Student clubs and organizations can open the doors to many opportunities to engage in meaningful ways that can help you develop into tomorrow’s scientists, leaders and active citizens of the world. Below are clubs specifically geared toward science and math students. Can't find what you're looking for? Check out Oregon State's Clubs & Organizations page to find even more clubs based on your specific interests!
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The Academic Success Center (ASC) is here to support all students, regardless of year in school, major or college. During the 2021-22 school year, the ASC will be operating both in-person and remote to accommodate all students. ASC programs include drop-in consults & live chat with our ASC Strategists, academic coaching, Supplemental Instruction (SI) study tables, academic success coursework, and our online resource the Learning Corner. We know you're juggling a lot as a student. Visit with us to get your questions answered. As a starting point, our Strategists can offer learning and study strategies tailored to what you're looking for specifically, and can help you identify additional resources on campus that can support you. We're excited to connect with you soon!
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The Actuarial Science Club is a club focused on supporting and recruiting Actuarial Science students at OSU. We provide a community to talk to about the profession, and also provide opportunities to meet with companies and Actuaries to learn about the profession.
Open 1:15-3 p.m.
Alpha Chi Sigma is a professional co-ed fraternity centered around the chemical sciences. We strive for the advancement of chemistry both as a science and as a profession. One of our goals is to bind members with a tie of true and lasting friendships through chemistry. It is through outreach, professional development, and networking that we provide opportunities for growth for our members. You don't need to be a chemistry major or minor to join - all you need to do is take at least two chemistry courses throughout your time at OSU. We are a diverse group with different majors, career interests, and backgrounds and love to welcome new faces.
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.
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ASOSU is the student government at OSU and we represent all students enrolled here to the university's administration and to Oregon's government. We also work with different student groups and organizations across campus to build a stronger campus community, as well as decide some of the fees you pay alongside tuition. If you're looking to get involved then you can apply for a vacant seat in the House of Representatives (we're set up just like the U.S. Government), or sign up for our volunteer list to help with projects such as the Voter Registration Campaign or Student Lobby Days at the state capital.
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The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) is a professional society whose mission is to encourage women and girls to study and to have active careers in the mathematical sciences, and to promote equal opportunity for and the equal treatment of women and girls in the mathematical sciences. We are a combined chapter of undergraduate and graduate students (of all genders) who want to support women in math! We have biweekly meetings, the occasional social event, science outreach, and hosted a department colloquium last year. We have big plans for 2021-22! Join us!
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The Astronomy Club hosts events and programs to spread the love of astronomy through the OSU campus and the Corvallis community. We host fun night observations for our members to learn how to use telescopes to navigate the night sky, and we organize a variety of field trips and astronomy based talks. Besides our many social events, the Astronomy Club participates in astronomy outreach through our Astronomy Open Houses — our way of engaging everyone, from children to adults, in exploring how the Universe works and how astronomers study the Universe.
Join the Big Math Network, a source of information to connect mathematical scientists with jobs in business, industry, government and academia.
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Biochemistry Club is a departmental club. Students of all majors are welcome, but biochemistry majors are strongly encouraged to join and participate. We hold events for students to better understand the program, meet faculty, provide professional development opportunities, and have fun!
The OSU Bioethics Society (OSUBS) is a student-led, student-initiated organization that provides both context and space to explore the growing ethical issues brought forth by discoveries in science, technology and medicine. OSUBS offers open discussion, investigation, research and analysis of biology, biotechnology, genetics, medicine, philosophy, politics, law, and other relevant topics. The organization also serves as a platform for the exchange of ideas that affect ethical decision-making.
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Hello future medical professionals! We are the BioHealth Sciences club. Our mission is to bind pre-professional healthcare students in friendship and mutual interests. We strive to provide volunteer opportunities, knowledge about the different healthcare professions through guest speakers, field trips, and more! Anyone is welcome to join our club. We hope to see you there this year!
Our Chemistry Club is known as Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, or SAACS for short. The club is all about having fun with chemistry while gaining a greater understanding of science and exploring the mysteries of chemistry. If you are interested in chemistry, or just like blowing things up and lighting things on fire, then the Chemistry Club just might be what you are looking for. Learn more on the SAACS Facebook page or email
We're EMUS - Ethnic Minorities United in STEM - a group of graduate students at Oregon State University striving to:
We all have shared experiences as graduate students. What EMUS strives to do is create a space where we can talk about these experiences while also celebrating all the things that make us unique.
