American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Campus: Scott Campus (Omaha)
Contacts: David Yuill • ASHRAE
Organization: http://www.ashrae.org
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) exposes students to the sciences of heating, ventilation, refrigerating, air-conditioning and related human factors. The group schedules tours, speakers, mentoring opportunities with the local Nebraska ASHRAE Chapter and a trip to the national ASHRAE conference regularly.
If interested in joining the ASHRAE student group please email uno.ashrae@gmail.com
Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI)
Campus: Scott Campus (Omaha)
Contact: Clarence Waters
Organization: Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI)
Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) promotes knowledge regarding the profession of architectural engineering by study, research, and discussion of the AE field with speakers, tours, and trips to the national AEI conference. AEI also encourages the interaction of students to share their education and experiences within the AE field and provides valuable communication between students and professions in the field.
Architectural Engineering Student Leadership and Advisory Committee (AESLAC)
Campus: Scott Campus (Omaha)
Contacts: Clarence Waters • Email AESLAC
The Architectural Engineering Student Leadership and Advisory Committee’s purpose is to oversee the Architectural Engineering Program, student activities, and other concerns of its students. In addition, the committee represents architectural engineering students to the faculty, to the program director, and to the citizens of Nebraska. We strive for the betterment of the Architectural Engineering program, both through academic excellence and the creation of an enriched cocurricular environment.
Please reach out to aeslac@unl.edu or visit our Presence page for more information.
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Campus: Lincoln (City and East Campus)Scott Campus (Omaha)
Contact: Matt Barrows (Lincoln)
Organization: Nebraska Chapter
AGC is the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States. Meetings will be on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month in Nebraska Hall, Room 188 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Please email President Wyatt Cassidy with interest.
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)
Campus: City Campus (Lincoln)
Contact: Christine Wittich
Organization: http://www.eeri.org
The objective of the chapter is to encourage and inform the students in reducing earthquake risk by advancing the science and practice of earthquake engineering by improving understanding of the impact of earthquakes on the physical, social, economic, political and cultural environment, and by advocating comprehensive and realistic measures for reducing the harmful effects of earthquakes
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNU)
Campus: Scott Campus (Omaha)
Contact: Clarence Waters
Organization: National Web Site
This student chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America believes in enrichment of the aspiring lighting designer beyond the scope of the classroom. The goals of IESNU include promoting responsible and quality lighting design, developing a network of support and educational resources to students interested in lighting, and participating in regional and national events. Hosting events such as professional web seminars and software workshops, IESNU has big plans for the future.
Mechanical Contractors Association of Omaha
Campus: City Campus (Lincoln) / Scott Campus (Omaha)
Contacts: Alexis Brown • Organization e-mail
Organization: MCA Omaha
Submit your application online by 4:00 PM on Monday, September 5th, 2023. Interviews with the Membership Selection Committee will be September 19th in Omaha and September 20th in Lincoln. New members will be notified by September 22nd of their acceptance.
Mechanical Electrical Specialty Contractors (MESC)
Campus: City Campus (Lincoln)
Contact: Vish Reddi
Organization: http://www.mcaa.org/
This student organization, which is the first of its kind in the United States, was developed during the fall semester of 1997. It receives support from three parent professional societies: The American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA); and National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Students participate in field trips, national conferences and innovative projects. The students developed the first HVAC working laboratory in the nation. Other universities have since used our ideal to develop their own laboratories.
Membership is open to students from any major.
National Association of Home Builders Student Chapter (NAHB)
Campus: City Campus (Lincoln) / Scott Campus (Omaha)
To provide students in building related fields such as construction management, engineering and architecture, and real estate an opportunity to learn more about residential building through membership in the industry's largest trade association.
Sigma Lambda Chi
Campus: City Campus (Lincoln) / Scott Campus (Omaha)
Contacts: Kelli Kopocis • Terry Stentz
Organization: http://www.slc-intl.org/
Sigma Lambda Chi
International Honor Society for Construction
Omicron Chapter
113 Nebraska Hall
College of Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0500
Ella Falk – Chapter President 2023-2025
Dr. Kelli Kopocis – Faculty Co-advisor Email: kellikopocis@unl.edu
Dr. Terry Stentz – Faculty Co-advisor Email: tstentz1@unl.edu
This is an international honorary society for outstanding students graduating from construction programs at over 60 universities in the United States. The UNL Chapter was one of the first five established in the late 1960s and has been active in promoting the local academic program and providing tutorial assistance to students in need of academic assistance.
UNL Theme Park Design Group
Campus: Lincoln
Contacts: Dan Novy (Advisor) • B Littman (President) • Karson Swartzbaugh (Treasurer) • Gracie Kerr
Email: nebraskaTPDG@gmail.com