Clubs & Organizations
At Columbia Engineering, your formal coursework and research endeavors are just the beginning of your learning and growth. Students here pour their passion and energy into numerous groups that provide venues for leadership, exploration, professional development, networking, support, and friendship.
Engineering Graduate Student Groups
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Association of Applied Math, Applied Physics, Materials Science, and Medical Physics Students Club (AMPS)
AMPS is a group serving graduate students in APAM committed to fostering interaction, friendship, and respect among all members of the department by sponsoring and organizing events and building community. We act as a representative of all MS and PhD students with the administration and faculty of the department, the school, and other graduate students, and advocate on behalf of the students to these groups. All graduate APAM students are members of AMPS and are invited to join us at our events.
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Chemical Engineering Graduate Organization Club (ChEGO)
The goal of the ChEGO is to act as a liaison between the graduate student population and the department on issues of concern to the student body. We organize and run activities that enrich the academic and social experience of graduate students within the department. We also assist in the management of the chemical engineering community outreach program and aid in the planning and running of miscellaneous departmental activities (e.g., open house, orientation, graduate student breakfasts, etc.).
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Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics Graduate Student Council (CEEM GSC)
Columbia University’s Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics Graduate Student Council (CEEM GSC) was created as a student government for graduate students in Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics to foster community engagement within the department and the larger engineering graduate student body provides opportunities to grow professionally.
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Columbia Competitive Programming Group
The Columbia Competitive Programming Group is a club for anyone interested in competitive programming regardless of experience and skill. We will meet biweekly to solve problems together, hold seminars, and listen to guest speakers ranging from world-class competitive programmers to industry experts!
- Columbia Entrepreneurship & Venture Society (CEVS)
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C.O.R.E^2
The Coalition on Race and Ethnicity in Engineering provides a support network for under-represented graduate students at Columbia Engineering, engages in community outreach to increase diversity in higher education, and facilitates education and professional development opportunities for current graduate students.
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Data Science Institute Student Council (DSISC)
The Data Science Institute Student Council (DSISC) was originally formed to advocate for the students of DSI. Over the years, it has evolved into a community working toward improving DSI students’ experience at Columbia.
Now, the agenda of the council is multifold: (i) to serve as representatives of DSI students by gauging their needs and addressing them and/or bringing them to the attention of those who can, (ii) to encourage a sense of community among the students through social mixers and/or technical events, (iii) to support the technical advancement of students by providing necessary resources, (iv) to build a stronger and better-connected alumni network.
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Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Consulting Club (ELC)
ELC aims to prepare graduate students for in-demand careers across top-notch industries (consulting, technology, entrepreneurship, financial services, and investing) as well as to foster close-knit relationships with faculty members, educational institutions, alumni, and recruiting companies.
The club hosts a variety of events that revolve around career navigation, professional development, and networking events that allow our members to take advantage of Columbia University's resources as well as New York City's opportunities to grow in this enriching environment.
We pride ourselves on nurturing extensive networks with our fellow alumni and former executive board members who are currently working in reputable management consulting firms, technology, investing, and financial service companies across multiple geographical regions.
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Graduate Electrical Engineering (GEEC)
GEEC is committed to supporting electrical engineering graduate students on social, academic, and professional levels at Columbia.
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Graduate Organization of Biomedical Engineers (GoBME)
GoBME (Graduate Organization of Biomedical Engineers) is an organization of graduate students in the Biomedical Engineering Department. Its goals are to enhance the social and academic lives of students, and to advocate for graduate student needs in the department. GoBME hosts a variety of social events throughout the year, including happy hours, holiday potlucks, and beach trips. In addition, it organizes departmental teams for Columbia intramural athletics. The organization also serves as a link between graduate students and the faculty, communicating student concerns and ideas. GoBME welcomes all BME graduate students and welcomes any programming suggestions!
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Graduate Society of Women Engineers (GradSWE)
GradSWE is aimed at providing women in graduate engineering and applied sciences programming specific to their unique needs and interests. Their programming focus is on more advanced and specific recruitment, networking, and workshop events for women interested in pursuing careers beyond graduate school in either industry or academia.
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IEEE EMBS
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) is the world's largest international society of biomedical engineers. The organization's 12,000+ members reside in some 97 countries around the world. EMBS provides its members with access to the people, practices, information, ideas and opinions that are shaping one of the fastest growing fields in science.
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Isla Urbana
The Isla Urbana Chapter at Columbia University is dedicated to a meaningful collaboration with Mexico's esteemed non-profit organization, Isla Urbana. The chapter's primary objective is to raise funds and awareness surrounding the critical water crisis in Mexico.
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Mechanical Engineering Graduate Association (MEGA)
The Mechanical Engineering Graduate Association (MEGA) is a student organization within Columbia's Department of Mechanical Engineering. MEGA grew out of a student initiative to create a greater sense of community among the graduate population. MEGA is the first department-level student government recognized by Engineering Graduate Student Council.
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Product Managers Club (PMC)
Empowering students to solve real-world problems through technology products, and training effective product leaders. We are a group of students from different departments across SEAS serving others in their quest for a PM career. We organize events, talks, workshops, etc. Feel free to drop a message here or to any of our members!
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qSTEM
Fostering a community of LGBTQ+ students pursuing STEM fields at Columbia.
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Society of Asian American Graduate Engineers Club (SAAGE)
The Society of Asian American Graduate Engineers (SAAGE) is an organization focused on the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture and experience at the graduate level. We are open to anyone who identifies with or is interested in the AAPI culture and experience.
The goals of SAAGE are the following:
- To provide a support network and foster a sense of community for AAPI graduate students at Columbia Engineering.
- To provide a forum to have conversations around important topics in the AAPI community.
- To provide educational and professional development to current Columbia Engineering graduate students.
Engineering Graduate Student Council (EGSC)
You can play a role in shaping the graduate student experience at Columbia Engineering. The Engineering Graduate Student Council (EGSC) serves graduate students by advocating for their needs and interests, promoting professional development, fostering community, and more.
University-Wide Student Organizations
There's a whole world at Columbia beyond the School of Engineering. If there’s an activity you’d love to engage in, a cause you hope to advance, or an area you want to explore, chances are you’ll find a group that shares your passion.
Find descriptions and contact information for student groups in fifteen different areas including academics, culture, identity-based, performance, politics & activism, religion & spirituality, service & outreach, and more.