Engineering Student Organizations can create and register their pages on COEDS. An officer of the organization can request an account by filling out a form availible in the Associate Dean's Office (EB 244). The form must be signed by the faculty advisor before being processed.
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical
Engineering Society (BMES)
Civil, Architectural and
Environmental Engineering
American Society
of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Florida Water Environment
Association (FWEA)
National Society of Architectural
Engineers (NSAE)
Phi Alpha Epsilon (FAE) - Architectural
Engineering Honor Society
Chi Epsilon (CE) - Civil Engineering
Honor Society
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) - Electrical
Engineering Honor Society
Industrial Engineering
American Institute
of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
(SME)
Alpha Pi Mu (APM) - Industrial
Engineering Honor Society
Mechanical Engineering
American Institute
of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME)
Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE)
Pi Tau Sigma (PTS) - Mechanical
Engineering Honor Society
General Engineering
Amateur Radio
Society
Association of Cuban-AmericanEngineers
Engineering Advisory Board
Engineering Internet Society
Florida Engineering Society (FES)
/ National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
Miami Engineer Magazine
National Society of Black
Engineers (NSBE)
Society of Hispanic Professional
Engineers (SHPE)
Society of Women Engineers
(SWE)
Tau Beta Pi (TBP) - Interdisciplinary
Honor Society
Engineering Advisory Board
(EAB)
The Engineering Advisory Board (EAB) serves as the "Congress"
for the other student organizations within the College of Engineering, each
of which is represented by a delegate. As a focal point of the College,
the EAB is an ideal setting from which to disperse important announcements
of upcoming activities and events. The EAB acts as the representative body
between the students and the administration. It sponsors the annual beginning
and end of the year picnic barbecues, softball tournaments, student / alumni
competitions and events, the engineering homecoming float, and various community
service projects. The goal of the EAB is to increase fellowship among students
of different engineering disciplines, and to unite them into a governmental
body. Students of all disciplines are allowed to attend all EAB meetings,
however only delegates and officers are permitted to vote.
Faculty Advisor: George Brown, Assistant Dean,(305) 284-2408
Tau Beta Pi (TBP) - Interdisciplinary
Tau Beta Pi (TBP) is the interdisciplinary engineering honor society at
the University of Miami College of Engineering. Founded in 1885 at Lehigh
University, Tau Beta Pi is the second oldest honor society in the country.
Its mission is to mark, in a befitting manner, those who have conferred
honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character
as students in engineering. Juniors in the top eighth and seniors in the
top fifth of their classes are eligible for membership.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Agustin Recio (305) 284-3342
Dr. R. Lask (305) 284-3345
Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) - Electrical
Engineering Honor Society
Eta Kappa Nu is the only recognized international electrical engineering
honor society. It was founded in 1904 at the University of Illinois. The
Epsilon Kappa (EK) chapter strives to lead the electrical and computer engineering
department by example; HKN members take time to tutor classes in electrical
engineering free of charge, and are called upon by the faculty for special
projects when they arise. The society combines with the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers to sponsor faculty / student mixers each semester,
and try to build a fellowship within the Electrical Engineering Department.
Our bridge is a mark of achievement and a designation of responsibility,
and HKN members wear it proudly as they become competent professional electrical
and computer engineers.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Agustin Recio (305) 284-3342
Alpha Pi Mu (APM) - Industrial Engineering
Alpha Pi Mu (APM) is the only nationally accepted industrial engineering
honor society. Students eligible for membership must be ranked in the upper
one-fifth of the junior class or the upper one-third of the senior class.
The goals of the organization are To confer recognition upon the students
of industrial engineering who have shown exceptional academic achievement,
to further unify the student body of the Industrial Engineering, and create
a closer student-faculty relationship, and to assist and cooperate with
all organizations and persons working for the interest of industrial engineering.
