SEFS and UW Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to participate in clubs and professional organizations, which can help establish career-building networks and create lifelong friendships, and the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences has student groups to choose from. There are also numerous environmentally oriented student groups across the UW that SEFS students can join.
Publicizing your Current Student Organization with SEFS Students or Starting a New Student Organization
Please publicize your existing student organization with you student colleagues by contacting SEFS Advising – sefsadv@uw.edu (undergraduates) or sefsgpa@uw.edu (graduates) – we look forward to publicizing your events and activities. SEFS Advising can also assist you if you want to start a new student organization or need to update your organization’s information on this list.
Funding for your SEFS Student Organization
SEFS has limited endowment funds to support the activities of its student organizations. If your Registered Student Organization would like to apply for funding (up to $500 per year) please apply below:
Please note that students will now be able to request annual funding every quarter (except summer), so if you miss the deadline this quarter, you will have another opportunity the following quarter.
Additional student organization funding is available from the UW Student Activities Office.
SEFS-Based Student Organizations
UW Beekeeping Club
Description
The mission of the UW Beekeeping club is to provide beekeeping related learning, skill development, formal/informal classes, community building, and research opportunities for all students and associates of the University of Washington.
Web Site/Social Media
Coming Soon
Officers/Contacts
UWBeekeepingClub@gmail.com, Office Bloedel 160
Robert Swan – Chair – swanr820@gmail.com
Cate Blaes – Vice-Chair – cblaes@uw.edu
Apollo Normet – Treasurer – anormet@uw.edu
Ethan Bacci – Secretary – ebacci@uw.edu
Alyssa Monastiero – Website Manager – almo2963@uw.edu
Dead Elk Society
Description
The Dead Elk Society works to promote social interaction and networking between graduate students, faculty and staff in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences.
Web Site/Social Media
https://huskylink.washington.edu/organization/deadelk
Officers/Contacts
Keenan Ganz (ganzk@uw.edu)
Iris Mire (imire@uw.edu)
Rachel Deininger (rdeinin@uw.edu)
Fern Crossway (ferncw@uw.edu)
Graduate Student Council
Description
The council serves as the voice for the graduate students within the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. It promotes policies and programs that support graduate students in their academic, professional and personal success, and it serves as a communication bridge between faculty and students, as well as to foster community and inclusivity.
Web site/Social Media
None
Officers/Contacts
Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) UW student chapter
Description
SER works to increase biodiversity and functioning ecosystems on UW’s campus while connecting students to campus green spaces through invasive species removal and planting. The organization is also a networking community among UW and regional restoration students, researchers, practitioners and other organizations, and shares information and job/research opportunities related to restoration ecology.
Web Site/Social Media
Officers/Contacts
Society of American Foresters UW Chapter
Description
The mission of the Society of American Foresters is to facilitate comradery and engagement amongst
our members, enhance the skillsets of our members, and to aid in the establishment of professional
connections throughout the assorted fields of environmental science.
Contacts
TAPPI
Description
TAPPI is a student branch of a national association. At UW, TAPPI hosts information sessions for internships and careers, Resume café, UW engineering alumni panels, fiber engineering events for fundraising, field trips, and bonding events. TAPPI caters to all engineering majors, especially Bioresource Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. They are always looking for new members and eager participants!
Web Site/Social Media
Instagram | @uwtappi
Officers/Contacts
President | Isha Mandavilla | imanda@uw.edu@uw.edu
Vice President | Kelsey Mosqueda | krm24@uw.edu
Secretary and Social Media Manager | Alaina Duque | duqeuaco@uw.edu
TWS: The Wildlife Society
Description
The UW TWS chapter provides opportunities interested in wildlife science and management, including networking, grants and fellowships, mentoring, resume reviews, webinars, trainings, and more. We are a student chapter of a national organization.
Officers/Contacts
Alex McInturff, amcintur@uw.edu
UW Student Organizations Supporting Underrepresented Students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) UW Chapter – nurtures community building by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values; provides opportunities for American Indians and Native Alaskans to pursue studies in science, engineering, business and other academic arenas.
Email – aises@uw.edu
National Society of Black Engineers (UW NSBE) – We strive to offer programs to enhance the academic, professional, and social development of our membership and community. We play a pivotal role in the development of the next generation of engineers and scientists through our Pre-Collegiate Initiative programs. NSBE has a strong reputation for providing professional development opportunities and creating a positive community.
Email – uwnsbe@uw.edu
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) UW Chapter – enhances year-round mentorship and networking opportunities for SACNAS members (students, postdocs and faculty); provides ongoing, local support for the development of members as scientists and science leaders; part of a national society with a 37-year history of supporting minority scientists and science students.
Email – sacnas@uw.edu
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE-UW) – is a student organization that promotes the fellowship among UW Asian heritage science and engineering students and professionals.
SASE-UW is committed to helping members achieve their career goals in every possible way, from deciding major fields of study, to becoming competitive individuals for employment. Members also practice leadership skills through organizing community service projects and serving as mentors and role models for other students. SASE-UW, promotes diversity and tolerance on campus and at the workplace, as all SASE chapters throughout the United States, and welcomes individuals of all ethnic backgrounds.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) UW Chapter – the leading social-technical organization whose primary function is to enhance and achieve the potential of Hispanics in engineering, math and science.
Email – shpe@uw.edu
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) – SWE’s mission is to motivate both women and men to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders. Our events are geared toward helping you learn more about the numerous educational and professional opportunities that are available as you work toward your degree.
Email: swe@uw.edu
UW Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) – integrates academic and social support to build community through engaging underrepresented minority students in undergraduate research, and increasing their entry into advanced STEM degree programs and professional careers.
Email – lsamp@uw.edu
Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium – enhances higher education opportunities for students seeking to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through offering scholarships, research opportunities, and class development.
Email – nasa@uw.edu
UW Campus Student Organization Directories
The UW Sustainability Office publishes a strong list of all UW student organizations focused on sustainability: https://sustainability.uw.edu/action/students/groups
UW College of Engineering provides a directory of College of Engineering-based student organizations: https://www.engr.washington.edu/current/studentprogs/orgs
All UW Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are published in the RSO Directory: https://hub.washington.edu/get-involved/sao/rso-directory/. Learn more about becoming an RSO here too.