Here at UVIC we have a number of excellent Engineering clubs to choose from all of which are always recruiting new members.
UVic Satellite Design (UVSD)
UVic Satellite Design (UVSD) is a team of undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Victoria dedicated to developing functioning satellites and building fundamental skills in space technology.
Website: http://uvsd.ca/
UVic Seismic
The UVic Seismic Design Team (UVic Seismic) is a group of undergraduate students that aims to construct a structurally resilient timber tower to compete in the annual EERI Seismic Design Competition. As an initiative of the University of Victoria’s Student Chapter of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (UVic EERI), the team aims to engage students in earthquake engineering, provide context to earthquake engineering research and education, and to provide students with networking opportunities. Connect with the team on their social media or check out their website!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uvicseismic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uvicseismic/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uviceeri/
Website: https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/uvicseismic/
UVic Rocketry
UVic Rocketry designs and builds high-powered rockets with innovative payloads that reach heights of up to 30,000 ft at speeds up to Mach 1.8 at the Spaceport America Cup intercollegiate amateur rocketry competition. The team operates on a biennial design cycle and comprises the Aerostructure, Recovery, Payload, Avionics, Propulsion, and Flight Dynamics technical subsystems, and the Business, Media, and Outreach support subsystems. They encourage anyone with an interest in rockets to join regardless of experience or skill level!
Website: https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/rocketry/
UVic Renewable energy Club
The UVic Renewable Energy Club is an engineering and design focused club working to improve the field of Renewable Energy. At its core, UREC is a club to learn and develop key skills and knowledge related to the ever important field of sustainable energy production. By practicing these skills, students can improve their engineering skill-set and prepare for a career in the field of sustainable energy production. You can contact them at: uvicrenewableenergyclub@gmail.com
Website: oac.uvic.ca/urec
UVIC IEEE
The UVIC IEEE Student Branch is a social, event coordinating, learning, and scholarship group related to the International Electrical and Electronics Engineers (everyone is welcome). You may have seen or attended our SkillDevs where we take students, lab techs, and professors and teach skills like hands-on soldering, embedded programming, or machine learning! We also give access to student IEEE members (see https://www.ieee.org/membership/join/index.html) to the IEEE McNaughten center in ELW, which has a full soldering station, a server for students to SSH into and use, function generators, oscilloscopes, power supplies, monitors, fridges, free printing and study space! We also have exclusive UVIC scholarships for student members! Connect with us at ieeesb@uvic.ca!
Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)
Hey Civil Engineers!
The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) UVic chapter is always looking for enthusiastic civil engineering student members.
The CSCE is a non-for-profit learned society created to develop and maintain high standards of civil engineering practice in Canada and to enhance the public image of the civil engineering profession. It is a community for civil engineering students to get to know more about the branches & specifics of civil engineering, network with students and industry professionals but also, have fun with engineering pals as you get your rewarding degree.
For more information on how to get your free membership started and receive the application form for the executive positions, please email us at csce.uvic@gmail.com.
For information on student membership benefits, past events, competitions and more of what we are about, please visit:
Our CSCE UVic Chapter Website: csce.engr.uvic.ca
The General CSCE Website: csce.ca
Student Member Benefits: https://csce.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Students_Benefits_ML_Nov2017-2.pdf
Email: csce.uvic@gmail.com
We look forward to having you join the CSCE UVic Chapter!
UVIC AI Club
The UVic AI Club mandate is to foster interest in AI research and to advocate for university programs which lead to degrees in AI disciplines.
We also participate in AI based competitions, theorize about practical AI solutions, and offer guidance for individuals interested in learning and improving their skills in AI programming.
UVIC Formula Hybrid
The UVic Formula Hybrid team is once again in search of new members! Each year we design, build, and manufacture an open wheel formula style race car to take to competition in New Hampshire. We are currently working from home so all you need is a phone or computer to attend our virtual meetings. Members of any skill level and from any discipline are welcome. While most in-person contact has been eliminated for now, we’re currently planning some social distanced events for the fall semester.
If any of this interests you, please send us a message at @uvichybrid, or contact us by email at uvicformulahybrid@gmail.com.
Leadership Through Diversity (LTD)
Leadership Through Diversity (LTD) is an engineering group focused on supporting underrepresented groups in engineering, mentoring students and host both fun and educational events. We gladly welcome new members and have opportunities for various executive roles. Come check us out on Facebook, Instagram or ltd.uvic.ca.