We aim to increase visibility of POC in STEM and welcome your story. Please share your bio and photo to emus@oregonstate.edu.
The Hatfield Student Organization (HsO) is a resource for all students, graduate and undergraduate, who are associated with Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) or are a part of an HMSC lab.The group seeks to improve communication among students and faculty at HSMC and to enhance collaboration among students as well as to promote and endorse their work.
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The Integrative Biology Club (IBC) provides students with opportunities to explore topics across the life sciences. All students in the Integrative Biology Department are automatically members, but anyone outside of the department is always welcome to join as well. IBC informs students about internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities by connecting them with guest speakers, graduate students, and faculty. IBC offers fun trips to explore the life sciences around us, such as trips to the aquarium in Newport, Hatfield, and various volunteer events. Meetings are held at the start and end of each term, with multiple events such as game and art nights in between. The club will hold virtual events during the 2020 Fall term, and will re-assess the ability to hold in-person events later in the year following OSU and CDC recommendations for events sizes and distancing measures. The club can be found on Instagram @integrativebioclub or Facebook @OSU Integrative Biology Club.
The International Students of Oregon State University (ISOSU) leads in creating a community that enhances and influences the student experience. ISOSU facilitates cross-cultural interaction and understanding by inviting many voices from around the world to be heard.
The Investigative Diagnosis Society is a student-run club in which students gather to review a mock medical case and then explore and ask questions to determine the diagnosis. You will learn about different diagnostic tools as well as different diseases that are featured. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
Open 1:15-3 p.m.
The Oregon State Microbiology Student Association is a group of undergraduates who share a love of, well, microbiology! We look into science news, exciting microbiology stories, and learn more about the different microbiology labs on campus to help our members understand what options they have to start research of their own! We have meetings at least once a month, but none are required. Come if you can! All majors and minors are welcome, and to join all you need to do is email us.
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The Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) is a club that strives to increase the representation and matriculation of underrepresented minority students into medical school by fostering a collaborative environment among pre-medical students and offering professional/educational opportunities for our members. This is to ultimately address the needs of underserved communities and increase the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious physicians of tomorrow. All who are interested in diversity efforts in medicine are welcome to join.
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Do you love math? Do you want to connect with other math enthusiasts in the community? Then the OSU Math Club is the place for you! This is a safe space for math lovers (within or without the math major) to hang out, talk about math, solve math puzzles, help each other with homework, and occasionally spread math fun by community outreach events.
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Ocean11 is Oregon State University's marine club comprised of students from all 11 colleges -- working, playing, exploring, learning, and serving together to experience and make a difference with our ocean and coasts.
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The goal of PhIS is to raise awareness about social issues in physics and the sciences in general, and to foster a more inclusive environment in physics and other STEM fields. Anyone is can join, both undergrads and grads, and from any major, STEM or otherwise. The club does a lot of outreach and volunteering, hosts a book club focusing on social issues, offers a class about social topics in physics (STiP), and much more!
Pi Mu Epsilon is a national, non-secret honor society that promotes and recognizes students’ scholarly activity in the mathematical sciences. To learn more about becoming a Pi Mu Epsilon member, email
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The Pre-dental Club is representative of students interested in the field of dentistry and provides a great support system for students during their undergrad at OSU. Club meetings are geared towards learning about the application process to dental school, preparing students for a future career in dentistry, and providing other helpful pre-dental resources for success (volunteer and pre-dental outreach opportunities, contacts to local dentists in the Corvallis community, DAT preparation info, etc.).
Students of any and all majors are welcome and encouraged to join! Current active members range from a variety of different majors within and outside of the College of Science!
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The OSU Pre-Medical Society's mission is to promote and foster the pursuit of medical professions among students at OSU. The club gathers students interested in becoming physicians and other healthcare professionals from any major. This club provides students with the resources and skills to help them be successful in any medical-related school admissions process and beyond. We host physician speakers, medical and pre-medical student panels, tours to OHSU, volunteer events such as Stop the Bleed, MCAT prep, and numerous other events for you! To join our listserv, send a blank email to premedclub-join@lists.oregonstate.edu (you must use your official OSU account for this). Then, reply with “join”. Welcome to the pre-med society! Joining our listserv will guarantee that you receive the most up to date information on the Pre-Medical Society’s events and sponsorships.
