chatterjee                                         

The Society of Women Engineers is a national organization of 19,000 members in both the professional and collegiate level. At the moment, women account for only 10% of all engineers in America. SWE provides an organization that fosters mentoring and professional development. Our goal is to encourage girls to study engineering and provide support to current women engineers. Our major event of the year is Evening With Industry. Due to the current economy it has been replaced with a smaller career fair and Networking Reception this year.

Chair: Dan Johnson       
Vice Chair: Robby Liebherr                               
Faculty Advisor: Keith Dennett                                            

The Tau Beta Pi (TBP) Association is a national engineering honor society with members from all disciplines of engineering. Members at the University of Nevada, Reno are invited for membership based on their academic performance and exemplary character as undergraduate students in engineering, or by their achievements as alumni in the field of engineering. The purpose of TBP is to encourage and recognize superior scholarship and/or leadership achievement at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The creed of TBP is Integrity and Excellence in Engineering. Members of TBP at UNR periodically assist with community outreach activities and local service projects. For more information about TBP at UNR, please contact Keith Dennett at 784-4056.

President: Jamie Hobel      
Vice President: Diana Marquez                               
Faculty Advisor: Nancy LaTourrette                                            

WICSE (Women Into Computer Science and Engineering) is a group of women that are pursuing degrees and careers in, or related to, computer science and computer engineering. Our purpose is to promote an environment of community and academic support for current and prospective women in these fields. This newly formed group at UNR will have scheduled study sessions and technical and informational lectures to assist women taking computer science and computer engineering courses. These activities, along with planned recreational outings, are intended to help foster interest, knowledge and camaraderie for members of WICSE. Women who are not Computer Science or Computer Information Engineering majors but are taking classes and/or have an interest in these fields are encouraged to join us. For more information visit our blog or email us.

Chair: Andrew McCarthy         
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SAE is a professional organization for mobility engineering professionals in aerospace, automotive and the commercial vehicle industries. The Society is a standards development organization for the engineering of powered vehicles of all kinds, including cars, trucks, boats, aircraft and others.