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Student Organizations

Collaborate and Compete

Looking to collaborate, compete, and innovate? The Student Innovation Center is home to eight student organizations that bring ideas to life through hands-on projects, national competitions, and interdisciplinary teamwork. From designing solar cars and off-road vehicles to building autonomous robots and aerospace systems, these teams welcome students from all majors who are passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact.

Explore the organizations below and discover how you can get involved.

Image of two students showing their latest project outside the student innovation center.

SAE Aero Design

Design, simulate, and manufacture radio-controlled aircraft to compete in nation-wide design challenges.

Image of student team who worked on the Baja car.

SAE BAJA

Design, manufacture, and build a rugged vehicle that conquers tough off-road courses.

Image of student practicing safety requirements while working the cardinal space mining.

Cardinal Space Mining

Join the national champions in crafting an autonomous Lunar robot for Kennedy Space Center competition.

Image of student working on the Clean Snowmobile in the heavy metals makerspace.

Clean Snowmobile

Drive snowmobile innovation by engineering a cleaner, quieter trail sled that exceeds current market standards.

Image of three students presenting their formula car outside the student innovation center.

SAE Formula

Build a prototype autocross/formula vehicle that tests data collection, car mods, and driver skill.

Gaffer’s Guild

The Gaffer’s Guild is dedicated to education and training in the art and science of glassblowing. Membership is open to Iowa State students and the general public. The studio is located on the ground floor (room 1202), near the west entrance.

Image of students engaging in a demonstration of the PRISUM Solar Car.

PRISUM Solar Car

Engineer a street-legal, two-person solar car to compete in a track race and a 1,500-mile cross-country sprint.

Robotics club logo.

Robotics Club

Program, tinker, and modify physical and electronic components on a self-reliant snowplow, exoskeleton vest, and battle bots.

Looking to get involved in another way around the building?

Explore additional academic programs, student-led businesses, and university partners located in the Student Innovation Center.