Student Organizations

The mission of the Student Government Association is to be the voice of the students and create a strong and effective organization that empowers students.

College of Technology Members: (1 Senator)

Tau Alpha Pi is the national honor society for engineering technology, just as Phi Beta Kappa is for liberal arts and Tau Beta Pi is for engineering. Membership into Tau Alpha Pi is by invitation only to engineering technology students in ABET-accredited programs. Students are reviewed for invitation criteria (based on GPA and length in program) each spring semester with invitations being mailed in March.

Faculty Advisors: Afshin Zahraee & Rick Rickerson
Visit the Department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership in the Anderson Building, room 212 for details

Founded as a social organization to aid student development and increase professional contacts in the construction industry. Our mission is to give work driven and ambitious students’ incredible opportunities of construction experience and inside looks at the modern industry.

Faculty Advisor: Afshin Zahraee
Visit the Department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership in the Anderson Building, room 212 for details

To give Electrical Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering Technology students real-world experience, internships, plant tours, guest lectures, hands-on projects, and competitions.

Faculty Advisor: Athula Kulatunga
Visit the Department of Engineering Technology in the Anderson Building, room 143 for details

The Fluid Power Club’s mission is to increase knowledge and use of fluid power technology by working with industry partners, doing practical projects, and providing education.

Faculty Advisors: Ali Alavizadeh & Ed Vavrek
Visit the Department of Engineering Technology in the Anderson Building, room 143 for details

Our mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

Faculty Advisor: Lash Mapa
Visit the Department of Engineering Technology in the Anderson Building, room 143 for details

The ROAR Cyber Club will focus on enriching Computer Information Technology and Cybersecurity students’ educational abilities by improving their skills through competitions and training for certificate programs. Non-CIT students are welcome as we will introduce them to basic concepts of the technology field to gain a better understanding of cybersecurity topics.

Faculty Advisors: Chuck De Castro & Jesus De La Cruz
Visit the Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics in the Anderson Building, room 145 for details

Our mission is to inspire students to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, encourage innovation, and foster well-rounded life capabilities.

Faculty Advisors: Amir MajidiRad
Visit the Department of Engineering Technology in the Anderson Building, room 143 for details

The Purdue Northwest chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers is a student organization dedicated to the advancement of academic careers in the world of engineering.

Faculty Advisors: Jesus De La Cruz & Rick Rickerson
Visit the Department of Engineering Technology in the Anderson Building, room 143 for details

Our mission is empowering Student Scholars in research through mentorship, collaboration, and excellence.

Faculty Advisors: Ashok Raja
Visit the Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics in the Anderson Building, room 145 for details

Our mission is to help build a strong gender diverse IT community. We are dedicated to bringing women together to celebrate and foster their passion for information technology!

Faculty Advisors: Ying Luo, Donna Alt
Visit the Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics in the Anderson Building, room 145 for details