Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Organization (AEGSO)
The AEGSO Club was initially made up of Aerospace Engineering graduate students to create a collective voice. Today, AEGSO strives to improve both the academic and social lives of its members. Throughout the year, AEGSO plans events to keep aerospace engineering graduate students communication with one another and staying involved. To find out more information, visit the AEGSO website.
Air ISU
Air ISU started in 2004 as a non-profit student organization with the purpose to design, build, and fly a light sport aircraft. The goalos Air ISU is to improve student’s understanding of light sport aircrafts and their systems. Work on a Zodiac XL light sport kit plane started in 2006. Since then, both the plane and group membership have grown. If you are interested in seeing and working on the completion of the Zodiac XL, please e-mail the club at airisu.mail@gmail.com.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
With over 145 student branches across the country, it is not a surprise that AIAA has become one of the most popular clubs to join among the aerospace engineering students at Iowa State. AIAA host design competitions, scholarships, and internships. They also provide research help, textbook discounts, and much more. Joining AIAA is a great way to learn about aerospace engineering and have a fun time too. If you are interested in becoming a member of the AIAA chapter at Iowa State, get online and visit the Iowa State AIAA Website to find out more information.
Cyclone Business Jet
Cyclone Business Jet is a student organization made up of mostly undergraduates majoring in design, business, and of course engineering. All students work simultaneously to design and build a 10-passenger business jet airplane. The goal of Cyclone Business Jet is to apply classroom acquired skills to a real life problem with a finished product in mind. To find out more information and how to join, e-mail cyclonebusinessjet@gmail.com
Iowa State Space Society (ISSS)
The mission of ISSS is to assist students who have interests in building high-power rockets, stargazing, and space exploration and development. The ISS is a chapter of students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS). Members of the ISSS can be found working with students from K – 12th grade and frequently hosting stargazing events. More information on events provided by ISSS and how to join can be found on www.chapters.seds.org/isss/11.
Iowa State Model Aviation Club
The purpose of the ISMAC is to provide individuals with opportunities to design, build, and fly radio control aircraft with others who enjoy model aviation. Members are involved in various model aircraft projects both organized by the club and on their own. Members regularly meet to fly R/C aircraft. For more information on the club and how to join, feel free to visit the ISMAC website.
Sigma Gamma Tau
The Sigma Gamma Tau society was established at Iowa State in the year 1953. Its purpose is to recognize and honor those in the field of aeronautics and astronautics. The society seeks to foster a spirit of loyalty and fellowships, particularly among students of Aerospace Engineering.
