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Black Women in Engineering and Computing (BWEC)

Black Women in Engineering and Computing (BWEC) has been formed to build community and provide mutual mentorship among the growing population of graduate and undergraduate Black women across the College of Engineering and the College of Information and Computer Sciences.

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National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)'s mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

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Out In STEM (oSTEM)

Out in STEM (oSTEM) is an inclusive network for LGTBQIA+ and allied grad and undergrad students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields.

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oSTEM group at Pride 2019
oSTEM at Pride 2019

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)

Aligned with the Boston Post of SAME. The chapter aims to help veterans acclimate to college life and advance the professional and personal growth of its members, including interest in a government or defense contractor career. Outreach is focused on veterans and related support organizations.

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Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)

The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) is dedicated to helping scientists and engineers of Asian heritage to reach their full professional potential. Our chapter's mission is to: cultivate strong leadership and professionalism, celebrate cultural diversity on campus and in the workplace, and provide service opportunities to our members to make contributions to their local communities.

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SASE students in 2019
SASE students in 2019

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

The Society of Hispanic Professional 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.

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SHPE students in front of large white letters spelling "FAMILIA"
SPHE students in 2022

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) empowers women to succeed and advance in their academic and professional aspirations. It seeks recognition for the life-changing contributions and achievements of women as engineers and leaders.

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SWE students in 2022

Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS)

The Women Transportation Seminar (WTS) is an international organization dedicated to building the future of transportation through the global advancement of women. WTS attracts, sustains, connects and advances women’s careers to strengthen the transportation industry. The UMass Amherst student chapter of WTS is a community of women helping each other uphold the WTS vision on the UMass campus.

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