Padnos College of Engineering Student Organizations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME is a non-profit membership organization that enables and promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines, toward a goal of helping the global engineering community develop solutions to benefit lives and livelihoods.
The Grand Valley State University student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is dedicated to helping its members succeed in engineering. Utilizing the rules and standards of the ASME professional society, we participate in organization and school competitions which encourage innovation and intelligent design.
Advisor: Dr. Sanjivan Manoharan
American Society of Safety Professionals Student Chapter (ASSP)
If you’re studying occupational safety and health (OSH), ASSP can set you up for success, both now and in the future. Affordable student memberships offer you access to an expansive professional network and deep discounts on resume-building education and experiences. Eligible student members should take advantage of these opportunities from the most trusted source for OSH knowledge, skills, education and networking.
- Founded in 1911, we are the longest running safety society and the most respected advocate for safety and health professionals.
- Our more than 36,000 members, including 3,000 student members, are dedicated to making workplaces safer and healthier, and we share in their dedication.
- We are the leading provider of education and networking for OSH professionals and students — offering in-person and virtual opportunities to learn and network.
- Students have access to at least $275,000 in ASSP Foundation scholarships awarded annually.
- Student memberships cost $15. Incentives include access to all practice specialties and common interest groups, free on-demand webinars, discounted fees for conferences and a free year of membership directly after graduation. Plus, receive 50% off society dues on your full membership the following year.
More information about the American Society of Safety Professionals
Advisor: Dr. Dave Huizen
Casting Club
Casting Club provides students with hands on casting experience in a creative and innovative manner. This club seeks to expand students' knowledge of casting as a manufacturing method and in designing to ensure effective casting. Students can further develop their engineering skills, with opportunities to grow in CAD, design intent, report writing, and project development. There may be opportunities to learn complimentary skills such as machining, metal working, and other finishing operations. Casting Club seeks to make casting interesting, safe, and engaging for students at GVSU.
More Information about the GVSU Casting Club
Advisor: Dr. Abishek Balsamy-Kamaraj
Engineers for Accessibility (EFA)
EFA focuses on collaborating with community members who have disabilities, illnesses, or other challenges to design assistive technology and adaptive devices that enhance their quality of life. This club aims to provide real-world engineering project experiences while making a meaningful difference in our community.
More information about Engineers for Accessibility
Advisor: Dr. Samhita Rhodes
FIRST Alumni Network of GVSU (FANGV)
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide a community of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) alumni and FIRST culture that supplies resources to local schools and events as well as a congenial atmosphere for students.
FANGV: engaging the community, inspiring STEM culture, and fostering innovation.
Advisor: Ryan Aldridge
GVSU Solar Racing Team
GVSU Solar Racing is a student organization at Grand Valley State University with the goal of successfully competing in the American Solar Challenge. Each team must design and build a solar powered vehicle that meets requirements set by the American Solar Challenge. In this challenge, teams from around the globe come together to take on the 1500-2000 mile cross country course. Our goal is to establish a club that appreciates and embraces the alternative energy improvements in the automotive industry. We are driven to not only be future engineers, but future leaders in the world of technological advances. Focusing on exceptional performance and mainstream implementation, GVSU Solar Racing is committed to changing the world, one advancement at a time.
More information about the GVSU Solar Racing Team
Website: gvsusolarracingteam.weebly.com
General Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Ryan Aldridge
Laker Racing - Society of Automotive Engineers (Formula SAE)
Formula SAE is a collegiate engineering design competition hosted annually by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Formula SAE seeks to improve the management, design, and problem-solving skills of engineering and business students as they collaborate to build a miniature Formula One-style open-wheel race car.
More information about Laker Racing
General Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Dr. Nick Baine
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National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
More information about the National Society of Black Engineers
General Email: [email protected]
Advisors: Dr. Wendy Reffeor
Professional Association of Graduate Engineering Students (PAGES)
Primary objective of PAGES is to serve all academic needs of graduate engineering students. Members of PAGES will be benefited with the following services:
- Support in academic needs
- Sponsorship in academic, social gathering and professional development events
- Volunteering opportunity in technical flagship events
- Networking opportunity with engineering students in GVSU, faculty members, alumni and other engineers in the locality
- Guidance in career opportunities
Advisor: Dr. Samhita Rhodes
Rocketry and Aero Engineering Club (IRAEC)
The Rocketry and Aero Engineering Club strive to serve as a competitive group and an educational resource for all students who are interested in learning more about rocketry and aerospace engineering. The group strives to build up students’ skills and understanding of rocketry, physics, chemistry, engineering and related topics through lectures, workshops, and certifications in relevant skills. We will collaborate and unite with locally based organizations to promote community involvement. We hope to apply this knowledge to compete annually in the Intercollegiate Rocketry Engineering Competition Spaceport America Cup.
More information about the Rocketry and Aero Engineering Club
Advisor: Prof. Beniam Tewolde
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is the support system for Hispanics in STEM programs at GVSU.
SHPE is a nonprofit organization serving and advancing Hispanics in STEM. SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.
SHPE's vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers. Through our membership, programs, scholarships and corporate partnerships, SHPE will inspire the next generation of STEM innovators this country needs.
More information about the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
General Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Dr. Christian Trefftz
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization founded in 1950 that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, and outreach and advocacy activities.
Grand Valley State University has maintained a collegiate SWE section since 2012. We hope to promote engineering as a fun, rewarding career option for all students, and encourage women to achieve their full potential. Our goal is to connect our members with the West Michigan community through networking events, service opportunities, group field trips and educational outreach. GVSU SWE and the School of Engineering have collaboration efforts with K-12 schools to mentor young girls who have interest in engineering.
General Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Dr. Catherine Molloseau
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Tau Beta Pi is an engineering honor society which bestows honors on junior and senior undergraduate engineering students who display exemplary character and outstanding academic achievement. The chapter at Grand Valley partakes in several community outreach projects each year including helping out at the regional Science Olympiad tournament hosted at Grand Valley along with the local National Electric Cart Association races. Tau Beta Pi is more than just a title on a resume. To be a Tau Beta Pi member you must demonstrate that you not only excel in academia but you strive to do more for your community and your peers. Tau Beta Pi members want to further their education and the education of their community.
More information about Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Advisor: Dr. Janice Pawloski