The following is a list of organizations placed under the “Academic” block budget classification.

Note: Many of the officer contacts on this website are outdated and will be changed as soon as information is submitted for the 2009-2010 school year. If you would like us to change the information now, please submit a Leadership Change Form, found here.

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Open to anyone interested in chemistry. We host various seminars and speakers throughout the year as well as organizing social events for our members.

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Help young engineers get a better understanding of what Chemical Engineers do. We have professionals from industry come and speak at brownbags, go on plant tours, and participate at regional and national conferences. If you think you want to be a chemical engineer you should come check us out.

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ASCE is a club that promotes Civil Engineering by sponsoring speakers, field trips, engineering competitions, and community service, while promoting teamwork and friendship among Civil Engineering students.

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The Lafayette chapter of the ASME is a society for students studying mechanical engineering. We bring speakers, organize plant tours, and go on trips to ASME conferences.

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The A & S Club is an academic club at lafayette that is mainly for students who are interested in the field of Anthropology and Sociology and those who just have a general curiosity about the topics in discussion in such fields. Thus, the club offers an additional educational outlet for students who are interested in the Anthropology and Sociology area of study. Through various discussions, lectures, and films, we help to cultivate a better understanding of the material presented in various courses offered in Anthropology and Sociology and to better learn about socities and cultures around the world. This group is always opened to new members and we gladly accept suggestions.

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The purpose of Econ Club is to provide out-of-the-classroom environment for Lafayette students to explore and gain deeper understanding in the field of economics. So everyone in Lafayette community is welcome to join the club or simply attend and support for our activities on campus.

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We are a multidisciplinary group of Lafayette students dedicated to meeting the basic health needs of developing communities in the world by applying sustainable and practical engineering solutions. Since the spring of 2003, we have committed ourselves to establishing long-term relationships with communities, associations, and organizations in the Yoro District of Honduras. Our current projects involve collaborating with community partners on the design and implementation of potable water and sanitation systems in the rural communities surrounding the town of La Habana.

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Engineering World Health

President: Hannah Frank, frankh@lafayette.edu and Ali Schoch, schocha@lafayette.edu

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French Club

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Geology Club

President: Matthew Dempsky, dempskym@lafayette.edu

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The HPC is for students interestd in health-related careers seeking to strengthen their activities/ application through hands-on opportunities. We seek to help others while gaining the experience that will help us excel in the many fields of health careers. The HPC offers new opportunities such as preping for the MCAT, fund-raising for health-related clubs, volunteering at local hospitals, visiting science museums, listening to upperclassmen or professional speakers, and opening opportunities to shadow alumni in health professional careers.

The History Club provides an opportunity for students and professors of the Lafayette Community interested in history an informal setting to discuss historical issues, classes, events happening at Lafayette, events happening with the club and the department, currents events around the world…the list goes on. We have informal bimonthly lunch meetings, and we would love to see you there!

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

President: Dennis Waldron, waldrond@lafayette.edu
Advisor: William Jemison

We are a student branch of the professional/technical society for all Electrical Engineers worldwide. Branch activities include: Professional Development, Guest Technical Speakers (both professional and faculty), social activities (intramurals/social events), Regional/National Design Competitions, Regional/National Paper Competitions, Department Website Maintainence etc. Anyone interested in Electrical Engineering are always invited to attend brance sponsored events, though becoming a student member with the IEEE includes perks like monthly magazines, access to the IEEE job vault online, as well as other student specific resources. Student membership also looks great on resumes, as it’s a good way to begin your professional career as an Electrical Engineer.

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International Affairs Club

President: Ian Potts, pottsi@lafayette.edu and Dan Abdirkin, abdirkid@lafayette.edu
Advisor: Ilan Peleg

The objective of the club is to promote the interest and the understanding of international affairs among Lafayette Students. This goal will be achieved through organizing a variety of activities: lectures, films, panels, etc. The club serves as a framework for extracurricular activities of international contents.

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The Leonardo Society for A.B. Engineering Studies provides students with networking opportunities and promotes the Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Studies degree, while allowing its members to develop a sense of committment and belonging to a club that focuses exclusively on their A.B. Engineering Studies major.

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The goal of the Neuroscience Club is to enhance the understanding and appreciation for the field of neuroscience in the campus community and provide a forum for all interested students to participate in discussions of the latest advances in neuroscience.

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The Physics Club exists to promote a wider appreciation for and understanding of physics among the student body at large, bring to campus representatives of the world-wide physics community to broaden students’ exposure to the variety of sub-fields within physics and to the variety of careers open to physicists, and to invite students from other disciplines to learn more about physics as a background for their interests, and promote camaraderie among the members of the student body who share an interest in physics.

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The Society of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (SEES) allows all students interested in the environmental field to get hands-on research experience in solving relevant problems. Students of any class year are encouraged to get join one of our exciting and challenging projects, where they can learn a lot and accomplish something good for the world. We also seek to train well-rounded and socially -onscious members by getting involved around campus and in the Easton community.

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A reconized chapter of the National Society for Women Engineers, Lafayette’s SWE is open to all members and all majors of the Lafayette Community. Although the club’s roots are based in engineering, it is a great way to get involved if you have any interest in science, engineering, and promoting such topics. Activities include brownbag discussions, monthly meetings, ice cream social, and running science programs at local elementary school, plus much more! Meetings are always open, so please feel to stop in a see what SWE is all about.

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Sports Business and Management Club

President: Adam Ballester, ballesta@lafayette.edu

The Sports Business and Management Club is a new club that brings together people of the Lafayette Community interested about the ins and outs of professional sports. The club will hold discussions and competitions involving pro sports. Competitions will include fantasy sports and other contests. The club is open to anyone who wants to learn more about sports. There is no prior knowledge necessary. The club will follow any sport that gets enough interest from the members.