UVM AIAA is the student branch of the American Institute of Aeronautics Astronautics.  UVM AIAA provides a community for those interested in aerospace and aerospace engineering. We provide connections into the aerospace field through projects and design competitions as well as furthering career opportunities through professional activities such as tours of local aerospace companies, hosting speakers in the field, and opportunities to travel to aerospace conferences.

Recently UVM AIAA built a scaled down NASA Mars Curiosity Rover and a 6” FPV Drone as well as launched model rockets and weather balloons. We have competed in AIAA sponsored competitions to design a base on Mars' moon Phobos as well as to design a orbiter for the Pluto-Charon system, earning second place on the Phobos Base design. In 2019/2020 we plan on building a weather balloon to send into the upper atmosphere!

Follow AIAA on Facebook.

Contact: Anthony.Julian@uvm.edu (President), William.Louisos@uvm.edu (Faculty Advisor)

Anyone from any major is welcome and no prior experience in aerospace is necessary to join and participate in club projects and events.

UVM club link: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) 

The Alternative Energy Racing Organization is a student-run team at the University of Vermont that designs and builds electric open-wheel electric and hybrid racecars to compete at Formula Hybrid+Electric, an international collegiate competition. We welcome all majors and no prior knowledge or experience is needed.

Stop by our shop (Votey 118), check out the AERO website, or get in touch with us at uvmaero@gmail.com to learn more.

Contact: tbfield@uvm.edu (President), Dustin.Rand@uvm.edu (Faculty Advisor)

UVM club link: Alternative Energy Racing Organization

The University of Vermont Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is dedicated to the professional development of students in any STEM program, with a strong emphasis on engineering. Our organization is committed to giving back to both the student body and the broader local community.

AT ASCE, our focus is on learning about civil engineering projects that impact our immediate surroundings, as well as projects connected to the geographical areas and interests of our members and professional partners. We value meeting with industry professionals not only to expand opportunities for students, but also to build strong, lasting relationships between UVM and the engineering world beyond campus.Learn more about UVM's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Chapter

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers is an academic club at the University of Vermont that aspires to create the best community possible for engineering students. In order to do so we work hard to bring mechanical engineering outside the classroom. We host professors, company leaders, and more to give professional talks about their personal experience and allow them to share their engineering knowledge. In addition to networking and communicating with professors and companies, we go on tours of engineering facilities such as Burton and General Dynamics.

One of the greatest opportunities for ASME members is the international competition called the Human Powered Vehicle Competition, which is hosted by the national chapter of ASME at an event called E-Fest. We worked hard to design a vehicle from scratch using software such as Solidworks and then fabricated the entire vehicle ourselves.

Contact: Gus Hoen (President): Agusten.Hoen@uvm.edu, Nic Fiorentino (Faculty Advisor): Niccolo.Fiorentino@uvm.edu 

RESOURCES

• UVM club link: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Facebook page
• Instagram

The UVM Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) aims to be a resource for innovation, student networking, and community outreach in biomedical engineering and related fields.

At BMES, our primary focus is to build and maintain a community of students with shared interests in engineering, biology, medicine, mathematics, computer science, and other interdisciplinary areas.

We host a wide range of events that allow members to engage with the greater Burlington community through outreach and service, including a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross and multiple community-building activities such as a Paint n Sip night with mocktails and a live art demonstration.

Learn more about UVM's Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)

CSCrew is a common ground for people interested in computer science at UVM. Join us for workshops, guest speakers, facility tours, and more. Enjoy a vibrant community of like minded, passionate students.

Meetings are on Wednesdays at 5 pm in Innovation E327.

Contact:

President: Henrik Van Tassell 
Advisor: Jason Hibbeler

RESOURCES

• Website: https://cscrew.w3.uvm.edu/
• UVM club link: CS Crew
• GitHub: https://github.com/uvmcscrew
• CS Fair: https://csfair.w3.uvm.edu/

The UVM student chapter of Engineers Without Borders combines engineering with community service to engineer change for underdeveloped communities around the world. Our club currently has two projects: an international water distribution project in Kajinge, Rwanda, and a domestic stormwater project in the Catskills, NY. More information on each of these projects can be found under the Recent Projects heading at the bottom of this page. 

We have two project teams that meet weekly to work on these projects as well as a fundraising team that ensures each project can be completed. Our project teams carry out technical, budgeting, and cultural workshops that allow general members to work through the engineering design process in real time and implement change for communities that need it most. 

Our chapter also partners with nonprofit organizations across Vermont to conduct voluntary restoration and civic engagement work for local neighbors in need. 

Learn more about UVM's Engineers Without Borders student chapter

A club open to any student in any major who is interested in developing computer games!

Contact: sgusick@uvm.edu (President), Daniel.Hathaway@uvm.edu (Faculty Advisor)

The UVM IEEE Club engages students in skill-building activities, both technical and career-developing, to prepare them for the professional working environment. IEEE holds various workshops throughout the year based on member input and participates in IEEE competitions like Micro-Mouse and the IEEE Ethics competition. IEEE is currently working on building an octo-copter to complement their recently acquired quad-, tri-, and hexa-copters.

IEEE also works with faculty advisers, local professionals, and the UVM Career Center to develop its members professionally. They host the annual Student Professional Awareness Conference (SPAC), a networking event which brings together students, representatives from companies, guest speakers, and the UVM Career Center. They also partner with the local IEEE Green Mountain Section to conduct a lecture series throughout the year so that students can learn about ways in which they can apply their Electrical Engineering degree.

