Monthly meetings of a technical nature intended to acquaint the student with current topics in engineering and technology and to indicate the practical applications of their course work. Field trips to relevant industries. Televideo conferences using a student branch owned C-Band downlink. Student professional awareness conferences. The local student chapter hosts seminars given by ACM-sponsored lecturers, social events in conjunction with the IEEE student chapter, and special meetings focusing on research activities in the Department, employment opportunities, and other topics, and gives awards to students distinguishing themselves in the chapter.
Registration is a two step process.
The first step is a written examination. Any time after the five-year interval the registration examination may be taken. If successfully completed, the State grants a Professional Engineer license. It is normally taken during or just after the senior year of college. As the name implies, it tests ones knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering, all aspects of it.