Pre-professional Students

Pre-professional Student Groups

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Columbia Space Initiative
Columbia Space Initiative

CSI’s mission is to promote interest in space news, the space industry, and the impact of space on a social level. Various teams participate in a Micro-gravity NASA competition, outreach, high-altitude balloon engineering, and rocket engineering. 

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Society of Women Engineers
Society of Women Engineers

SWE’s mission is to stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity. Outreach activities include the annual Engineering Exploration Experience for high school and now offers a similar event for middle school girls.

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National Society of Black Engineers
National Society of Black Engineers

The mission of NSBE is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. Outreach activities include a “Walk for Education” (in-school presentations), junior chapters, and a pre-college program.

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Society of Hispanic Engineers
Society of Hispanic Engineers

SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. Outreach activities include in-school presentations, junior chapters, and tutoring.

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Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders

EWB USA builds a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs and equip leaders to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. and the Columbia University's chapter has projects in Ghana, Morocco, and Uganda. Outreach activities include in-school presentations and events.