Recognized Student Organizations

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Recognized Student Organizations

The College of Engineering hosts a wide variety of on-campus events and has over 50 student-run organizations and competition teams for you to participate in throughout your college journey.

Students at a Student Organization fair

City Campus & East Campus (Lincoln)

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Aerospace – eXperimental Payloads

Luke Doughty – President

The Aerospace eXperimental Payloads (AXP) team designs, tests, and launches high‑altitude payloads, with past missions including USIP, RockSat‑X, BigRedSat‑1, NEBP, and HASP, which reached 120,000 feet for 12 hours on September 5, 2025.

Aerospace eXperimental Payloads Website
Earth's horizon from a high-altitude balloon, with cords and bright sunlight in view.

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Aerospace – Rocket Propulsion Group

Josh Finke – Project Lead

he Rocket Propulsion Group (RPG) is an aerospace team dedicated to the research and development of rocket motors, with a long‑term objective of competing in the Student Research and Design category in New Mexico.

Aerospace Rocket Propulsion Group Website
RPG text with red rocket graphic curving upward on a beige background.

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American Nuclear Society

Alex Rien – President

ANS-UNL was created to support students interested in nuclear science and technology by connecting them with internships and job opportunities.

Contact ANS
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Biological Systems Engineering

Biomedical Engineering Society

The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is the professional Society for students, faculty, researchers, and industry professionals in biomedical engineering.

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Engineering Student Advisory Board

UNL's Engineering Student Advisory Board (eSAB) is the College of Engineering's own student council. The board is made up of undergraduate students representing every department of the College of Engineering.

View eSAB Website
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FIRST Nebraska

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is a worldwide robotics competition targeted at 9th-12th grades. Our student organization aims to provide mentorship opportunities, support, and organization of events through students at the university.

Email FRC President
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National Society of Black Engineers

To stimulate and develop student interest in engineering; to strive to increase the number of students studying engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; to foster long last community and relationships; and to encourage the advancement of ethnic minority engineers.

Email NSBE
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Research Engineering Design Teams - UNL NASA Micro-g NExT

Micro-G Next focuses on NASA challenges that require the entire engineering process from brainstorming to prototype manufacturing, and finally testing. These teams travel to NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab every year to test their final designs in front of astronauts and NASA engineers. 

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UNL Game Development Club

We are UNL's only club focused on learning to develop video games. All are welcome and there are no prerequisites to join. Our mission: To guide students in learning effective professional game development techniques.

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Aerospace – Design/Build/Fly

Daniel Phan – President

Design/Build/Fly (DBF) is a student-led aviation design team focused on developing an unmanned, electric powered, radio controlled aircraft tailored to a new mission challenge each year.

Aerospace Design/Build/Fly Website
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Electrical & Computer Engineering

Aerospace – Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Gael Perez – President

Bringing the realms of cutting-edge aerospace development directly to students of Computer Science and Computer and Software Engineering.

Aerospace Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Website
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Biological Systems Engineering

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) is an international professional society devoted to agricultural and biological engineering.

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Electrical & Computer Engineering

Computing Student Advisory Board (CSAB)

The Computing Student Advisory Board (cSAB) is an organization that represents the students majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering.

View cSAB Website
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Engineers Without Borders

Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is an international non-profit organization that aims to build a better world through engineering projects that empower communities globally to meet their basic human needs and equip leaders to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

Visit EWB Website
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Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Nebraska Racing – Formula SAE

The team designs, constructs, and races an open wheel formula style race car in one of the world's largest design competitions, Formula SAE.

View Nebraska Racing Website
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Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Pi Tau Sigma

Pi Tau Sigma (ΠTΣ) is the international honor society for mechanical engineers. Founded in 1915, it recognizes students with outstanding academic achievement and fosters the values of integrity, leadership, and service. Membership is by invitation only to top-performing juniors and seniors.

View Pi Tau Sigma Website
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Civil & Environmental Engineering

Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers is an organization committed to supporting women at all stages of their careers. We have a good mix of fun and professional development events designed to provide a community of support for engineering students.

Email Organization
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UNL Robotics Club

The goal of our organization is to establish a bridge between the those who are interested in the field of robotics and the world after their graduation. We plan to achieve this goal by teaching classes, participating in international robotics competitions and establishing connections with top robotics companies.

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Aerospace Club

The UNL Aerospace Club is a student‑led organization made up of six design teams—Design Build Fly, Lunabotics, Rocketry, Rocket Propulsion Group, Aerospace eXperimental Payloads, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aerospace Club Website
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Aerospace – Welcome Into Aerospace

Amber Tannehill – President

Welcome Into Aerospace (WIA) is an inclusive, non‑design group formed to help members feel welcome and supported within the Aerospace Club while developing valuable soft and technical skills.

