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Community-Building Student Groups

Below, you will find community-building student groups for ECE students, graduate students, and members of the College of Engineering. There are many more student groups with similar missions to be found throughout campus, and you can browse them on MaizePages.

Girls in EECS team

Girls in EECS (GEECS)

GEECS is a student organization that encourages the professional, academic, and social development of individuals who identify as women in technology.

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Graduates Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (GO STEM)

Through organizing, mentorship, and networking, GO STEM’s mission is to provide a space for LGBTQ+ graduate students and post-doctoral researchers at the University of Michigan to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another.

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Graduate Society of Black Engineers and Scientists

Graduate Society of Black Engineers and Scientists

GSBES serves as an academic and social network for Black graduate students within the University of Michigan’s STEM community.

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Korean EECS Graduate Student Association (KEECS) playing baseball

Korean EECS Graduate Student Association (KEECS)

The purpose of the KEECS is to help Korean students overcome cultural differences and adjust to life in Ann Arbor and to encourage their social activities within and outside of the department.

NSBE students at graduation

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) – Michigan Chapter

NSBE strives to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

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Students and drag queens in front of rainbow flag

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (oSTEM)

The largest LGBTQ+ organization at U-M and one of the largest oSTEM chapters in the country, oSTEM provides professional development and social support for undergraduate and graduate LGBTQ students through networking opportunities, mentorship programs and social activities.

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers – Michigan Chapter

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers – Michigan Chapter

SHPE has continued to show support for the Hispanic community by providing resources to assist members during their college career.

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Society of Women Engineers – Student Section at Michigan

Society of Women Engineers – Student Section at Michigan

SWE is an international, non-profit educational service organization dedicated to supporting women in engineering careers or studies as well as encouraging young women to consider engineering as a career path.

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Group of women from WECE wearing pandemic masks outside on north campus

Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering (WECE)

WECE seeks to to foster community among women and other gender minorities in ECE at U-M. They provide professional and personal development to assist in the recruitment and retention of gender minorities in ECE industries and academia.

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