Professional & Other

As one of the first diversity and inclusion focused STEM clubs at the University of Arizona, we’re on a mission to build a college culture that helps all of our students to achieve their full potential. As a student-run club, we focus on both the retention and professional development of all students in the college, as well as the recruitment of diverse and talented future optical scientists.

The Student Optics Chapter at the University of Arizona, or SOCk, is an educational, professional, and social outlet for undergraduate and graduate students affiliated with Optica and SPIE. Among their many activities are the biweekly Community Speakers lecture series, fun social events, and the annual Laser Fun Day outreach event. The mission of SOCk is to support students of optics by providing valuable academic resources, facilitating social networking, and representing the study of light to the public.

AISES employs a "full circle of support" that begins with pre-college programs, progresses into collegiate life, and then into the professional years of members and on into retirement.

NSBE aims to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

oSTEM is an organization for LGBTQ+ students and professionals in STEM. They hold events that support skill development, provide community, and advocate for membership.

SHPE undertakes the challenge to increase the number of Hispanics entering engineering, improve the continuation and graduation of the students, and achieve a higher unity among themselves.

SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women.

SPIE believes in the development of collaborative environments that value participation from individuals with different ideas and perspectives, which ultimately have a positive impact on the science of light. Our programs reflect these core values. At our events, both in person and online, we aim to provide resources, guidance, and education to build a more inclusive optics and photonics experience for all our attendees.

We unite a diverse, worldwide population of students, scientists, engineers and professionals. We are committed to being inclusive. We strive to provide an atmosphere in which all people feel valued and respected and have access to the same opportunities. To remove barriers, we are investing in a growing and impactful suite of funding, programing and engagement opportunities. We invite you to join us in our unwavering commitment to address challenges and help us pave the way for a brighter and more inclusive future.