Student Organizations

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
From face-time with alumni working in the field to presentations on the latest technology, the IEEE connects St. Mary’s engineering students with career-building opportunities. The student chapter invites speakers to campus and organizes site tours at places like the Southwest Research Institute and NASA. Seniors also have the chance to present their design projects to the professional IEEE chapter.

Adviser - Djaffer Ibaroudene

Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
Members of St. Mary’s IIE chapter network with other students at regional conferences and gain first-hand insight from professionals in their field. The IIE also offers tech workshops, helps students prepare an e-portfolio, and connects them with exclusive career opportunities with help from the Career Services Center.

Adviser - Albert Sun

Psychology Club
The Psychology club is a student organization which focuses on bringing about a greater awareness of psychology as a multi-faceted discipline with many applications in our society by engaging in service activities in the spirit and tradition of St. Mary’s University. Other goals of the Psychology club include: building a sense of solidarity among fellow students, providing a forum for students to address questions and concerns about psychology, and share ideas from a psychological format.

Adviser - Jennifer Zwahr-Castro

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
SHPE works to increase the number of Hispanic engineering students at St. Mary’s University, to promote the advancement of Hispanic engineers and scientists in employment and education, and to improve the retention of Hispanic students enrolled in engineering and science.

Adviser - Rafael Moras

Society of Mathematicians
The purpose of the Society of Mathematicians is to promote student interest in math, stimulate academic and professional growth, demonstrate how math can be applied to the real world, and promote the values of St. Mary’s University.

Adviser - Mary Wagner-Krankel

Society of Physics Students
This group is intended to organize students interested in physics and to help retain students majoring or minoring in physics through tutorial sessions and peer advising sessions.

Adviser - Richard Cardenas