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About Us
AΩE is a professional and social sorority that promotes women in engineering and technical sciences founded November 13, 1983. Our chapter welcomes women from all S.T.E.M majors to join our sisterhood and stay connected with us after they become alumni.
The Beta Kappa chapter at UNC Charlotte was founded on January 26, 2013. We promote ideals and objectives that strive to change the participation of females in the Engineering & Technical Sciences career fields while creating lifelong bonds.
Sister Majors
Biology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Earth & Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
French
Health Systems Management
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Meteorology
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Physics
The Beta Kappa Chapter does not have a required major or set of majors to join, We take into consideration all who promote and support women in S.T.E.M during the recruitment process.
Community Involvement
- Volunteers with various food pantries including Jamil's Student Pantry regularly.
- Works with local FIRST Robotics teams to support young women in STEM fields.
Philanthropy
- The Beta Kappa chapter supports and advocates for St. Baldrick's to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer and on-going research.
- Beta Kappa is also a continued supporter for FIRST Robotics, with sisters that are alumnae of FIRST teams throughout the state of NC.
Academics
Sisters partake in Beta Kappa study groups, sister tutoring, and the chapter assists in finding other campus resources to help in the success of member's academics.
Social
Sisterhood Bonding events to highlight interests and cultures of sisters, Greek mixers, event collaborations with Girls Who Code (GWC) and Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and much more!
Career Development
- Collaborates with local S.T.E.M. companies and recruiters to grow a professional presence and to learn and sharpen professional skills.
- Conducts resume building workshops with the UNC Charlotte Career Center.
Holds mock interviews with various Alumnae to prepare for internships and after college job searches.
Our Involvement
Awards
The UNC Charlotte OFSL Director's Award is awarded to one chapter in each council by a staff member in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life. The chapters that receive this award exemplify the spirit of what it means to be a well rounded chapter, doing the right things for it's members and for the community. This award is not based on Gold Standard Program assessment. It is based on what the OFSL staff sees, hears and experiences in advising the chapter.
2022-23 Director's Award
Presented to the Beta Kappa chapter by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
2022-23 Excellence in Philanthropy
This award was presented to the Beta Kappa chapter by the International Executive Board
The Excellence in Philanthropy award is awarded by the International Executive Board of ΑΩΕ each year. Some of our notable philanthropy events from last year included our support at Team T-Rex's all day kickoff, and our campus and river cleanup events.