Our Clubs
For the 2023/2024 academic year, the Science Undergraduate Society is proud to support 26 departmental and 26 non-departmental clubs.
DEPARTMENTAL:
The Bachelor of Computer Science Students Association (BCSSA) is a student club for students completing their second degree in the Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) Program at UBC. The BCSSA provides its members with opportunities to accelerate their career transition and enhance their employability. Our goal is to empower our members with technical proficiency and strong interpersonal skills. Our mission is to provide as much support as possible through a challenging career transition.
BPP is a student led club at UBC and is committed to informing students about the disciplines of Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Physiology, all of which are the fundamental basis of medicine. Throughout the school year, BPP hosts different events and mentorship programs to aid with informing current and prospective students in these majors. These events often focus on educating students about co-op and research opportunities, academics, as well as continuing to professional schools such as medicine, dentistry etc. Finally, BPP also collaborates with other clubs and the faculty of science to help host multiple events such as Three Minute Thesis and Life Science Research Night. Find more information in bppubc.com
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The Cognitive Systems Society (CSS) is a student-run organization supporting students in the Cognitive Systems program, and those with an interest in COGS-related fields such as neuroscience, philosophy, linguistics, artificial intelligence, human-computer interfaces and robotics. Our goal at the CSS is to connect, support, and celebrate UBC’s COGS community through various social, academic and industry events.
The UBC Computer Science Student Society represents all Computer Science students. We work with the CS Department, industry partners, and affiliated clubs to deliver social events, networking opportunities, community spaces, and academic resources.
The aim of the data science club is to provide students with an opportunity to learn about data science by working together to solve difficult problems with data. We primarily focus on building team based projects, with a mentorship structure involving leads helping general members contribute to the projects and carry out development. Our recent projects include detection of deepfakes, human pose estimation in videos, and developing a reinforcement learning based agents to compete in agent-based competitions such as BattleSnake. In addition to projects, members of the club form small teams and enter data science competitions such as Google’s Landmark Retrieval Competition. To further promote learning, we host technical workshops for members and inform them about upcoming data science conferences and meetups. We also host panels and Q&A sessions with industry professionals. We aim to improve the educational lives of students and prepare them for positions in academia or in industry by providing avenues of learning such as these.
The Environmental Sciences Students’ Association (ESSA) is a student club representing the Environmental Sciences program at UBC. We are dedicated to bringing together people with a passion for the environment. We organize social events for students to get to know each other, host alumni nights and career conferences with professionals, organize study sessions for the program’s core courses, and take part in events promoting public awareness of environmental issues.
Hello! We are the Geography Students’ Association and we run events that range from lunches with the Department Head and professors to guest presentations with professionals working in sustainability to our infamous bzzr gardens & trivia nights. We also publish the undergraduate journal “Trail Six”, run the GeoGarden, and celebrate the end of the year with a bang with our annual Geogala
The International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) Competition is an annual research experience in which teams dedicate themselves to the goal of producing organisms with new or unusual properties to tackle modern problems and evolve the field of synthetic biology. This experience leads students to think creatively about modern biology while gaining a wide range of technical skills. Outside of the lab, teams are also expected to assess the ethical and societal implications of their technology, network with industry professionals and engage in outreach activities with the local community. Other components of the project include hardware, software, finance and design. UBC has been participating in iGEM since 2009 and has consistently received gold medal awards for their projects.
The Psychology Students’ Association (PSA) of UBC is a student-run organization that seeks to enhance the personal, professional, and academic success of Arts and Science undergraduate students interested in psychology. With the support of the Psychology Department, the PSA provides its 300+ members with many events and services, such as our CV workshop, Hanging Out a Prof, Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference, and Year End Gala.
We are a passionate group of students dedicated to supporting students who are in, wanting to get in, or just interested in learning about pharmacology and CAPS through both academic and social resources. Throughout the year, we will be hosting social, mentorship, research, and speaker events. Our diverse team consists of students from all years, so please reach out if you have any questions and we will be happy to help you answer them 🙂
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Science One Survivors (SOS) is a club run by Science One alumni to help the current year of Science One students tackle the obstacles they may face in the challenging program. Our goal to make sure Science One students have a smooth transition from high school to university and to make their first year as enjoyable as possible.
