Students at CSE are driven by a commitment to serve the common good through solutions that push the bounds of what is possible. Extracurricular programs available through the department, college, and university reinforce this commitment based on the belief that innovation is born out of exploration. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, check out the U-M Maize Pages for more club and event listings.
Student groups and clubs
CSEG
Computer Science and Engineering Graduate Student Organization
GEECS
Girls in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
HKN
Eta Kappa Nu – Honor Society for Electrical and Computer Engineers
VoiCSEs
Through meaningful conversations, interactive activities, and workshops, VoiCSEs creates welcoming environments where graduate students in CSE feel comfortable, supported, and empowered to take charge of their own growth and learning
Alternate Reality Initiative
Fostering the next generation of XR innovators at U-M and in the Midwest
Michigan AI Safety Initiative
Dedicated to positively shaping the development of advanced AI, with a focus on preventing catastrophes.
Michigan Computer Graphics
Hosts informative discussions, guest lectures, and unique hands-on projects where students can gain practical experience and connect with fellow CG enthusiasts at the intersection of te hnology and the arts.
Michigan EcoData
Focuses on environmental and ecological conservation with the help of innovations in technology and data
Michigan Hackers
A tech-oriented student organization seeking to foster a diverse community to build and grow relevant skills. The group provides members with high-quality resources to become competent engineers by working on projects, holding corporate events, etc. Their primary form of member engagement is through their weekly Hack Nights where they split into teams (such as Web, ML, iOS, etc) and work on domain-specific projects. Membership is open to everyone.
MSAIL
Michigan Student Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, a student organization for discussion of artificial intelligence and machine learning
Tech for Social Good
An organization for people who want to advocate for social justice causes through the lens of working in technology.
Wolverine Soft
Video game development
Competitive teams
CLAWS
Project team building augmented reality (AR) helmet interfaces for astronauts to compete in the NASA SUITS Challenge. Presents to NASA each May at the Johnson Space Center.
Michigan Aeronautical Science Association
Learn the basics of rocketry while getting hands-on exposure to the design, build, and test phases of engineering.
Michigan Autonomous Aerial Vehicles
Design, manufacture, program, and test every aspect of a small, autonomous drone.
Michigan Baja Racing
Design and build for an off-road racecar competition series.
Michigan Data Science Team
Compete against professional and amateur data scientists from around the world in online prediction challenges.
Michigan Mars Rover
Design and build a rover for the exploration of extraterrestrial environments.
Michigan RoboSub
Design and build an autonomous robotic submarine.
M-Fly
Design and demonstrate an unmanned aerial system capable of autonomous flight and navigation and execution of challenge tasks.
MRacing Formula SAE
Build formula-style racecars for entry in a collegiate motorsport racing series.
Solar Car Team
Design, build, and race the world’s fastest solar cars.
SPARK Electric Racing
Design and build a race-ready electric motorbike.
STARX
Design and build a robotic exoskeleton.
UMARV – Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Team
Build an autonomous vehicle, with plans to expand to compact, street legal, federally-compliant, fully autonomous cars.
UM::Autonomy
Design and build a fully autonomous marine vehicle.
University of Michigan Electric Boat Team
Develop, iterate, and compete with an electric boat to push the limits of technology and performance.