Students Clubs and Organizations

All USU students interested in science are encouraged to participate in College of Science clubs related to their interests. Clubs provide instrumental educational experience, and clubs in each department are open to USU students.

 

Science Club Leadership, please fill out this form about your student clubs for the 2024-25 school year.

Science Club Form

Leadership

College Ambassadors

USU College of Science Ambassadors are outstanding student representatives of the college's six academic departments. The scholars are nominated by their departments for service as ambassadors, whose duties include helping with recruitment events and the college's Science Unwrapped public outreach program. Ambassadors share their academic experiences with prospective students and their parents, as well as current USU students seeking information about science majors. The college applauds our ambassadors, who enthusiastically and diligently represent our strengths and the opportunities we offer to aspiring scientists and science professionals.
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College of Science Student Council

The college’s Science Council is a group of dedicated student volunteers, who strive to provide enriching activities and opportunities for all Aggie science students. Led by the college’s student-elected USU Student Association senator, the council plans the college’s annual “Science Week” featuring campus-wide activities, as well as events throughout the year.
The council organizes networking events to encourage current students to meet with college alumni, along with academic-enriching workshops to improve study skills and social events aimed at integrating new students into college life. In addition, the council conducts service events, including the annual “Stuff-a-Bus” food drive benefiting USU’s Student Nutrition Access Center and the Cache Community Food Pantry.
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STEM

Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

The club promotes “the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.” All are welcome!  

Joining the Club:Email us for membership at sacnas@usu.edu

Biology

Entomology Club

Our mission is to provide a forum for students to learn about insects and present their research. We pride ourselves in the diversity of opportunities we facilitate for students and the USU community through participation in events such as Science Unwrapped, USU Insect Tours, and insect collecting trips for club members. Through these activities, we aim to educate our local community about the astounding biodiversity and importance of arthropods.

Joining the Club:Joining our club is easy! To be considered a member of the Entomology Club, students must attend at least one meeting and participate in one volunteer activity per semester. To join our club send your name and A# to entomologyclub@usu.edu.

Follow us on myUSU at https://my.usu.edu/groups/entomology-club/feed

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Chemistry and Biochemistry Undergraduate Student Association (CABUSA)

The mission of the Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Association is to enhance the overall campus experience by uniting students with interests in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry through activities, meetings, service, and participation in national chemistry (American Chemical Society) and biochemistry (American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) organizations.

Joining the Club:If interested in attending events, please email us at cabusa@usu.edu for more information!

Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Student Council

The Utah State University Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Student Council is an organization which aims to represent the graduate students of the chemistry and biochemistry department of USU. The Council will provide a platform for students to discuss and address department-wide issues, to support students' mental and physical well-being through clear communication with the faculty, and to assist in increasing the quality of their academic, professional, and social pursuits.

Joining the Club: Elections take place every spring. A call for nominations is sent to all faculty, staff, and graduate students in the department. Nominees are placed on a ballet and voted upon by the graduate student body. chem.grad@usu.edu

 

Computer Science

USU Free Software and Linux Club (FSLC)

A place for students to learn about Linux and the open source and free software movements. We meet to do presentations, installations, and hang out!

Joining the Club: Join our discord or meet in person! details at https://linux.usu.edu

ACM-W

USU's ACM-W student chapter supports and promotes women & other underrepresented groups in computer science. We host events focused on networking, building technical skills, and promoting diversity in computing.

Joining the Club:All are welcome. Join our discord server and attend our events! You can join our discord here: https://discord.gg/UmkSJ84gqv

Geosciences

The Geology Club

The Geology Club hosts meetings twice a month where we take hikes to explore local geology and rockhounding sites, utilize games and activities to educate students about geologic processes and the geoscience community, and engage with our local and campus communities through outreach events such as Rock ‘n’ Fossil Day and Science Unwrapped. Our goal is to spark interest in people who are not familiar with geology, to recruit and support students of all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities, and to promote a diverse and inclusive geosciences community at USU.

Joining the Club: Come to any meeting, activity, outreach event, etc. and join in the fun! All USU students, staff and faculty are welcome!
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Mathematics and Statistics

American Mathematical Society Graduate Student Chapter

The mission of the American Mathematical Society Graduate Student Chapter at Utah State University is to serve mathematics graduate students at USU by providing opportunities for academic and professional development and to foster a sense of community within the department. The Chapter organizes professional and social activities related to mathematics, the mathematics profession and graduate student life.

Joining the Club: All graduate students in mathematics and statistics are automatically given membership to the American Mathematical Society

Data Science Club

The Data Science Club is focused on inviting professional data scientists and statisticians to speak about what they do for work and how students can prepare for those kinds of jobs. The club also fosters networking through the regular posting of internship and job opportunities, often provided by the presenters. 

Joining the Club: Students give their A# to the club president, who adds them to a canvas course where all materials are posted and announcements are made. 

Association for Women in Mathematics

Our club is a place for all students to come and support women in mathematics. It creates opportunities for students to meet and support others in the same major and with similar interests.  

Joining the Club: All students are welcome! Just come to any of our activities (we post flyers about all events around the ANSC building) and we can add you to our canvas page so you can receive announcements about upcoming events.

Applied Math Club/Student Chapter of SIAM

TThe SAIM student club aims to connect students interested in different fields of applied mathematics as well as in science and engineering. It will help students with reserach experience in applied math, the necessary modeling and computation skills for real-world problems, application of graduate school, etc.

Joining the Club: All students are welcome! Contact any member of the club or just come to any of our activities (at ANSC building). The club website is https://www.usu.edu/math/clubs/siam/index

Math Ed Club

A club for anyone interested in math education to meet and collaborate together. Regular activities, discussions, and service projects are held.

Joining the Club: Anyone is welcome. Give any club officer your information to be added to the email list. 

Physics

Get Away Special Student Satellite Team

The GAS Team is a fully undergraduate student organization dedicated to developing, building, and operating small satellites. Our last satellite, GASPACS, was deployed from the International Space Station in 2022 and was in orbit for 117 days.

Joining the Club: Any major, year, and experience level are welcome to join the GAS Team! Please reach out to coordinator@gas.usu.edu if you are interested in getting involved, or check our website gas.usu.edu for more information and for group meeting times.

We all Matter in Physics (WaMiP)

This is a supportive community for everyone in physics. Whether you're a student, faculty, or just passionate about the subject, you belong here!
Join us for events, discussions, and networking opportunities in physics. Let's push the boundaries of science—together!

Joining the Club: Everyone is welcome to participate! We hold lunches and other events, see our website for details and dates: https://www.usu.edu/physics/wamip/ Send an email to wamip@usu.edu to be added to the email list.

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