Competitions, Professional Societies, & Service
Competitions, Professional Societies, & Service
Competitions, Professional Societies, & Service Opportunities
Competitions
Demonstrate and apply the knowledge they gain in class in competitions.
- ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition - Design, build, and race a canoe made of high-tech concrete.
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- We've gone to the national competition 4 times!
- AISC/ASCE Steel Bridge Competition - Design a bridge, fabricate the parts, and construct it under physical and time constraints.
- ASCE 7-day High Strength Concrete Competition - Design and mix a high strength concrete.
- Find a competition you're interested in winning and we'll help as much as possible!
- Numerous Research Paper Competitions - Use knowledge gained in class and by working on clinic projects to win paper competitions.
Professional Societies
Learn about professional issues, make contacts with practitioners, get the inside track on scholarships, and participate in fun service projects and competitions. Most societies meet monthly, with presentations by local engineers, and food and drink. Get involved!
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- National | National Student Portal | Rowan Student Chapter
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- New Jersey Epsilon Honor Society
- GEO - Rowan Student Environmental Organization
- oSTEM (Out in Stem)
- Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society
Service
Use your engineering skills to help out others.
- Engineers Without Borders - Rowan students have worked on projects in Honduras, El Salvador, Thailand, Senegal and South Dakota.
- Habitat for Humanity - Rowan students volunteer to help build houses in Camden and Gloucester County.
- National | Gloucester | Camden
- The Office of Service Learning and Volunteerism offers numerous opportunities for students who want to give back to the community as volunteers.