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Student Societies

Alpha Nu Sigma National Honor Society

Mission and Goals: The Alpha Nu Sigma National Honor Society was established to recognize high scholarship, integrity, and potential achievement among outstanding degree-seeking nuclear engineering students at institutions of higher learning.

  • Faculty Advisor: Justin Watson
  • President: Caitlin Martin
  • Vice President: Brandon Bohanon
  • Treasurer: Aileen Sarceno

American Nuclear Society (ANS)

Mission and Goals: The ANS Student Section promotes members within UF’s Nuclear Engineering Program to develop and become exceptional Gator Engineers within the nuclear community. Professional development, academic achievement, and community involvement and outreach are all factors that are inherent within the Section and help progress the next generation of nuclear engineers and scientists.

  • Faculty Advisor: Justin Watson
  • President: Brian Washburn
  • Vice President External: Elliott Hirko
  • Vice President Internal: Sahil Agarwal
  • Secretary: Neena Schramm
  • Treasurer: Timo Picard
  • Governor: Kaiman Rosetto
  • Governor: Chloe Wilkins
  • Governor: Cade Finney

Ceramic Mug Drop (CMD)

Ceramic Mug Drop is a student-led design team that focuses on ceramic processing, 3D modeling, and mechanical testing to prepare strong mugs and discs for the annual competitions at the Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) conference.

  • Faculty Advisor: Tori Miller
  • General Team Lead: Skye Sisco
  • Composition Team Lead: Alex Johnstone
  • Mechanical Team Lead: Kyle Keene
  • Internal Outreach Director: Joseph Hernandez
  • External Outreach Director: Brooke Lastinger
  • Safety Director: Damoy Tindel
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Gator Blacksmithing

Gator Blacksmithing teaches students how to apply their theoretical knowledge in the practical setting of our on-campus forge. By training our members in the art of blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and metallurgy, we offer hands-on manufacturing experience and foster creativity, problem-solving, and craftsmanship. Our mission is to build a community of makers who are passionate about blacksmithing and promote safety, innovation, and excellence in the field of metalworking.

  • Faculty Advisor: Tori Miller
  • General Contact: ufbladesmithing@gmail.com
  • President: Daniel Bolden
  • Vice President: Jacob Booeshaghi
  • Treasurer: Gabriel Carson
  • Secretary: Aryan Lamba

GradSWE

Mission and Goals: GradSWE is the graduate student community of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).   

​We are comprised of graduate students and professionals engaged in supporting the needs of graduate student members with resources and information necessary for successfully navigating graduate school and professional careers. The purpose of the Graduate Society of Women Engineers (GradSWE) is to encourage graduate female engineering students to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders – in academic and industry positions. We host events for developing careers, promoting the presence of women in STEM, and ​building relationships with other female engineers and scientists.

Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM)

Mission and Goals: The INMM Florida Student Chapter strives to promote nuclear materials management, improve the qualifications of those seeking to be employed in areas of nuclear materials management, and disseminate information through outreach and education in these fields.  To accomplish these goals, the chapter brings together students and faculty interested in nuclear materials management to discuss current events, hear upcoming announcements, and participate in networking.

  • Faculty Advisor: Kyle Hartig
  • President: Justin Borrero
  • Vice President: Weslee Kersey
  • Treasurer: Kyle S. Latty
  • Secretary: TBD
  • Outreach Chair: TBD

Material Advantage (MA)

Mission and Goals: We’re UF’s chapter of Material Advantage, the student program for materials science and engineering, which fosters community within the department while offering professional development opportunities to students of all majors. We are comprised of undergraduate and graduate students, all looking to network and further develop themselves as engineers. Our goal is to make our department better every semester and to help our members achieve success in their studies and career endeavors.

Society for Biomaterials (SFB)

Mission and Goals: SFB is a student-led professional society that works to promote student research, education, and professional development in biomaterials and all related disciplines. We promote interaction between students and biomaterials professionals in academia and industry, and we strive to act as a conduit for students seeking research positions within the university, internships at regional companies, or full-time employment post-graduation.

Women in Nuclear (WIN)

Mission and Goals: At the UF Women in Nuclear Student Chapter (WIN), our primary purpose is to provide students at the University of Florida with an outlet to learn more about nuclear energy and technology, regardless of prior knowledge and/or experience, and to create connections between members of the different colleges of the University of Florida.