Rutgers Astronomical Society
The chief enterprise of the Rutgers Astronomical Society involves uniting those who are fascinated with the vastness of space and who are interested in discussing and observing the Cosmos. The organization endeavors to make astronomy accessible for anyone with even the slightest interest by providing viewing opportunities, informative seminars, academic collaboration, star parties, and more.
Activity
Ever been told not to look directly at the Sun? Well, the Astronomical Society says otherwise. Referred to as solar observing, we will allow audience members to look directly at the Sun through two of our 8’’ optical telescopes equipped with solar filters. During the nighttime observing session, come see the vastness of our galaxy by learning about the different constellations. We will be displaying various solar and celestial objects through the use of our telescopes as well as “pointing” them out with our high-powered green laser. Take home pictures of what you observed by using our smartphone adapters. We look forward to sharing our passion for astronomy and stargazing with you!
Association of Undergraduate Geneticists
The primary goal of the AUG is to serve as an educational yet social atmosphere for its members. The association works closely with the Rutgers Genetics Department in order to update the students on research opportunities, lectures and other various departmental activities. AUG itself also presents guest speakers who share their knowledge and views on Genetics in many aspects of every day life. In addition, the association offers experienced student mentors that can help all students with the ‘inside’ information about the Genetics major.
Rutgers Photography Club
The purpose of the Photography Club is to create a community for fellow photographers to share their knowledge, techniques, ideas, and friendship with one another. We discuss photography, develop our skills, find new inspiration, and educate one another to help engage new opportunities for our own successful future as photographers. The Photography Club provides the students of Rutgers University with a greater knowledge of photography and its uses, as well as a space in which they can practice that shared interest.
Rutgers University Science, Mathematics, & Engineering Outreach
RUSMEO is dedicated to the promotion and exploration of scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge and literacy and both inside and outside Rutgers University. We hold both internal events to encourage undergraduate interest, research and networking in STEM fields and external events that provide students with a link to community involvement and leadership through outreach programs in local schools.
Rutgers International Society for Optics and Photonics
The Rutgers SPIE Student Chapter, a.k.a. Rutgers Photonics Club, is an affiliate of the International Society of Optics and Photonics (SPIE), a highly renowned society with more than 17,000 members worldwide. The society is related to the field of photonics, which is the science of light and is a field with contributions and applications in many disciplines, including biomedical engineering, material science, electrical engineering, and physics. The Rutgers SPIE Student Chapter provides students the opportunity to join a professional society, to partake in various Chapter events, and to collaborate and meet other Rutgers students. More information can be found at spierutgers.wordpress.com.
Rutgers University Meteorology Club
The Rutgers University Meteorology Club incorporates students into a group that serves as a chapter of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association. In addition to providing members with a place to apply, share, and develop knowledge with other members, the Rutgers Meteorology Club also strives to reach out to and educate the greater community about weather and climate.
Rutgers Cognitive Science Club
The Cognitive Science Club brings together students and professors from various departments, including Neuroscience, Computer Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Linguistics, and more, to support an interdisciplinary approach to investigating the mysteries of the mind. To demonstrate some of the topics cognitive scientists are interested in, we will present a series of illusions that test aspects of vision and body representation in the brain. These include the Rubber Hand Illusion and a mirrored body transfer illusion, both interactive activities that reveal information about the mechanisms of our perception and self-consciousness. Through these demos we hope to spark interest in the field and provide insights into the incredible progress being made to understand and expand our cognitive abilities.
Women in Computer Science
Women in Computer Science (WCS) was created as a result of the gender gap in the field, to encourage the participation of women in computer science, as well as to help the students that are enrolled in computer courses and provide support at Rutgers University.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
AIChE is the world’s leading organization for chemical engineering professionals, with over 45,000 members from over 100 countries. AIChE has the breadth of resources and expertise you need whether you are in core process industries or emerging areas, such as nanobiotechnology.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The Rutgers IEEE student branch believes in the advancement of technology for humanity through education. It strives to provide hands-on learning opportunities where Rutgers students are invited to attend and become acquainted with the latest industry technologies and developments. The student branch is also home to a host of technical side-projects including a large fully-autonomous competition robot, and smaller robots that compete in equally-challenging competitions.
Society of Physics Students
The Rutgers Society of Physics Students hosts academic and social events to serve the community of Rutgers physics students while promoting the general awareness and understanding of physics.
Undergraduate Student Alliance of Computer Scientists
USACS, also known as the Undergraduate Student Alliance of Computer Scientists is a Computer Science interest group. Primarily USACS exists as a club that strings together a series of events for the Rutgers CS community. Our “members” are loosely defined as event regulars attendees and participants. In addition to our two big events that we plan on a semesterly basis, USACS runs Code Red every Friday from 3pm to 5pm in Hill 252, a program set up for 111 and 112 students to come in and get free tutoring from USACS members. After Code Red at 6pm we hold a weekly Hacker Hour session. Each Hacker Hour an upper classmen teaches an awesome subject that CS students would normally never get to learn in the standard CS curriculum. USACS also manages a mentoring program that connects aspiring underclassmen CS students with experience upperclassmen who can teach them practical job-oriented CS skills. If you’re interested in being mentored, come to Hacker hour and speak with one of the organizers about getting paired up!