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On May 8, 2021
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Student Organizations & Design Teams3D4E
About:
Today's Exhibitors:
Mark Guevara, President: Hi! I’m Mark, a 4th year CS major. I am president of 3D4E, a club focused on projects involving 3D printing. I’m also very interested in game development through ACM Studio and enjoy volunteering my time through BEAM.
Jacobi Gunsalus, Vice President: Hi, I’m a second year Mechanical Engineering major and Public Affairs minor. I love 3D printing and modelling, which is why I joined 3D4E 🙂
Ryan Tong, Club Member: Hi, my name is Ryan and I’m a 3rd year Computer Engineering major. If you’re interested in 3D printing, check out 3D4E!!
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS (AIAA)
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About AIAA:
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is a global organization of over 31,000 members that serves to link together professionals, educators, and students of the aerospace industry.
Each year, AIAA sponsors a large number of technical conferences and student competitions across the nation; it also publishes a variety of books — including the AIAA Education Series of textbooks – and nine research journals.
Organizationally, AIAA is composed of seven regional offices, sixty-four local sections, and over 160 student branches.
About AIAA - Design. Build. Fly.
A1: No! We welcome students from all majors. Though the majority of our team is Aerospace or Mechanical engineers, we have also had members who studied Physics, Math, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Design Media Arts, just to name a few.
Q2: Can I join even though I have little to no experience in aircraft or engineering?
A2: Yes! We welcome everyone as long as they are interested in learning and participating in the club. Most of our members join with no experience, so you are not required to have any previous knowledge. We will teach you everything you need to know!
Q3: How much time, on average, do people commit for Design Build Fly?
A3: During the different phases of the competition, the time committed by members vary greatly based on what subteam they are on and how invested they are in the project. We understand that everyone is a student first and that you may have other extracurricular commitments outside of DBF, but we expect members to complete the work that they have signed up for. The time commitment ranges anywhere from 1-2 hours during light weeks to 10-15 hours as we approach deadlines and competition, but each member can choose how many hours they want to commit during any time of the year; there are no requirements.
Q4: How do you decide the design of the aircraft?
A4: Every year, the national AIAA DBF committee releases a new design challenge and set of rules for that year’s competition. Based on the requirements and missions an aircraft must complete, we use different models and sensitivity analysis to choose the design of the aircraft to maximize competition score. Refer to https://www.aiaa.org/dbf for more information regarding the competition.
Q5: Does it fly?
A5: Yes it does! If you are interested, please also watch our welcome video to see our planes in action!
Today's Exhibitors:
Oliver Lam, President: I am a fourth year Aerospace Engineering major. I am currently the President of AIAA and Project Manager for Design Build Fly.
About AIAA - Rocket Project
Today's Exhibitors:
Nora Stacy, Rocket Project President: Nora is a 4th year aerospace engineering major from San Francisco. She is currently the President of Rocket Project at UCLA. In her free time she enjoys cooking, hiking, and going to the beach!
Eric Broman, Marketing Manager: Hey! My name is Eric and I’m a sophomore aerospace engineering student. I’m also the electronics lead for Rocket Project, the student rocket club. My interests beyond rockets and engineering include hiking, tennis, skiing, and meeting new people. Hope to meet you soon!
About AIAA - Unmanned Aerial Systems
- What major should I be if I want to join this club?
UAS@UCLA is actually a majority software club. The most recognizable thing to outsiders is our amazing airframe (comprised of Aerospace, MechE, Materials, and open to Civil engineers) team and the designs they manufacture, but their work is matched by the work done by EE, CE, CSE, and CS majors in our other three subteams. They get practical experience with autonomous controls, vision recognition algorithms, and many other developing fields used from Amazon’s delivery drones, to NASA’s 2020 Mars Rover.
- How much time commitment is UAS@UCLA?
Typical members are expected to attend a general club meeting every other week, and their subteam meeting each week. That comes out to roughly 2 hours per week. We’re not asking anyone to dedicate their lives to UAS, but for people who can and do spend more of their free time working on club projects, they get opportunities to go to the field for flight testing, or even attend our annual competition in Washington DC on the club’s dolar. The people who spend the most time also find they get the most out of the club (the president of the club in 2019-2020 spent on average 6 hours per week on UAS@UCLA work, some weeks less, some weeks … much more)
- How much work can a first-year actually do with so many other experienced members?
UAS@UCLA will be holding our second annual training program, UASpire (pronounced “you aspire”) at the start of Fall quarter this coming year. We’ve thrived by the work of our first-year contributors historically, and our leadership team is very focused on making sure people always have meaningful work. Every member is on the varsity team, and no one should be left doing menial work ever. Additionally, we switch between building a plane and quadcopter every two years so that everyone is constantly learning together and as a team.
- What is the “goal” of the club?
UAS@UCLA competes annually in the AUVSI SUAS competition at the end of UCLA’s Spring quarter. What that messy acronym means is, we build an autonomous plane or quadcopter to fly a course over a Navy base in Maryland, use vision software to recognize and tag ground targets, safely drop an autonomous ground vehicle from over 100ft, and more all in a time constraint with no do-overs. Did we mention that’s all autonomous?
We’re also looking into adding a research wing to apply for NASA grants, or work with professors and graduate students on campus to further develop the growing field of autonomous drones.
- What are the subteams? Why are they so important?
Every member of UAS@UCLA is a part of one of four subteams. Each subteam meets separately in addition to general meetings, and takes one of the large tasks associated with designing an autonomous drone. Those are airframe, controls, ground, and vision.
Airframe: Designs and builds the UAV and supporting equipment
Controls: Uses a blend of computer science and mechanical engineering to create a custom flight software which will tell every electronic on the drone what to do
Ground: Builds and develops software for the ground communications and background connecting software between the drone and our laptops.
Vision: Builds a custom vision pipeline from the camera taking a picture of a target to sending off a fully recognized and tagged image to the judges.
If you want a more detailed look at each of those teams or have any further questions , visit our website (uasatucla.org) or send us an email (unmannedsystems.ucla@gmail.com)!
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (AIChE)
About AIChE:
- Who can join and how often does AIChE meet?
Anybody can join! While we often have more chemical engineering specific events, all of our events and projects are open to anyone regardless of major or year. In particular, our professional events such as our Annual Career Fair, numerous company and graduate school infosessions, and professional development workshops are useful for any engineering major.
You can be as involved in AIChE as you would like! We hold general meetings twice in fall quarter, and once in the winter and spring. These are meant for everyone to get together and create a sense of community while we briefly go over the main events for the quarter. Besides these, we host social and professional events and you can choose to attend any which interest you. Our technical projects often meet on a weekly or biweekly basis.
- What projects does AIChE offer and who can join?
We currently offer three technical projects: ChIP, LEAP, and Chem-E-Car. Any major can join our projects and no prior technical experience is needed.