Contact: Benjamin.jackson@uvm.edu (President), James.Kay@uvm.edu (Faculty Advisor)              

Resources

• UVM club link: Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• IEEE Site
• IEEE Facebook
• IEEE Twitter

Math Club was created to foster a community of people who are interested in math and math-related fields through fun activities and interesting lectures relating to math. We welcome anyone who loves math or wants to learn more about math. Some example events include origami, guest lecturers, and math-related movies. Our activities can be best described as math related or adjacent, such as lectures on graph theory or math scavenger hunts.

Contact: rmtracht@uvm.edu (President), daniel.hathaway@uvm.edu (Faculty Advisor)

RESOURCES

Visit our club site at http://www.uvm.edu/~mathclub/.

Our goals are “to stimulate and develop student interest in engineering; to strive to promote participation at all levels of responsibility in the field of engineering by the black communities; and to endeavor in the advancement of black professional engineers within the individual engineering disciplines.” The organization will emphasize engineering through a social justice lens and be a space for all people of color and white-identified allies. The organization will plan events relating to the above statements within the University of Vermont campus community as well as the Greater Vermont community.

Contact: ryan.olan@uvm.edu (President), Mandar.Dewoolkar@uvm.edu (Faculty Advisor), leon.walls@uvm.edu (Faculty Advsior)

RESOURCES

• UVM club link: National Society of Black Engineers
• Nsbe.org
• History and Future Video

The UVM Robotics Club is a student-run organization dedicated to exploring robotics through hands-on learning and collaboration. Members work together to design, build, and program robots, while also volunteering to support students involved in FIRST Robotics.

UVM's Robotics Club welcomes students of all backgrounds and skill levels and encourages creativity, teamwork, and innovation. Through projects, volunteering, and competitions, members develop technical skills and prepare for future academic and professional opportunities in robotics and related fields.

Learn more about UVM's Robotics Club

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a national nonprofit organization spanning both the student and professional sectors of engineering. The mission of SWE is to help empower women and gender queer folks in engineering, math, and technology fields to achieve their full potential as engineers and leaders; to expand the image of engineering as a means of improving quality of life, and to demonstrate the value of diversity.

Membership is open to students of all gender orientations with interests in engineering, science, math, and technology.

Learn more about The Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Our goal is to create an environment where people can meet other women and non-binary students interested in Computer Science and support each other, share ideas of opportunities involving CS, and offer advice on how to excel in the courses and field of Computer Science. Our mission is to provide opportunities for professional and social development in the CS field through workshops, fun events, and community. We also want to fund and offer women in the field of computer science the opportunity to attend educational and professional conferences. We also hope to provide mentorship and support for women entering this field in order to provide a sense of community. We hope that this group will serve as an informational and social network of individuals interested in computer science.

Contact: Anja.Samsom@uvm.edu (President), Alyn.Kirsch-Tornell@uvm.edu (Vice President), Lisa.Dion@uvm.edu (Faculty Advisor), swics@uvm.edu (Preferred method of communication)

RESOURCES

• UVM club link: The Society of Women in Computer Science (SWiCS)
• Instagram - @swicsuvm
• SWiCS Website

UVM's Society of Physics Students (SPS) is a club dedicated to undergraduate physics students. We hold weekly meetings and regularly engage in science communication with the community via outreach programs. This chapter's mission is to assist in the advancement of the physical sciences at the University of Vermont and help its members become part of the professional scientific community.

Learn more about the Society of Physics Students (SPS) at UVM

The UVM Statistics and Data Science Club welcomes all who share a love for numbers, data, and data visualization.  The club is a place to convene with other students in the same majors/minors taking the same courses.  Meetings include presentations of famous statisticians or material, fun games, student opportunities, conferences, etc.  We also convene with the Math Club for joint events.

Contact: Kaya Daylor  (President), Katherine.Merrill@uvm.edu (Faculty Advisor)

RESOURCES:

• UVM clubs link: Statistics and Data Science Club
• Check out our website, where you will find the calendar of events, useful links and a blog of past meetings.

Founded in 1885, Tau Beta Pi is the nation's oldest and largest engineering honor society. Membership in Tau Beta Pi recognizes exceptional engineers and students who have exemplary character and also offers unique and valuable opportunities. Tau Beta Pi seeks to broaden the collegiate experience of its members, thereby enhancing the engineering educational experience. Interests in non-technical fields, civic responsibility, and other human and cultural areas are encouraged through the various social and service activities of the chapters. Membership in Tau Beta Pi enables close interaction with students of all different engineering disciplines within your school and also provides opportunities to interact with faculty members, many of whom are also Tau Bates. Tau Beta Pi assists more students than any other engineering organization, awarding more than $300,000 in scholarships and at least $80,000 in fellowships each year.

The UVM chapter of Tau Beta Pi is VT-Alpha. You are invited to join TBP you’re junior and senior year at UVM based on academics and character. We perform various service events around the Burlington community and on-campus. We also host professional development series from renowned motivational and professional speakers. Be sure to find us on campus for “Pi” Day activities in March too. We’re are looking forward to 3.1415 this year!

Contact: William.Louisos@uvm.edu (Faculty Advisor)

RESOURCES

• Tau Beta Pi Site