Students are urged to consider joining one or more engineering societies. Society student chapters are lead by engineering students who plan activities and programs. Engineering societies provide an opportunity to network with professional engineers employed in the community and to learn about career opportunities. Student societies plan field trip and plant tours. Participating in an engineering society permits students to meet classmates and faculty members in a social environment. Upon graduation, students may become a full member of an engineering society and continue to develop professional connections and technical competencies through involvement with the society.

The mission of the UT Tyler student chapter of ASME shall be the advancement and dissemination of the theory and practice of mechanical engineering, the presentation of proper perspective of engineering work and the opportunity to become acquainted with the personnel and activities of the Society as well as to promote professional consciousness and fellowship.

Dr. Jeff Mountain is the faculty advisor of ASME. Contact him for more information.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

The mission of ASHRAE is:
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.

Dr. Jeff Shenefelt is the faculty sponsor for ASHRAE. Contact him for more information.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE)

The IEEE helps advance global prosperity by promoting the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electrical and information technologies and sciences for the benefit of humanity and the profession.

Dr. Hassan El-Kishky is the faculty advisor of IEEE. Contact him for more information.

Revised: 09-20-2005