The goal of the Chemical Engineering Introductory Project (ChIP) is to provide freshmen, sophomores, and first year transfer students with hands-on technical experience. Participants learn and apply chemical engineering principles, such as process design and process controls, by building a small-scale chemical engineering system in teams. Students also explore the principles of circuit design, computer-aided design, and 3D printing. In previous years, teams have built coffee machines and cooling towers.
The Lifetime Engineering Applications Project (LEAP) provides students with more knowledge about industry. Students work in teams to model real-life industrial processes, like ammonia and biodiesel production, using PRO/II, a process simulation software. These projects involve a variety of unit operations, such as distillation columns and reactors, along with economic analysis techniques. After completing each project, students give a technical presentation to display their understanding of the concepts involved. Each quarter is a different project so anyone can join at the start of any quarter.
In Chem-E-Car, students research, design, experiment, and collaborate with team members to build a shoebox-sized car fueled and stopped purely by chemical reactions. Every year, two of our Chem-E-Car teams compete in the regional Chem-E-Car competition, allowing students to apply their chemistry and engineering knowledge to a tangible engineering problem. Teams are chosen in the spring and are composed of 8-9 students who are sophomores/second-year transfer students and above.
Outside of technical projects, we also offer Remote Reach, AIChE’s Outreach Project. Remote Reach is designed to provide students with the opportunity to give back to the community while learning valuable communication and presentation skills. Students work in teams to create STEM modules on a variety of topics that they present to elementary, middle, and high school students as well as compete in AIChE’s K-12 STEM Outreach Competition. Additionally, we will be researching, performing, and compiling a demo book for the schools we work with.
- How can I get an internship?
We offer many professional events to help students secure an internship and a job after graduation. Our Annual Career Fair in the fall attracts around 200 students to speak to the ~15 companies represented. We also have many infosessions ranging from a variety of industries, as well as on-site plant tours. Our professional development workshops help students build their networking skills, resume, cover letter, elevator pitch, interview skills, and more.
What else does AIChE offer outside of professional development?
Through our mentorship program, freshmen and first-year transfer students are paired with mentors of similar interests and placed into families. Through over 100 mentor-mentee pairings annually, upperclassmen can provide insight and advice critical to the success of new members. Our program guides new students in their transition to life as chemical engineering undergraduates. Our family heads host events such as KBBQ, a trip to the Getty Museum, kayaking at Marina del Rey, virtual game night, and many more throughout the quarter for members to get together and connect outside of classes.
Today's Exhibitors:
Stephanie Du, President: Hi, my name is Stephanie and I’m a third year chemical engineering major from Houston, TX. I currently serve as President of AIChE at UCLA, and previously served as External Vice President and Internal Vice President. I’ve been involved in all aspects of AIChE: from professional development, technical projects such as LEAP and ChIP, and mentorship. I’m interested in the energy industry, project management, and business. I also enjoy bullet journalling, calligraphy, and reading in my free time.
Rishab Gupta, Internal Vice President: Hi! I’m a second year ChemE from Simi Valley and I am heavily involved in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers chapter at UCLA. I love to cook, spend time with my friends, play video games, listen to music, and talk about UCLA! I lived on campus for about 6 months and I spent a lot of time in the MakerSpace, in the library, and in the dining halls.
Dolores Rodriguez, Family Head: I am a second-year transfer from De Anza College. My major is civil and environmental engineering focused on structural engineering. I will be attending graduate school in fall 2021.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)
About ASCE:
It’s really easy to become involved in our chapter! I would recommend attending our Fall General Meeting during Week 1 to learn more about all the events we have in the fall and when all our project workdays occur. All you have to do is fill out an annual membership form and pay the annual membership fee and then you have access to all our events. Getting involved is as easy as just attending general events (industry recruitment events, community service events, intramural teams, social events, etc.) and joining any of our 12 technical projects that interest you. We post all our events and workdays regularly on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Everything is also on our official calendar (www.ascebruins.org/calendar.html)!
Do you need experience to join a technical project?
No, not at all! Our project managers are happy to teach you everything you’ll need to know to be successful and help make a meaningful contribution to a project. All you need is an interest in the project and a can-do attitude.
Can I be involved in more than one technical project?
Yes, you definitely can! We really encourage all our new members to try out any and all projects that interest them. As you become more involved in the project and maybe even think about taking on a leadership role in the project the next year, you can evaluate how much time you have and how you’ll split that time between projects, school, etc. However, joining multiple projects at first is a great way to meet even more people and form connections while also learning more about the different aspects of civil engineering. If you’re concerned about how manageable it is, I was a project director for multiple projects my sophomore and junior year so it’s definitely doable.
How can I go about obtaining an internship?
Active members of our chapter have a really high percentage rate of receiving both summer (or even part-time) internships while they are students and full-time job offers once they are graduating seniors. ASCE has a ton of opportunities for networking and job-hunting through our 15+ company info sessions, two networking nights, and two career fairs. In the past few years, we’ve had around 20 companies attend each Networking Night and 45 civil engineering and construction management companies attend each Career Fair. Attending these events and speaking with the industry reps there are great ways to secure an internship. We also host events like resume and mock interview workshops to help people best prepare for the Career Fair.
How can I balance school work and extracurriculars?
I think most UCLA Engineering students would say time management and learning to prioritize. Obviously school comes first, and anyone in club leadership understands this as it’s true for them too. In other words, no project manager or officer will be upset or not understand if you can’t go to a workday/event because you need to study for a midterm. In terms of balance, time management is everything. Many of us use calendars to schedule our daily activities or have running lists that are organized into schoolwork and different club responsibilities. I think it’s important to sit down every week and forecast what you need to get done from what assignments are due to what events are happening during the week. It’s definitely a learning curve at first with the quarter system and transitioning from high school to college, but we all learned pretty quickly and so will you! And always remember, we’re always happy to help if you’re ever struggling to balance everything at once
Today's Exhibitors:
Yuen Lenh, President: Hello! My name is Yuen and I am a 4th year Civil Engineering major with an interest in water resources and environmental engineering. I am currently the President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Congratulations on being accepted into UCLA! Please feel free to reach out (email: y.lenh07@gmail.com) if you have any questions or just want to say hi!
Erfan Kohyarnejadfard, ASCE Transfer Outreach Chair: I am a second-year transfer from De Anza College. My major is civil and environmental engineering focused on structural engineering. I will be attending graduate school in fall 2021.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
About ASME:
ASME stands for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. That said, anyone is allowed to join! ASME is a national organization that sets standards for the engineering industry, and also serves to connect communities of students, professionals, and academic scholars across mechanical engineering.