The Alphi Pi Mu Miami Chapter accomplishes these goals by sponsoring picnics,
faculty-student mixers, high school tutoring programs, and various other
activities throughout the year.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jill Swift (305) 284-2393
Pi Tau Sigma (PTS) - Mechanical Engineering
The Sigma Upsilon (SU) chapter of Pi Tau Sigma (PTS) was installed at the
University of Miami in 1970. The chapter works with the ASME student section
in such projects as the engineering homecoming float and field trips. In
order to promote scholarship and close student-faculty relationship, the
chapter sponsors tutoring and pre-advising sessions for undergraduate students.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kau-Fui Vincent Wong (305) 284-2571
Phi Alpha Epsilon (FAE) - Architectural Engineering
Phi Alpha Epsilon is the honor society for Architectural Engineers. Phi
Alpha Epsilon recognizes outstanding Architectural Engineering students
and professionals twice each year. The honor society organizes activities
for its members and promotes Architectural Engineering within the University
community. Membership is by invitation only.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Phang (305) 284-3461
Chi Epsilon (CE) - Civil Engineering
Chi Epsilon is the national honor society for Civil Engineering students.
Students are nominated for membership based upon their grade point average,
which must be in the upper one third of their class. In addition to scholarship,
nominee characteristics should include character, practicality, and sociability.
Activities include attendance at the National Conclave, and annual new member
initiation activities and ceremony.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Linda Hanagan (305) 284-3481
Amateur Radio Society
The Amateur Radio Society is a student organization dedicated to improving
the skills of amateur radio operators and encouraging other students to
become licensed in amateur radio. The Amateur Radio Society is open to any
student that is interested in speaking with other Hams throughout the world
and learning about communications and electronics. Training is available
for students who are interested in taking the licensing exam. All members
with an amateur radio license have access to our repeater and also to the
autopatch function. This allows access to the commercial telephone system
from any amateur radio (including hand held devices). We also participate
in a number of community service projects including helping with the King
Orange Bowl Parade and participating in emergency response field days.
Faculty Advisor: Candido Hernandez (305) 284-4115
Check
the new: Hamfest - Swapfest
Florida Engineering Society (FES) / National Society of Professional
Engineers (NSPE)
The Florida Engineering Society / National Society of Professional Engineers
is an interdisciplinary engineering organization concerned with promoting
career enhancement opportunities as well as camaraderie and networking with
fellow engineers. The chapter is driven by a statewide society headed by
professional engineers (PE's) and supportive of such endeavors as high school
engineering awareness programs, Mathcounts competitions, and other activities
conducive to the promotion of the engineering profession. All engineering
students are eligible to join.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Phang (305) 284-3461
Miami Engineer Magazine
The Miami Engineer magazine is a student publication of the University of
Miami's College of Engineering. The magazine is published every Fall and
Spring semester, and it is mailed to the Florida alumni, selected companies,
and distributed to the student body. The Miami Engineer highlights activities
of the college at both the student and faculty level. Anyone is welcome
to submit their articles and photos, and the staff is always looking for
extra writers and student contributors.
Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Ruth Lipps (305) 284-4458
National Society of Black
Engineers (NSBE)
The University of Miami Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers
has the distinct pleasure of being one of the most active engineering student
organization in both the College of Engineering and the United States of
America. NSBE is a nationwide, interracial organization ran by college students
and alumni who assist the six regions to bring technical and cultural awareness
to their respective universities, colleges, and communities. Our efforts
are carried out by student members partaking in community activities, leadership
positions, and social and cultural programming while undergoing the rigors
of a technical / science education.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Vincent Omachonu (305) 284-2372
Society of Hispanic Professional
Engineers (SHPE)
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is the newest student
organization at the College of Engineering. It was founded in the Spring
of 1994 to unite the Hispanic students at the CoE, which make up approximately
30% of the total CoE population. SHPE's mission is to promote the development
of Hispanics in engineering, science, and other technical professions. The
society strives to achieve educational excellence at the pre- college and
collegiate levels, and broaden economic opportunity and social awareness.
They plan to conduct high- school visitations in the greater Miami area
in an effort to encourage younger people to push themselves to a higher
level and continue their education. Currently, the number of students that
have expressed interest in SHPE is over fifty, and it continues to grow!
Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Ivonne Mascaro (305) 284-2059
Society of Women Engineers
(SWE)
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a national organization comprised
of both female and male, student and professional members. The purpose of
the organization is to encourage students to pursue a degree in engineering,
to encourage professional engineers to further their education, and to increase
the numbers and promote the cause of women in the engineering profession.
