Student Life
Scholarships
The College of Engineering and Computer Science offers limited scholarships provided by our industry partners and private donors. To make it an efficient process, CECS students apply through a single application for up to 30 of the scholarships available. To see the list of available scholarships, click here.
Peer Tutoring
Our Peer Tutoring Program assists CECS students with select engineering and computer science and mathematics courses. Tutoring is offered in Fall and Spring Semesters. Peer tutoring is a free service to CECS students.
To see the current offerings click here.
Residential Learning College
Our RLC is a community of CECS students who share academic or social and cultural interests. With planned outdoor excursions, campus events, enrollment in a core freshman course, apartment living with great roommates our RLC provides avenues for personal growth and involvement in a dedicated community. Students apply when they enter UTC and can remain in the RLC through graduation.
To see the application information, click here.
Clubs and Organizations
Students can see club meeting times and locations through MocSync in many cases. If a club is not listed there, please reach out to the faculty advisor listed under any of the organizations below.
- ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)
ACM brings together computing educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field's challenges. As the world’s largest computing society, ACM strengthens the profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life‐long learning, career development, and professional networking.
Founded at the dawn of the computer age, ACM’s reach extends to every part of the globe, with more than half of its more than 100,000 members residing outside the U.S. Its growing membership has led to Councils in Europe, India, and China, fostering networking opportunities that strengthen ties within and across countries and technical communities. Their actions enhance ACM’s ability to raise awareness of computing’s important technical, educational, and social issues around the world.
Contact Information
Faculty or Professional Staff Advisor: Mr. Brendan Gressel ([email protected])
- AGC (Associated General Contractors of America)
Associated General Contractors (AGC) Student Chapter
The AGC Student Chapter is an academic organization for students who are interested in professional development and building relationships in the construction industry.
Info and Meeting Times: AGC Student Chapter on OrgSync (click on Profile) AGC Student Chapter meetings are accessible remotely – online students are welcome to attend!
Contact Information
Faculty or Professional Staff Advisor: Bryan Strickland ([email protected])
- AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics) - Design, Build, Fly
Contact Information
Faculty or Professional Staff Advisor: Dr. Kidambi Sreenivas ([email protected])
- AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers)
AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers)
AIChE is the world's leading organization for chemical engineering professionals, with more than 50,000 members from over 100 countries. AIChE has the breadth of resources and expertise you need whether you are in core process industries or emerging areas, such as translational medicine.
AIChE's vision is to provide value as the Global Leader of the Chemical Engineering profession, the lifetime center for professional & personal growth, and security of chemical engineers, and the foremost catalyst in applying chemical engineering expertise in meeting societal needs
As a member, you can access information on recognized and promising chemical engineering processes and methods. Connect with a global network of intelligent, resourceful colleagues and their shared wisdom. Find learning opportunities from recognized authorities. Move forward professionally with AIChE and enrich the world we live in.
Contact Information
Faculty or Professional Staff Advisor: Dr. Bradley Harris ([email protected])
- AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) Steel Bridge
AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) Steel Bridge
Contact Information
Faculty or Professional Staff Advisor: Dr. Ignatius Fomunung ([email protected])
- ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)
ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)
UTC's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter is a student-run organization that provides students with an opportunity to expand on the knowledge they gain in the classroom and allows them to partake in hands-on projects that are comparable to real world situations and experiences. In addition to projects, students can further excel in their field through their attendance and participation in workshops, conferences, community service work, meetings, etc.
Info and Meeting Times: ASCE on OrgSync (click on Profile)
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ignatius Fomunung ([email protected])
- ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today.
The mission of ASHRAE is to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.
Contact Information
UTC Mechanical Engineering Department, [email protected], 423-425-5217
- ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS promotes the art, science & practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe.
ASME is a not-for-profit membership organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines, toward a goal of helping the global engineering community develop solutions to benefit lives and livelihoods. Founded in 1880 by a small group of leading industrialists, ASME has grown through the decades to include more than 130,000 members in 151 countries. Thirty-two thousand of these members are students.
From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself. ASME serves this wide-ranging technical community through quality programs in continuing education, training and professional development, codes and standards, research, conferences and publications, government relations and other forms of outreach.
Info and Meeting Times: ASME on OrgSync (click on Profile)
Website: www.asme.org
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Chuck Margraves ([email protected])
- CECS Student Ambassador
Contact Information
If you are interested in serving as a CECS student ambassador, please visit this webpage to apply.
Faculty or Professional Staff Advisor: Alex Coker ([email protected])
- CECS Peer Tutors
Contact Information
If you are interested in serving as a peer tutor, please visit this webpage to apply. If you are interested in receiving peer tutoring, please visit this webpage to learn more.