At UCLA, ASME is a student-run organization that provides its members with technical and professional opportunities that are crucial in order to succeed after college. We want all our members to gain technical skills and stay informed about the progress of their academic careers. UCLA does not offer a lot of hands-on learning in its engineering curriculum, but ASME’s technical projects aim to counter that by providing members with important practical skills. Our goal is that, by the end of their senior year, our members are well-rounded engineers equipped with both theoretical and technical knowledge and experience.
What technical projects does ASME offer? Do I need any experience before joining?
ASME has three main technical projects: Fabrication and Design Essentials, Combat Robotics, and X1 Robotics. We are also in the process of adopting the Bruin Underwater Robotics (BUR) team as one of our technical projects and provide them with the support of our club and its resources.
Fabrication and Design Essentials (F.A.D.E) is a year-long training program that introduces students to Computer-Aided Design, machining, and electronics. No experience is required to join FADE, and we welcome all majors!
In Combat Robotics, student teams conceptualize, design, manufacture, and assemble 3 lb. arena-combat robots to compete in an annual competition in the Spring. Students will get hands-on exposure to the entire design and manufacturing process. No experience is necessary to join Combat Robotics!
X1 Robotics is a unique project because every year involves a completely new robotics concept. In the beginning of the year, students brainstorm and pitch their ideas. Once a project has been chosen by a diverse team of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and computer science students, we then start a cycle of research, development, and iteration. 2018’s project was a recreation of a Guardian robot from the Legend of Zelda video game series; it featured a life-like 6-legged gait, organic behavior, and target-following software. In 2019, we started working on BruinBot, a friendly human-interaction robot that roams around campus greeting students and handing out snacks. Since it is a higher-level project, some experience is preferred when joining X1, but all members are encouraged to challenge themselves!
Bruin Underwater Robotics is ASME’s newest initiative, focused on the development of robots capable of carrying out complex tasks in underwater environments. These robots have a myriad of real-world applications, ranging from shipwreck investigation to deep-sea biological research. Through the design process, members will gain experience in a wide variety of fields, including electronics, CAD, and controls. And as a newly founded team, next year’s members will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles and make a meaningful impact on the project. All majors and experience levels are welcome!
Do you offer any professional development opportunities?
We offer plenty of professional development opportunities! We help plan the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Career Fair every Fall, attracting companies that are offering both internship and full-time opportunities. We also host on-campus infosessions and workshops with companies such as Arconic and Marathon Petroleum so that students can further network! Moreover, we also host in-house Resume and Interview Workshops in which our more experienced officers offer one-on-one feedback to help you land your dream job!
What kind of social events does ASME hold?
We believe that harboring a community that supports each other like family is vital to the success of our members. This is why we value having occasional social events that take us out of the engineering mindset and allow us to support each other as friends.
Some annual traditions are ice blocking by Janss Steps, our general member retreat, and outings to the Griffiths observatory. Many times, small groups of our members will meet up to go out for dinner after their meetings. Throughout the quarter, we will also hold game nights at the lab, and at each end of the quarter, we also camp out at the dining halls to study together for finals.
Due to recent global events, we have not been able to meet up in person, but that hasn’t stopped us from holding social events. Our Discord channel is always active with conversation, and we even have a private Minecraft server that the members can play in! We are continuing to plan for many other online social events via Zoom or other multiplayer games.
Do I have to be a mechanical engineering major to join?
Absolutely not! Anyone interested in our technical projects, professional development opportunities, or social events can join. Our technical projects and professional events cater mostly to mechanical engineering majors, but we still have many opportunities for those in computer science, electrical engineering, and more. For example, there are many electrical engineers and computer science students in X1 Robotics due to the diverse skills needed for that project. Additionally, our close-knit community has attracted students from even outside of STEM to join, and we are happy to welcome anyone who wants to be a part of ASME!
How do I get involved?
The best way to get involved is to sign up for our newsletter, which can be found on our official website https://www.asmebruins.com/. We send one out at the beginning of every week with the locations, dates, and times of all our meetings and events, which are open to anyone trying to be involved with ASME. At the beginning of every quarter, we also hold a general member meeting where the officers present an overview of the quarter’s events.
For technical projects, since there are time-sensitive deadlines and competition dates, we highly encourage you to get involved at the beginning of the year or quarter, but this is not a hard cutoff — we want you to be a part of the ASME family!
For social or professional development events, you are welcome to show up to any and all of them. Just make sure to sign in with ASME!
Today's Exhibitors:
Reilly Terao, ASME Interal Vice President: Reilly is a 3rd year mechanical engineer and the current and upcoming Internal Vice President for ASME. He has done all the technical projects in ASME from Combat Robotics to X1 Robotics, and has participated in other organizations such as ASCE and undergraduate research. Reilly is a 3rd year mechanical engineer and the current and upcoming Internal Vice President for ASME. He has done all the technical projects in ASME from Combat Robotics to X1 Robotics, and has participated in other organizations such as ASCE and undergraduate research
Sruti Munagala, ASME Outreach Director: Hi, I’m a third-year mechanical engineering major at UCLA! I’ve been in ASME for three years. I’ve been the club’s Secretary, Outreach Director, and have participated in it’s technical projects.
Gabriel Alpuerto, Student: I am Gabriel Alpuerto, Mechanical Engineering Alum of 2021 and will be pursuing a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at UCLA. During my time at UCLA, I served as President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, worked in the Boelter Hall Makerspace, and collaborated frequently with eh Engineering Transfer Center for their Summer Bridge Program and yearly outreach events. After graduation, I am interested in careers focused on robotics and design. Let me know if you have any questions about the department or what you can do at UCLA!
ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY (ACM)
About ACM:
ACM is the largest computer science organization on campus. With over 600 members, we explore the vast array of topics that computer science has to offer. We are composed of 8 committees that each have a different focus: ACM Hack, ACM-W, ACM AI, ACM Game Studio, ACM ICPC, ACM Cyber, ACM Design, and ACM Teach LA. Whether you’re looking to build the next big mobile app, crack through codes with cybersecurity, become a machine learning whiz, or start conversations about diversity in tech, we have all that and more here at ACM. Learn from fellow students who have done research, internships, and even founded their own companies. Find out more about us at uclaacm.com.
How can I join ACM?
ACM values inclusivity and exploration, and we do not require applications to join! Our workshops and events are open to all. We send out weekly newsletters and post regularly on Facebook and Instagram, so if you see an event that interests you, you are more than welcome to join us! We will have a kickoff Fall General Meeting at the beginning of Fall quarter that will give more details.
Do I need experience to join ACM?
No! We welcome students of all experiences and backgrounds. Whether you have been coding since you were in elementary school or you have no idea what computer science is, we have events catered to all experience levels! Many of our committees host workshops with both beginner and advanced tracks to better cater to the diverse skill sets of our members.
Do I need to be a Computer Science major to be in ACM?