Aerospace Welcome Into Aerospace Website
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Civil & Environmental Engineering

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Lauren Flickinger – President

ASCE is a leading provider of technical and professional conferences and continuing education, the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public.

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Electrical & Computer Engineering

CornHacks Organizer Commitee

CornHacks aims to bring some of the most talented developers from around the Midwest to join in a weekend full of hacking. Hosted at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, over 100 participants will code all day and night to be assessed by industry professionals and compete for prizes.

View CornHacks Website
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Electrical & Computer Engineering

Eta Kappa Nu

Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) is the international honor society for electrical and computer engineering. Merged with the IEEE in 2010, it recognizes students, alumni, and professionals who distinguish themselves in scholarship, character, and leadership.

Contact IEEE-HKN Chapter President
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Husker.AI

Jacob Dimmit – President

Husker.AI exists to advance understanding and practical applications of artificial intelligence through education, hands-on learning, and collaborative exploration of AI's transformative potential across disciplines in a shared and welcoming environment at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

View Husker.AI Website
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PROTO

PROTO is a student organization at UNL with the mission of sparking interest in STEM for the next generation of engineers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers.

Red "proto" logo with rounded letters and smooth lines on an off-white background.

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Tau Beta Pi

To mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as students in engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges.

Tau Beta Pi logo with red emblem and text on a beige background.

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UNL Theme Park Design Group

The UNL Theme Park Design Group blends the artistic and technical, bringing together students from all disciplines for unique projects, trips, and activities, all while developing skills that give you an advantage in the themed entertainment industry.

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Aerospace – Lunabotics

Jacob Zitek – Team Lead

Members gain hands‑on experience throughout the year by researching technologies, designing and modeling parts, writing code, and manufacturing the rover, while also connecting with NASA engineers and industry professionals.

Aerospace Lunabotics Website
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Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

With more than 52,000 members from more than 128 countries, AIChE has the breadth of resources and expertise you need whether you are in core process industries or emerging areas, such as translational medicine.

AIChE logo with dotted globe graphic and tagline "The Global Home of Chemical Engineers."

Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Nebraska Racing – Baja SAE

Baja SAE at UNL is a 20+ year award-winning team offering students hands-on engineering experience, professional skill development, and opportunities to compete nationally.

View Nebraska Racing Website
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Engineering Ambassadors Network

Engineering Ambassadors are outstanding undergraduate students in the College of Engineering who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experiences with K–12 students across the state.

View EAN Website
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Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Nebraska Racing – Figure 8

The club spends the academic year building, fixing, modifying, and upgrading race cars. In the spring, we will practice racing at different tracks in the local area. In the summer, the club competes in the NeFigure8n race circuit most weekends. 

View Nebraska Racing Website
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Electrical & Computer Engineering

Initialize

Initialize is an outreach group dedicated to expanding the reach of computer science. We do so through acts of community service, leadership, mentorship, and interdisciplinary inclusion.

View Initialize Website
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Research Engineering Design Teams - Big RED Battlebots

Big Red Battlebots focuses on building 1-3lb combat robots with the help of 3D modeling and printing. They evaluate material choices, assembly, and manufacturing practices.

Email Organization
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Triangle Fraternity

Our organization prides itself on academics, social relations, campus involvement, and leadership. As we continue to grow as an organization we are able to better carry out the mission of Triangle: To build better men.

Email Chapter President
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UNL VexU Robotics Club

VEX U is a highly competitive robot design and build competition where teams from different schools compete in an annually changing game.

View VexU Website
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Scott Campus (Omaha)

Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE is an international society of heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning professionals. Founded in 1894, ASHRAE is dedicated to advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment.

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Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

The AGC Nebraska Chapter is the only full-service statewide construction trade association that serves and represents heavy, highway, bridge, and municipal/utility contractors.

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Nebraska Engineering Student Council (NESCO)

Nebraska Engineering Student Council at Omaha (NESCO) is the student council for the engineering students on the Omaha campus. The purpose of NESCO is to serve as a voice for the students and faculty of the College of Engineering, to increase awareness of engineering, and to provide professional advancement to the University of Nebraska's Engineering student body.

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Electrical & Computer Engineering

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The Student Chapter of IEEE is the oldest engineering student organization on campus, and was founded in the Fall semester of 1893. 

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Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction

Architectural Engineering Student Leadership and Advisory Committee (AESLAC)

The Architectural Engineering Student Leadership and Advisory Committee’s purpose is to oversee the Architectural Engineering Program, student activities, and other concerns of its students.

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National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE-Omaha)

NSBE offers its members the tools needed to succeed in every engineering discipline, while supplying the recruitment pipeline with talented engineers. Membership is open to all students, especially science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors. 

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Civil & Environmental Engineering

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment.

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Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

The purpose of this international, professional society is to inform young women, their parents, school counselors and the public of the opportunities available to women in engineering.

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