Description

The purpose of this organization is to enhance the quality of graduate education within the Iowa State University Department of Mechanical Engineering through promoting involvement, networking, and communication among mechanical engineering graduate students and faculty members.

Affiliations

• Department of Mechanical Engineering

Constitution / Tier

File	MEGSO_Constitution_2020.pdf
Tier	Student Organization - Affiliated

Membership Information

Student Members	36
ISU Members	1
Non-ISU Members	0
Allowed Members	Membership is open to all students, faculty, and staff of Iowa State University.
Allowed Officers	Active members participating in MEGSO meetings, committees, and events as defined by current MEGSO executive officers.
Membership Qualifications	The officers of MEGSO must meet the following requirements: a) Be an on campus graduate student in Mechanical Engineering. b) Be a participating member of MEGSO. c) Be in good standing with the university and enrolled at least half time, unless fewer credits are required in the final stages of their degree as defined by the Continuous Registration Requirement during their term of office. d) Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the semester immediately prior to the election and during the term of office. e) Be ineligible to hold office should the student fail to maintain the requirements as prescribed in a), b), c) and d).
Membership Restrictions	None.
Elections/Selection	Election is held during the month of April.
Meetings	Fridays at 0830 virtually on Teams.

Description of Regular Meetings/Activities

MEGSO has bi-weekly meetings in which officers discuss and plan for upcoming events. All members are encouraged to attend and share their ideas!

Description of Special Events

MEGSO sponsors are variety of events each semester aimed at fostering a community environment among the graduate students in Mechanical Engineering. Fall 2014 events include Lunch with ME, Pumpkin Carving, Potluck Dinner, Planetarium Tour, and a trip to the Des Moines Science Center. If you have ideas for an event we would love to hear from you!