No! We welcome students of all majors. Across our committees, we delve into topics that are not limited to computer science. All workshops and events are specifically catered to those with varying degrees of experience — we’ll teach you what you need to know!
How much of a time commitment is ACM?
Here at ACM, you get what you put into it. On average, each committee hosts weekly 2-hour meetings, as well as larger one-off events. Our officers are always here to give you support and help you out! While we encourage all members to come out to weekly sessions, we do not have any mandatory attendance. The more you attend, the more you will learn!
Today's Exhibitors:
Matthew Wang, ACM President: Hi, I’m Matt (he/him), a third-year CS & Math-Econ double major from Toronto and the current president of ACM. ACM has been the highlight of my time at UCLA: I’ve spent countless hours teaching CS to K-12 students, running dev teams, and working towards making CS more diverse and inclusive. I read in my free time and am still reeling from Pachinko by Min Jin Lee!
Cindy Zhang, ACM-W President: Hi! I’m Cindy, the incoming ACM-W President for the 2021-2022 year! I’m a third year Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics double major. My hobbies include photography, learning uke, cooking, reading.
Lena O’grady, ACM-W Vice President: Lena O’Grady, third year UCLA Computer Science major, Cognitive Science minor, Vice President of ACM-W for 2021-2022
Michelle Kim, ACM-W Member: I’m the Day of Code Chair for ACM-W, the ACM board dedicated to promoting diversity in STEM. I studied computer science during my first year at UCLA, but have since changed majors.
Marie Chu, ACM-W External: I am a third year CSE student serving as the External chair for ACM-W. Apart from ACM I am also the webmaster for HKN and a coordinator for ACA’s lion dance.
Muthu Palaniappan, ACM Design Vice President: Hellloooo! I’m Muthu (she/her) and I’m a second year CS major from the Bay Area. I’m also the VP of ACM Design! I joined ACM as a freshman and have gotten to work on branding for our club, UI/UX design, frontend development, and visual design workshops. I love my ACM family and am so grateful for them <3 In my free time you can find me drinking iced lattes, taking photographs, and playing tennis.
Crystal Huynh, ACM Design: Hi! I’m Crystal and I’m currently a third year Economics major and Digital Humanities minor. I am a part of ACM Design but I also am involved in Bruin Entrepreneurs, Bruin Women in Business, and UCLA Badminton. I’m always happy to help so please feel free to reach out anytime.
Joshua Lee, ACM Cyber Co-President: Hello! My name is Josh and I’m a current UCLA transfer student from the Bay Area studying computer science. Since transferring, I’ve been involved with multiple CS organizations, and am currently co-President of ACM Cyber. I’m a sports fan (Go Warriors!) and a foodie, and would love to talk about my experiences as a transfer or anything else that comes to mind!
Jerry Xu, ACM Cyber Officer: Hello y’all! I’m Jerry and I’m a first year CS major from North San Jose. I started my freshman year by joining ACM Cyber as an intern, and now am an officer. I’ve been working on workshops and creating different CTF challenges for everyone else to try out, and I’m super glad to be part of the ACM community!
Luke Bender, ACM Cyber Officer: Came into UCLA as undeclared engineering major. Switched into Computer Science. Currently an officer for ACM Cyber.
Sophie Schoenmeyer, ACM TeachLA President: Hi! My name is Sophie, and I am the ACM Teach LA President! I am an Applied Math Major and Statistics Minor originally from Chicago, IL. In my spare time, I love to bake, go on Tik Tok, and listen to Conan Gray. 🙂
Chloe Uy, ACM TeachLA Vice President: Hi, my name is Chloe Uy– I am a third year math of computation major, and the vice president of ACM Teach LA!
Peter Sutarjo, ACM Studio Co-President: Hello there, my name is Peter (he/him)–3rd year CS major from Sacramento, and I am currently the co-president for ACM Studio. Fun fact, as also a current officer of ACM Cyber, hacking video games is what interested me in learning how to make them. I’m currently leading a team in the development of stealth-action shooter game, feel free to ask me about it!
Ray Hsiao, ACM Studio Officer: Hi, I’m Ray, a first year computer science major from Fremont, CA. As an ACM Studio officer, I’m excited to help the club grow and introduce more people to game development. I enjoy playing games and drawing, especially when I have homework that I’m procrastinating on.
Nikil Selvam, ACM ICPC President: Hey! I’m Nikil, a 3rd year majoring in CS & Math. I hail from Qatar (bonus points if you know this desert in the Middle East!). Badminton player, ML enthusiast, keyboardist, Factorio novice, and a die-hard Roger Federer fan 🙂
Rohit Nema, ACM ICPC Officer: Hi I’m Rohit, a 3rd year Computer Science and Math major. I’m currently involved in Cryptography research and trying to dip my feet in competitive programming. I like to watch anime and play basketball.
ACM AI
To nurture curiosity in artificial intelligence and machine learning
ACM HACK
To empower UCLA students to influence their world through code by teaching them mobile and web development
ACM TEACH LA
To empower elementary, middle, and high school students with access to CS education.
ACM Game Studio
To create a community for developers interested in game development and virtual reality
ACM W
To advocate for the full engagement of all who are interested in CS and aims to increase diversity in the technical field
ACM ICPC
To promote algorithmic thinking and help build proficient problem solvers.
ACM CYBER
To facilitate interest in cybersecurity through exploration of cryptography, web hacking, and other related topics
ACM DESIGN
To foster a community passionate about design and user experience
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY (BMES)
We look forward to hearing from you, and once again, we hope you enjoyed Discover Bioengineering as much as we did!
UCLA BMES (the student society for bioengineering)
About:
- What does BMES do?
BMES caters to almost every part of the student experience. From helping students network with industry professionals and company representatives through our BMES Career Fair and various company infosessions to creating a close knit community of supportive students through our mentorship program, we have you covered! We also provide community outreach opportunities where students can go to local, underserved middle schools to teach kids STEM topics and get them excited about higher education. The BMES Technical Projects teams give students the opportunity to gain experience working on hands on engineering projects. The teams are geared towards a wide range of skill levels, from students with no experience to students who have worked on design projects before.
- Who can join and how do I get involved?
Anyone with an interest in bioengineering can join our organization! While we hold a lot of events geared towards bioengineers, like class planning workshops, we have plenty of social and professional development events useful for any engineering major.
You can get involved by joining us at any of our General Meetings (held fall, winter, and spring quarter) to learn about the events being put on each quarter and showing up to any and all that you can! In order to join a technical project or be a part of one of our committees in helping host the over 50 events we put on each quarter, please apply during fall quarter.
- How do I hear about events?
