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Biosystems Undergraduate Student Group

The Biosystems Undergraduate Student Group is open to undergraduate students who are currently in Biosystems Engineering or are planning to enter into it. The Biosystems Undergraduate Student Group provides members access to their lounge, equipment, and also organizes many fun events throughout the year.

There is an annual BBQ in September that includes roasted chicken, potatoes, salads, desserts, and beverages. The Biosystems Undergraduate Student Group also participates in the Environmental Design Challenge as well as the 1/4 Scale Tractor Team.

CSCE (http://csce.ce.umanitoba.ca)

The Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE) was founded 1887 to help develop and maintain high standards of Civil Engineering practice in Canada while also enhancing the public image of the profession. CSCE aims to encourage research and study in all branches of knowledge related to Civil Engineering, and to encourage the exchange of information among members of CSCE.

The major annual event CSCE is involved in is the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race. GNCTR involves the racing of a 300 lb concrete toboggan carrying 5 students down a hill at speeds near 50 km/hr. In 2003, U of M finished 1st, taking home the honour of World's Greatest Concrete Toboggan.

CSME (http://www.csme-scgm.ca/)

The Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) was founded in 1970 in order to form a single organization "with a clear national identity" for Canadian mechanical engineers.

Student membership in CSME costs only $35 per year and members receive access a lounge, access to an archive of old exams and tests, and a subscription to the CSME newsletter. There are also opportunities to take part in various CSME student competitions and reduced registration fees to CSME professional conferences and seminars for student members.

EWB (http://www.umanitoba.ewb.ca)

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is a non-profit, charitable organization that stresses development of underdeveloped communities on a local level. EWB works to help people in developing communities gain access to sustainable and responsible technologies that will improve their lives.

Formed in 2000, EWB is Canada's fastest growing development organization. In the past four years over 70 young Canadians have been sent overseas to work on 35 projects in 20 countries. Closer to home, our 6000 members in Canada strive to make Canada the most pro-development country in the world.

EWB Manitoba

Since its inception, the Manitoba chapter of EWB has been heavily involved all over Campus. In the past year, volunteers have gone overseas to Tanzania and started a national research competition in the area of sustainable development. Many exciting new projects are planned for the upcoming year, including the High School Outreach Program, and nation wide research competition, and hope to send two volunteers overseas.

If you are interested in international development, or simply helping out, then EWB is a great place to meet new people, and learn about exciting and interesting topics. You can get involved with this year's projects, attend conferences and retreats, or apply for a directorship position. Meetings are held bi-weekly, and anyone can attend, even non-members.

IEEE (http://www.umieee.com)

The Institue of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and its predecessors, the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) and the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) date to 1884, and were amalgamated on January 1, 1969. The student chapter of IEEE at the U of M is celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2003.

Membership to the U of M chapter of IEEE costs $42 and includes a subscription to the Spectrum. Access to the IEEE electronics lab and computer lab, the lounge, well-stocked canteen, and a comprehensive archive of past exams are also perks of IEEE membership. Members can also partake in many of IEEE's activities and events.

One of such activities is the robotic competitions the Robotics and Automation Society sends teams to each year. Last year, there were three groups, which included Mini Sumo, Micro Mouse, and Fire Fighting. EMBS hosts an annual conference at the U of M for students and professionals on the topic of Engineering in Medicine.

IIE (http://www.iienet.org/)

The Institue of Industrial Engineers (IIE) is the world's largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Founded in 1948, IIE is an international, non-profit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial engineering.
An IIE student chapter is a group of student IIE members at the University of Manitoba. Membership in a student chapter, where available, is included in IIE student membership dues -- there's no extra charge. Each chapter is operated by student officers who are elected by their members, along with a Faculty Advisor appointed by the department. Each student chapter sets its own schedule for meetings and activities. IIE's student chapters are governed by the Networking Leadership Council, under the direction of the Vice President for Student Development.

UMCASI (http://www.casi.ca)

UMCASI is the student chapter of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) at the University of Manitoba and is a society focused on aerospace studies and activities. Membership to UMCASI costs $35, and members have access to office space with study tables, computer, fridge, and microwave, and also access to a construction lab for the glider and other relevant personal projects. Members also receive a subscription to the CASI Technical journal and get tours and find professional contacts in the aerospace industry.

Free Flight Glider Competition

Each year, a team of students from UMCASI competes in the CASI Free Flight Glider Competition in early May. The team works throughout the year to design, test, and fabricate the glider in preparation for the competition. The UMCASI team has had a lot of success at these competitions winning two of the past three national championships. Aside from having lots of fun, participation in the project is an excellent learning experience, developing your practical skills, and putting them to use on a real project. It is also an opportunity to meet and compete against engineering students from across Canada.

UMSAE (http://www.umsae.com)

The University of Manitoba Society of Automotive Engineers (UMSAE) is technical society that allows students to go beyond textbook theory and apply actual engineering principles to the real world task of designing, building and testing vehicles. UMSAE participates in annual competitions hosted by SAE International in conjunction with industry partners.

Joining UMSAE costs $15 annually and allows students in engineering and management to apply their skills to all aspects of a real world project including analysis, design, construction, testing and marketing. Through this process, students gain valuable experience and develop professionalism, teamwork, communication, technical and project management skills which will further help them in finding a job and in pursuing their engineering career.

UMSAE participates in three categories:

AeroDesign

The AeroDesign team designs and builds a radio-controlled aircraft. The goal of the competition is to lift as much payload as possible given a set of constraints that changes annually. The team is judged on payload lift prediction, oral and written design presentations as well as aircraft performance.

Mini-Baja

Mini-Baja members design and build an off-road vehicle powered by a standard 10hp Briggs & Stratton engine. Competition events include a maneuverability test, a tractor pull, and a 4-hour endurance race on a challenging off-road course.

FormulaSAE

The FormulaSAE team designs and constructs a formula-type racecar that is taken to competition against other teams from around the world. The car is judged on its design, cost, and safety. It must also face tests such as skid pad testing, acceleration, braking, endurance, and fuel economy.