Career Engagement Opportunities with Student Organizations

Within the College of Engineering, our student organizations provide a wide range of opportunities that allow employers to engage directly with students. In addition to working through the ECRC to coordinate recruitment events, we encourage you to partner with our student organizations as part of your recruitment strategy with the College of Engineering.

The student organizations listed below have expressed interest in partnering with industry to arrange events. Student organizations are listed by category below, in order to help you explore which organization(s) might be a good fit for you. You may click on a specific category to view related organizations, or view the full list below. Please contact any organization you would like to work with directly, contact information is provided for each group.


Cost Assistance for Resilient Engineers (CARE)

Every year, 5 to 7 Michigan Engineering students are forced to drop out of college because they endure a financial crisis and cannot pay for their education. CARE is a charitable, student-run organization that aims to help these Michigan Engineering students. CARE gives out one scholarship annually, ensuring students in need can continue pursuing their dreams.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

CS Kickstart

CS KickStart is a week-long introduction to computer science for Michigan freshmen with little to no experience, placing an emphasis on uplifting groups underrepresented in CS. Our participants get hands-on programming experience with guidance from current students, connect with peers and industry representatives, and learn about potential career paths in CS.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate

Engagement Opportunities: We will host events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? No

Graduate Society of Women Engineers (GradSWE)

The Graduate Society of Women Engineers (GradSWE) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is proud to support women in graduate engineering as innovative leaders in science and the community. Events hosted include career path exploration, professional development, community outreach programs, and social events. Our members also benefit from financial and professional resources (ie travel grants).

Degree Level(s): Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)

The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) represents those of Asian heritage in the scientific and engineering communities. Our goal is to give the members the resources they need to succeed in their academic and career endeavors as well as being able to network with other fellow scientists and engineers.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

SHPE-G

We work to promote community and provide professional development opportunities for Hispanic identifying graduate students in STEM.

Degree Level(s): Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers is dedicated to supporting women in engineering by providing them unique opportunities for professional and personal growth. Every year, we run the biggest career fair on campus, engage hundreds of K-12 students across the globe in STEM outreach activities, host charity events, and organize many networking and professional development events.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics (WAA)

Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics (WAA, part of WoAA) at the University of Michigan was founded in 2016, and is dedicated to fostering a sense of community where everyone interested in Aerospace can join, improving diversity within the department of Aerospace Engineering, and helping members build both personal and professional connections in the industry.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Women + in Robotics and Engineering

WiRE+ is a University of Michigan group that seeks to connect graduate students who identify as women and are pursuing robotics and engineering. We focus on providing community, mentorship, and support to improve the retention and advancement of women in the field. Our organization also advocates for women to have greater access to opportunities and resources within robotics academia and industry.

Degree Level(s): Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes


Chemical Engineering Graduate Symposium

The annual University of Michigan Chemical Engineering Graduate Symposium brings together graduate students, faculty, industry representatives, and community members to discuss the innovative research conducted by our department. The symposium showcases student research on clean energy technologies, novel materials development, and bioengineering through oral and poster presentations.

Degree Level(s): Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Michigan Student Artificial Intelligence Lab (MSAIL)

MSAIL is a student org focused on advancing AI education, projects, and research. MSAIL is devoted to teaching our members about the vast field of AI, helping them make innovative ML projects, and keeping up with the latest AI research. We also host research and industry tech talks open to all students with speakers that include Professors, Senior Engineers, or CEOs.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Engineering Global Leadership Honors Program (EGL)

Engineering Global Leadership is an honors society for students pursuing the EGL honors program. This honors society works to build skills for students who plan to work at the intersection of engineering and business on an international scale. This is done through university courses, skill workshops, and the Tauber capstone project.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Michigan Synthetic Biology Team

The Michigan Synthetic Biology Team is an entirely student run research and engineering design team in the biological sciences. We develop and execute our own research projects in the area of synthetic biology. We provide students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in engineering novel biological systems, fundraising, public outreach, leadership, and working on a multidisciplinary team.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes


American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

AIChE is the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, an organization that ties over 60,000 chemical engineers together. At the University of Michigan, our student chapter works to bring students and companies together through weekly luncheons, social events, and professional prep workshops.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Beta Mu Epsilon

Beta Mu Epsilon was founded to create a community of like-minded peers who are passionate about serving others and the greater good. We support students who are majoring in biomedical engineering, have a desire to apply to medical school or are interested in the medical industry.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

University of Michigan AIAA

AIAA is the aerospace engineering professional society. U-M Student Branch aims to educate and excite students about aerospace tech and science, fostering fellowship. We do professional development, social events, community outreach, advancing aeronautics and astronautics arts, sciences, and technology.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes


