Highlighted student organizations of interest to ECE students
Connecting ECE students through shared interests
Student organizations play a vital role in the ECE student experience, engaging Badger engineers in experiential learning, developing technical skills, and forming a strong sense of community. From design competition teams to affinity groups and service organizations, students can explore a broad range of interests and apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. These student organizations foster interdisciplinary collaboration across the College of Engineering and the UW–Madison campus, empowering students to solve problems, innovate, lead, and strengthen their academic and professional networks.
Badger Amateur Radio Society
The Badger Amateur Radio Society (call sign W9YT) has been at the forefront of radio technology on campus since 1930. Our club helps members earn an amateur radio license, obtain access to equipment, and improve their radio and communication skills.
Faculty Advisor: Nader Behdad, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Badger Solar Racing
Badger Solar Racing designs and races solar vehicles at the Formula Sun Grand Prix and American Solar Challenge. We won Rookie of the Year in 2023 and aim for a 2026 podium finish. We welcome all backgrounds to join us!
Faculty Advisor: Nathan Strachen Assistant Teaching Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW)
Engineers for a Sustainable World designs and builds sustainable engineering solutions to challenges facing campus and the greater Madison community. Our projects include: aquaponics, hydroponics, zero waste structures, air quality monitors, recycled 3D printer filament, and more.
Faculty Advisor: Mohan Qin, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
National Society of Black Engineers
NSBE pursues its mission, “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”
Faculty Advisor: Derek Johnson, Senior Director, Engineering Student Center
Queer & Trans Engineers (QTE)
Queer and Trans Engineers is a University of Wisconsin-Madison based student organization that builds community and fosters individual and professional growth for all LGBTQIA+ identifying students in, considering joining, or with strong ties to the College of Engineering.
Faculty Advisor: Sarah Hallas, Assistant Director of Student Engagement
Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers’ mission is to support women and other underrepresented groups in engineering and technology at UW-Madison by providing opportunities that empower members and promote diversity, equity, and belonging.
Faculty Advisor: Mohan Qin, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Wisconsin Autonomous
Wisconsin Autonomous is a competition team that focused on the development of Autonomous Vehicles. Our team currently participates in SAE AutoDrive Challenge II and is a diverse group of software, firmware, hardware, and non-technically oriented students.
Faculty Advisor: Glenn Bower, Associate Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Wisconsin Racing Formula SAE
Each year our team designs, builds & races a Formula-style Electric Vehicle against 100+ universities from around the world. We apply coursework & theory to real world engineering to gain skills & mastery that can be applied directly to our careers. On Wisconsin!
Faculty Advisor: Glenn Bower, Associate Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Wisconsin Space Program
WISP aims to be the first student team to fly a liquid rocket to space. Our engineers design, analyze, manufacture, test, and launch high powered rockets. We compete in large intercollegiate competitions, as well as conduct long-term propulsion systems development.
Faculty Advisor: Jennifer Choy, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering (WECE) is a community that uplifts all women and underrepresented genders in ECE by promoting a welcoming environment for members to grow in their academic, professional, and interpersonal skills!
Faculty Advisor: Line Roald, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
For more information about student organizations across the College of Engineering and the UW–Madison campus, check out the following: