STEM Study Clubs & Student Organizations

COMPASS collaboration

Joining a STEM study club has more benefits than becoming more knowledgeable about a subject matter or learning how to manage your time. It is also one of the best ways to make friends, develop skills such as leadership, collaboration, prioritization, and communication, and it enriches your overall college experience. Being part of a study club helps students learn how to balance academia with hands-on research experience, which helps to build overall self-confidence.  UCLA lists its STEM disciplines within the life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and the health sciences.

Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA lists STEM disciplines within the life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and the health sciences.

https://www.heri.ucla.edu/PDFs/surveyAdmin/fac/Listing-of-STEM-Disciplines.pdf

Undergraduate student groups

The Undergraduate Science Journal teaches students how to publish papers through a student-run science journal.

CityLab UCLA is an educational outreach program run by UCLA undergraduates to expose local high school students to higher level science. Students can receive credit for this program.

Links to other science-related student groups

See the Undergraduate Research Center–Sciences for complete information about funding, research opportunities, and other programs that enhance undergraduate education.

https://ls23l.lscore.ucla.edu/LAB/

The Physical Sciences are made up of:

Physical Sciences Student Organizations

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChe)
California Geoprofessionals Association (CalGeo)
Engineering Society, University of California (ESUC)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
more engineering organizations on the Samueli school site

Entrepreneurship — Turning technological innovation into market reality.

At a school named for one of the great entrepreneurs of the 20th century, entrepreneurship is just a part of everyday life. You can see this in our student events, campus makerspaces and lecture halls and our Master’s Degree in Engineering Management online program.

Other campus resources include:

Startup UCLA

Bruin Entrepreneurs

UCLA Tech Development Group

Internet Research Initiative

UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator

https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/centers/price-center-for-entrepreneurship-and-innovation/for-students/undergraduate-minor-in-entrepreneurship

SACNAS is the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science and is dedicated to increasing the number of under-represented students in higher education and in science.

http://www.sacnasatucla.com/

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UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal

The UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal is a peer-reviewed publication registered with the Library of Congress, featuring top-quality research performed by UCLA undergraduates in all STEM fields, including life sciences, engineering, statistics, physics, mathematics, and computer science. We aim to provide a multidisciplinary platform that allows students to publish their research and engage with the larger research community at UCLA and also involves students with the peer-review process. Submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review and publication process run completely by undergraduates.

https://uclausj.weebly.com/

PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

https://www.psych.ucla.edu/undergrads/student-organizations

 

UGSP

Underrepresented Graduate Students in Psychology (UGSP) is a group dedicated to supporting and advocating for psychology students from racial, linguistic, geographic, or socioeconomic backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in graduate education. UGSP is designed to provide valuable social support to these students whom may otherwise find it difficult to pursue their graduate studies. Through activities, mentorship, and community outreach, we hope to provide a community that encourages the potential and promise of those from underrepresented groups.

AMSA at UCLA
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Outreach Organization
Pre-Veterinary Society
Academy of LDS Dentists

Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA lists STEM disciplines within the life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and the health sciences.

https://www.heri.ucla.edu/PDFs/surveyAdmin/fac/Listing-of-STEM-Disciplines.pdf

Undergraduate student groups

The Undergraduate Science Journal teaches students how to publish papers through a student-run science journal.

CityLab UCLA is an educational outreach program run by UCLA undergraduates to expose local high school students to higher level science. Students can receive credit for this program.

Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science, SACNAS, is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of scientists belonging to underrepresented groups.

Links to other science-related student groups

See the Undergraduate Research Center–Sciences for complete information about funding, research opportunities, and other programs that enhance undergraduate education.

https://ls23l.lscore.ucla.edu/LAB/

The Physical Sciences are made up of 
Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, 
Chemistry & Biochemistry, 
Earth, Planetary, & Space Sciences, 
Mathematics, 
Physics & Astronomy, and 
Statistics.

Physical Sciences Student Organizations

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChe)
California Geoprofessionals Association (CalGeo)
Engineering Society, University of California (ESUC)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
more engineering organizations on the Samueli school site

Entrepreneurship — Turning technological innovation into market reality.

At a school named for one of the great entrepreneurs of the 20th century, entrepreneurship is just a part of everyday life. You can see this in our student events, campus makerspaces and lecture halls and our Master’s Degree in Engineering Management online program.

Other campus resources include:

Startup UCLA

Bruin Entrepreneurs

UCLA Tech Development Group

Internet Research Initiative

UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator

https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/centers/price-center-for-entrepreneurship-and-innovation/for-students/undergraduate-minor-in-entrepreneurship

SACNAS is the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science and is dedicated to increasing the number of under-represented students in higher education and in science.

http://www.sacnasatucla.com/

UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal

The UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal is a peer-reviewed publication registered with the Library of Congress, featuring top-quality research performed by UCLA undergraduates in all STEM fields, including life sciences, engineering, statistics, physics, mathematics, and computer science. We aim to provide a multidisciplinary platform that allows students to publish their research and engage with the larger research community at UCLA and also involves students with the peer-review process. Submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review and publication process run completely by undergraduates.

https://uclausj.weebly.com/

PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

https://www.psych.ucla.edu/undergrads/student-organizations

 

UGSP

Underrepresented Graduate Students in Psychology (UGSP) is a group dedicated to supporting and advocating for psychology students from racial, linguistic, geographic, or socioeconomic backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in graduate education. UGSP is designed to provide valuable social support to these students whom may otherwise find it difficult to pursue their graduate studies. Through activities, mentorship, and community outreach, we hope to provide a community that encourages the potential and promise of those from underrepresented groups.

AMSA at UCLA
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Outreach Organization
Pre-Veterinary Society
Academy of LDS Dentists