Advisor: Sarah Alsobrooks ([email protected])
- ChemE Car
ChemE Car Club
Contact Information
Faculty or Professional Staff Advisor: Dr. Bradley Harris ([email protected])
- CompUTC (Computer Science)
CompUTC (Computer Science)
We are UTC’s Computer Science Club! We host regular meetings where we dive into exciting computer science topics and collaborate on club projects. We host multiple student activities throughout the year, both social and competitive. It’s also the perfect place to connect with your fellow computer science majors!
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Brendan Gressel ([email protected])
- Concrete Canoe
Concrete Canoe
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ignatius Fomunung ([email protected])
- Department of Energy (DOE) - Solar Decathlon
Contact Information
Dr. Sungwoo Yang ([email protected])
- IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through its more than 420,000 members in over 160 countries, and its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe.
IEEE creates an environment where members collaborate on world‐changing technologies, from computing and sustainable energy systems to aerospace, communications, robotics, healthcare, and more.
IEEE is the world's largest professional association for the advancement of technology It has more than 420,000 members in more than 160 countries, more than 50 percent of whom are from outside the United States; More than 120,000 Student members; 2,516 student branches at colleges and universities in 80 countries
Organization Website www.ieee.org/index.html
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Abdul Ofoli ([email protected])
Info and Meeting Times: IEEE on OrgSync (click on Profile)
- IEEE - Robotics
IEEE – Robotics
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Abdul Ofoli ([email protected])
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ignatius Fomunung ([email protected])
- Mechatronics
Mechatronics
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu ([email protected])
- Mocs Motorsports/ UTC Formula SAE Electric
Mocs Motorsports/ UTC Formula SAE Electric
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ahad Nasab ([email protected])
- MocSec (Cyber Defense)
MocSec (Cyber Defense)
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mengjun Xie ([email protected])
- NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers)
NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers)
The National Society of Black Engineers strives to accomplish the following objectives for our organization: Stimulate and develop student interest in the various engineering disciplines Strive to increase the number of minority students studying engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels Encourage members to seek advanced degrees in engineering or related fields and to obtain professional engineering registrations Promote public awareness of engineering and the opportunities for Blacks and other minorities in that profession Function as a representative body on issues and developments that affect the careers of Black Engineers Innovative project ideas are generated and implemented throughout the year on the chapter, regional and national levels. Some of NSBE's present activities include tutorial programs, group study sessions, high school/junior high outreach programs, technical seminars and workshops, a national communications network (NSBENET), two national magazines (NSBE Magazine and NSBE Bridge), an internal newsletter, a professional newsletter (Career Engineer, a supplement in NSBE Magazine), resume books, career fairs, awards, banquets and an annual national convention.
Info and Meeting Times: NSBE on OrgSync (click on Profile)
Website: www.nsbe.org
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Raga Ahmed ([email protected])
- SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) (UTC Racing Mocs)
SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) (UTC Racing Mocs)
The UTC Racing Mocs will be created to establish continuity between the members of the current year’s Baja team and the successors of this year’s team by establishing a friendly well organized club/organization. One which encourages underclassmen to stress the importance of their engineering skills. Through continued education, practical real world application of engineering process’, problem solving skills, team building activities, fundraising and sponsorship development, while learning and executing these abilities as one of our officers and/or an underclassman shadow. Organization members will be able to insure potential future involvement based on criteria that is set into action to ensure that all members are dedicated to the responsibility of the course work involved to bring UTC Racing Mocs into the spotlight as a formidable competitor during future SAE Baja competitions… “GO MOCS”
Info and Meeting Times: SAE Baja on OrgSync (click on Profile)
Website: www.utcbaja.weebly.com
Contact Information
Faculty Adviser: Dr. Trevor Elliott ([email protected])
- SEDS (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space)
SEDS (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space)
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Trevor Elliott ([email protected])
- Solar Splash
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Abdul Ofoli ([email protected])
- SWE (Society of Women Engineers)
SWE (Society of Women Engineers)
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization in the United States. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. The UTC Chapter will work with the Chattanooga Chapter and the National Chapter to provide the support and encouragement hat our members need to become tomorrow's future engineers!
Info and Meeting Times: SWE on OrgSync (click on Profile)
Contact Information
UTC Mechanical Engineering Department, [email protected], 423-425-5217
- Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)
Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)
Tau Beta Pi is the only engineering honor society representing the entire engineering profession. It is the nation's second-oldest honor society, founded at Lehigh University in 1885 to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as students in engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges.
There are now collegiate chapters at 246 US colleges and universities, 42 active alumni chapters in 16 districts across the country, and a total initiated membership of approximately 580,000.
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Trevor Elliott ([email protected])
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Trevor Elliott ([email protected])
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bradley Harris ([email protected])- UTC Racing Mocs
UTC Racing Mocs
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Trevor Elliott ([email protected])
- UTC Rocket Mocs
UTC Rocket Mocs
Contact Information
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Trevor Elliott ([email protected])