Check out our website: http://bmes.seas.ucla.edu/
Look at our Facebook for more event details/pictures: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uclabmes/
Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmesucla/
Please join our Slack channel to learn more about our org and to engage with club members: https://join.slack.com/t/bmes-hq/shared_invite/zt-d61cfofn-FtuZ~legparaTKUm7iAmCg
Today's Exhibitors:
Linnet Chang, BMES President: Hi everyone! I am a 4th year Bioengineering student and President of BMES for the 2020-2021 school year. During my freshman year, I joined the BMES electrocardiogram build team and fell in love with BMES’ mission and its people. Later on, I served as Community Outreach and Mentorship chairs and became a student instructor for Engineering 96: Electrocardiogram. I’m also part of the undergraduate research community–I currently work in a computational modeling lab.
Yaser Khokhar, BMES Member: Current 4th year bioengineering major. Proud transfer from Moorpark College. Passionate about the intersection of engineering and medicine. I aim to use my dual engineering and science background to advance patient care as an aspiring physician.
BRUIN RACING
About:
What is Bruin Racing?
Bruin Racing is an organization focused on designing, building, and racing cars in all aspects of motorsport. Our three teams are: Baja: A single seat, all-terrain vehicle that seeks to conquer any obstacle. Formula: An on-track, open-wheel racecar with a focus on precision handling and speed. Supermileage: Hyper-efficient gas and electric vehicles that push the boundaries of green emissions.
What does Racing do?
Racing provides an educational, hands-on experience that will prepare you for the engineering landscape. We teach vital industry skills such as computer-aided design, finite element analysis, manufacturing techniques, and project/business management to make you a stronger, more well-rounded engineer. Racing also strives to innovate as much as possible, utilizing more advanced engineering tools such as Dynamics Simulation and CNC machining to make creative solutions out of the most challenging problems. We offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, such as on-campus info-sessions with major engineering companies such as SpaceX and Mercedes-Benz, to help our members find career paths and score the perfect job.
How can I join?
Racing is open to all who want to join, regardless of major or prior experience. We’re constantly looking for more engineers of all majors to bring new ideas to the table and create the strongest vehicles we can. If you’re interested in joining or getting more information, please visit us at: Website: www.bruinracing.com Email: contact@bruinracing.org Instagram: @bruinracing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bruinracing
Today's Exhibitors:
Ashvin Nagarajan, Bruin Supermileage President: Hi! I am a 3rd year Materials Engineering major at UCLA. I currently serve as the President of Bruin SuperMileage Electric where we are attempting to build the world’s most efficient vehicles.
BRUIN SPACE
About Bruin Space:
We are a group of students who aim to make the dream of space exploration more accessible to the UCLA campus community. We provide a creative and supportive environment for space missions design and development at UCLA and are a unique opportunity for you to develop real-world engineering skills. You can find out more about us at https://bruinspace.com/
If you love Space, then Bruin Spacecraft Group is the club for you!
What does your club do?
We are home to 5 amazing and talented sub-teams: Rapid, Reach, Overseer, Endeavor and Forge.
- Rapid is our flagship project team. We build CubeSats designed to fly on commercial rockets. Currently working on a 3U CubeSat that can accomodate the MiXi ion engine. Past projects include a magnetohydrodynamic pump experiment that flew on board a Blue Origin rocket!
- Reach builds CubeSats designed to be flown on amateur rockets. Currently working on SPARTAN: a pathfinder mission for a 100% modular CubeSat payload. Curious? Come ask us what that means!
- Overseer builds high-altitude balloons that test out new and experimental technology. Past projects include many successful launches touching altitudes of 100,000 feet+. Currently testing out a shiny new ground station and maybe some solar panels for their next launch!
- Endeavor is Bruin Space’s science project. If you’re more into research and answering life’s unanswered questions, Endeavor’s the team for you! Currently working on a Muon detector that will fly on board an Overseer balloon soon as well as experiments involving the Magnetohydrodynamic pump.
- Forge is Bruin Space’s educational outreach arm. Forge hosts workshops and talks open to the UCLA engineering community to spread the knowledge and open access into space technology. We are also running some classes on cube-sat development (ask us more about this!).
Who can join?
Anyone! We are constantly seeking out engineering talent to join any of our sub-teams. Teams are typically composed of Aerospace Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Computer Science majors and Physics majors but we are open to recruiting anyone who is interested in space and is looking for an opportunity to contribute! Many of our projects don’t even need prior experience and we have many programs in place to get you up to speed with the skills you need.
What is the time commitment?
There is no minimum time-commitment that is set in stone. Your Bruin Space experience is what you make of it, but the more you put in – the more you get back!
Today's Exhibitors:
Justin Neal, Club Member: I am a 4th year Aerospace Engineering Major who has been with Bruin Spacecraft Group for 4 years. I will be graduating in August and going to work in industry.
BUILDING ENGINEERS AND MENTORS (BEAM)
About BEAM:
What does BEAM do?
BEAM (Building Engineers and Mentors) is a STEM outreach organization that teaches hands-on science activities to students at local underserved elementary schools. We believe science should be accessible to all students, and we encourage our students to see how science can be fun and creative! We’ve been doing virtual lessons for the last year and distributing supplies packages to our students, which helps keep them engaged during online learning.
What schools do you work with?
We currently teach at two local schools: Melrose Elementary (5th grade students) and Crescent Heights Elementary (4th grade students). We visit each school once a week for an hour-long hands-on lesson, and each school is within a 30 minute drive of UCLA.
What kind of lessons do you teach?
All of our lessons are STEM-focused and target the California science standards for 4th and 5th grade. We cover a broad range of topics, including robots, microscopes, 3D printing, earthquakes, lungs, and oobleck! The bulk of our lessons are spent on hands-on activities so that our students can learn by doing. We’re always working to develop new lesson plans as well.
Why should I join BEAM?
If you like working with kids, enjoy science, and want to join an awesome community at UCLA then this is the club for you! Being involved with BEAM is a great way to give back to the LA community and mentor the next generation of scientists and engineers. You’ll also have the chance to improve your communication and leadership skills.
Today's Exhibitors:
Hannah Huie, Outreach Chair: I am a first year Chemical Engineering student and the Outreach Chair for BEAM at UCLA
Kara Levy, Vice President: I am VP of Building Engineers and Mentors (BEAM) at UCLA! We do weekly site visits to local LAUSD elementary schools (still happening virtually) to teach fun, hands-on STEM lessons to get young students excited about STEM. I am a 2nd year MatSci
Krisha Minocha, BEAM Social Chair: I am social chair for BEAM.
Maya Chatrathi, Student: I’m a first year electrical engineering major and a member of BEAM at UCLA!
CHI EPSILON (XE)
About XE:
UCLA’s Chi Epsilon is primarily a service organization. We have at least one quarterly community service project providing all of our members with the opportunity to work in the Los Angeles community. Past service projects have included working with Inner Warmth, Habitat for Humanity, and the Los Angeles Food Bank. In addition, we organize review sessions for the spring E.I.T./FE Exam.
