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Co-Curricular Societies & Clubs

  1. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) - IST Chapter
    AIAA is a promising platform that provide incentives for students to undertake hands-on work in the aerospace field. AIAA-IST chapter collaborates with relevant industries to support students in research findings at the national and international level. Organizing seminars and workshops with other aerospace related institutions and offers students the opportunity to join international associations, allowing students to connect with professionals in the field around the world.
  2. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) – IST Chapter
    ASME and is a global association that promotes the dissemination of education, knowledge and the respective skills required for the research and development for the discipline of engineering. This society is focused on mechanical engineering. ASME has over 110,000 members in more than 150 countries worldwide. As a society different competitions and workshops are hosted so that the students may acquire skills outside the classroom.
  3. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) – IST Chapter
    Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is a global association that promotes mechanical engineering and its applications in different industries. IMechE has over 120,000 members in as much as 140 countries worldwide. The student chapter of IMECHE at IST strives to provide students with opportunities to get guidance from top professionals in the relevant industries.
  4. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - IST Chapter
    IEEE is a non-profit and multi-disciplinary organization with 10 regional setups. Pakistan is part of region 10 and IST affiliates with IEEE Islamabad section. The main objective of this IEEE – IST Chapter is to facilitate and motivate the students of IST towards technology that will enhance their technical and professional skills in the field of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
  5. Material Advantage Chapter - IST (MAC)
    This society provides an opportunity for the young learners to discover their skills and explore new horizons in Materials Science and Engineering. In order to incorporate these qualities in the students, the society arranges multiple activities through its club such as materials research, seminars, workshops etc.
  6. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) – IST Chapter
    ASHRAE advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. Students interested in multiple fields including indoor air quality, building design and operation, and environmental control for food processing and industry usually find a sanctuary under the umbrella of this chapter.
  7. IST Google Developers Club
    Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSCs) are community groups for university students interested in Google technologies and Tech communities. The club's main purpose is to Connect, Learn and Grow Students. Connect by meeting students interested in developer technologies and technical communities. Learn about various technical topics and gain new skills through hands-on workshops, events, talks, and project-building activities. By joining a GDSC, students grow their knowledge in a peer-to-peer learning environment and build solutions for local businesses and communities.
  8. IST Robotics Society
    The objective of IST Robotics Society is to support the development and exchange of scientific knowledge in the fields of robotics and automation. It provides the students a platform to explore and indulge in engineering knowledge and have hands on experience in the field of robotics, automation and artificial intelligence.
  9. IST Space Society (ISS)
    Space society aims to create awareness amongst the students of IST and other academic institutions of Pakistan about space, astronomy, aeronautics, space communications and environment through practical & engaging activities. It provides students with the knowledge of new research and technology advancements taking place all over the world in the field of space science and technology.
  10. IST Geospatial Society
    By connecting Pakistanis with various GIS data and technology providers, such as ESRI, OSGeo, and others, the Geospatial Society hopes to play a small part in the spread of pure GIS and obtain the resources necessary to give students a better working environment and platform to use its creativity in GIS. The platform is to educate people about new technologies, provide them with free and useful data to work with, and encourage them to develop geospatial applications.
  11. IST Mathematical Society
    The goal of the IST Mathematical Society is to promote and advance the discovery, learning and application of mathematics. The IST Mathematical Society reaches out to and develop new partnerships with the users of mathematics in universities, educators in the school and college systems, as well as other mathematical associations. IST students participated in International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest (IKMC) 2022 secured 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th positions among 37 students in Pakistan. IST stood first in Pakistan with the mentioned accolades.
  12. Artificial Intelligence Community of Pakistan (AICP) – IST Chapter
    The community is built with the ambition to provide skills, knowledge, and experience in the field of AI to our student community. Our mission is to equip students with the necessary tools and resources to excel in the field of artificial intelligence. The chapter organizes events, workshops and seminars for the students of IST.
  13. American Chemical Society – IST Chapter
    The American Chemical Society International Chapter at the Institute of Space Technology is dedicated to fostering a vibrant academic and research environment for its members. This esteemed chapter offers its students unparalleled opportunities to engage in specific research endeavors. Additionally, the chapter is committed to the intellectual growth and professional development of its members through workshops and seminars on advance science and engineering.
  14. Association for Computing Machinery – IST Chapter
    The platform provides students with the opportunity for networking, learning and sharing knowledge related to the field of information technology, computing machinery and computer science. Its mandate is to organize tech oriented workshops, webinars symposiums and field visits.