Pre-Pharmacy Society is an organization for OSU students in all majors who are interested in the field of pharmacy. Activities include monthly meetings, guest speakers, field trips, social activities, community service and other activities. Explore the field of pharmacy while having fun! For more information, join the Oregon State Pre-Pharmacy Society Facebook group or email them at
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Pre-SOMA, which stands for Student Osteopathic Medicine Association. This organization focuses on students in the pre-medicine path, but is not limited to only students with this option. We participate in events to raise awareness about osteopathic medicine. This club is partnered with COMP-NW and it is part of a national chapter. Monthly events are held at Western University centered around medicine and meeting with medical students.
The OSU Pre-Veterinary Medical Association is one of the largest student organizations on campus. The purpose of the club is to further students’ knowledge of the field of Veterinary Medicine.
Join Scientists for a Sustainable Future! Come help bring a new energy to science, one that is emotionally gratifying, entwined with sustainability, and powered by nonwestern practice. Science is an opportunity for positive change. Our main meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Zoom ID: 429 562 8811. We invite anyone interested in making a difference in science, sustainability, or both to join! Reach out to be on our email list and check out our Instagram @Sci4Future for meeting updates and fun information! Open to Ecampus and Cascades students.
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Founded at Oregon State University in 2006, the mission of Sigma Delta Omega is to unite women pursuing the sciences, and to aid these women in their personal and professional goals. In addition to helping its members, the sisterhood promotes science within the community by actively volunteering on and off-campus, tutoring OSU students, and working with OSU STEM Academy.
OSU's SACNAS Chapter is committed to enhancing the work of Chicanos, Latinos, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other underrepresented minorities in science—and enhancing the public understanding of their contributions. The chapter cooperates with other organizations, clubs and groups whose purposes include the achievement of public understanding for Chicanos, Latinos, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other underrepresented minorities in the sciences. The chapter also helps to promote student recruitment and retention of these groups. Learn about their successes. Connect with OSU SACNAS on Facebook or online to learn how you can participate.
SASE at OSU - The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers: Oregon State chapter supports its members’ career pursuits in every possible way, from deciding their major field of study to becoming competitive individuals for employment. Members also practice leadership skills through organizing community service projects and serving as mentors and role models for other students. SASE at OSU promotes diversity and inclusion on campus and at the workplace, as all SASE chapters throughout the United States, and welcomes individuals of all ethnic backgrounds.
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is a student club for those interested in applied mathematics and its applications in industry. The organization, advised by a faculty member, often hosts speakers from industry, holds tutorial sessions, and organizes social events. To learn more about SIAM, email current SIAM officers at
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The Society of Physics Students (SPS) is a professional association of students interested in physics. Besides physics majors, our members major in chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology, mathematics, medicine, and other fields. SPS offers opportunities to connect with other students interested in physics, and publishes information about scholarships, internships, research opportunities, awards, conferences, and many other useful items.
The board is made up of student leaders committed to building community within the College, involving and engaging students. clubs, organizations, for the better wellbeing of STEM students. We help support events and initiatives to make the College of Science a welcoming place.
We are a student-led and student-centered group that meets twice a month for TEK-based events, speakers, and an ongoing discussion about Indigenous ways of knowing and how to incorporate TEK into our academic studies, our research endeavors, and our professional work. Undergraduate and Graduate students from any major are welcome to join!
Women in Marine Sciences is a group that seeks to unite women in graduate programs across interdisciplinary marine studies. For more information, follow them on Facebook or email them at
Women in Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing (WINASc) is an organization dedicated for women mathematicians with research interests and activities in this area.
Women in Science provides support and resources for women in science at Oregon State University, particularly graduate students, research assistants and early-career faculty. Activities include meetings with featured speakers, networking, and workshops on topics relevant to women in science. We continually collaborate with other "Women In" groups on campus to promote diversity and inclusivity in science and other related topics. While our organization is called WOMEN in Science, we absolutely value and welcome membership and event attendance by all people. Please join us whether or not you identify as a woman.
If the above science clubs aren’t enough, check out the more than 300 OSU student clubs and organizations! Participating in a student organization can fuel your inspiration, foster your sense of self and increase your ability to make a difference in your community and in the world. You can also acquire valuable skills such as teamwork and collaboration while inspiring and respecting others. You can expand your social circle and you might even make some new friends. What have you got to lose?