Today's Exhibitors:
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute - Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (EERI-SEAOSC)
About EERI-SEAOSC
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is the leading non-profit membership organization that connects those dedicated to reducing earthquake risk. Our multidisciplinary members include engineers, geoscientists, social scientists, architects, planners, emergency managers, academics, students, and other like-minded professionals. EERI has been bringing people and disciplines together since 1948.
Mission Statement
The objective of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is to reduce earthquake risk by (1) advancing the science and practice of earthquake engineering, (2) improving understanding of the impact of earthquakes on the physical, social, economic, political, and cultural environment, and (3) advocating comprehensive and realistic measures for reducing the harmful effects of earthquakes.
Vision and Role
EERI’s Vision: A world in which potential earthquake losses are widely understood and for which prudent steps have been taken to address those risks.
EERI’s Role: EERI is a leader in earthquake investigations and in the dissemination of earthquake risk reduction information both in the US and globally in cooperation with its international partners.
Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC)
The Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) is one of the oldest structural engineering associations in the world, and is one of four regional structural engineering associations of the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC). SEAOSC members are civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers who regularly engaged in the practice of structural engineering. SEAOSC also draws membership from related fields involved in design and construction, including academe (professors and students), contractors, architects, and representatives from industry and government.
Vision
The Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) is the premier organization to which local Structural Engineers belong. The organization serves its members and the Profession of Structural Engineering by fostering and promoting the contributions of structural engineers to society.
Mission
The Structural Engineers Association of Southern California will empower its members and advance
the Structural Engineering Profession in service to our community.
The Association fulfills this mission through:
Technical Resources – The Association will develop and make available state-of-the-art technical resources that influence policy and educate engineers
Community Engagement – The Association will promote the role and value of structural
engineering and inspire communities to action
Professional Development – The Association will provide the resources and opportunities
structural engineers need to be leaders in their communities
Policy Advocacy – The Association will influence and advance policy that increases the value of the built environment and the structural engineering profession
Today's Exhibitors:
Sara Abou Karroum, Graduate Student and Treasurer: My name is Sara Abou Karroum. I am currently a graduate student in Structural and Earthquake Engineering at UCLA. I transfered from Moorpark College to UCLA in Fall 2018 to complete my Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. Then, I applied to the graduate program in Fall 2020. I am very happy to participate in this event for Transfer students.
ENGINEERING SOCIETY AT UCLA (ESUC)
About:
We are the umbrella organization across all engineering student groups that seeks to connect the School of Engineering, student organizations, and the undergraduate body. Our primary goals are to see the professional, academic, and personal development of our members and to advance the impacts that UCLA Engineering has on our community.
What does the Engineering Society do?
The primary way we seek to accomplish our goal is through hosting events. We host a wide variety of events from Engineering Welcome Day, our beginning-of-the-year introduction, to Engineers Week, a week-long celebration of the engineering community. These events all have a different purpose, but they seek to develop our undergraduate community and School of Engineering in any way possible.
How can I get involved?
The best way to get involved is to come to Engineering Welcome Day next fall. We’re the group that hosts this event! This is an event where all incoming engineers will have a chance to meet student organizations and hear speeches from key members of the School of Engineering. In addition, feel free to check out our website at www.esuc.ucla.edu or shoot us an email at esuc.ucla@gmail.com. Go Bruins!
Today's Exhibitors:
Ashley Zhu, Student: I’m a sophomore Computer Science & Engineering major and I’m involved in dance and volunteering outside of computer science at UCLA! Nice to meet you : )
exploretech.la
About exploretech.la:
Today's Exhibitors:
Jack Gardner, Adviser: Jack is a 3rd year CSE major who is fascinated by the marriage of entertainment and advanced technology with interests in volumetric imaging and mixed reality. He also enjoys creating intricate lighting displays and climbing rocks!
Haley Zhang, Student: Hi! My name is Haley and I am a second-year undergraduate student at UCLA. I am a part of a student organization called exploretech.la and I am excited to share more about what we do with you!
ETA KAPPA NU (HKN)
About:
Today's Exhibitors:
Cody Fan, President: Cody Fan is a third year Electrical Engineering and Physics double major. He is the current president of Eta Kappa Nu, an honor society hosted within the Electrical and Computer Engineering department that provides extra help for students who want a better understanding of coursework. He also does research with Professor Ankur Mehta’s group, which specializes in robotics. Outside of academics, he enjoys playing video games and making music.
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)
About:
A: IEEE stands for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers: the world’s largest technical professional organization. Our student branch of IEEE at UCLA maintains ties with the national organization while focusing on enhancing the experiences of students majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, and Computer Science. We offer technical projects, social activities, professional development opportunities, and workshops that will help you find friends and build your UCLA community while preparing for and landing internships.
Q: I heard something about the IEEE Lab. What is it? And how do I get there?
A: The IEEE Lab is a shared space with tables, 3D printers, soldering irons, electrical components, and prototyping materials where you can do homework, work on IEEE projects, and hang out with friends between classes. Normal lab hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday, but the lab is also often open outside of those hours whenever an officer is present. Our website has info for how to find the IEEE Lab at http://ieeebruins.com/lab since this may be tricky your first time.
Q: What projects does IEEE work on?
A: IEEE has three main projects. These projects give participants opportunities to apply what they learn in various areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering and develop hands-on project skills that are valuable for internships and full-time jobs. Our introductory project is called OPS (Open Project Space) and is designed to teach participants with little to no experience in electrical engineering the skills they need to join one of our more advanced projects. Our advanced projects consist of Aircopter Project and Micromouse. In Aircopter, teams design, build, and program mini quadcopters. Micromouse is a project where teams design autonomous robotic mice and use them to race against teams from UCLA and other schools in intercollegiate competitions.
Today's Exhibitors:
Caleb Terrill, IEEE President: Hi there! My name is Caleb Terrill and I am a junior majoring in Computer Engineering. My professional interests include computer architecture, RTL design, embedded systems, and FPGA design. Outside of engineering, I enjoy running/working out, hiking, and these days playing online games with friends.
Margot Nguyen, IEEE Project Lead: I’m a first year transfer studying EE at UCLA! Ask me anything! 🙂
Ryeder Geyer, IEEE Officer: I am a current 3rd year EE who is the College Outreach officer for IEEE. If you are interested in learning about different ECE projects we offer as a club feel free to ask me.
Achinthya Poduval, IEEE Officer: Hey everyone, I’m a 2nd year undergraduate student representing IEEE and am excited to welcome you to our amazing club! I’ve been involved with IEEE since I came to UCLA, working as last year’s Secretary and the coming year’s Digital Audio Visualizer project lead, and I can’t wait to show you what IEEE has to offer. Looking forward to speaking with you!
IEEE WOMEN ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY THROUGH TEAMWORK (WATT)
About:
- What is IEEE WATT?
