Previous Boards
25-26
President - Damilola Lawal
Vice President - Matthew Creighton, Makayla Boyd
Finance Chair - Margaret Brown
Social Programming Chair - Peyton Collins, Mellany Smith
Logistics Chair - Lindsay Jones
24-25
President - Melanie Hilman
Vice President - Makayla Boyd, Owen Land
Finance Chair - Nandan Tumu
Social Programming Chair - Damilola Lawal
Logistics Chair - Margaret Brown
23-24
President - Nandan Tumu
Vice President - Melanie Hilman
Finance Chair - Sophia Li
Social Programming Chair - Owen Land
Logistics Chair - Damilola Lawal
22-23
President - Nandan Tumu
Vice President - Génesis Quiles-Galarza
Finance Chair - Maya Singh
Social Programming Chair- Owen Land
Logistics Chair - David Gonzalez-Medrano
The Graduate Association of Bioengineers (GABE) serves as the formal representative body of graduate bioengineering students to the Bioengineering Graduate Group and the University Administration. It also serves to promote academic and social interaction among graduate bioengineering students.
Contact us at penngabe@gmail.com.
The Biotechnology Student Association (BSA) represents Master of Biotechnology Students at the University of Pennsylvania. We organize social and professional events for our students in order to create camaraderie among the program and help students learn about opportunities within the field. We hope to cultivate strong bonds among the members and share ideas in the pursuit of knowledge.
Visit our website bsaboard.wixsite.com/upennbsa and Instagram @bsa_upenn, and contact us at bsaboard@seas.upenn.edu.
The Mechanical Engineering Graduate Association (MEGA) is a student run organization focused on enriching the academic and social experience within the department and the greater university community. To this aim, MEGA sponsors student activities, arranges seminars and lectures, selects representatives to serve on various campus wide student organizations, and serves as a liaisons between students and faculty.
Visit our website mega.seas.upenn.edu, and Instagram @upenn_mega, or reach out to us by email: mega@seas.upenn.edu.
CIT59x is a student-led organization at the University of Pennsylvania dedicated to building community among MCIT On-Campus students. We host a variety of academic, professional, and social programs, including our annual First-Year Hackathon, the Mentor–Mentee Program, and fun social events and group trips to help students feel supported and empowered throughout their time at Penn. Our mission is to create an inclusive, welcoming environment where new computer science students can grow and explore opportunities!
Feel free to connect with us on Instagram at @cit59x.
The Computer and Information Science Doctoral Association (CISDA) is the student organization for Computer Information and Science PhD students at the University of Pennsylvania.
ESE PhD Association (EPA)
The EPA represents graduate students in the Electrical & Systems Engineering (ESE) department. Its aim is to foster a sense of community and facilitate professional development opportunities for its graduate students through various events, including the ESE PhD Colloquium Series. Email us at esepa@seas.upenn.edu.
ESE Masters (ESEGA)
ESEGA is the student organization representing all MSE-Electrical Engineering and MSE-Systems Engineering students at the University of Pennsylvania.
NanoQ
As of 2025, NanoQ (the student org for students in the interdisciplinary Nanotechnology Master's program) is being absorbed into ESEGA!
Robotics Masters (ROBO)
ROBO represents the Master of Science in Robotics students at GSEG. We make sure that the voices of our students are heard and organize social events to foster a sense of community and facilitate connections among all ROBO students.
Contact us at gsegrobo@seas.upenn.edu.
CG@ Penn (CGGT)
CG@Penn represents all Computer Graphics students, but we welcome students who are just interested in computer graphics too!
CG@Penn is a student-led initiative designed to foster a vibrant and connected computer graphics (CG) community at the University of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to create opportunities for social engagement, professional growth, and constructive collaboration between students and faculty. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates creativity, fosters academic and professional excellence, and builds lasting connections among students and faculty
Visit our website: cg.cis.upenn.edu!
Formed in 2015, the Integrated Product Design Student Graduate Association (IPDGA) serves as a means of formally representing the interests of Integrated Product Design graduate students. Dedicated to organizing programs to improve the quality of students’ experience and building connections between students, alumni, and faculty, it hosts academic, career, and social events for the IPD student community and beyond.
GAPSA: UPenn's University-Wide
Graduate and Professional Student Association
The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA) is the official student government representing graduate and professional students at the University of Pennsylvania. They champion the interests of students across all twelve graduate schools (G12) as well as several campus affinity groups (IDEAL), collaborating closely with administrators to ensure student perspectives drive policy. The General Assembly (GA) is proportionally composed of graduate and professional students elected by each G12 member, as well as IDEAL representatives. The GA elects our President, Vice Presidents, and Council Chairs, who in turn appoint Directors and Deputies to help execute GAPSA essential functions and special projects. The GA convenes biweekly on Wednesday evenings, which you can learn more about here.
As a member of the GAPSA G12, GSEG appoints 4 Research Council (PhD) and 14 Professional Council (Masters) representatives to the GAPSA GA.
As a GAPSA rep, you serve as a liaison between engineering students and the broader graduate student community. Specific responsibilities can be found in Section IV of our constitution. In addition to the monthly GSEG meetings (third Tuesday, 5:30pm) and biweekly Wednesday GAPSA meetings, reps are also expected to attend the GAPSA Research/Professional Council meetings which precede them (catered, every other Wednesday, 5:30pm). This allows reps to voice concerns specifically related to PhD or Masters students, and also vote on resolutions favorable to the school of engineering. Representatives are expected to participate in all meetings, but in the event that you're unable to attend a GAPSA meeting, there is an option to attend online or send a proxy in your place.
If you are interested in becoming a GSEG GAPSA representative, inquire about available positions by emailing gseg@engineering.upenn.edu. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Student Groups
Student Groups are extra-departmental, interdisciplinary engineering student groups, brought together by a shared interest. Anyone can join and partake in their activities!
Want to start your own student group?
See our Student Group Guidelines to learn more!