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National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) - Fall 2026
By NSBE at UC Irvine
Donate to NSBE at UC Irvine and empower our students to learn, lead, connect and thrive.
Donate to NSBE at UC Irvine and empower our students to learn, lead, connect and thrive. NSBE at UC Irvine <strong>Who We Are</strong>
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) at UC Irvine is more than a student organization. It is <strong>a community dedicated to helping engineering students grow academically, professionally and personally while creating a network of support that extends far beyond the classroom.</strong> Through our chapter, students have the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences, build relationships with professional engineers, develop leadership skills and gain exposure to career opportunities that can shape their futures.A major part of that experience comes from participating in NSBE conferences and other events throughout the year. Regional and national conferences, technical competitions, professional development programs, workshops and networking events allow students to take what they learn at UC Irvine and connect it to the broader engineering community. These experiences can be especially meaningful for students who may not otherwise have access to large professional networks or opportunities to meet engineers who have navigated similar paths.Throughout the academic year, NSBE at UC Irvine works to create opportunities that support our members both inside and outside of the classroom. Whether through professional development workshops, mentorship, community-building events, technical activities, outreach or conversations with industry professionals, our goal is to help students develop the confidence, skills and connections necessary to succeed in engineering.
<em> </em><em>NSBE at </em><em>UC Irvine</em><em> members at our first mentorship </em><em> social event at Fountain Valley Skating Center: Chitu,</em><em> Layla, Trista, Christa, Jackie, Riley, Makayla, Ini and Helen.</em>
<em> </em><em>Participants of our 2026 Alumni Panel, hosted by Ini </em><em>(Outreach</em><em> Chair) and Chitu (PR): Quincy Barnes, Saheed </em><em>Oladunjoye, Antonio</em><em> Edwards, Nena Ojukwu, Tasha Higgins and Zoe Ram.</em>
<strong>Why Your Support Matters</strong>
Our conferences are one of the most visible examples of this mission in action. At events such as the NSBE Region VI Fall Regional Conference and the NSBE Annual Convention, students are able to meet engineers and recruiters from across the country, connect with other university chapters, participate in workshops and competitions and explore internship and career opportunities. For many members, these experiences provide their first opportunity to see the possibilities of an engineering career beyond the university environment and to meet professionals who can offer guidance and mentorship.However, the impact of NSBE does not end when a conference does. <strong>The relationships students build, the leadership skills they develop and the sense of community they find within NSBE continue throughout their time at UC Irvine and beyond graduation.</strong> Our chapter strives to create an environment where students can support one another, celebrate each other’s accomplishments and feel that they have a community behind them as they pursue demanding careers in STEM.By supporting NSBE at UC Irvine, donors are investing in more than participation at an event. <strong>You are helping provide students with access to professional opportunities, mentorship, leadership experiences, community and resources throughout the year.</strong> Every contribution helps us continue building a stronger community while preparing our members to become the next generation of engineers, innovators and leaders.
<em> </em><em>SHPE, FUSION, & NSBE Members at Networking Dinner </em><em> Night with Industry professionals from LADWP, Amazon, etc</em><em>.</em><strong>Connect With Us</strong>
Check out our <a href="https://sites.uci.edu/nsbeatuci/">website</a>, follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/nsbeuci">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ucirvine-nsbe/">LinkedIn</a> or reach out to us directly via email at <a href="mailto:ucirvinensbe@gmail.com">ucirvinensbe@gmail.com</a>.
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Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) - Fall 2026
By ITE
Support rising transportation leaders as we develop our skills in the transportation industry!
