The student chapters of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) conduct numerous professional development and social activities for department majors and minors. Activities common to SME and SWE in addition to regular meetings include: industrial tours, educational conferences, and the sponsorship of leadership activities.
The student professional organizations jointly also host various academic competition activities for area secondary students. Our student organizations also actively participate in regional and national professional development events.