Alpha Omega Epsilon is a nationally recognized professional and social sorority composed of women and people of underrepresented genders studying science and engineering. The sorority focuses on developing professional skills, serving the local community, and building lasting relationships with fellow supporters in STEM.

Our student chapter of AIChE creates a community for Chemical Engineering students to network with real life chemical engineers and learn more about the chemical engineering industry. Additionally, our club creates a safe atmosphere for chemical engineering students to network and connect with their peers.

ANS – American Nuclear Society is the premier society for nuclear engineers and is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.

WiN – The UTK Student Section of Women in Nuclear supports both women and men in the nuclear science industry.

ASABE is the professional society for Biosystems Engineers at UTK. We exist to unite and uplift our members throughout their academic journey via social events, community outreach, and professional development.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers seeks to provide fellow engineering students with opportunities to grow professionally, advance their careers, and form a community with a focus on mechanical disciplines.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of civil engineering, fostering innovation, and promoting infrastructure sustainability in the United States and worldwide. It provides resources, networking opportunities, and standards for civil engineering professionals.

The Biomedical Engineering Society provides students with resources and tools they need to succeed academically and in their post-grad path, as well as serve as a place for students to grow and develop as a professional.

The Center for Transportation Research was created to foster and facilitate interdisciplinary research, public service, and outreach in the field of transportation at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (Provides the popular seat belt convincer for Engineers Day.)

Chi Epsilon is a civil engineering honors society which aims to recognize and honor civil engineering students and professionals across the United States. The mission of Chi Epsilon is to achieve its vision through its four pillars: scholarship, character, practicality, and sociability.

The engineering honors program for the Tickle College of Engineering. 

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering leads research for both traditional chemical and energy industries as well as new areas of application and innovation, such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, and sustainable energy.

Our primary mission is to educate future leaders and innovators through the creation of fundamental knowledge and technologies in the chemical and biomolecular sciences and engineering. We prioritize fostering creativity, nurturing and recognizing excellence, and promoting a collegial and cohesive research and educational environment. 

Our mission is to integrate research and education in civil and environmental engineering through teaching that emphasizes both fundamentals and their application in engineering design; research that provides both the innovations of today and trains the innovators of tomorrow; a permeating culture of professionalism, ethics, innovation, and life-long learning; and service that supports, promotes, and nurtures the professional and educational communities in which we are engaged.

Established in 1947, UT’s Industrial and Systems Engineering department offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctoral degrees in Industrial & Systems Engineering.

The Department of Materials Science Engineering is on the leading edge of technology through the development of new materials and the improvement of existing materials for applications in all engineering fields. As an interdisciplinary field, MSE is at the forefront of modern technological advances, offering students a stepping stone to solving tomorrow’s grand challenges as they take their next steps toward their future in engineering.

Math is the cornerstone of STEM, serving as the “M” that underpins the entire field. Math provides the analytical tools and critical-thinking skills necessary to solve complex problems and is therefore essential to engineering. Beyond its practical applications, math is also fun and offers a playground for the curious mind.

UT Department of Mathematics offers a comprehensive curriculum that spans a wide range of mathematical sciences, including the general mathematics, applied and computational mathematics, mathematical biology, probability and statistics, and actuarial science. We not only welcome math majors, but also encourage students double majoring or minoring in math to enhance their problem-solving abilities and broaden career opportunities.

For more information on the undergraduate study at UTK Department of Mathematics, please visit our webpage: https://math.utk.edu/undergraduate/

Nuclear engineers use cutting-edge technology to safely and sustainably address important challenges in energy, healthcare, and national security. The UT Nuclear Engineering department prepares students for exciting careers in the growing nuclear industry, both in Tennessee and around the world.

The Dwight Hutchins Engineering Diversity Programs supports recruitment, retention, and graduate school preparation of historically underrepresented populations including pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate students.

The Geoclub promotes fellowship among Earth and Planetary Science Students and geoscience outreach to the local community.

Co-op and Internship program for the Tickle College of Engineering.

The Heath Integrated Business and Engineering program unites students and knowledge in two of UT’s outstanding academic colleges, the Tickle College of Engineering and Haslam College of Business. The program pairs an industry-focused curriculum with immersive, professional, co-curricular experiences to graduate leaders with a comprehensive, systems-thinking approach to breaking down silos and solving challenges. In short, graduates will understand the intersections between business and engineering, bringing depth and value to both fields from day one.

The IEEE student branch at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration among students passionate about electrical engineering, computer science, and related fields. Our mission is to serve students by connecting them with opportunities provided by IEEE, the College of Engineering, and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Through initiatives like our active robotics club, which competes in the annual SEC Hardware Competition, we empower students to apply their knowledge in real-world challenges, enhancing both their technical skills and professional networks.

IISE is a professional society for Industrial Engineering students that offers resources for job opportunities, hosts guest speakers, and organizes conferences to connect students, alumni, and professionals in the field. Additionally, it fosters academic and professional growth through social gatherings that encourage bonding and mutual support.