- Can those who do not identify as women or who are not EE/CE majors join the club?
YES, we welcome everyone! Our club is open to those who would like to advocate for minorities. While we may be focused on EE/CE, we do not discriminate based on major, gender, race, age, etc.! If you are interested in EE/CE but not in the major, WATT is the perfect place to get exposure to EE and test the waters before attempting to change your major.
- What is EE?
Electrical Engineering is a very broad discipline – it includes many different fields on a spectrum of software (more CS based, think of applications on your phone and laptop that don’t require a physical component) to hardware (these are more Mechanical Engineering based, like robotics and physical components that make up devices like a drone). On the more software side, Electrical Engineering consists of projects that are referred to as Digital Signal Processing (DSP). This portion of EE bleeds into CS a lot, especially when Machine Learning is thrown into the mix. On a high level, DSP projects include image and audio processing – from natural language processing to recognizing handwritten numbers. In the middle, we have a physics approach to EE. A lot of the principle engineering behind semiconductors starts with physics and electromagnetics. This part of EE overlaps with Material Science Engineering, as we go into detail about silicon and its properties. While it may sound a little boring, it is the basis of every chip in every single appliance we own – from smart watches to laptops to calculators. Last but not least, we have the hardware side of EE which overlaps with Mechanical Engineering. This side involves lots of circuitry, robotics, and a little bit of coding (for the chip to control your project).
- What kind of technical projects do you have?
We like to focus on where creativity and EE intersect so a couple of our popular projects we have done are wearables and paper crafts. These two are small workshops where you can display your knowledge of basic circuit theory and show off your artsy side! The wearables workshop consists of using conductive thread to sew LEDs on your chosen material (hat, shirt, bag, etc.). The paper crafts workshop uses conductive paint to light up LEDs that can be used in greeting cards, thank you cards, or a decorative wall piece for your dorm. In addition to these two, we’ve done a workshop that takes sound (a clap, or maybe music with very strong bass beats) and lights up an LED everything the sound sensor detects a strong beat (allowing you to make your own sound reactive LED strip).
In addition to these fun projects, we also have more academic projects. From playing with FPGA boards to learning about Verilog we have done a variety of projects in the past. In the future, we hope to utilize some of the FPGA boards (shout out to Intel for sponsoring us!) and Raspberry Pis to have two separate tracks of long term projects.
- How much should I know about EE/CE before coming to UCLA?
If you don’t know anything, you’ll be fine! The purpose of all of the lower divisions courses is to even out the playing field. While some students might have had unique opportunities in their high schools like computer science courses, robotics courses, maybe even parents with a background in EE/CE, others might not have had those opportunities. Although it might seem like people have an advantage in the lower division courses, the upper division courses are fair game because no one teaches upper division material in a high school setting. Just pay attention and join clubs to learn more about applying the theory you learn in class and you’ll do fine!
Today's Exhibitors:
Jasanpreet Pandher, President: Jasanpreet is currently a third year electrical engineering student, and serves as the President of IEEE WATT.
INSTITUTE OF TRANPORTATION ENGINEERS (ITE)
About ITE:
ITE is the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the only undergraduate transportation engineering student organization on campus. Because UCLA doesn’t have a transportation engineering program (yet! They’re working on it!), ITE serves as the gap between UCLA students and the transportation engineering profession. We have technical projects, networking events, social events, and we help students travel to conferences as well so that you can gain all the skills and resources you need to succeed in transportation. We’re open to all majors who are interested in using their skills to solve transportation problems.
How can I get involved?
It’s really easy to become a member! We recommend attending our Fall General Meeting, usually held the first or second week of the quarter. At our meetings, you’ll learn more about what we do, what kind of events we put on, and how you can help us with our projects that we take to competitions all across SoCal and beyond! You do NOT need any experience or prior knowledge of transportation to come to our project workdays and events.
Follow our social media and check out our website for more information about who we are and what we do!
Facebook: ITE at UCLA
Instagram: @ite_ucla
Website: iteucla.wordpress.com
Today's Exhibitors:
Camille Ituralde, President: My name is Camille Ituralde, and I am a fourth year civil engineering major and also the ITE President. ITE is a transportation engineering club that connects students to the transportation industry. I have been involved in ITE since my second year, and it was the best decision of my life. I was able to get internships, learn a lot about civil engineering, and find my family and home within UCLA.
Shaun Howard, ITE Younger Member Outreach Chair & Intern Coordinator: I’m Shaun! I’m a 2nd year civil engineering major with an interest in transportation. I am currently the Younger Member Outreach Chair and Intern Coordinator for the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) at UCLA.
MENTORSEAS
About:
MentorSEAS is an organization that provides every incoming engineering student with an upperclassman mentor! Your mentor will be able to answer any questions you have about UCLA, show you around, and be a new friend! You’ll also be part of a family, a group of several mentors and mentees, so you can get to know your classmates right away. MentorSEAS also hosts events throughout the year to help you discover UCLA! These events range from information about getting involved in research to an escape room to class planning nights, and they’re all great ways to get to know your school and your fellow engineers!
How do I get a mentor?
Every incoming student is automatically assigned a mentor! In the summer, we’ll have you fill out a form about your major, interests, and the like, and we’ll pair you with a mentor. In the fall, we’ll have a kickoff event where you’ll officially meet your mentor and family!
Who can become a mentor?
Any and all returning engineering undergraduates are welcome and encouraged to apply! With so many new students every year, we start recruitment for mentors in the spring, and we want to get as many as possible so everyone has a good experience. In addition, if you want to get involved on the planning side of things, we recruit board interns at the end of fall quarter, so keep an eye out for that!
Today's Exhibitors:
Kirsten Wannenwetsch, Co-President: Kirsten is a 2nd year mechanical engineering major from Glendora, California. Her favorite memory with her mentees is a mug cake night where they got to spend some quality (virtual) time with each other! Her favorite part of MentorSEAS is getting a chance to pass on all the advice she wishes she’d had as a new student; it’s so important for new Bruins to know that they belong in engineering and that there’s always someone to reach out to!
Margot Nguyen, Board Intern: I’m a first year transfer studying EE at UCLA! Ask me anything! 🙂
Rayo Suseno, Student: I am an international student from Indonesia who transferred from a community college in Washington State. Currently, I’m on my 4th year of bioengineering undergraduate study and I’m planning to continue my study at UCLA through their MS program. I have been focusing my interest in medical imaging, radiology, and genomic sequencing work as that’s the type of work that I’d be interested in. I was a part of the UCLA Bruin Marching Band and am currently a part of the MentorSEAS organization.
MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY (MRS)
About:
- What is MRS?
The Materials Research Society (MRS) at UCLA is the premiere organization for any major interested in learning about the field of Materials Science and Engineering. We aim to provide members with professional and social support. We do everything from company info sessions and career fairs to kayaking expeditions and game nights!
