What student clubs, committees, and/or activities are offered within or through the department?
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Columbia University hosts an impressive range of student-led clubs and activities. First, there is an ASME student chapter, through which mechanical engineering undergraduates organize professional and social activities, such as plant tours, conference visits, and happy hours with faculty. All ME students are strongly urged to become a member of the student chapter and actively participate. Elections are held annually to fulfill the club’s positions. Visit their Web site for up-to-date information on activities and how to get involved: http://www.seas.columbia.edu/asme/. The department also has two very successful project-oriented clubs: the Solar Splash boat club and the Formula SAE racing team. The Solar Splash project consists of designing, building, and racing an electric-powered boat, using solar panels and batteries. Visit the club’s Web site to learn more about the its activities at http://www.seas.columbia.edu/solarsplash/. Students in t
