Academic & Professional Clubs

  • The Genomics Society at the University of Virginia (UVA)

    The Genomics Society at the University of Virginia has the purpose of:1. Promoting undergraduate research by equipping our members with the skills for conducting biological research.2. Fostering interactions between underclassmen, upperclassmen, and industry experts.3. Building a community of individuals interested in genomics.We encourage our members to start a guided research project to best get a feel for what research is like.Check out our Instagram for our most recent updates/events: @genomicsocietyatuvaKeywords: science, biomedical engineering, research, education, genomics

  • The History Club at UVA

    The History Club at UVA is a student organization promoting the study and scholarship of history. We host events pertaining to the academic field of history, including but not limited to historical trivia, historical discussions and debates, movie nights, student lectures, professional lectures, and field trips. The History Blub works with the History Department at UVA to promote history to its full extent. 

  • The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society at UVA

    The HFES Student Chapter at the University of Virginia is organized to support and serve the needs of the human factors profession at the University of Virginia. Our purpose is to promote and advance the understanding of human factors involved in the design, manufacture, and use of machines, systems, environments, and devices. We accomplish this goal through the exchange of knowledge and methodology practices in the behavioral, biological, and physical sciences that are relevant to psychology, computer science, and systems engineering disciplines.

  • The Jefferson Literary & Debating Society

    "The Jefferson Literary & Debating Society was founded on July 14th, 1825 by 16 disgruntled members of the now-defunct Patrick Henry Society in Room 7, West Lawn."The Jefferson Literary & Debating Society is the oldest student organization at the University of Virginia, a forum where speech, literature, and the matters of the day are all discussed among good company. This is an organization dedicated to open discussion and respectful debate, flowery prose and rigorous science, self-improvement and good fun.The Jefferson Society is inviting all students at the University of Virginia to interview for membership at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. Members of the Jefferson Society come from all parts of the University, including undergraduate programs, the Law School, Darden, Batten, and PhD programs. In the past, the Jefferson Society has served as an intellectual home at the University for a future U.S. President, Senators, a Nobel Laureate, and world-famous poets. As a literary and debating society, the members of the Jefferson Society meet weekly on Friday nights to deliver speeches on topics that impassioned them, to debate over pressing matters facing the University or the country, to discuss the literature of today or of antiquity, and to converse with friends, old and new. If this seems like a place for you, please fill out an interview card and come interview at the beginning of the semester for a chance to join our storied membership.If you have any questions regarding our interview week, our membership process, or the Jefferson Society in general, please contact our historian Ms. Zoe Jenkins at historian@jeffersonsociety.org.

  • The Kinesiology Club at UVA

    The Kinesiology Club welcomes students from all majors to learn more about the major, career path, and opportunities within kinesiology. We host events for club members like exam study breaks, ankle taping labs, and lectures by professionals in the field. We also do fun things like yoga or cycle classes! 

  • The Mechatronics and Robotics Society at The University of Virginia

    MARS is a network of students interested in developing a lunar excavation and construction robot for the NASA Lunabotics competition. Student members help design, build, assemble, program, wire, and compete with a robot while learning many skills that are not taught in the classroom. Additionally, student members can choose to come to workshops, where essential skills such as 3D CAD, circuit design and circuit CAD, machining, and use of other tools are taught for future use.

  • The Medical Business Exchange at UVA

    The Medical Business Exchange at UVA is organized to Educate members on the intersection of the medical field and the world of business Develop cross-field competencies and prepare members for idea-sharing across these fields Expose members to different fields related to business and medicine, through collaboration with both recent graduates and professionals in their respective lines of work

  • Theme Park Engineering Group at UVA

    The Theme Park Engineering Group at UVA seeks to cultivate interest in the theme park industry and aid club members in preparing for a career in the many roles available in the theme park industry. Through lectures, hands-on activities, guest speakers, networking opportunities, social events, trips, and other avenues of professional development, TPEG will provide a platform for students to work together to further their college preparation for professional careers.

  • The Navigators

    The Navigators Christian Fellowship is a community of students who are seeking to grow in our relationship with God and impact the world around us. Our community believes in authenticity and is a place where you can come as you are and be the real you.  Are you looking to get plugged in to a community where you can grow and pursue God with like minded people? The Navigators is a place where you will find encouragement, spiritual growth, fun, and deep friendships. Come and check out our large group meeting on Thursday nights at 8pm and get plugged in to a small group.

  • The Neuroscience Enthusiasts Club at UVA (NEC)

    The Neuroscience Enthusiasts Club caters to students with interests ranging from basic science research to its clinical applications.The purpose of The Neuroscience Enthusiasts Club is to:Connect with fellow students and discuss our favorite topicsOutreach to community and help with volunteering, fundraisers and more!Collaborate with other CIOs, highlighting the diversity of Neuroscience as a fieldAttend workshops with UVA faculty and meet with leading figures in the neuroscience field outside of UVAImprove our communication skills, presenting skills, and research skills, through fun activities and engaging biweekly meetings