Organizations
Student Organizations
Electrical and Computer Engineering related student organizations.
Association for Computing Machinery - ACM (National Website)
ACM,
the Association for Computing Machinery, is an international scientific
and educational organization dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences,
and applications of information technology. With a world-wide
membership of 80,000, ACM functions as a locus for computing
professionals and students working in the various fields of Information
Technology.
CS Graduate Student Association
The
purpose of GSA of CS is to 1) Serve as a liaison with the university
administration through graduate students assembly. 2) Encourage unity
and good communication within the organization by implementation of
organizational meetings, social activities, seminars etc. 3) Encourage
participation of members in campus and community activities by posting
and/or distribution of announcements regarding such opportunities.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - IEEE
The
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world's
largest technical professional society. Founded in 1884 by a handful of
practitioners of the new electrical engineering discipline, today's
Institute is comprised of more than 320,000 members who conduct and
participate in its activities in 152 countries. The men and women of
the IEEE are the technical and scientific professionals making the
revolutionary engineering advances which are reshaping our world today.
Laboratory for Recreational Computing
If
you are a student who's interested in all levels of computer gaming,
from design & programming to graphics and playing LaRC is and
organization you'll want to join. LaRC is currently involved in
creating a cross-platform C/C++ Input/Output event handling API, and
using these API's to develop a full blown 3D game.
LaRC is interested in any student willing to work. All levels are welcome!!
National Society of Black Engineers - NSBE
The
National Society of Black Engineers, as a national student and
professional based organization, does hereby dedicate itself to the
development of intensive programs for increasing Black and other ethnic
minority participation in the field of engineering and engineering
technology. These programs will be initiated both within and outside
the university community and will serve to strengthen relations between
professional industry and the black community. Members of this
organization are encouraged to join and participate in their individual
professional societies. This organization will endeavor to provide
general counseling to all members.
Society of Women Engineers
The
Society of Women Engineers stimulates women to achieve full potential
in careers as engineers and leaders; expands the image of the
engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of
life; and demonstrates the value of diversity.