You’ll be able to develop your leadership skills and the ability to work in teams, gain real-world experience and network with professionals in our student organizations. Choose one that’s specific to your major or one that bridges the entire college, such as Engineering Ambassadors, Bison Robotics and the Society of Women Engineers.
Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Epsilon is an honor society for outstanding agricultural, biological and food engineers through the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
Amateur Radio Society (ARS)
The Amateur Radio Society (also known as the Ham Radio Club) is a Student Organization all about Amateur Radio.
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
The NDSU Chapter of AIAA is dedicated to sharing experience with the student interested in aeronautics, aircraft, space and engineering.
American Railways Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA)
The purpose of this AREMA Student Chapter, NDSU shall be to promote the advancement of railway related engineering by fostering the close association of students with the railway engineering profession and AREMA.
American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers (ASABE)
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Club is a professional student organization recognized by ASABE and the NDSU campus student government. The ASABE Club conducts business, raises money to support their activities, etc. to promote the professional interests and advancement of students in agricultural and biosystems engineering-related fields.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
The NDSU ASCE Student Chapter creates informative and engaging experiences for civil engineering students to aid in their personal and professional development. Activities include monthly meetings with local professionals, firm tours, and community service.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
The NDSU chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a once a month meeting for NDSU engineering students. ASME provides students the opportunity to listen to speakers, compete in small design competitions for prizes, and go on plant tours.
American Water Works Association/Water Environment Federation (AWWA/WEF)
Bringing people together with an interest in water and environmental engineering with monthly meetings, field trips, activities and student competitions.
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
The Associated General Contractors of America North Dakota State University student chapter is about promoting a better industry for constructors throughout America. During the school year members participate in a various number of student focused events.
Association for Computing Machinery
The student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery was established at North Dakota State University in 1974. Since then the organization has been involved with providing services, organizing programming competitions, and offering education and social opportunities for its members.
Bison Ag Bot
The Bison Agbot robotics team in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems engineering was formed in the Spring of 2021 with the aim to participate in the annual ASABE robotics competition. Started by the graduate students of the department, the group encourages students from any agricultural discipline to learn and share idea about automation in their field.
Bison Motorsports
Bison Motorsports develops student engineers through the complete design, fabrication, and testing of a Formula-style race car. We strive to advance technical excellence, foster teamwork, and represent NDSU with innovation, integrity, and competitive spirit.
Bison Pullers
Each year a team of students design and build a 1/4-scale pulling tractor for an international collegiate competition sponsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). The goal of the competition is for all team members to put their knowledge gained in various classes to the test in an industry environment.
Bison Robotics Club
Bison Robotics' goal is to channel the energy and enthusiasm elicited by robotics through the rigorous process of engineering design. Members will apply engineering knowledge and principles in a structured approach to design and build competitive robots.
Bison SAE Powersports
Bison SAE Powersports is a club for anyone and everyone with a passion for off-road powersports. Students part of Bison Powersports have the opportunity to design, fabricate, and test two different types of vehicles at international competitions.
Engineering Ambassadors
Engineering Ambassadors are a distinguished group of undergraduate students selected to represent the College of Engineering at events for alumni, industry leaders, prospective students, and current students. New members are selected through an application and interview process based on scholarship, communication skills, enthusiasm, honesty, leadership and knowledge of the college and university.
E-mail: Nancy.Rossland@ndsu.edu
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
NDSU Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is a non-profit service based organization that partners with communities, both locally and internationally. Our chapter is currently working with La Providencia, Guatemala to design and implement infrastructure projects with their respective community.
Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
The core purpose of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is to advance technological innovation and render excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE has been designed to serve all the professionals and students in all aspects of engineering fields and related areas of science and technology.
Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE)
IISE is the world’s largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Founded in 1948, IIE is an international, nonprofit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial engineering.
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
This student organization is a registered chapter within the Institute of Transportation Engineers. This organization promotes student involvement within the transportation engineering industry through competitions, workshops, speakers, volunteer events, and connecting students with professionals.
Materials Research Society (MRS)
The MRS student chapter has been working towards enhancing synergy between various departments on campus and provide a forum for dialogue between students and faculty researchers on campus pursuing materials research.
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) of North Dakota State University (NDSU). The NAHB offers personal growth opportunities through competitions and networking events with construction industry-leading professionals.
National Society of Black Engineers
NSBE is a diverse and worldly recognized organization stretching nationwide with members in Africa, Europe, South America, Asia, Canada, Australia & the Caribbean. Our chapter holds social events, company plant tours, peer tutor sessions & guest speakers. Our Aim is to primarily provide academic, professional and social aid to our members in a bid to develop them holistically.
NDSU Student Chapter of INFORMS
The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences is the world’s largest professional association for operations research, decision sciences, management sciences, artificial intelligence, and analytics. INFORMS advances the practice, research, and application of data-driven decision-making.
Society of Plastics Engineers
The NDSU chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers is working to share and promote the polymers and plastics engineering knowledge among anyone who is interested. This chapter is arranging guest lectures, factory tours and other professional networking events to engage the students in the world of the plastics industry.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
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 the quality of life, and demonstrates the value of diversity.
Steel Bridge Team
The Steel Bridge Team is a group that allows students to collaborate on the design, fundraising, fabrication, and construction of an approximately 20' steel bridge. The team competes each year in regional/national competitions against bridges from around the US. Students are encouraged to develop their leadership, collaborative, engineering, and problem-solving abilities.
Tau Beta Pi (TBP)
Tau Beta Pi is an Engineering Honor Society. Tau Beta Pi is driven by strong educational beliefs, along with strong character. Tau Beta Pi members comprise of the top 1/8th of juniors and the top 1/5th of seniors in Engineering.