Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Clubs

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is a national organization dating back over 70 years. Cal Poly Pomona chapter is dedicated to the advancement of the aerospace industry by hosting company tours and speaker meetings, as well as keeping students in contact with the industry. The organization also strives to help students in school by hosting tutoring sessions, movie nights, and other social events to help with student morale. Visit Cal Poly Pomona AIAA Student Branch and AIAA Home Page for more information. 

Cal Poly Pomona Unmanned Autonomous Systems Club (UAS)

The Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) club was created with the purpose of training students to work with UAS technologies by promoting a hands-on learning experience. Students are introduced to a variety of workshops and projects that are intended to enhance practical and technical skills that can be brought into real-world applications. For beginners, lessons are provided to give students the confidence and basic skills needed to engage in project teams. Students of all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to join the club and work together to develop knowledge and appreciation for this ever-growing industry.

Undergraduate Missiles, Ballistics, and Rocketry Association (UMBRA)

The Undergraduate Missiles, Ballistics, and Rocketry Association (UMBRA) is one of the Aerospace Engineering Department opportunities for a hands-on learning experience. The club concentrates on building rockets up to twelve feet long, capable of reaching two miles altitude for national competitions such as the NASA Student Launch and for personal interests. 

Liquid Rocket Lab Club (LRL)

The Liquid Rocket Lab (LRL) is a club focused on providing hands-on experience to students while pursuing its goal of launching a liquid-fueled rocket past the Karman line, a boundary 62 miles (100 kilometers) above mean sea level. Any level of entry knowledge is welcome as students from multiple disciplines work together in pursuit of club goals.

Sigma Gamma Tau (SGT)

Qualified students are invited to join the student chapter of Sigma Gamma Tau, the aerospace engineering honor society. Visit the Sigma Gamma Tau page for more information.