- How do I join?
Our chapter has no dues or fees. To join, simply come to our events! Our club is low time commitment. To be considered an active member, we ask that you come to at least one event a quarter.
- How do I hear about events?
Our most recent event news is posted on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MRSUCLA/), but our newsletter, website, and bulletin board in Boelter Hall all contain information on our events. To sign up for our newsletter, visit our website (http://www.seas.ucla.edu/mrs/).
- Do you have any technical, hands-on projects?
We do! Our MRS chapter is home to a SAMPE (Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineers) chapter as well. Any students (regardless of year or experience) can join us in designing and manufacturing our composite beams. This previous year we had over 60 participants and worked with various materials such as carbon, glass, and natural fiber. Additionally, we compete our beams at the international SAMPE conference, traveling to locations such as Long Beach, Charlotte, and Seattle!
Today's Exhibitors:
Garret May, MRS President: My name is Garret May and I am a third year Materials Science and Engineering Student from Twin Falls, ID. I am the current Social Chair and incoming president of Materials Research Society. I have been a Resident Assistant the last two years. Congratulations on getting into UCLA and I look forward to meeting you!
RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION (REA)
About:
- REA uniquely combines engineering-related technical skills, organizational and financial business acumen, and sustainability expertise to provide exciting leadership opportunities for passionate students at UCLA.
- Members of REA technical teams work closely with campus faculty and staff on issues that directly affect the way UCLA deals with sustainability issues such as solar panel installation and UCLA’s zero waste goal, which involved UCLA’s leading officers on sustainability and facilities management.
- REA is constantly growing and developing new technical and professional opportunities, which means that new ideas are always welcome! It’s easy to pitch and take charge of new initiatives. There are even positions on the executive board that train newer members to take on larger roles, but everyone has an equal say in the running of the organization!
- REA collaborates with other student organizations in Waste Awareness Week, sustainability awareness events, and technical workshops, all of which allow members to explore other clubs and expand their professional network.
Today's Exhibitors:
Fischer Sherrod, President: I am the incoming president of the Renewable Energy Association. Last year, I was a programming director for REA – for this position, I planned Waste Awareness Week.
SOCIETY OF ASIAN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS (SASE)
About:
- What is SASE?
SASE stands for the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers and we aim to increase the representation of minorities, including Asians, in STEM-related fields by providing opportunities and resources for our members and the communities we serve.
SASE was founded in 2007 as the only national pan-Asian professional organization of its kind whose impact and influence are directly related to extensive member participation and corporate sponsorships. With collegiate and professional chapters nationwide, SASE pushes for individual success while celebrating diversity and promoting community contributions.
With around 3000 student and professional members, the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) provides professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities to help scientists and engineers of Asian heritage achieve their full potential.
- What does SASE do?
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- Professional Development
- Company Info Sessions and Tech talks
- Company on-site visits
- SASE National and Regional Conferences
- Research Lab Networking Sessions
- Professional Networking Events
- Workshops: Interview Prep, Resume review, etc
- Recruitment and Retention
- SASE Resume Book: Have your resume added
- Socials and Retreats
- Fundraisers
- Tabeling at recruitment events
- Intern with SASE
- Professional Development
Interns can be promoted to board members after 2 quarters
- Who can join?
Anyone can join and everyone is welcome at our events! You do not have to be affiliated with any race or ethnicity to join nor do you have to be a STEM Major.
- How can I get involved?
We have general meetings every quarter. Furthermore, you can join in any of our events. We post about all events on our Facebook page and group.
You can also apply to be a SASE intern and get the opportunity to be promoted to a board member after 2 quarters. Applications are open all-year round.
- Where can I get more information?
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- Attend general meetings or any of our events
- Feel free to email board members at saseucla@gmail.com
- Join our newsletter
- Visit our website! https://saseucla.weebly.com/
Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/saseucla/) or join our Facebook Group(https://www.facebook.com/groups/saseucla/)
Today's Exhibitors:
Srishti Pal, President: Hi! I am a fourth year international student majoring in Computer Science and Engineering. I am the President of SASE@UCLA. Ask me about anything- be it campus life, classes or getting involved in student organizations
SOCIETY OFWOMEN ENGINEERS (SWE)
About:
Today's Exhibitors:
Jacklyn Sun, Student: Hi my name is Jackie Sun and I’m a third year Computational and Systems Biology Major who transferred from Bioengineering. I am the student relations director for SWE (Society of Engineers). SWE is like a second home to me, and I’ve made incredible friendships and developed my professional portfolio since joining my sophomore year.
THETA TAU
About:
Today's Exhibitors:
Melissa Chang, Member: I’m a senior transfer in Electrical Engineering. I’m a current member of Theta Tau, a co-ed professional engineering fraternity on campus! It can be difficult to make your 2-3 years as a transfer count, but I believe that Theta Tau is a stepping stone to making your short college life incredibly memorable. You can not only hone your professional skills to land internships, but you will also make an awesome group of friends along the way here.
Tao Lu, Member: Hello, my name is Tao Lu, and I am in my 4th year studying Materials Science and Engineering. I am member of Theta Tau, a co-ed Professional Engineering Fraternity on campus! Coming to a huge campus with an unfamiliar environment can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience through which it can be easy to lose yourself, but luckily Theta Tau was there for me. As an out-of-state student from small town Utah, Theta Tau brought me a community of like-minded, life-long friends with whom I grew together academically, professionally, and personally, giving me a sense of belonging in this huge school.
Daniel Smith, Member: I’m a Senior Transfer majoring in Computer Science and a current member of Theta Tau. Theta Tau is a coed professional engineering organization, where we focus on developing personal and professional relationships with current members and alumni.
TRIANGLE ENGINEERING FRATERNITY
About:
Since 1957, the UCLA chapter of Triangle fraternity has been been home to men of character in the fields of science and engineering. Our chapter is founded upon the need for a UCLA brotherhood that enables south-campus undergraduates to live their college years to the fullest while meeting the strict requirements of their majors. Through the shared experience, Triangle brothers achieve together throughout their time as students as well as throughout their careers. These qualities are what ring true in our traditions, events and alumni, and these qualities define what it means to be a Triangle brother.
Today's Exhibitors:
Ashkan Faghihi, Alumni: Coming into UCLA I was looking to be more social and find a community as a transfer and I luckily found one in Triangle STEM Fraternity. Finding people who are similar majors looking to get the most out of their time as a student really spoke to me as a transfer. As an stem major you’re always busy with work so it’s great having an environment that helps lighten the load as well as making sure you have plenty of fun events to go to.
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For questions about the Discover UCLA Engineering for Transfers event, please email us at discoverengineering@seas.ucla.edu. If you are having technical difficulties on the day of the event, please call 213-290-3144.