Student Groups & Organizations

American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in STEM.

The mission of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is to enhance the quality of life worldwide by advancing professional knowledge and improving the practice of civil engineering in service to humanity.  PSU's chapter competes every year in both the steel bridge and concrete canoe competition.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The PSU ASHRAE chapter provides students with educational and professional networking opportunities.

The student section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at Portland State University aims to unite students in the common interest of advancing the field of mechanical engineering through collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

Students and professionals are selected to become members based on recognition of their scholarship, character, practicality and sociability, considered by Chi Epsilon to be the four primary traits of a successful engineer. For student members,
scholarship is determined by being in the top third of their junior or senior class.

In addition to providing computer support, the Computer Action Team also runs an apprentice-style training program called the Braindump. Experts in the field pass on their knowledge and experience to student volunteers, providing hands-on training opportunities and access to a thriving community and professional network.

The mission of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute student chapter is to increase earthquake awareness, provide opportunity for leadership, and to promote future involvement among students. 

Engineers Without Borders is a non-profit humanitarian organization that partners with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life. Our projects involve the implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while involving and training internationals responsible engineers and engineering students.

IEEE-HKN develops promising young professionals into resilient, collaborative, global citizens and is with them through every step of their professional journey. IEEE-HKN offers access to countless experiences, opens doors to a lifetime of learning, and encompasses a global network of visionary leaders with heart.

GEMS is a creative space for PSU students to collaborate for the purpose of developing their own games. All of the students in this club are a resource to help in the creation of games either through teaching new skills, collaboration, or exchange of ideas and opinions. We are very beginner friendly and strive for inclusion.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE - pronounced "eye-triple-E") helps advance global prosperity by promoting technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity and the engineering profession. 

The Maseeh College Ambassadors are a team of engineering and computer science students who lead tours, lab visits, and hands-on activities for the purpose of visualizing STEM in action and the diverse people who do it.

The Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Team is a group of Mechanical & Materials Engineering students who seek to develop their ability in manufacturing, assembly, instrumentation and testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. 

The National Society of Black Engineers student chapter at PSU seeks to support the mission of NSBE nationally to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. Questions? Contact: nsbe.pdx@gmail.com 

OMEGA RHO® is a society of collegiate chapters and members for promoting and recognizing superior scholarship and leadership and formally became part of INFORMS in 1998. Membership is prestigious with only approximately 6,000 student and faculty inductees qualified at 38 Chapters.

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) is a non-profit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community. oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.

The Portland State Aerospace Society is a non-profit aerospace project at Portland State University comprised of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff of PSU, and local community members - ranging from high school students to engineers in industry - who are interested in aerospace engineering.

SAE is the leader in connecting and educating mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. Email paxton3@pdx.edu for more information about joining.

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers works toward improving the diversity of STEM field. The local chapter hopes to increase involvement and retention of Hispanic and other underrepresented groups in all STEM majors, with an emphasis on Engineering and Computer Science. 

The Society of Women Engineers is a non-profit, educational service organization of graduate engineers, women and men, dedicated to the advancement of women in the engineering professions. The local chapter helps students make contacts, cultivate friendships, and network with local engineering professionals.

The Institute of Transportation Engineers is an international individual member transportation organization.PSU's Students in Transportation Engineering and Planning (STEP) chapter engages its members in relevant transportation issues and and activities.

Tau Beta Pi is The Engineering Honor Society that represents engineers of all disciplines. We have been maintaining integrity and excellence since founded at Lehigh University in 1885.

We in Computer Science celebrates diversity and provides networking and support to communities historically underrepresented in Computer Science including LGBTQIA+ people, women, gender non-conforming, first-generation immigrants, people of color, and disabled people.

The main purpose of Viking Motorsports is to compete in the international Formula SAE competition. This entails designing, validating, and building an open-wheel formula-style race car in a team that is run like a small business. The team travels to Lincoln, Nebraska for a yearly competition against schools from other universities.

The Viking Robotics Society (VRS) aims to provide PSU students and the Portland Metro community with opportunities to build and learn about robotics through hands-on projects, participation in competitions, and collaborations with on-campus labs. VRS challenges its members to take on a more modern approach in the field of robotics.