Engineering Professional Societies

All engineering students are encouraged to participate in the professional organizations representing their respective disciplines. The School of Engineering and its faculties support student chapters of the the following organizations

 

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

AIChE is a 55,000+ member nonprofit organization that provides leadership in the chemical engineering profession. AIChE develops programs to advance the theory and practice of the profession, upholds high professional standards and ethics, and supports excellence in education..

  • Please direct email enquiries to the Faculty Moderator, Dr. Joseph Reynolds of the Chemical Engineering department.

 

The American Society of Civil Engineers

Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE, represents more than 120,000 civil engineers worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society. The Manhattan College Student Chapter was organized on April 18, 1927. ASCE advances professional knowledge and improves the practice of civil engineering as the lead professional organization serving civil engineers and those in related disciplines; as the focal point for development and transfer of research results, and technical policy and managerial information; and as the catalyst for effective and efficient service through cooperation with other engineering and related organizations.

  • Please direct email enquiries to the Faculty Moderator, Dr. Moujali Hourani of the Civil Engineering department.

 

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE, is the world's largest technical professional society. Founded in 1884 by a handful of practitioners of the new electrical engineering discipline, today's Institute is comprised of more than 320,000 members who conduct and participate in its activities in 147 countries. The men and women of the IEEE are the technical and scientific professionals making the revolutionary engineering advances which are reshaping our world today.

  • Please direct email enquiries to the Faculty Moderator, Dr. Thomas Mancuso of the Electrical Engineering department.

 

The New York Water Environment Association

The New York Water Environment Association, Inc., NYWEA, is a non-profit, environmental and educational organization. Founded in 1929, our membership is comprised of consulting engineers, scientists, wastewater facility managers and operators, academicians, students and environmental lawyers. The primary mission of the NYWEA is to preserve and enhance New York's water environment. Through its local chapter meetings and statewide meetings, members learn about new technology and environmental management. The New York Water Environment Association is a member association of the international Water Environment Federation or WEF.

  • Please direct email enquiries to the Faculty Moderator, Dr. Walter Saukin of the Civil Engineering department

 

The American Society of Mechanical Engineering

The American Society of Mechanical Engineering, ASME, is the premier organization for promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical engineering throughout the world. Its mission is to promote and enhance the technical competency and professional well-being of our members, and through quality programs and activities in mechanical engineering, better enable its practitioners to contribute to the well-being of humankind. 

  • Please direct email enquiries to the Faculty Moderator, Dr. Daniel Haines of the Mechanical Engineering department.

 

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

The nonprofit American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, AIAA, is the principal society and voice serving the aerospace profession. Its primary purpose is to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics and to foster and promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits. Although founded and based in the United States, AIAA is a global organization with nearly 30,000 individual professional members, close to 50 corporate members, thousands of customers worldwide, and an active international outreach. AIAA is the U.S. representative on the International Astronautical Federation and the International Council on the Aeronautical Sciences. 

  • Please direct email enquiries to the Faculty Moderator, Dr. Mohammad Naraghi of the Mechanical Engineering department.

 

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, ASHRAE, is an international organization of 50,000 persons with chapters throughout the world. The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications. 

  • Please direct email enquiries to the Faculty Moderator, Dr. Leon Chen of the Mechanical Engineering department.

 

The Society of Automotive Engineers

What do cars, aircraft, trucks, off-highway equipment, engines, materials, manufacturing, and fuels have in common? SAE The Society of Automotive Engineers is your one-stop resource for technical information and expertise used in designing, building, maintaining, and operating self-propelled vehicles for use on land or sea, in air or space.

  • Please direct email enquiries to the Faculty Moderator, Dr. Graham Walker of the Mechanical Engineering department.

 

The National Society of Black Engineers

The National Society of Black Engineers, NSBE, is dedicated to serving the science and engineering student community, pre-college students interested in science and technology, and our esteemed alumni/ae. Please peruse our web site and feel the power of the largest student run organization in the world! 

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, SHPE, is founded on the following values: We are brought together by heritage, social responsibility and desire to improve the equality of all people through the use of science and technology; We value excellence in education, professional pursuits and leadership; We obtain excellence through integrity, empowerment, achievement, diversity and continuous improvement. SHPE is the leading social-technical organization whose primary function is to enhance and achieve the potential of Hispanics in engineering, math and science. SHPE promotes the development of Hispanics in engineering, science and other technical professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity and social equity. Visit our Manhattan College web site.

  • Please direct email enquiries to the Faculty Moderator, Dr. Graham Walker of the Mechanical Engineering department.

 

The Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers, SWE stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders; expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life; and demonstrates the value of diversity.

 

The Order of the Engineer

The Order of the Engineer is a solemn obligation to oneself to uphold devotion to the standards and the dignity of the engineering profession. The organization "Order of the Engineer" is independent and nationwide; its purpose is to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the profession of Engineering. It uses the symbol of a stainless steel ring worn on the little finger of the working hand. The ORDER has no membership meetings and no dues. It does not replace or compete with educational, scientific, or engineering societies. The obligation subscribed to is voluntary and is for life. The Ring is a symbol of recognition and is a constant reminder of our Obligation to practice Integrity and Fair Dealing, Tolerance and Respect and to uphold the Dignity of Our Noble Profession. The Manhattan College chapter received its charter May 20, 1932.

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