The UBC Undergraduate Mathematics Society (UMS) is one of the oldest student clubs at the University of British Columbia. Throughout the academic year, the UMS runs social events, academic seminars, and practice sessions for competition-level mathematics with the goal of supporting both the academic interests and the general well-being of the UBC mathematics student body. The purpose of the UMS is to ensure that students interested in mathematics at UBC have a place to connect with other like-minded individuals, engage intellectually, and develop a profound sense of camaraderie and community.
The Undergraduate Statistics Society (USS) is a student-led group with a mission to actively encourage the study and application of statistics within our campus and community. Our primary objective is to enrich the academic journey of undergraduate students majoring in statistics and data science by organizing a diverse range of events. These include informative DSCI 100 Review sessions, engaging career nights, and enjoyable social gatherings such as games nights and themed events like Halloween night. Our aim is to create a supportive and vibrant environment that enhances the overall undergraduate experience for students interested in statistics and data science.
Women in Data Science @UBC (WiDS) is dedicated to represent talented women in data science, create and expand a network of women data scientists, inspire them to connect with others in the field, and propel them towards reaching their career goals as a data scientist. By providing mentorship, networking, as well as skill development opportunities (i.e. data science workshops, hackathons), our members can develop their data science skills and expand their connections.
NON-DEPARTMENTAL:
Girls in STEAM aims to support and facilitate access to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design, Maths) education for girls, women, gender-diverse people, and the LGBTQ+ community. Our main objective is to bridge the gender and diversity gap in STEAM fields by offering a supportive environment that encourages exploration, learning, and professional development.
AMS unboundED @ UBC is a student-run club that provides Science and Arts workshops to elementary schools and daycares to invoke curiosity and excitement to help reduce the uncertainty when choosing their field of study or career path.
A UBC science club aimed to diversify and expand Canada’s stem cell donor and blood donor registry for Canadian Blood Services. Our club actively guides undergraduates through the process of both donating blood and joining the national stem cell registry. We also reach out to those unable to aid in the more traditional routes of donation by raising awareness about the high demand for blood and stem cell products.
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nwPlus is the student-run club behind three of UBC’s largest hackathons—HackCamp, nwHacks, and cmd-f. We’re driven by our vision to be an integral part of the growing tech community in Greater Vancouver and to foster a support network that encourages innovation, inclusivity, and learning among those interested in tech.
UBC PATHS (Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Targeted Hope and Support) is a network of students dedicated to supporting the Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s community. We are a nonprofit organization built on the three main pillars of philanthropy, outreach, and education. We aim to raise funds and provide personal support for those affected by neurodegenerative diseases through our fundraising initiatives and Community Outreach Program at Point Grey Private Hospital. Furthermore, we also focus on increasing awareness through our educational initiatives, such as our Speaker Series, annual PATHS to a Cure Neuroscience Research Conference, and Case Competition. Through these initiatives, we provide students with a platform to present their research, connect with academic professionals, and continue to develop their knowledge about the community we aim to support. Our purpose is emphasized in our mission statement: Engage. Enrich. Explore. We strive to engage UBC students in philanthropic initiatives, enrich the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease, and explore the paths of research towards a cure.
The UBC Pre-Dental Club hosts weekly meetings from September–April. We help provide guidance to students pursuing the dental field and provide a pre-dental network that students can rely on. Our meetings include presentations from a variety of guest speakers and information on several North American, Australian, and European dental schools. We also provide information on both the Canadian and American Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), as well as practice questions to illustrate the format of the exam. If you miss a meeting, do not fret! Our members get weekly e-mails on meeting slides and past recorded meetings, to make sure they are all caught up with our newest info! Our club strives to fortify and expand our connections with our local community by opening up volunteer and leadership positions for our members and collaborating with other UBC Clubs or local organizations. Be sure to always check our Instagram and Facebook for updates!
The UBC Quantum Club is a community of students who run events to introduce undergraduate students to Quantum Computing and related fields. We run various seminars to get you acquainted with professionals, and workshops to give you hands-on training with tools used in industry and academia. We also offer personalized mentorship during the summer with graduate students!
STEM Fellowship is a student-run, national organization that provides a platform for students interested in STEM fields to connect with one another and with professionals, engage in research and improve skills in scholarly writing. We seek to enable students to learn collaboratively, express their passion and love for science, and expand the scope of human knowledge through scientific, multidisciplinary inquiry.
Women in Computer Science (WiCS) aims to build a strong community of women in computer science field at UBC. We provide opportunities for building lasting connections with fellow women in tech, industry professionals, and offer support to one another during our time at UBC.