Student Organizations
American Concrete Institute
Faculty Advisor: Dr. W. James Wilde
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a technical and educational society organized in 1904 to develop, share, and disseminate the knowledge and information needed to utilize concrete to its fullest potential. The ACI Student Chapter at Texas State University- San Marcos strengthens this link between ACI, The Concrete Industry Management Program (CIM) and the entire Texas Concrete Industry. The Chapter offers many opportunities to students such as meeting with leaders in the industry, attending seminars, visit sites, participate in ACI competitions, and networking with other professional societies at Texas State University.
2021/2022 OFFICERS:
President: Holt Chenault
Vice-President: Zach Duncan
Treasurer: Bryce Kopecky
Secretary: Drew Cope
American Foundry Society
Faculty Advisor - Dr. Luis Trueba
American Foundry Society Is The leading U.S. based metalcasting society that assists member companies (metalcasting facilities, diecasters and industry suppliers) and individuals to effectively manage all production operations, profitably market their products and services and to equitably manage their employees. The American Foundry Society also promotes the interests of the metalcasting industry before the legislative and executive branches of the federal government. With the direction of its volunteer committee structure, the professional staff of the American Foundry Society provides support in the areas of technology, management and education to further activities that will enhance the economic progress of the metalcasting industry.
2021/2022 OFFICERS:
President: Jordan Wood
Vice President: Grant Garrison
Treasurer: Ryan Rios
Secretary: Sam Day
Historian: Kolton Cansler
Public Relations: Margaret Lee
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Byoung Hee You
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a professional and educational organization that promotes interactions between mechanical engineers and various fields of engineering and science. To improve member’s technical skills and knowledge ASME offers: training, conferences, community outreach, publications, codes, and standards. The student chapter at Texas State University aims to increase student interest in mechanical engineering by offering seminars from professionals and facility tours. Any student with an interest in mechanical engineering or related fields are encouraged and welcome to join.
2021/2022 OFFICERS:
President: Vacant
Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Vacant
Construction Student Association
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kimberly G. Talley, P.E.
The Construction Student Association of Texas State University is an organization for students pursuing a construction-related degree within the Department of Engineering Technology. This umbrella organization includes the student chapters of ABC, AGC, and NAHB.
2021/2022 OFFICERS:
President: Alison Harper
Vice President: Jason Maxwell
Secretary: Phillip Romero
Treasurer: Joshua Andrews
ABC Ambassador: Marco Rodriguez
AGC Ambassador: Michael Patriarche
NAHB Ambassador: Jared Sones
Boko's Coordinator: Kiara Flores
Events Coordinator: Vacant
Innovation Officer: Arlan Schulze
Community Outreach: Zachary Miller
Student Outreach: Guillermo Gaitan
Communications: Vacant
For more details, please visit the CSA website.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Engineering Faculty Advisor: Dr. Asiabanpour
Technology Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ameri
The Texas State Chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers is open for membership by all Technology Students. SME was organized to promote professional growth and social activity among its membership. All interested university faculty and students are welcome to join.
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the world's leading professional society advancing manufacturing knowledge and influencing more than half a million manufacturing practitioners annually. Through its communities, publications, expositions and professional development resources, SME promotes an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and keeps manufacturing professionals up to date on leading trends and technologies.
Email SME Student Chapter:
sme@tracs.txstate.edu