the society of women engineers

Profile compiled by Avalon Sawer

Purpose: To promote successful women of science and engineering and create a series of networking for future career developments.

Why you should join: Students don’t need to be an engineering major to join; Club President Alissia Satchell says all you need to do is attend a meeting. The club discusses topics dealing with science and engineering without any pressure to switch majors. Both men and women are encouraged to get involved with both fields while feeling comfortable with the environment. Science just isn’t for the nerds, this is a club for everyone to explore and become knowledgeable. Satchell says, “This is no stereotypical club.”

What they do: Students can get involved with the community as the society goes to open houses with high schools and attends conferences dealing with both subjects. In long term goals, they are planning to partner with the Girl Scouts and elementary schools to encourage girls at a young age.

Members: There are about 30 members total, represented by a female president and male vice president.

Three adjectives to describe the club: Inspiring, successful, caring.

Meetings: Boca campus, Engineering Building, Akhurst Room, every Friday at noon.

Contact: [email protected] or [email protected].

the society of automotive engineers

Profile compiled by Avalon Sawer

Purpose: To build a car from the ground up with all raw materials to race at an end of the year competition in Detroit, where they compete with 140 other universities.

What they do: Make their dream car. The club is also self-sponsored – last year they spent about $15,000 of their own money. This year, they hope for more support from the school and sponsorship since they placed so well in last year’s competition.

Why you should join: Not only do you learn how to build a car, President Jared Williamson says they’re building art.

Their record: Not only was last year the first time the society competed, they also placed 43rd out of 140 universities in the endurance race, a feat since almost 2/3 of the cars never finish the race.

Members: 50 members on the e-mail roster but only a handful show up at a time to do the work.

Three adjectives to describe the club: Collaboration, inventive, hands-on.

Meetings: Every Tuesday and Thursday night – For more information and exact meeting locations, visit building EG36, office 261, Boca campus.

Contact: [email protected].