Clubs and organizations in science
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- Astronomy Club
- Biochemistry Society
- Biology Club
- Forensic Science Club
- International Scientists and Engineers Association (ISEA)
- Math Club
- Nittany Chemical Society
- oSTEM
- Physics and Astronomy for Women (PAW)
- Pulsar Search Collaboratory
- Science Lions
- Society for Industrial Biotechnology
- Society of Physics Students, Penn State Chapter
- Statistics Club
- Tribeta Biology Honor Society
- Undergraduate Research Society
Some clubs cross multiple colleges, but focus on math and science and have members and advisors from the Eberly College of Science:
- Actuarial Science Club
- American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
- Biomedical Sciences Club
- Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC), Penn State Chapter
- The Minority Association of Pre-Medical/Health Students (MAPS)
- Nittany Data Labs
- Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM)
- Phi Epsilon Kappa
- Pre-Dental Society
- Pre-Physician Assistant Club
- Pre-Optometry Club
- Pre-Vet Club
- Sports Analytics Club
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion collaborates with many of these organizations, and they maintain a student organization list on their current students site, as well.
- African Students Association
- Black Caucus
- Coalition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Graduate Students
- First Generation Advocates
- Latino Caucus
- Minorities in Agricultural and Natural Resources Association, Penn State Chapter
- Minority Association of Premedical Students (MAPS)
- N.A.A.C.P., Penn State Chapter
- National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
- National Society of Black Engineers, Penn State Chapter
- Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (oSTEM)
- Physics and Astronomy Women+ (PAW+)
- Puerto Rican Student Association
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
- Towards a More Inclusive Astronomy (TaMIA)
Looking for an organization not listed here?
Club membership and activity can vary significantly from academic year to academic year. Sometimes clubs become inactive. You should check the Penn State Student Involvement and Student Life website to see if a club is currently active and has officers identified. If a club on this list has become inactive and you are interested in reviving it, please contact Dean Palma for more information.