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Student Groups
Members of the 2005-06 concrete canoe team practice
for the regional competition.The Department of Civil Engineering is home to several student-run groups that offer opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to network and become involved in social and professional activites.
- ASCE - The University of Minnesota Chapter of ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) helps organize the annual steel bridge and concrete canoe competitions, holds brown-bag sessions during the school year, and is involved in social and professional outreach activities.
- Engineers Without Borders gives students an opportunity with work with communities around the world to find low-cost sustainable engineering solutions to community needs.
- ITSO - The Interdisciplinary Transportation Student Organization brings together students and transportation professionals across disciplines.
- EERI- The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is devoted to reducing earthquake risk by advancing the science and practice of earthquake engineering. The UMN student chapter sponsors speakers and events related to earthquake engineering.
- Chi Epsilon - Chi Epsilon is the only civil engineering honor society, and there are currently 124 chapters at universities and colleges in the United States.
- MEESE - Minnesota Environmental Engineers, Scientists and Enthusiasts brings together students interested in environmental engineering. Contact adviser Tim Lapara for details.
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