The Stanford Solar Car Project, founded in 1989, is a non-profit organization fueled by its members’ passion for environmentally sustainable technology. Every two years, the team designs, builds and races a new solar car with an eye on the bi-annual International World Solar Challenge race.
The Stanford Student Space Initiative (SSI) is Stanford's largest project-based student group, with +300 members across six project teams: Rockets, Satellites, Balloons, Mars, Biology, and Policy. Founded in 2013, our mission is to give future leaders of the space industry the hands-on experience and broader insight they need to realize the next era of space development.
The Stanford Student Robotics Club, is dedicated to building cool robots and learning new things. One of Stanford’s largest hands-on engineering student organizations, we bring together nearly 200 students across eight teams: Drones, Submersibles, Conservation, BattleBots, Manipulators, Escape Room, Humanoids, and Dronehacks.
Flight Club is the place for all aerospace and aviation related student projects on campus. For everyone from licensed pilots, to AA majors, to hobbyists, to people looking to try something new, Flight Club has a project for you!
Moonshot Club drives inclusive tinkering by providing students with a collaborative environment, mentorship, and resources to get their dream engineering-related projects—or Moonshots—off the ground. We also inspire and educate the community through speaker events and educational workshops.
Stanford FashionX aims to usher in the next wave of innovators, creatives and activists within the fashion industry. We tackle many aspects of fashion within the club, including: sustainability, marketing, design, tech, and more.
The Stanford Themed Entertainment Association (STEA) connects students interested in themed entertainment to ride design competitions, industry speakers, mentorship opportunities, and educational theme park visits. We also create immersive experiences on campus that foster creativity, learning, and community.
ChemE Car integrates skills from chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering to build a chemically powered vehicle from scratch. We compete at the American Institute of Chemical Engineering Competition every Spring.
Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) addresses the challenges of global poverty and sustainability by harnessing the energy and creativity of student engineers. We partner with organizations locally and internationally to approach engineering-based challenges through partnerships that foster cultural, educational, and technical exchange.
The Stanford Optical Society is the local chapter of Optica and SPIE. We promote optical science and technology through exciting events such as educational outreach, academic seminars, social activities, and the annual Stanford University Photonics Retreat.
Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) designs and builds open-source assistive technology solutions for individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and youth in our local community. Our process is relationship-first: we spend time with community partners to understand their specific unmet needs before ever picking up a tool. We are the Stanford chapter of the international non-profit.