Student Clubs & Orgs
The classroom is only one component to academic success. Students at The Beach get the opportunity to join engineering-focused clubs & organizations, exploring opportunities to advance their careers and pursue diverse interests beyond their major. It's the chance to engage in technology development, competitive endeavors, and cultivate invaluable teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. We are proud to see our students forge lasting connections with industry professionals, alumni, and faculty, offering lifelong personal and professional growth.
Biomedical Engineering
The Biomedical Engineering Society (Formerly known as: Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society) provides students with opportunities to engage in biomedical engineering through industry tours, project-based learning, and professional development activities. The organization also fosters connection and collaboration within the biomedical engineering community through academic and social events.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
Chemical Engineering
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), is a professional student organization that supports chemical engineering students through project-based learning, professional development, and industry engagement. The chapter participates in nationally recognized competitions such as Chem-E-Car and Chem-E-Cube, providing hands-on experience and opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in a team-based setting.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
Civil Engineering & Construction Engineering Management
The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) bring together students interested in environmental, civil, and chemical engineering, as well as environmental science, to promote sustainability and community engagement. The organization provides opportunities for hands-on learning through volunteer initiatives, research activities, and competitions, while also supporting professional development through industry connections, mentorship, and preparation for certifications such as Engineer in Training (EIT) and Professional Engineer (PE).
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club or Instagram.
The American Publics Works Association (APWA) provides leadership to and serves the Public Works community by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy, and exchange of knowledge. APWA works towards to recruit, develop, connect, empower and retain young professionals in APWA and provide resources for your success in the Public Works industry.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter focuses on academic, professional, and hands-on experiences related to civil engineering. The organization engages students through technical workshops, community and outreach activities, and participation in regional engineering competitions such as the Pacific Southwest Symposium, where students gain practical experience through large-scale design and construction projects.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club or Instagram.
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) student chapter focuses on professional development and industry engagement within the construction field. The organization connects students in construction management and civil engineering with industry representatives through networking activities, resources, and programs associated with the national AGC organization.
For more information, visit the organization’s website.
Beavers, Inc. is a student organization focused on heavy civil engineering that supports professional development, ethical practice, and industry engagement. The organization fosters networking and relationship-building among students while promoting involvement in activities that support the advancement of the heavy civil engineering profession.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club or Instagram.
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Chi Epsilon is a civil engineering honor society that recognizes academic achievement and engagement within the civil engineering community.
For more information, visit the organization’s website.
The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) student chapter focuses on construction and project management through industry-informed activities and student leadership opportunities. The organization facilitates interaction with professionals and organizations in the construction sector, offering exposure to practices and roles relevant to construction management and civil engineering.
For more information, visit the organization’s website.
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The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Student Chapter focuses on design-build project delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning. The organization brings together students from construction management, engineering, architecture, and related fields to explore integrated design and construction practices that emphasize coordination, communication, and value-based decision making.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or Instagram.
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The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) student organization focuses on transportation-related topics through activities that extend learning beyond the classroom. The organization participates in regional events, technical workshops, leadership programs, and community-oriented activities that introduce students to transportation engineering practices and challenges.
For more information, visit the organization’s website.
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The Water Resources Student Association (WRSA) centers on water resources and sustainability through activities that explore water systems, conveyance, and related technologies. The organization encourages learning and collaboration around water-focused practices and facilitates interaction with professionals working in water-related fields.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or Instagram.
Computer Engineering & Computer Science
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) encourages student engagement in computing through technical, educational, and professional activities. The organization promotes skill development, collaboration, and exposure to industry practices across a broad range of computing disciplines.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The AI Research Club offers opportunities for student exploration of artificial intelligence through research-oriented and applied learning activities. The organization encourages collaboration, ethical awareness, and practical skill development while connecting academic concepts to real-world AI applications.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The Cybersecurity Club focuses on cybersecurity topics through hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and exposure to security concepts and practices. The organization explores areas such as vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation and participates in intercollegiate Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions centered on applied cybersecurity challenges.
For more information, visit the organization’s website.
The Embedded Applications Technology Society (EATS) centers on computing and programming through project-based and technical activities. The organization engages with embedded systems and computing-focused competitions, highlighting applied work across computer engineering, computer science, and related disciplines.
The Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC)is a Google Developers-affiliated program that centers on peer-to-peer learning in software development and related fields such as design. The organization emphasizes peer-to-peer learning and the use of industry tools to design and build solutions that address real-world and community-based needs.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The LeetClubcenters on collaborative practice of programming and technical interview problems. The organization facilitates regular problem-solving sessions, discussion-based walkthroughs, and events such as mock interviews and guest talks that focus on coding concepts and interview-style challenges.