IEEE Eta Kappa Nu – Beta Epsilon

HKN is the honor society for juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data science, or robotics.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Pi Tau Sigma

Pi Tau Sigma (PTS) is the National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society and is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. We are active in the Mechanical Engineering community, organize department activities like an annual Pancake Breakfast as well as professional events like information sessions with our corporate sponsors and serve the community through volunteer events.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Tau Beta Pi

Engineering Honor Society that emphasizes integrity and excellence in Engineering. We engage in community service and spread our love of engineering.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes


Autonomous Robotic Vehicle (UMARV)

The University of Michigan’s Autonomous Robotic Vehicle team is an interdisciplinary, student-run competition team. Each year, we design and manufacture a new autonomous vehicle for the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition. Our members work in six subteams: computer vision, navigation, sensors, embedded systems, platform, and business development.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Chemical Engineering Car Team

ChemE Car is a multidisciplinary student project team consisting of ~40 undergraduate students who design, build, and test shoebox-sized cars powered by chemical reactions. We participate in annual competitions hosted by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) in which cars must accurately travel a specific distance announced before each run.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

M-HEAL

M-HEAL fosters interdisciplinary work in global health and design using a human-centered design philosophy. Within M-HEAL are several project teams each working to develop a sustainable healthcare technology for low-resource communities all over the world. We engage members through interactive workshops, professional development resources, and volunteer opportunities.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate.

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Michigan – Sustainability Applications for Aerospace Vehicle Engineering (M-SAAVE)

M-SAAVE is a student project team whose purpose is to improve the human condition through the targeted application of aerospace vehicles and engineering. M-SAAVE’s Humanitarian UAV Mission (HUM) involves working to design, develop, test, and deliver an unpiloted aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be utilized by its current partner, Air Serv International, to administer humanitarian aid.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Michigan Aeronautical Sciences Association

MASA is the rocketry team here at U-M, and we work on designing, building, and launching the most advanced rockets out of any college in the country. Our 100+ members from across the College of Engineering and the University staff 8 subteams that work on technical aspects of the rocket, from mechanical structures to electronics, as well as working on funding the team and running our social media.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Michigan Autonomous Aerial Vehicles

MAAV competes annually in the Student Unmanned Aerial Systems competition. Engineers and team members of MAAV design, manufacture, program, and test every aspect of an unmanned aerial system. Members gain experience and apply skills in areas such as structural design and manufacturing, embedded programming, control theory, navigation and mapping, and computer vision.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

University of Michigan Electric Boat

University of Michigan Electric Boat (UMEB) is a team of 50 American engineering students working to push the technological limits of high-speed marine craft and high-power marine electronics. Our goal is to break the world record for electric speedboating August of 2024.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Wolverine Offshore Wind

Wolverine Offshore Wind is a student-led organization that seeks to promote the development of offshore wind energy technologies. Our work includes designing, building, and testing prototype model offshore wind turbines, developing siting and financial plans for the implementation of offshore wind farms, and conducting other research focused on the development of offshore wind technologies.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes


Innovation for Impact

We empower our members to expand their coding and teamwork skills through complex group projects. Our projects are specifically chosen to foster continuous learning and to make a meaningful impact on others. We have experience with Node.js, Figma, Django, Python, Vercel, Postman, and Plaid, but are actively seeking new skills to learn.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Michigan Computer Graphics

Michigan Computer Graphics is the largest platform for students to explore and engage with various disciplines of Computer Graphics. Working at the intersection of computer science, math, physics, and the arts, members develop multidisciplinary problem solving skills while collaborating to invent creative solutions for large-scale engineering challenges.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

Michigan Hackers

Michigan Hackers is a tech-oriented student organization at UofM seeking to foster a diverse community to build together. Our primary form of member engagement is through our weekly hack nights where we split into our teams (such as Web, ML, iOS, etc) and work on domain-specific projects.

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes

WolvSec

WolvSec is a cybersecurity club at the University of Michigan. We host weekly meetings and events where we discuss current topics, teach foundational skills, and work on various security projects. Our membership includes undergrads, graduate students, alumni, university staff, and local industry professionals, all dedicated to creating a fun and collaborative learning environment for cybersecurity

Degree Level(s): Undergraduate, Graduate

Engagement Opportunities: We host events that are open to all engineering students and events exclusive for our membership.

Interested in collaborating with other student organizations? Yes


Employers with any questions may contact [email protected]. If you are part of a student organization that is interested in being added to the ECRC’s student organization list, please contact [email protected].