ITE is an international, fast-growing, educational, and scientific association of multimodal professional transportation engineers. ITE members are traffic engineers, transportation planners, and other professionals responsible for meeting society’s needs for safe and efficient surface transportation through planning, designing, implementing, operating, and maintaining surface transportation systems worldwide.

The Jessica M. Morris Women in Engineering (WiE) Program strives to redefine engineering as a community engaged in meaningful work focused on solving problems that face our society and the world. Our goal is to ensure all students have opportunities to explore the endless possibilities that await them through our outreach, recruitment, and retention initiatives.

The Integrated Engineering Design Kao Innovation & Collaboration Studio aims to provide resources to students in the form of technology, tools, and knowledge in order to help them materialize their ideas. The Kao ICS is student-led with staff ready to help you create everything from 3D printing parts to programming microcontrollers.

Material Advantage is a nationwide student program, designed for those with an interest in materials science and engineering. It offers students a range of opportunities, such as introducing them to the worlds of industry and research, providing a platform for professional development, and facilitating the development of a supportive community.

Materials Research Society is an organization of materials researchers from academia, industry, and government that promotes communication for the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research to improve the quality of life. The UT Student Chapter of MRS works together with the Materials Science & Engineering department with seminars and networking with representatives from industry as well as developing scientific presentation and community service skills via Outreach to local K-12 schools.

The Min H. Kao Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science was formed in 2007 out of a merger between the Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering departments.

EECS houses three academic programs: computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering, with BS, MS, and PhD degrees offered in each. A rigorous curriculum prepares our students to be successful in their future profession and offers them the flexibility to choose courses that match their interest areas. 

EECS is a diverse department with varied research interests, including artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, embedded systems, electronics, high performance computing, power and energy, visualization and image processing, and wireless and sensor networks.

The National Society of Black Engineers is an organization that strives to uphold our national mission through various academic, professional and outreach programs. Our goal is to help recruit, retain, and graduate minority engineering students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Pre-College Research Excellence Programs (PREP) are research-focused programs for Tennessee middle and high school students geared to promote STEM disciplines. Participating in PREP encourages students to pursue careers and a lifelong passion for STEM. Each program is hosted at the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Current PREP programs:

• Governor’s School for the Sciences & Engineering (rising high school juniors and seniors)
• Tennessee Science Olympiad (middle and high school)
• Southern Appalachian Science & Engineering Fair (middle and high school)
• Tennessee Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (high school)
• Virtual Science Club (middle and high school)

SLOPE is a volunteer engineering outreach club. We 3D print keychains, attend local STEM nights in the Knoxville area, and hand out the keychains to elementary, middle, and preschool students to get them interested in engineering.

Founded in 2019, the University of Tennessee’s chapter of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers seeks to uplift Asian heritage STEM students at our university. Our mission is to create the Asian heritage leaders of tomorrow by balancing promoting their culture, building their professional skills, and giving back to the community.

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is a nonprofit organization that promotes hispanic leadership in STEM fields. SHPE’s mission is to change lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.

The Society of Physics Students is dedicated to providing resources for students interested in physics, engineering, and related STEM fields. We empower our members with opportunities for professional development, networking, and supplementary guidance through their academic journey.

An organization dedicated to empower women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life and demonstrate the value of diversity.

A student led research lab at UT pushing the envelope of collegiate rocketry. 

We built and launched an award-winning hybrid rocket, Redshift, and are now designing the first of a series of liquid rockets in a spaceshot development program.

The mission of this office is to provide personal, professional, and academic support to students in the Tickle College of Engineering as they engage in creative and innovative academic pursuits.

Systers:
Systers’ mission is to recruit, retain, and mentor women in the EECS department. Systers organizes and sponsors department-wide research and community-building events, panels on graduate school admissions and funding, and helps members build a support network through smaller events. Systers also offers a mentoring program for women in EECS, and members have attended multiple women in computing conferences.

HackUTK:
The mission of HackUTK is to promote student interest in the field of computer and network security through participation in and sponsorship of capture the flag competitions and related activities that inspire, develop, and empower the next generation.

Tau Beta Pi is the only engineering honor society representing the entire engineering profession. It is the nation’s second-oldest honor society, founded at Lehigh University in 1885 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.

Theta Tau is UTK’s only co-ed professional engineering fraternity. The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship.

Esports club at UTK. We offer a variety of games that host competively with other college’s esports teams. We also offer casual game nights, LAN Tournaments, and charity (Extra Life).

The University of Tennessee’s Volunteer’s in Earth and Water is a water and environment focused organization aiming to bring together students with a variety of backgrounds to not only network and collaborate with one another, but also to give back to the community of Knoxville.

To empower and equip women with the knowledge and resources to achieve their full potential in the engineering field.

Artwork by students Nikita Gabel (Biomedical Engineering) and Mirabel Palileo (Computer Science) inspired by the diversity of the engineering campus and the idea that there is no one way an engineer should be. There will also be quick drawn caricatures of Engineers Day participants based on their aspirational field of engineering study.