Support rising transportation leaders as we develop our skills in the transportation industry! ITE <strong>Who Are We</strong>
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Student Chapter at the University of California, Irvine is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting interest in all facets of transportation. Through hands-on projects, field trips, workshops, guest lectures, networking events and more, we provide ample opportunities for students to engage with the transportation industry beyond the classroom.Our ITE Chapter aims to continue growing in its membership and participation in the Southern California region and the overall Western District. Our chapter has experienced explosive membership growth since 2022, with a 50% increase in the last year, and the highest number of active members (36) in several years. Our club offers opportunities from project based competitions, to community and industry engagement and professional development. <em> ITE at UC Irvine Alumni, Ryan Nguyen gives a presentation </em><em> on career licensure and general career advice.</em>
<strong>Your Support Matters</strong>
<strong>We aim to use the funds raised in three primary categories:</strong> Conference costs for attending both the Interdistrict Transportation Competition (ITC) and ITE Western District Student Leadership Summit (SLS) and general overhead/material costs for our members. Overhead needs range from items such as subsidized club t-shirts for members, reimbursement for drivers to transport members to agency field trips or office tours and purchasing food for our guest speaker events. <strong>While we have a baseline goal of $3,000 to help offset the costs associated with these activities, we hope to raise a total of $7000, which would come closer to covering all our needs.</strong>Your gifts help provide our members various opportunities to get more involved in the transportation industry. Whether it be the technical opportunities offered in the Interdistrict Transportation Competition (ITC) or the professional development skills we can gain from the Student Leadership Summit (SLS), your support will help us to continue strong throughout the 2026-27 school year. <strong>You are truly supporting future transportation leaders at UC Irvine!</strong>
<strong>Interdistrict Transportation Competition (ITC)</strong>
The Interdistrict Transportation Competition (ITC) is a fast-paced transportation design project challenging student teams to develop and present designs to tackle realistic transportation issues. Last year, our student chapter competed at ITC hosted at UC Davis. The project is particularly suited for freshmen or students with little transportation experience, as they can quickly learn and apply engineering judgement, CAD drafting and communication skills.ITC 2026 will be hosted at Utah State University, so we predict about a 20-30% increase in travel costs compared to last year. With the increased visibility after last year’s competition results, this year’s program is projected to accommodate 16-20 students.We hope to send everyone that is interested in going so members can have the opportunity to network with other students and present their design in the competition! <em> The UC Irvine ITE team at ITC 2025 at UC Davis!</em>
<strong>Student Leadership Summit (SLS)</strong>
Last year, UC Irvine hosted the ITE Western District Student Leadership Summit (SLS). Bringing together over 350 attendees representing 13 Schools and 42 companies and agencies, the Student Leadership Summit allowed students to be immersed in workshops, field trips and presentations to advance their knowledge in the transportation field and network with industry professionals and fellow students. The Student Leadership Summit is truly a staple conference for all ITE chapters every year. We had 28 students from ITE at UC Irvine attend the last conference, incurring no travel costs. With this year’s conference being held at UC Berkeley, we expect travel costs to jump significantly. We expect to have 25-30 students interested this year and hope to send as many as we can! <em> The UC Irvine ITE team hosted the Student Leadership Summit in 2026!</em>
<em> </em><em>Our student volunteers participating in the SLS Student Mixer!</em>
<strong>Overhead / Club Improvement Costs</strong>
The rest of your support will help cover other miscellaneous club costs, which may include marketing materials, general meeting supplies and transit costs for field trips! Here are some of the field trips ITE at UC Irvine has participated in last couple of years:<ul><li>ITE at UC Irvine Cooking Night</li><li>Matcha Latte Resume / Interview Workshop</li><li>DTLA Office Tours with CPP / UCR ITE Student Chapters</li><li>LGB Airport Tour</li><li>…and more!</li></ul>
<strong>Thank you for considering supporting our campaign! </strong><strong>Connect With Us</strong>
Check out our <a href="https://www.ite.org">website</a>, follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/iteucirvine/home/">LinkedIn</a> or reach out to us directly via email at <a href="mailto:itechapter.uci@gmail.com">itechapter.uci@gmail.com</a>.
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ChemE Cube - Fall 2026
By ChemE Cube
Help UC Irvine ChemE Cube build a 1-cubic foot plant for direct air capture to tackle climate change at the National AIChE Competition!
