UB - University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Professional and Student Organizations

There are a variety of activities in which students may participate outside of the classroom. The diversity and number of organizations in the department reflect the wide range our students' professional interests. A partial list of student organizations follows:

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

  EE students are invited to join the IEEE student branch chapter. You may obtain applications at the IEEE mailbox in the EE office, 332 Bonner Hall. Notices of IEEE meetings and social events are posted throughout the first three floors of Bonner Hall.

• Student Branch Office: 404 Furnas Hall
  Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Zirnheld

• Student Chapter at UB

• Eta Kappa Nu (EKN)

  Honorary Electrical Engineering Society. Junior and Senior students with outstanding academic achievement are elected to membership.
  Office : 404 Furnas
  Faculty Advisor: Dr. Dimitris Pados, 645-1150

• Graduate Student Association (GSA)

  The Graduate Student Association is the representative body for graduate students at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Its two key purposes can be divided into representation and services. Its funds are derived from the Mandatory Student Fee ($48 on your bill) and are used to pay GSA staff and fund numerous programs and services offered to GSA members.

• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

  SHPE is the leading social-technical organization whose primary function is to enhance and achieve the potential of Hispanics in engineering, math and science. We are brought together by heritage, social responsibility and the desire to improve the equality of all people through the use of science and technology. We value excellence in education, professional pursuits and leadership. We gain excellence through integrity, empowerment, achievement, diversity and continuous improvement.

• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

  The Society of Women Engineers stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders by expanding the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life and by demonstrating the value of diversity. They inform young women and the general public of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities that are open to them. SWE serves as a center of information on women in engineering and encourages women engineers to attain high levels of education and professional achievement.

  • Student chapter at UB
  • National SWE

• School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Activities

  The Electrical Engineering Department is represented in the Engineering Student Government by its students. Frequently, these students serve as officers and members of different committees which are vital to the administration of SEAS student activities.

• Tau Beta Pi

  Tau Beta Pi provides an engineering-wide honor society for juniors and seniors demonstrating exceptional academic performance.

  • Student chapter at UB
  • National TBP