Student Organizations

The AIGA, American Institute of Graphic Arts, Aggies (or AIGA AGGIES, www.aiga.org) is the professional design organization that advocates for a greater understanding of the value of design and designers in government, business, and media. We inspire designers and the public by sharing the most exciting design work and engaging in thoughtful, provocative discussion on pressing issues. We aim to enhance professional development through enriching learning opportunities at all levels. As the profession’s oldest and largest professional membership organization for design—with more than 70 chapters and more than 15,000 members—we advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force. If you want to join AIGA AGGIES, please contact our Faculty Advisor Dr. Robert Cobb (rcobbjr@ncat.edu) or Ms. Fannique Robinson (ferobins@ncat.edu).

The American Society for Quality (ASQ) (www.asq.org)is the world’s leading authority on quality. ASQ is a knowledge-based global community of quality professionals dedicated to promoting and advancing quality tools, principles, and practices in their workplaces and communities. ASQ provides the quality community with training, professional certifications, and knowledge to a vast network of members of the global quality community. If you want to join ASQ, please contact our Faculty Advisor Dr. Ronald Wilkins (rwilkins@ncat.edu).

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)(www.sae.org) is the leader in connecting and educating mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. SAE is a global association of engineers and technical experts in the aerospace, automotive, and commercial-vehicle industries. With the mission of advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity, SAE provides essential resources to help you stay at the forefront of the mobility industry. SAE Members access first-to-market technical insights, best-in-class technical resources, and connections with a global network of leading industry experts. If you want to join SAE, please contact our Faculty Advisor Dr. James D. Kribs (jdkribs@ncat.edu).

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) (www.sme.org) is the world's leading provider of knowledge, networking and skills development for the manufacturing industry. Membership in SME gives you access to workforce training and certification, mentorship programs, jobs, the industry’s top publications and events, networking opportunities, and more. Further your career and take advantage of these numerous opportunities by joining SME. The NC A&T Student Chapter of SME has been sponsored by the NC Northern Piedmont Chapter. If you want to join SME, please contact our Faculty Advisor Dr. David Chamblee (dlchambl@ncat.edu).