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Mission
The American Fisheries Society seeks to:
a) Educate the general student body and community about local fish, fisheries management, invasive organisms, and conservation.
b) Cooperate with local private and public organizations to further enhance fisheries in surrounding water- bodies.
c) Train members in fish identification, boat operation, survey techniques, and other fisheries related experience.
d) Increase member accessibility to research and job opportunities.
e) Volunteering among the WDNR and local agencies to promote co-operation and networking
f) Assisting in the completion of UW - Stout fisheries research.

Membership Benefits
The benefit to being apart of AFS is that you are part of a larger Nationally recognized organization; the Wisconsin Chapter of American Fisheries Society. You benefit by learning hands-on practical skills and fish identification that are beneficial in the area of fisheries. You will learn how to use equipment properly and how to conduct surveys. Lastly, you benefit by being a part of an organization; using communication, following directions, being educated, and having fun.

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The American Foundry Society is an student organization that helps its club members with foundry knowledge and industry connections. Another important part of the club is the annual foundry tour and also two $1,000 scholarships awarded to it’s members. Anybody from school can go on the tours. In our meeings we discuss club topics and then mold and pour aluminum castings.

The American Foundry Society is the leading U.S. based metalcasting society that assists member companies (metalcasting facilities, diecasters and industry suppliers) and individuals to effectively manage all production operations, profitably market their products and services and to equitably manage their employees. The American Foundry Society also promotes the interests of the metalcasting industry before the legislative and executive branches of the federal government. With the direction of its volunteer committee structure, the professional staff of the American Foundry Society provides support in the areas of technology, management and education to further activities that will enhance the economic progress of the metalcasting industry.

Membership Benefits
Two $1,000 scholarships awarded to it’s members. Anybody from school can go on the tours. In our meeings we discuss club topics and then mold and pour aluminum castings. Learning more about the casting process and networking with industry professionals.

Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Rochelle Knier, Margaret Freiermuth, Email group officers

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We are an official on-campus organization for students of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology concentration, or for anyone with personal interest in biology and chemistry. Our organization is based on giving you the most out of your time here at Stout and have you leaving Stout with long-lasting network connections and scientific experience to help you in your future endeavors.We encourage participation with events and volunteer opportunities as well as create connections to professors that are working on a variety of research topics! It's the org that keeps on giving!

Membership Benefits
Access to ASBMB journals, and the opportunity to travel and present at the annual Experimental Biology conference.

Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Rand Dickson, Email group officers

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ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.

Membership Benefits
The ASME provides a venue to increase professional skills and create professional networks.

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Engineers Without Borders—UW-Stout Chapter's goal is to bring together students from diverse backgrounds and majors to share their knowledge and experiences with communities. The organization will work with communities to assess, design, implement, monitor, and evaluate appropriate engineering solutions for small-scale infrastructure projects.

Membership Benefits
Members will gain valuable knowledge and experiences that can't be taught in a classroom.
Members can become part of the national Engineers Without Borders Organization by paying a fee in Volunteer Village.

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The UW-Stout Food Science Club is a group of food enthusiasts that is not limited to the food science major. They stay involved in the local community through volunteer events and industry tours. During the holiday season, the club does an annual service event for the local food shelf called “Freezing for Food”. They stand in front of a local food market and collect food and money donations in exchange for a hot cup of cocoa. In addition, they’ve been on tours to a maple syrup farm, and brewery and creamery tours. They have also been able to attend speakers and presentations through IFT such as the cheese making night at the University of Minnesota. They also encourage involvement in Twin Cities Home Economics and Business. Their weekly meetings involve out of classroom experiments and learning such as sensory testing, fermentation, pickling, candy and cheese making, and experiments with wild yeast. One goal of the group is to expand their knowledge and involvement in the food science field.

Membership Benefits
Learn about the science and processing of food.
Experiment with food and perform taste tests.
Network with faculty and industry professionals.
Go on industry tours.
Volunteer in the community.
Meet new friends.

Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Alison Zimmerman, Email group officers

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IEEE's core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. The UW-Stout Branch of the IEEE is a student-run organization that shall facilitate opportunities for professional networking, research, and development in the field of Computer and Electrical Engineering.

Membership Benefits
-Industry tours and speakers
-Weekly workshops with valuable experience
-Connections to the industry
-A casual environment for career development

Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Annalena Christianson, Email group officers

Mission
NEHA is a Pre-professional organization that seeks to be a bridge between students jobs, internships, and certifications. As well and furthering students education after graduation. We also hope to sponsor speakers to educate students on these opportunities. Members are motivated to improve their environmental knowledge and care about providing a healthful environment for all.

Membership Benefits
-Meet people with similar interests
-Volunteer opportunities
-Improve the environment
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To promote awareness and valuable information in the health professions and help University of WI-Stout students who are interested in going to medical school, osteopathic school, dental school, physician's assistant school, nursing school, veterinary school or anyone interested in health and medical topics.

Membership Benefits
To promote awareness and valuable information in the health professions and help University of WI-Stout students who are interested in going to medical school, osteopathic school, dental school, physician's assistant school, nursing school, veterinary school or anyone interested in health and medical topics.

Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Colin Mittelstaedt, Sean Durian, Email group officers

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Members in our UW-Stout SAE Baja chapter design and construct a vehicle within the SAE International specifications, using the manufacturing and designing skills acquired in class with emphasis on teamwork in a constructive engineering environment. The team goal is to have our older team members guide and mentor the newer members, so that old mistakes remain in the past, while not overlooking new or unusual ideas these young minds might have. We seek to create an open and comfortable environment that will help our club grow stronger as a team. The end goal is to have our new car finish all of the events at the international race. The goal for the new car is to finish in the top 20 overall. This will establish UW-Stout as one of the elite teams in the region and put us on the national map for engineering.

Membership Benefits
Apply knowledge learned in the classroom in real life.
Build and design a off road Vehicle.
Race a vehicle multiple times a year.

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We strive to promote professional relationships and cooperation between Engineering majors at Stout and regional industry. We do this by helping students enhance and apply knowledge gained in the classroom by observing and learning from working professionals.

Membership Benefits
Networking with companies and professionals in the manufacturing industry. Meet other fellow students with interest in the engineering field.

Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Laryssa Meyer, Email group officers

Mission
The Society of Plastics Engineers represents all types of professionals involved in the plastics field from students to retired professionals. Its mission is to provide scientific and engineering knowledge related to plastics from all around the world.

Membership Benefits
Being a national member of the Society of Plastics Engineers will provide you with access to some of the best conferences, conventions, and technical showcases in the world. You will build personal and professional connections and get exposure to an incredibly diverse industry.

Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Laura Reimer, Email group officers

Mission
The UW-Stout Student Chapter of The Society of Women Engineers follows the national SWE mission to "stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity. Aspire - Advance - Achieve." Membership with SWE is open to all women and men.

Membership Benefits
While joining the Society of Women Engineers, you can gain a professional image, develop career management skills, attend conferences, experience leadership, become a role model and mentor to others and network.