Find Your Community in Engineering

Affinity groups provide spaces for comfort, belonging, and mentorship. Tufts’ School of Engineering has a number in place specifically for engineers to both build community and work alongside passionate peers. Explore a handful of these groups below.

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): The National Society of Black Engineers is one of the largest student-run organizations in the country, with chapters in high schools and institutions of higher education alike. With a dedication to instilling a love of engineering and STEM both at Tufts and in our host communities of Medford and Somerville, Tufts’ NSBE chapter hosts conferences, alumni and career panels, and social gatherings throughout the year. NSBE also encourages academic and professional success through active mentorship and networking opportunities, creating a powerful and supportive group as undergraduate members navigate the transition to graduate programs and industry. Ever dedicated to the community, you can find NSBE members teaching fun STEM projects to kids during Tufts Community Day or relaxing together during fi nals with a Brain Break.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE): Open to all female-identifying engineers at Tufts, SWE was founded to create a community for women in engineering disciplines to fi nd support and guidance throughout their academic and professional careers. With social, professional, and community events, SWE actively connects women in industry, college students, and young girls just starting their adventures in engineering. Be on the lookout for the biannual “SWEets with SWE” event, the very popular meet-and-greet for students interested in joining. And with yearly national conferences to attend, fun outreach events with elementary, middle, and high school students, and an incredibly supportive community right here on campus, there’s no better time to join than now!

Society of Latinx Engineers and Scientists (SOLES): Founded over a decade ago, SOLES is a tight-knit community of Latinx engineers at Tufts. Giving back to the community is integral to SOLES. SOLES members often travel to local elementary and middle schools to share their passions for STEM! And community is built right here on campus too. With networking events, resume workshops, and career center nights, SOLES supports its members in their professional development and growth. There’s always room for game nights and escape room trips too, which help the group feel like a home away from home for many of its members.

Women in Computer Science (WiCS): Established in 2005, WiCS has a long history of creating intentional space for women and nonbinary individuals in Tufts’ computer science programs. Its annual Women in Tech Conference, hosted on Tufts’ Medford/Somerville campus each fall, is open to anyone from high school students to industry professionals to share their passion for computer science, celebrate their achievements, and network. Through a multitude of other events geared towards building community (like the Sushi Social) and professional development (like the Lunch and Learn series), WiCS continues to support its members through every step of their Tufts journey.

STEM Ambassadors: An outreach program run through our Center for STEM Diversity, the STEM Ambassadors are a group of Jumbos interested in bringing STEM programs to local middle and high school students. Any student can apply to join the team, but most share a passion for education, the STEM disciplines, and supporting local communities. STEM brings them together, but a drive to share their passions with historically excluded students from the STEM fields in our local communities sets the STEM Ambassadors apart.