Affinity Organizations

The mission of this chapter is to promote, cultivate, and honor excellence in education and leadership among Latinxs in STEM. The mission of this chapter is to also increase the number of Latinx students in STEM at Purdue University by providing awareness of STEM discipline among local high schools and a strong sense of community among all Latinxs. Our vision is a future where Latinxs are leaders in the STEM world. 

The Purdue Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers is formally known as the "Mother Chapter." As a student-managed and non-profit STEM organization, their primary mission is to "increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community." Each year they enact on their mission by providing professional, academic, social and community outreach opportunities to help their members reach their absolute potential as a student, leader and engineer. 

The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE is dedicated to the advancement of Asian heritage scientists and engineers in education and employment so that they can achieve their full career potential in their respective careers. The SASE Purdue Chapter develops it members by covering five key areas: career development, bridging networks, academic preparation, cultural awareness, and community service.

The mission of this chapter is to empower and support women through inclusive and innovative high-quality programs that provide technical and leadership experience in open and encouraging environments. Purdue SWE (PSWE) is dedicated to motivating young women to attain the highest levels of education and career advancement. PSWE is one of the largest student organizations at Purdue and is consistently one of the largest collegiate SWE chapters in the nation.  

The Purdue University Latino Cultural Center creates an inclusive environment for the entire campus community, fostering meaningful dialogue and cultural understanding of Latinx communities. The LCC supports Latinx faculty and staff while they recruit, retain and empower Latinx students to succeed, giving them a sense of belonging until graduation and beyond.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Center provides programming that engages the entire Purdue University campus and community on LGBTQ issues through: an exciting calendar of events, a distinguished lecture series, advocacy for equitable access and a discrimination-free environment, and facilitation of a variety of craning opportunities throughout the year. Located in Room 230 of the Schleman Hall of Student Services, the LGBTQ center is a dedicated Safe Zone that provides a welcoming and affirming location on campus for all, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. 

When the doors first opened in March 2007, the Native American Educational and Cultural Center (NAECC) was the first cultural center in the state of Indiana dedicated to supporting Indigenous students and since then, the NAECC continues to celebrate unprecedented success.

NAECC founding statement (2006) "As current students of Purdue University, we firmly believe that the creation of a Native American student center will collectively contribute to Native student success, Purdue's mission to enrich the student and cultural dynamics, and most critical, students will have the capacity to become lead candidates in contributing to Tribal needs and cultivating the notion of Tribal sovereignty."