Help UC Irvine ChemE Cube build a 1-cubic foot plant for direct air capture to tackle climate change at the National AIChE Competition! ChemE Cube <strong>Who We Are</strong>
ChemE Cube at the University of California, Irvine is a <strong>student-led undergraduate engineering team founded in 2025 to tackle global environmental challenges through technical innovation and entrepreneurship.</strong> Hosted internationally by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the annual competition challenges university teams to design, build and pitch a 1-cubic-foot modular chemical plant to address a critical societal need. This year, our driven team of 28 students is focused on designing and testing a Direct Air Capture (DAC) and regeneration process to pull carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.With guidance from our founding advisor, Professor Ali Mohraz, and our current advisor, Professor Erdem Sasmaz, our team leverages expert faculty knowledge in reactor design and sustainable engineering practices to continuously modify, improve and refine our cube into a viable product.<em> 2025 ChemE Cube project managers and team leads posing in front</em><em> of competition sign at the AIChE Competition in Boston, Massachusetts.</em>
<strong>Our Story & Progress</strong>
The competition is split into two phases: Pitch and Build. During the pitch phase, our team conducts intensive research to create a presentation covering our process engineering and business model. Qualifying top-tier teams then advance to the build phase to bring their physical design to life.<strong>We have already proven that UC Irvine belongs on the national stage. </strong>In our appearance at the AIChE Annual Student Conference in Boston, we advanced past 60+ teams in the qualifying round and <strong>placed 7th overall out of 23 finalist universities</strong>. Building on that momentum, UC Irvine was once again selected as one of only 24 finalist teams globally to advance to the build phase at the AIChE Annual Student Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.<em> Safety Inspector analyzing 2025 DAC Cube Design for safety</em><em> concerns at the 2025 Safety Qualification Round.</em>
<strong>Our Goal</strong>
This year, our team is focused on maximizing our cube’s efficiency by streamlining our chemical processes and system hardware. By minimizing operational costs and optimizing carbon capture rates, we aim to maintain a strong competitive edge while creating a scalable solution for carbon removal. Building an advanced DAC system requires continuous testing, specialized components and constant iteration.<em> 2025 ChemE Cube team posing for photo after finishing</em><em> the technical poster session.</em>
<strong>Why Your Support Matters</strong>
Your generosity will directly power the next phase of our project! Your contributions will allow us to conduct post-competition analysis, upgrade critical sub-assemblies and prepare our system for spring showcases and future competition iterations.Specifically, you will be helping us purchase items such as specialized chemical buffers, replacement sensors and reaction components required to optimize our process. Funds will also go toward benchtop testing hardware, replacement parts for extended trials and travel reimbursements for students presenting our research at upcoming spring engineering conferences.<strong>Your support directly empowers undergraduate engineers with priceless hands-on laboratory, design and leadership experience. Thank you for helping us build, compete and inspire the next generation of chemical engineers!</strong>
<strong>Connect With Us</strong>
Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chemecubeuci/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheme-cube-at-uci-9a543a425/">LinkedIn</a> or reach out to us directly via email at <a href="mailto:chemecubesatuci@gmail.com">chemecubesatuci@gmail.com</a>.
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Pulse Project - Fall 2026
By Pulse Project
Support the next generation of engineers as they design a Total Artificial Heart to advance the future of cardiovascular care.
Support the next generation of engineers as they design a Total Artificial Heart to advance the future of cardiovascular care. Pulse Project <strong>Who Are We</strong>
Our team is designing and building a <strong>Total Artificial Heart (TAH)</strong> for the <strong>International Society for Mechanical Circulatory Support (ISMCS) Heart Hackathon Competition</strong>. Since forming in March 2026, more than 70 undergraduate students have come together to tackle one of the most challenging problems in medical device engineering. Working alongside faculty advisors, physicians and industry mentors, our members gain hands-on experience while contributing to a project with the potential to improve cardiovascular care. <strong>Through Pulse Project, UC Irvine’s first student-led Project Team under the BME Department, we are working to contribute to the future of this life-saving technology</strong><strong>.</strong>
Pulse Project’s 2026 team at UC Irvine
<strong>W<strong>hy Your Support Matters</strong></strong>
<strong>Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide</strong>, and for patients with end-stage heart failure, treatment options are often limited. While heart transplantation remains the gold standard, the shortage of donor organs leaves thousands of patients waiting each year. <strong>Total Artificial Hearts have the potential to bridge patients to transplant or provide long-term circulatory support, offering hope to those with few remaining treatment options.</strong>
This year, we began designing our first <strong>Total Artificial Heart</strong> using an axial flow pump, a technology previously used by companies such as BiVACOR, Abbott and Johnson & Johnson. We selected this design because it offers an effective balance of controllable blood flow, compact size and mechanical simplicity while providing the space needed to integrate the electronics and control systems required for safe and reliable operation. Alongside the engineering process, we research blood compatibility, biomaterials and emerging technologies to better understand the challenges facing patients with advanced heart failure. This patient-centered approach guides our work as we strive to create a device that is not only functional and reliable but also designed to improve quality of life.
