The main function of all these organizations is professional, but some social activities are conducted throughout the year. The Society of Women Engineers is a professional, non-profit, educational service organization of graduate engineers and men and women with equivalent engineering experience dedicated to making known the need for women engineers and encouraging young women to consider an engineering education. This student section provides not only educational support, but also hosts social activities. The branch of the American Chemical Society is specifically for students. It sponsors various departmental seminars and activities and participates in scientific meetings.
Membership is open to any student who is enrolled in a program leading to teacher certification.
Affiliated with the NEA and OEA, the purposes are to extend the spirit of professional unity, develop leadership, interest the best young men and women in teaching as a career, increase public interest in and support of education, and instill pride into future teachers for their chosen profession.