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AI clubs and student organizations at BU
Boston University has 25 student organizations whose members build, study, or apply AI, spanning hackathons, project teams, and reading groups. Each entry links to a profile with the group's activities, contact links, and related labs and professors.
Learning theory & data science
- AI Safety & AlignmentA student organization focused on ensuring AI benefits everyone, running cohort-based fellowships in technical alignment and AI policy alongside a policy-analysis lab.
- BU Data Science AssociationA student organization focused on data science skill-building, running hands-on workshops and group projects that support portfolios and career preparation.
- BU QuantumA student organization focused on quantum computing, running beginner bootcamp lessons, programming workshops, and research talks spanning theory and software implementation.
- Competitive Programming Club (BUCPC)A student organization focused on competitive programming, holding regular practice sessions on algorithmic problems and preparing members for intercollegiate programming contests.
- High Performance Computing (BUHPC)A student organization focused on high-performance computing, running workshops on software optimization and fielding teams for intercollegiate student cluster competitions.
- Machine Intelligence Community (BUMIC)A student organization focused on machine intelligence education, meeting to discuss ML research papers and pursue member-led projects in a community setting.
- Sports Analytics Group at BUA student organization focused on sports analytics, bringing statistics enthusiasts together for collaborative projects, research, and events with industry speakers.
- Women in Data Science (WiDS)A student organization focused on supporting women and underrepresented genders in data science through events such as workshops, speaker panels, and hackathons.
Language & generative AI
- AI SocietyA student organization focused on AI and ML that aims to make the field approachable through workshops, community events, and collaborative student projects.
- BostonHacksA student organization focused on organizing an annual 24-hour hackathon at BU, where student teams build software projects and attend beginner-friendly workshops.
- Hack4ImpactA student organization focused on building software for nonprofits, with technical teams developing web and mobile applications for social good under student leads.
- Kappa Theta Pi (KTP)A student organization structured as a professional technology fraternity, drawing students from all majors and centered on career preparation in technology.
Robotics & autonomous systems
- BU Robotics ClubA student organization focused on building autonomous robots, with mechanical, electrical, and perception teams that bridge classroom theory with hands-on engineering projects.
- HackHardwareA student organization focused on projects that combine hardware and software engineering, running hackathons, workshops, guest lectures, and technical demonstrations.
- Mars Rover Club (BUMRC)A student organization focused on building a Mars rover for the annual University Rover Challenge, including an autonomous navigation and traversal mission.
- Robotics & Ambient Intelligence Labs (RAILS)A student organization focused on robotics and ambient intelligence, the study of environments that sense and respond to the people in them.
Physical sciences & environment
Society, ethics & education
- BU AR/VRA student organization focused on augmented and virtual reality, the interactive technologies that overlay digital content on physical surroundings or build immersive simulated environments.
- Computer Science Club (CSC)A student organization focused on career preparation in computer science, offering resume workshops, mock technical interviews, and general guidance for CS and non-CS students.
- Forge Design StudiosA student organization focused on pre-professional design practice, running workshops, an apprenticeship program, and a nationwide design competition for emerging designers.
- Game Development ClubA student organization focused on video game design and development, offering a learning space where members collaborate on building game-making skills.
- Girls Who CodeA student organization focused on creating a judgment-free, approachable space for women entering coding, with programming built around skill-building and networking.
- INSTEP (Interface of Science, Technology, Engineering & Policy)A student organization exploring where science and engineering meet public policy, equipping STEM students to engage in policy, regulation, and advocacy work.
- Women in Computer Science (WiCS)A student organization focused on supporting women in computer science through a peer community, mentorship, and events connecting students with the field.