Students in the department often join one of our student organizations.

These student groups are very active and provide additional opportunities for trips and professional development.
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S&T offers numerous opportunities for you to develop your leadership skills in any of our 200-plus recognized student organizations.

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Department Organizations

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department
Alpha Chi Sigma (AXE)

A professional and social fraternity for men and women in the chemical sciences. The organization participates in various philanthropic, social, and volunteer events.
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American Institute of Chemical Engineers

The professional society for chemical engineering students. AIChE holds biweekly meetings where they host guest speakers from industry to give students the chance to network and learn more about chemical engineering companies. They also hold plant tours, corporate mixers and give department tours to prospective students.
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Chem E Car

The student design team that creates cars powered by chemical reactions. With their own lab located in Bertelsmeyer Hall, Chem E Car constructs shoebox-sized cars that must stop at a set distance given an hour before competition. They compete every spring in the AIChE Mid-America Regional Conference.
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Chem E Cube

With their own lab located in Bertelsmeyer Hall, the student design team designs, builds, and demonstrates the capabilities of a one-cubic-foot modular plant. They compete every spring in the AIChE Mid-America Regional Conference.
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Omega Chi Epsilon (OXE)

Chemical Engineering honor society that promotes high scholarships, encourages original investigation in chemical engineering and recognizes the valuable traits of character, integrity and leadership.
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Campus Organizations

ChBE students are very involved in the following campus organizations
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American Chemical Society (ACS)

Student chapter of the world's largest scientific society. The organization works to promote the advancement of chemistry and provides valuable networking and education resources to its members. It was founded in 1960 and originally called the W.T. Schrenk Society after Walter T. Schrenk.
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Engineers Without Borders (EWB)

Engineers Without Borders-USA partners with developing communities to improve their quality of life through the implementation of environmentally, equitable, and economically sustainable engineering projects.
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National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

The National Society of Black Engineers is a dynamic organization that provides a safe and inclusive space for people of color on campus while offering opportunities for professional development. Our organization hosts various engaging events, including a homecoming gala, game nights, guest speaker series, professional dinners, raffles, and more.
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Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

The Missouri S&T chapter of the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) connects students of various Hispanic, Latin American and other backgrounds. However, the group is not just a professional development organization. It also serves as a place where many can find support and a common bond while studying in a new and sometimes foreign place.
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Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Missouri S&T student chapter is part of the Region I District of the Society of Women Engineers. On average, SWE has over 100 active members, most are members at the national level. Both female and male students of all majors ranging from civil engineering extending into IST and business departments actively participate in the organization.
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