Campus Clubs and Organizations

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Civil, Architectural and Environmental Clubs and Organizations

Within CEAE, there are manyÌýengineering-related organizations where you can connect with fellowÌýstudents, have funÌýand developÌýas an engineer.


The AEI Chapter is the leadingÌýstudent organization dedicated to understanding and advancing the architecture, engineeringÌýand construction (AEC) profession. We offerÌýnetworking, design competitions andÌýlearning experiences within the AEC community. Join us at our events to network, connectÌýwith fellowÌýstudentsÌýand to expand your industry knowledge.
Contact: cu-aei@colorado.edu
Advisor: Jay Arehart​

AGC – Associated General Contractors
As a student chapter, we aimÌýto advanceÌýthe construction industry throughÌýeducation, serviceÌýand networking. To keep our members informed aboutÌýindustry developments, we hostÌýconstruction professionals at ourÌýweekly meetings.ÌýTheyÌýpresent on specific projects andÌýshare insights aboutÌýtheir companies.
Contact: agccub@gmail.com
Advisor: Matt Morris


Our chapter organizes variousÌýevents, such as industry expert talks/presentations, academic research presentations, technical workshops, site visitsÌýand social gatherings. These events provide opportunities toÌýnetwork with industry professionals, stay informed aboutÌýresearch andÌýbest industry practicesÌýand gain hands-on experience with HVAC equipment. We also assistÌýinterested students inÌýapplying for grants and scholarships from ASHRAE.
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Contact: cu-ashrae@colorado.edu
Advisors: John Zhai


The CU ASCE student chapter organizes presentations by industry experts to provideÌýstudents with insight into the professional world and potentialÌýjob opportunities. We also compete in ASCE student competitions, includingÌýconcrete canoe, sustainable solutions, surveyingÌýand more.
Contact: asce@colorado.edu
Advisors: Chris Senseney and Brad Wham


Bridge Buffs is the CU chapter of Engineers in Action, a national NGOÌýthat designs and builds pedestrian footbridges in Eswatini and Bolivia. Engineers in Action is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing poverty causedÌýby rural isolation by constructingÌýpedestrian bridges over impassable rivers in communities that otherwise could notÌýafford them. We offer opportunities to grow in your design, leadership, AutoCAD, communication, fundraising and general engineering skills while helping communities in developing countries.
Contact: bridgebuffs@colorado.edu
Advisor: Abbie Liel

Chi Epsilon
Chi Epsilon is the Civil Engineering honor society. Membership is by invitation onlyÌýand is based on class standing and GPA.
Contact: neupauer@colorado.edu
Advisor: Roseanna Neupauer


The National Design-Build Student Competition provides you with the opportunity to create a project as a team, present it to industry leadersÌýand earn national recognition for yourÌýwork. DBIA’s student competition offers an unparalleled opportunity to meet and impress design-build industry leaders one-on-one.
Contact: matthew.morris@colorado.edu
Advisor: Matt Morris


The CU EERI student chapter organizesÌýtalks on campus and provides guidance toÌýthe undergraduate design team. The undergraduate design teamÌýcompetes annually in the Seismic Design Competition at the EERI meeting. ThisÌýcompetition includes designing and constructing a roughly four-foot-tall basal wood structure, which is then tested on a shake table against other teams from around the world.ÌýÌý
Contact: eeri@colorado.edu
Advisor: Brad Wham


Two students rolling a 100m bundle of HDPE tubing.
Two EWB students rolling a 100m bundle of HDPE tubing
that will be used for a water pipeline on an aerial crossingÌý
in Totolya, Guatemala. The aerial crossing will carryÌýwater
186 meters over a ravine.
EWB – Engineers Without Borders-USA
EWB’s mission is to partner with low-resourceÌýcommunities to improve their quality of life through environmentally sustainable, equitableÌýand economical engineering projects. We promote the development of globally aware and responsible students and professionals. Our chapter was the first chapter of EWB-USA, and we are currently engaged in projects in Ecuador, Rwanda, Nepal and the USA.Ìý
Contact: See website for contact information (varies by team).
Advisor: James Harper
Student President:ÌýAlexandra "Sascha" Fowler

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The Geo-Institute of ASCE Colorado Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is no longer active. If you are interested in reviving this group, please contact Yida Zhang. Previously, the organization aimed to expand knowledge in geotechnical topics, conduct outreach amongst undergraduate andÌýK-12 studentsÌýand engage withÌýthe local community. Additionally, it collaborated with faculty, staffÌýand engineering groups on campus to enhance the engineering experience for students.

IES – Illuminating Engineering SocietyÌý
The CU IES Chapter is a community committed to inspiring those interested in architectural lighting by providing tools for career success and building a shared knowledge base, while promoting engagement with industry professionals and each other.
Contact: sandra.vasconez@colorado.edu
Advisor: Sandra Vàsconez

SEVEN - Society of Environmental Engineers
SEVEN, a branch of the environmental engineering (EVEN) program, serves as aÌýresource for engineering students to connect and explore applications of environmental engineering. Through tours, panels, group activitiesÌýand other events, we focus onÌýfour main pillars: professional development, service, communityÌýand education. SEVEN is an affiliated student chapter ofÌýthe American Water Works Association (AWWA).
Contact: sevencolorado@colorado.edu
Advisor: Cresten MansfeldtÌý


The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Build Challenge is a collegiate competition to design, buildÌýand operate a sustainable house. It consists of 10Ìýindividual contests related to architecture, engineering, sustainability, marketabilityÌýand operating performance of the house, and educatingÌýand inspiring the public about sustainable living. Participation provides hands-on, interdisciplinary experience and prepares studentsÌýto enter the clean energy workforce.
Contact: solardecathlon@colorado.edu
Advisors: Jay Arehart and Jennifer Scheib

This page was updated JulyÌý2024.