Student Organizations
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
The mission of NSBE is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize their fullest potential and impacts the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. SHPE's vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers.
The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
The of NOBCChE mission is to build an eminent cadre of successful diverse global leaders in STEM and advance their professional endeavors by adding value to their academic, development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers.
Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native American in Science
There is a future where STEM reflects the demographics of our country, so the field is better equipped to solve our world's most pressing problems. Through our people, programs, and partnerships, SACNAS has taken a radical approach to lead with culture and identity as the means to achieve true diversity in STEM.
Empowering Minorities and Building Representation Across Civil and Environmental Engineering (EMBRACE)
EMBRACE serves to empower minorities and increase representation in Civil and Environmental Engineering at UIUC by encouraging diversity and inclusion, building a community, promoting academic excellence, and facilitating career development.
Black, Indigenous, and Latinx in Tech (B[U]ILT)
B[U]ILT is a non-profit student organization at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We strive to become a strong support system for minorities in computing-related fields that fosters scholarship, professional development, and a sense of community. We seek to improve the diversity of the workplace in computing fields by holding technical and professional events for current students, in addition to running outreach programs to encourage the next generation of students from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in computing fields.
Other Registered Student Organizations
As a student, you bring a world of experiences and interests to Illinois. You are encouraged to get involved with your peers as an engaged community member.