Undergraduate Information

Clubs & Organizations

Students are strongly encouraged to become involved in clubs and activities on campus and in the Tucson community. These out-of-class activities enrich the college experience and often provide opportunities for growth and development that lead to future career directions (noted by Richard Light in Making the Most of College, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA, 2001).

The College of Science offers many options for clubs and outreach activities. Most of the clubs are listed below. For additional information on outreach activities, visit the Outreach section of this website.

African Americans in Life Sciences

• To inspire a life-long interest in the life sciences among African-Americans.
• Contact: Cyndy Neal, Program Coordinator
• ojneal@email.arizona.edu

Alpha Chi Sigma (chemical sciences fraternity)

• Alpha Chi Sigma (AXE) is the nation's only professional fraternity of the chemical sciences. Purpose: To bind its members with a tie of true and lasting friendship, to strive for the advancement of chemistry both as a science and as a profession, and to aid its members by every honorable means in the attainment of their ambitions as chemists throughout their mortal lives.
• Contact: Cindy Runkel, Assistant Chemist
• crunkel@email.arizona.edu

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

• To promote an interest in Science and Engineering among Native Americans, to provide fellowship and community, and to represent Native American needs and wants in regard to Science and Engineering.
• Contact: Naomi Young, Graduate Student
• (520) 621-8103

American Meteorological Society

• The American Meteorological Society promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their professional applications. Founded in 1919, AMS has a membership of more than 11,000 professionals, professors, students, and weather enthusiasts.
• Contact: Brian Auvine, Program Coordinator Senior
• baa@atmo.arizona.edu

Astronomy Club

• The Astronomy club is for any student who has an interest in astronomy and physics. The club operates its own 16' telescope while undertaking many projects to learn about research in the field. Local experts are guest speakers at meetings, and the club has many field trips and outreach projects. Come enjoy the skies!
• Contact: Britney Schmidt, Club President
• britneys@email.arizona.edu

Biochemistry Club

• The Biochemistry Club fosters relationships between students, biochemistry faculty and researchers.
• Contact: Marc Tischler, Professor
• tischler@email.arizona.edu
• James Hazzard, Lecturer
• jhazzard@email.arizona.edu

Final Analysis

• To provide information to students, faculty or other interested parties regarding the forensic sciences. This information will include career opportunities, academic information, and an expert speaker every meeting.
• Contact: Katherine McDonald
• roewena4@aol.com

Marine Awareness and Conservation (MACS)

• The goals of the Marine Awareness and Conservation Society are to enhance awareness in the public of the fragility, beauty and threatened existence of marine environments worldwide. As our society is based at the University of Arizona, our focus is directed toward the Sea of Cortez, a body of water uniquely rich with life but extremely vulnerable to human influence, such as tourism and fishing.
• Contact: Katrina Mangin, Director of Science Education and Outreach
• mangin@email.arizona.edu

Math CATS

• The purpose of Math CATS is to provide fellowship among students and faculty, educational support, and a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas.
• Contact: Nikki Naff, Club President
• nikkin@email.arizona.edu
• Chris Mikel, Coordinator of Academic Services
• mikel@math.arizona.edu

National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• NSSLHA gives students interested in human communication sciences and disorders an opportunity for closer affiliation with professionals.
• Contact: Jeannette Hoit, Professor
• hoit@email.arizona.edu
• Julie Barkmeier, Assistant Professor
• jbark@email.arizona.edu

Ramblers (hiking club)

• To introduce people to hiking in SE Arizona and provide a forum for exchanging information, sharing experiences and providing equipment.
• Contact: Bill Birky, Professor
• birky@email.arizona.edu

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

• To promote interest in opportunities in graduate science education for Chicano/Latino, Native Americans, and other underrepresented minority students.
• Contact: Marc Tischler, Professor
• tischler@email.arizona.edu

Society for Earth Science Students

• To provide students with valuable exposure to the earth sciences, including field experience. The club offers weekly meetings with featured speakers, outreach to the community, and the main attraction: exciting and varied field trips. The Society is open to all students, regardless of major.
• Contact: Visit Society for Earth Science Students Site for Contact Info

Society of Physics Students

• The University of Arizona Society of Physics Students (SPS) is the student chapter of the American Institute of Physics. SPS serves as a voice for student concerns to both the faculty members and the department as a whole. The society works to unify the student body in the Physics Department. SPS isn't just for Physics Majors; all students taking physics classes are invited to participate.
• Contact: Andrew Hill
• ahill@physics.arizona.edu

Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS)

• To increase awareness of chemistry related professions: The UA Chapter of SAACS has been honored by the American Chemical Society, (ACS), for its high level of activity and student involvement. SAACS members take part in judging science fairs, presenting Magic Shows for local schools, fundraising, and hearing talks given by local chemists.
• Contact: John Pollard, Assistant Chemist
• jpollard@email.arizona.edu

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space

• As members of UASEDS, students are able to participate in many activities not afforded to other student organizations, such as biannual trips and tours of NASA facilities and science labs around the United States. The trips and projects are considered the main benefits of SE.
• Contact: seds@seds.org

UA Science Ambassadors Program

• This is a distinguished group of undergraduates selected from all of the undergraduate majors in the College of Science. UA Science Ambassadors are selected through a competitive process to participate in undergraduate recruiting, convocation, and outreach activities. They are generally juniors and seniors who are recognized leaders within the college and across campus and who have a high level of academic achievement and an independent research experience.
• Contact: Office of the Associate Dean, College of Science
• 621-4092

Women in Computer Science

• Women in Computer Science sponsors several events during the school year including a university-wide coding competition, daughters on campus day, special seminars, sponsorships for national conferences, and assistance in finding job opportunities. In addition, there is a WICS mailing list and a chat room for those who are unable to attend the meetings.
• Contact: Suzanne Westbrook
• sw@cs.arizona.edu

Women in Science and Engineering

• Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (WISE) works to motivate female students to enter careers in science, engineering, mathematics and technology and to support them in their studies
• Contact: Mary Voyatzis
• mev@email.arizona.edu