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Graduate Student Groups

Connect with peers, build professional networks and engage in the graduate student community

Building Community Beyond Research

Graduate student organizations provide opportunities to connect with peers, develop leadership skills, attend professional development workshops and participate in social events that balance the intensity of graduate study. These groups also advocate for graduate student interests, organize networking events with industry professionals and create spaces for interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering departments.

Engineering Graduate Student Association

The Engineering Graduate Student Association (EGSA) represents graduate students across all engineering departments, advocating for student interests, organizing professional development workshops and hosting social events that build community. EGSA provides funding for student travel to conferences, coordinates mentoring programs and serves as a liaison between graduate students and college administration.

Professional Engineering Societies

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Discipline-Specific Societies
Join professional societies in your engineering discipline to attend conferences, present research and network with professionals in your field. Student memberships offer access to journals, industry events and career resources.
Explore Organizations
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Research Symposia
Participate in graduate research symposia where students present their work, receive feedback from faculty and industry experts and learn about cutting-edge research across engineering disciplines.
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Graduate Workshops
Attend workshops on research methods, grant writing, technical communication, teaching skills and career planning designed specifically for graduate students.

Department Student Groups

Many engineering departments have their own graduate student organizations that host research seminars, organize social events and provide networking opportunities within your specific field. These groups often coordinate lab tours, invite guest speakers and facilitate connections between students working in related research areas. Check with your department to learn about active student groups and how to get involved.

How to Get Involved

Most graduate student organizations welcome new members at any point during the academic year. Attend organizational meetings, sign up for email lists and participate in events that interest you. Leadership opportunities are available for students who want to take active roles in organizing events, representing graduate student interests or coordinating professional development activities. Involvement in student groups looks good on your CV and helps you build professional networks that extend beyond graduation.