Many organizations collaborate with local professionals, giving students a chance to network during business tours, collaborative projects, guest speeches and annual conventions.
AIAA is a professional society for aerospace engineering made up of professionals from various disciplines involved in STEM fields that make up the aerospace industry, such as aerospace, electrical, mechanical and computer science backgrounds.
ASCE develops leadership skills in its members and supports civil engineer leaders, facilitating advancement of the technology used by the profession, encouraging and providing tools for lifelong learning within the profession, advocating infrastructure and environmental stewardship and promoting professionalism.
ACM is an educational and scientific society that unites the world’s computing educators, researchers and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field’s challenges. The group discusses all things technological, attends programming competitions and engages in general nerdery.
Astro-Hour meets Friday during the semester from 1:30–2:30 p.m. in Flarsheim Hall, Room 256, for student-led discussions about recent discoveries, instrumentation advances and unresolved problems in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. The group has strong ties with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City and frequently coordinates outings and activities.
BSS is an organization centered on issues and careers in biology. It hosts events where students meet other students and have a chance to connect with professors and other professionals who come to speak to the organization.
The Biomedical Engineering Society's (BMES) mission is to promote the profession of biomedical engineering through organized effort in the study, research, and discussion of the fields of and related to biomedical engineering. UMKC BMES also pledges time and effort to use our developing skills to help those on UMKC's campus, in the Kansas City Metro, and beyond.
Our mission is to promote chemical education through the dissemination of knowledge by organizing seminars and talks by studented and invited speakers respectively.
The UMKC Chess Club provides a friendly environment in which members may play, instruct and discuss chess. It hosts an annual open tournament.
UMKC's Design Build Fly (DBF) team, Aeroos, applies fundamental engineering principles to designing, building and testing an aircraft to execute a variety of objectives. Each year's objectives will be defined by the annual AIAA DBF competition requirements and will provide new design and manufacturing challenges for the team to overcome.
The honor society of IEEE that promotes excellence in the profession and in education.
The GamerRoos mission is to bring people together to play a wide variety of games, from collegiate esports to board games to Role Playing Games. GamerRoos strive to create a community of people who love games of any kind.
The Geology Club of UMKC is a group for enthusiasts of geology and the geosciences, regardless of major. We offer field trips and activities for experiential learning on geologic topics, as well as volunteer in environmental service projects in the Kansas City area. We share our enthusiasm for the geosciences with the greater community.
IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers professional society, dedicated to inspire engineers, provide a platform for member to meet and learn from fellow IEEE professionals, and promote the development electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-being of our members.
MSGSO represents the graduate student body of Mathematics and Statistics, provides a forum for graduate student opinion, acts as a voice for the graduate students in matters of mutual interest to graduate faculty and students and promotes professional interest and fellowship among graduate students.
NSBE desires to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. UMKC NSBE members attend Fall Regional Conferences and National Exhibitions to help individuals enhance their professional skills and heighten their drive to excel academically. The Pre-Collegiate Initiative seeks to expose area minority high school students to STEM fields.
This organization seeks to establish and maintain a community among students enrolled in the Physics and Astronomy graduate program. This community will be built with the intent to: (1) promote dialogue among the graduate students enrolled in this program with an emphasis on encouraging interest and activity in physics through initiatives such as the Condensed Matters initiative, (2) to utilize more fully the research capabilities of the resources available to the Physics and Astronomy faculty in the Energy, Matter, and Systems Division of the School of Science and Engineering and make the pursuit of volunteer research projects and/or collaborative interdisciplinary research projects more feasible, and (3) make the spaces used by the students and faculty of the programs in Physics and Astronomy a welcoming environment that fosters interaction between all students in this division.
This organization is for students in the Architectural Studies and Urban Planning + Design degree programs.
Our organization introduces and prepares students for a future in optometry! We will provide many opportunities to meet and interview local eye doctors, learn about the different optometry schools from respective school representatives and participate in various eye-related volunteering opportunities. Our members are equipped with the knowledge of what it takes to become an optometrist!
The SSE-SGA is responsible for representing the student body in SSE and assisting the students and the University it serves by promoting group activities and collaboration, assisting with the administration, and organizing activities for the SSE students and student organizations.
The SAME student chapter promotes the mission and values of SAME through the networking of college students and industry professionals and government professionals.
This student chapter seeks increase the number of Hispanic students pursuing a degree in STEM fields at UMKC; promote the advancement of Hispanic engineers and scientists in employment and education; develop and participate in programs with industry and the university; improve the retention of Hispanic students enrolled in engineering and science; and provide a forum for the exchange of information pertinent for Hispanic engineering and science students enrolled at UMKC.
SPS seeks to cultivate excitement and knowledge of physics in the students of the university. Join other like-minded physics majors to attend biweekly meetings, which include a make-and-take project and free pizza.
SWE provides collegiate members the opportunity to inspire future generations and have fun. SWE also provides collegiate members valuable access to a unique set of resources that sets the stage for a successful career.
Open to all UMKC students with an interest in environmental issues and sustainability, SEC sponsors activities that range from river cleanups to hosting professional speakers. We engage with the university campus directly and work cooperatively with groups and clubs with crossover interests. Our events-based, boots-on-the-ground schedule puts leaders and members in direct contact with nature, the community and professionals.
The purpose of the organization is to promote the interests and careers related to the chemical sciences, as well as destigmatize the field of chemistry. The organization will aim to introduce students to the applications of chemistry, fields within chemistry, and networking with professionals and fellow students. UMKC SiC is committed to providing opportunities for students to enrich their knowledge, promote the enjoyment of the chemical sciences, and develop interpersonal skills necessary for post-graduate education or the workforce.
The largest engineering honor society; includes all majors.
UDICA focuses on promoting education, research and implementation of state-of-the-art advances in artificial intelligence.
Math Club promotes interactions between faculty and undergraduate students; provides math-related activities such as problem of the week, math movie nights and math contests; invites math alumni and various employers to give insight into the current math job market; and facilitates communication between graduate and undergraduate math students.
UMKC-PDS is committed to providing enriching activities for students to progress in the areas of: critical thinking and problem solving, social conscience, time management, investigation of the career of dentistry, and personal character.
The Pre-Medical Society of UMKC serves students pursuing a career in medicine and other health career options by providing opportunities for its members.
UMKC Pre-Physician Assistant Society aims to help students interested in the PA profession navigate their way with the help of their peers.
The purpose of the UMKC chapter of the Society for Biomaterials is to encourage the development, dissemination, integration, and utilization of knowledge in biomaterials primarily among students, the UMKC community, but also among other members of SFB.
The purpose of the organization shall be to promote the empowerment and success of women in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields by providing an encouraging and supportive atmosphere.