<em><strong>ZotBeat 1 Axial Flow Pump Inner Tubing</strong></em>
In October 2026, Pulse Project will present its Total Artificial Heart prototype at the ISMCS Heart Hackathon Grand Finals, representing UC Irvine on an international stage in Suzhou, China. While the competition is an important milestone, our vision extends far beyond a single event. <strong>We are building a lasting organization where students collaborate across disciplines, tackle real-world engineering challenges and help shape the future of cardiovascular care.</strong>
Every donation directly supports student learning and innovation. Contributions help fund prototype materials, electronic components, manufacturing, testing equipment, software, research supplies and competition expenses. <strong>More importantly, your support gives undergraduate students the opportunity to gain the kind of hands-on experience that prepares them to become the next generation of engineers, researchers, physicians and MedTech leaders. We hope you’ll join us in bringing this vision to life and making a lasting impact on both future engineers and the patients they aspire to serve. </strong>
<strong>Connect With Us</strong>
Check out our <a href="https://sites.uci.edu/pulseproject/">website</a>, follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pulseproject_uci/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pulse-project-at-uci/">LinkedIn</a> or reach out to us directly via email at <a href="mailto:pulseproject.irvine@gmail.com">pulseproject.irvine@gmail.com</a>.
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Anteater Electric Racing - Fall 2026
By Anteater Electric Racing
Help UC Irvine’s Anteater Electric Racing Team race at the annual FSAE Electric Competition in Michigan!
Help UC Irvine’s Anteater Electric Racing Team race at the annual FSAE Electric Competition in Michigan! Anteater Electric Racing <strong>Who We Are</strong>
Anteater Electric Racing (AER) strives to promote sustainable automotive innovation by designing, manufacturing and competing with electric, formula-style racecars. AER, which was established at UC Irvine’s Henry Samueli School of Engineering, provides students with practical experience in improving technical and leadership skills, and collaborating in pursuit of excellence.
<em> Anteater Electric Racing at the 2026 Formula SAE Electric Competition in Michigan.</em>In the short term, AER seeks to foster an environment that grows creativity, teamwork and technical skills as members work toward success at the annual Formula SAE Electric Vehicle (FSAE EV) competition in Michigan. Our mission is to contribute to the global evolution of sustainable mobility by developing technology and future engineers who are prepared to lead in the fields of electric vehicle design, manufacturing and motorsports. <strong>Through a commitment to innovation in engineering, Anteater Electric Racing strives to inspire both the university community and the broader automotive field to embrace the future of electric transportation.</strong>
<em>Anteater Electric Racing running at a summer testing day.</em>
<strong>Your Support Matters</strong>
Anteater Electric Racing is gearing up for an exciting 2027 season as we prepare to compete at the Formula SAE Electric Vehicle (FSAE EV) competition in Michigan in June. This event brings together top engineering teams from around the world to design, build and race fully electric, formula-style vehicles. The competition challenges students to advance electric vehicle technology through innovation, performance and efficiency. Our team is currently finalizing designs for this year’s vehicle, with fabrication and assembly taking place all throughout the year. <strong>Your continued support empowers our students to bring these designs to life, push the limits of electric vehicle performance and proudly represent UC Irvine on the national stage.</strong>Thank you for being a part of the Anteater Electric Racing alumni and friends community! Together, we’re driving the future of sustainable mobility.
<em>Anteater Electric Racing undergoing mechanical technical inspection at the annual Formula SAE Electric Competition in Michigan.</em>
<strong>Connect With Us</strong>
Check out our <a href="https://anteater-electric.vercel.app/">website</a>, follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anteaterelectricracing/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anteater-electric-racing-5871942b7/">LinkedIn</a> or reach out to us directly via email at <a href="mailto:anteaterelectricracing@gmail.com">anteaterelectricracing@gmail.com</a>.
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