Academic & Professional Clubs

  • American Society of Biomechanics Chapter at UVA

    In affiliation with the larger American Society for Biomechanics, UVA's ASB chapter seeks to bring together undergraduate and graduate students interested in biomechanics. Through this connection, we share our research with each other and work together to educate the greater Charlottesville community and beyond about the exciting field of biomechanics.

  • aNoether Physics Club

    aNoether Physics Club seeks to empower women and other minority students in physics, as well as their allies, through student-led activities, open dialogue, and mentorship. We aim to create a community that enables members to be change-makers in the field of physics and become role models for the next generation. All students who share our goal are welcome to join!

  • Arnold Air Society Colonel Demas T. Craw Squadron

    The Arnold Air Society is a professional, honorary, service organization advocating the support of aerospace power. The “service” aspect is perhaps the foremost in the mind of many members, because of the society’s continuing contributions to our campuses, our communities, and our corps–but it should always be remembered that our primary mission is to improve ourselves as future Air Force officers. The following three objectives were adopted by AAS to enhance the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) and the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), and to project the image of the United States Air Force on the university campus and in the surrounding community. Objectives:To create a more efficient relationship among Air Force and Space Force officer candidates.To provide more opportunities for Air Force and Space Force officer candidates to exercise leadership, management, organizational, and public relations skills. To provide opportunities for officer candidates to participate in campus and community service activities, demonstrating the close relationship between civilian and military institutions.

  • Art History Club

    The Art History Club is a place for students of all majors and backgrounds to come together to learn more about art and its history, meet students with similar interests, and connect with the art community at UVA and beyond. 

  • Art History Graduate Association

    Founded in the 1990-1991 academic year, the Art History Graduate Association (AHGA) is a graduate student organization within the Department of Art at the University of Virginia. AHGA serves as a forum in which to advocate for the interests of our graduate students to departmental and university administrators, provide academic and professional development opportunities related to the field, and foster a sense of community. In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests in the summer of 2020, AHGA also aims to support issues of social justice. Starting in 2019, the art history graduate students host a biennial Graduate Symposium, which is an educational and networking event that encourages exchanges in the field of art history and beyond, and brings together students from the University of Virginia and other universities.

  • Asian Student Network at McIntire

    The Asian Student Network at McIntire is dedicated to supporting Asian commerce students in breaking barriers in business by building a strong and safe network within the McIntire community at large and preparing the next generation of young professionals to lead, empower, and inspire.

  • Association for Computing Machinery

    ACM @ UVA is the student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery at the University of Virginia. We provide Computer Science/Engineering majors and enthusiasts with events to provide all academic, professional, and social opportunities.Social Engagement : We aim to promote the robust relationships amongst persons in the graduate and undergraduate bodies that have an interest in computing, believing that the computer science community is strengthened when we are able to befriend and learn from the diverse perspectives of others.Educational Opportunities : It is our objective to provide learning environments in which students can increase their knowledge of and interest in the science, design, development, construction, languages, management and applications of modern computing.Professional Development : Our goal is to encourage and assist students’ growth and preparation for the workforce. We aim to assist through helping prepare for real world jobs and problems. We also seek to encourage the formation of contacts with professionals in industry and graduate degree programs.Youth Outreach: As part of our commitment to giving back to the community, we actively engage with local Charlottesvilleschools. Through fun and educational computer science activities, we aim to inspire and nurture the next generation ofcomputer scientists.

  • Association for Women in Sports Media

    AWSM is the UVA chapter of the Association of Women in Sports Media, a national organization that works to promote and increase diversity in sports media through career-enhancement networking and mentoring initiatives in the Sports Media industry!

  • Association of Women Surgeons Student Chapter at UVA School of Medicine

    The AWS Student Chapter at UVA is established for the expressed purpose of:Fostering interest, mentoring, and skills development needed to pursue a surgical career.Addressing the unique challenges that women surgeons face such as balancing family issues with the demands of a surgical career; pay equity issues; and the lack of women in leadership positions.

  • Bioethics Society at UVA

    Bioethics Society at UVA is a casual club of diverse students brought together by a common interest in the growing field of bioethics. If you're unfamiliar with bioethics, think genome editing, A.I. in healthcare, organ transplantation decisions, healthcare for prisoners, end-of-life care, vaccinations, and so much more! If any of these topics sound interesting to you, feel free to join our monthly meetings where we typically read, listen to, or watch something together and informally discuss our thoughts over light refreshments. All opinions are welcome, and no experience with bioethics is required!