Student Groups
Learn more about University of Alberta Engineering Student Groups and how you can get involved.
IEEE Student Branch
IEEE (pronounced Eye-triple-E) is short for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. It is the world’s largest professional association for technological advancements and innovation.
Materials Engineering Students Society (MESS)
The Materials Engineering Students Society aims to provide students with a well-rounded university experience by integrating academia, industry, student life and professional development.
Mechanical Engineering Club (MecE)
The Mechanical Engineering Club offers a variety of services for mechanical engineering students, ranging from social events, professional events, intramural teams, selling snacks, and printing services.
Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Club
The Mechatronics Discipline Club provides Mechatronics students with a wide range of services and resources. We represent the student body, organize social and professional development events, as well as facilitate the growth of our community. All students are welcome to visit our club room, attend our events, or reach out to us with any Mechatronics-related concerns.
Mining Engineering Student Society
The Mining Engineering Student Society enhances the student experience by organizing social events, hosting platforms for academic assistance, and offering professional development programs.
Mission SpaceWalker (MSW)
Mission SpaceWalker is an undergraduate student group at the University of Alberta with the main objective is to contribute to space-related research through technology development.
NeurAlberta Tech (NAT)
NeurAlberta Tech is Alberta’s largest neurotechnology innovator network, promoting the education and development of neurotechnologies.
Renewable Energy Design
Renewable Energy Design works to design for a more sustainable future primarily by designing, prototyping and then building small-scale projects with renewable energy systems to benefit the University of Alberta community.
Space Exploration Alberta Robotics (SPEAR)
Space Exploration Alberta Robotics is a multidisciplinary group that provides students with the opportunity to contribute to the creation of robotics for space exploration applications.
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) UAlberta Chapter
The Society of Petroleum Engineers UAlberta Chapter is the petroleum engineering discipline club at UofA!
Steel Centre Bridge Team
The Steel Centre Bridge Team is an engineering team endorsed by the Steel Centre at the University of Alberta that is dedicated to competing yearly in the Canadian National Steel Bridge Competition (CNSBC).
Student Team for Alberta Rocketry Research (STARR)
The Student Team for Alberta Rocketry Research is a team of like-minded students from a wide array of disciplines and faculties who have come together with the common goal of expanding Alberta’s space industry through the development, testing, and launching of high-altitude sounding rockets.
University of Alberta Aerial Robotics Group (UAARG)
Unleash your potential with the University of Alberta Aerial Robotics Group, a melting pot of innovators, explorers, and pioneers in the realm of aerospace and autonomous robotics.
UofA Bladesmithing
The University of Alberta Bladesmithing Team is a student-led group that brings together engineering, craftsmanship, and creativity through the art and science of bladesmithing. Using recycled materials and sustainable forging practices, members gain hands-on experience in metallurgy, manufacturing, and materials science.
UAlberta Mine Rescue (UAMR)
University of Alberta Mine Rescue is a student group dedicated to learning, practicing, and competing with the skills required to be a part of a real mine rescue team.
University of Alberta Permaculture Group
The University of Alberta Permaculture Group is a multidisciplinary student group founded in May 2019 dedicated to permaculture and the pursuit of sustainable agriculture.
UAlberta Solar Car
The UAlberta Solar Car Club's primary goal is to build a four-seater car intended for practical everyday use, rather than just for racing. We welcome anyone eager to learn to join our committees—no experience necessary! Join Solar Car, where we value learning, collaboration, and the opportunity to build friendships along the way!
University of Alberta Aero Design
University of Alberta Aero Design is a student engineering group that designs and builds a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of flying by remote control and carrying a payload.
University of Alberta Blueprint Chapter
Blueprint is a student group at the University of Alberta, founded in 2022. Our mission is to build web apps for nonprofits pro bono.