Some of the activities of UM- SWE include: high school visitations, high
school outreach breakfasts, and guest speakers. They also encourage students
to visit the University of Miami, and give tours of the College of Engineering.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Helena Solo-Gabriele (305) 284-3489
Biomedical Engineering
Society (BMES)
The purpose of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is to promote the
increase of biomedical engineering knowledge and its utilization. Specifically,
the goals are to introduce students to the profession of biomedical engineering,
expand the knowledge of BMES members on the tools and techniques used in
biomedical engineering and other related fields, and develop leadership
abilities and professional qualities among members. Currently, BMES brings
in distinguished members of the biomedical engineering community for presentations
and seminars. Membership is open to all graduate and undergraduate biomedical
engineering students and to students in related science and engineering
fields. Dues are $20.00 annually.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Sacks (305) 284-5434
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
The American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) is the flagship professional
society for Civil Engineers. The student chapter of ASCE is the most active
student organization in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental
Engineering, with activities centered around the annual competition between
chapters in the southeastern United States. By joining ASCE, students enjoy
many of the benefits of their practicing colleagues and fast-track entry
into the Society upon graduation.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Linda Hanagan (305) 284-3481
National Society of Architectural Engineers (NSAE)
The National Society of Architectural Engineers is a national organization
comprised of student, as well as professional engineers. The purpose of
NSAE is to promote recognition and unity in the field of architectural engineering.
NSAE activities are social as well as educational, and include touring local
engineering facilities, guest speakers, and mixers.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Phang (305) 284-3461
Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA)
The Student Chapter of the Florida Water and Environmental Association is
an organization for individuals that are interested in the preservation
and engineering of the natural environment. The student chapter engages
in activities that preserve the environment and give members a practical
view of different areas in the environmental profession. Activities include
guest speakers and a minority internship program. The U.M. student chapter
became official in the spring of 1994 and has been having meetings since
the fall of 1993. Membership to the association is open to all University
of Miami students and provides an excellent means of gaining insight to
the various opportunities in the environmental area.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. James D. Englehardt (305) 284-5557
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE is the largest technical, professional society in the world. With almost
300,000 members in over 150 countries, the society has managed to merge
industry with education. The main goals of IEEE are to promote the theory
and practice of electrical and computer engineering. Every semester IEEE
at the University of Miami takes a tour of a local firm involved in computer
or electrical engineering or other related field. Every semester there is
usually a faculty / student mixer organized in conjunction with the Eta
Kappa Nu electrical engineering honor society. Faculty Advisor: Prof.
Moiez Tapia (305) 284-5565
American Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
Faculty Advisor: (305) 284-2344
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Nourredine
Boubekri (305) 284-2370
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) AIAA is the largest technical society, principal
voice, and information resource devoted to the progress of engineering and
science in aviation and space. When you join this prestigious group of people
who all have the common interest of fostering technological development
in aerospace, you will make the contacts and friendships you will want and
need to get ahead in this ever-changing field. Student membership in AIAA
is open to all full time university and high school students who have an
interest in the aerospace industry.
Faculty Advisor: Prof. Kee-Ying Fung (305) 284-3287
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air- Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) is one of the largest national societies. The student and faculty
members get together about once a month to discuss various topics related
to Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R),
as well as to organize field trips to local engineering plants of interest.
The UM membership also participates regularly in local (i.e. South Florida)
ASHRAE chapter meetings held about once a month. Any engineering student
wishing to pursue a career in HVAC&R is encouraged to become a student
member of the organization. The cost of student membership is $8.00 per
year.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Stephen Memory (305) 284-2019
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME serves its members, industry, and government by encouraging the development
of new technologies and finding solutions to the problems of an increasingly
global technological society. Stemming from its regular meetings are programs
such as seminars and field trips related to topics of current interest to
the membership of the society. Entrance into many contests and scholarship
opportunities are available through ASME at a local level and at various
conferences at the regional level. Fund raisers are aimed at providing services
to the general engineering student body. An important benefit of membership
is the interaction with other mechanical engineers and students that provides
insight into the profession and the curriculum.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mannur J. Sundaresan (305) 284-3316
ASME CoE HomePage: www.eng.miami.edu/~umasme
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
The internal combustion engines laboratory is the center of activities for
the student chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Student members
are paid to work in the lab on alternative fuels research projects. The
chapter also works independently on student project vehicles. Past project
vehicles have included a modified seventy-three inch wheelbase Ford Fairmont,
a SCCA SS/B Toyota MR2, and a 1.6L Mazda powered Ford Festiva. The group
is presently choosing a project vehicle capable of competing in national
events.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael R. Swain (305) 284-3321