For more information, visit the organization’s website.
The Video Game Development Association (VGDA) brings together students around game development through semester-long, team-based projects. The organization explores game design fundamentals, development tools, and iterative workflows while emphasizing coordination across different majors and skill areas.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
Women in Computing (WiC) serves as a space for building an inclusive community within computing and technology fields. The organization emphasizes leadership, confidence building, and shared experiences that support participation and representation in technology, inclusive of trans and non-binary individuals.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
Electrical Engineering
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) student branch engages with electrical engineering topics through technical workshops, project activities, and academic support. The organization explores problem-solving approaches and engineering concepts aligned with electrical and related disciplines.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
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The Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society focuses on automation and control systems through hands-on, project-oriented activities. The organization explores the design, construction, and programming of automated systems while emphasizing teamwork and applied technical practice.
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)student branch connects students through hands-on aerospace projects and technical activities. The organization engages with aerospace design and systems development while offering exposure to industry practices and engineering applications.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
Long Beach Aviation
An aeronautics-focused project team within AIAA centered on aircraft design, construction, and flight-related engineering activities. For more information, visit the organization’s website or Instagram.
Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA)
An Experimental Sounding Rocket project team within AIAA focused on the design, fabrication, and testing of experimental rockets and propulsion systems. For more information, visit the organization’s website or Instagram.
SharkSat
A satellite development project team within AIAA working on small spacecraft systems and space-based engineering applications. For more information, visit the organization’s website or Instagram.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) student organization serves as a space mechanical engineering and related disciplines through activities that reflect the broader ASME mission of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and engineering practice. The organization opens pathways to learning about technical topics, standards, and engineering applications while connecting students to the scope and resources of the international ASME community.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) student chapter focuses on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) through activities that introduce industry practices and emerging technologies. The organization provides exposure to the HVAC-R field and facilitates interaction with professionals working in related engineering and building systems roles.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The Beach Launch Team (BLT) is a student rocketry organization focused on the design and construction of liquid-fueled rockets. The team engages in hands-on engineering projects and collegiate rocketry competitions, providing a setting for applied learning across propulsion, structures, avionics, and systems integration.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
Long Beach Lunabotics engages students in the design and development of a robotic rover for NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge, aligned with the broader goals of the Artemis program. The team applies systems engineering principles to space-related design challenges and has contributed to engineering-focused academic and extracurricular activities within the College of Engineering since 2017.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The Long Beach Rocketry focuses on the design, construction, and testing of solid-fueled rockets with annually developed payloads. The organization engages in multidisciplinary, hands-on engineering work and participates in intercollegiate rocketry competitions, emphasizing applied design, documentation, and team-based collaboration.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society is an academic honor society recognizing excellence in mechanical engineering. The organization emphasizes scholarship, leadership, and professional values within the discipline, while fostering connection among mechanical engineering students, faculty, and professionals through academic, service, and informational activities.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club or Instagram.
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) engages students in the design, fabrication, and testing of small vehicles through hands-on, team-based engineering projects. The organization participates in SAE collegiate competitions and emphasizes learning across the full engineering process, with knowledge shared through structured mentorship and peer-led training.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
College-Wide Professional & Honor Societies
The Associated Engineering Student Body (AESB) serves as the college council for the College of Engineering, representing and coordinating recognized engineering student organizations. The organization acts as a liaison between students, faculty, and college administration, providing input on matters related to student interests and the broader engineering community.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club or Instagram.
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a student-led organization dedicated to increasing the participation and success of Black students in engineering and technology. The organization focuses on academic support, leadership development, community engagement, and awareness of engineering pathways while connecting members to a national and international network of engineers and professionals.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) focuses on the advancement of Asian heritage scientists and engineers within STEM fields. The organization emphasizes professional growth, academic engagement, and community building while fostering a multidisciplinary environment aligned with industry standards and evolving workforce needs.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) focuses on advancing Hispanic participation and leadership within STEM fields. The organization emphasizes educational access, personal and professional growth, and community involvement while promoting awareness of STEM pathways and opportunities.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) focuses on advancing women’s participation and leadership in engineering and science fields. The organization emphasizes professional growth, leadership development, and advocacy while highlighting the value of diversity within the engineering profession.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The Tau Beta Pi is a national engineering honor society that recognizes distinguished scholarship and exemplary character across all engineering disciplines. The organization emphasizes academic excellence, ethical leadership, and lifelong connection among engineering students and alumni.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
The Theta Tau is a coeducational engineering fraternity centered on service, community, and engagement within engineering. The organization brings together students across engineering disciplines through service initiatives, leadership activities, and campus involvement, while maintaining connections to a national network of engineering alumni.
For more information, visit the organization’s website or email the club.
