Student Organizations

AISES Website | Donate to AISES
To join AISES, email the president below and ask to be added to the GroupMe!

The Colorado School of Mines chapter of American Indian Science and Engineering Society is a non-profit national organization that represents American Indians and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science, and other related technology disciplines. The mission of AISES is to substantially increase the representation of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science, and other related technology disciplines. Through the quality and reach of its programs and the longevity and devoted commitment of its “family,” AISES is the undisputed leader in STEM opportunity in Indian Country. Members from over 200 tribal nations are represented within AISES, and AISES enjoys the support and partnership of corporate, government, academic, and tribal decision-makers.

Mahlon ALLIN | PRESIDENT 2024 – 2025 | iallin@mines.edu
Haku, ma ktɨ ka Ivy Allin (Hello, my name is Mahlon Allin). I’m Ojibwe and Barbareño/Ineseño Chumash. I’m currently studying Computer Science with a focus in Data Science and I’ve been involved with AISES since August 2023. I look forward to serving as the president of AISES and in doing so, work towards empowering Indigenous people in STEM and creating a more inclusive community here at Mines. I’m excited to meet all new and returning members this year!

Melvina Beard, M.S.| AISES Faculty Advisor| melvina.beard@mines.edu
Office of Information Security (OIS)

LINDA FIGUEROA, PH.D | AISES & SHPE Faculty Advisor | lfiguero@mines.edu
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

NSBE Website | NSBE Sponsorship Packet | Donate to NSBE
To join NSBE, email one of the presidents below and ask to be added to the GroupMe!

The National Society of Black Engineers is dedicated to the success of African-American engineering students and professionals. NSBE offers its members leadership training, professional development activities, mentoring opportunities, career placement services and more. NSBE comprises 394 active chapters — 242 collegiate, 70 professional and 82 pre-collegiate — located in six geographic regions. NSBE’s mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”

The NSBE torch symbolizes the organization’s everlasting, burning desire to achieve success in this competitive society and to effect positive change in the quality of life of all people. The goal of the Society is to replicate its mission and vision in countries around the world, creating a global network of Black engineers, scientists and technologists. NSBE has accomplished more for Black engineering students than any other organization in the world.

PAYTON MAYBERRY| CO-PRESIDENT 2026-2027 | mayberry@mines.edu
I am Payton Mayberry, a senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a business track. This is my fourth year as a member of the National Society of Black Engineers, and I am excited to serve as co-President alongside Emile this year. One of my biggest goals is to lead our chapter to win Chapter-of-the-Year at Nationals. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my dog and hanging out with friends.

EMILE NDIKUM| CO-PRESIDENT 2026 – 2027 | emile_ndikum@mines.edu
Hi guys! My name is Emile and I’m a Junior studying Mechanical Engineering. I’ve been involved in NSBE since my Freshman year, and I’m really excited to serve as Co-President this year along with Payton! Outside of class you can probably find me in the rec center playing basketball with friends or just hanging around campus so don’t be afraid to say hi, and I can’t wait to show off what NSBE’s got cooking this year.

ESTHER EGBE | GRADUATE CHAIR | esther_egbe@mines.edu
Graduate student at Mines

SHAM TZEGAI | NSBE Advisor | stzegai@mines.edu

Office of Financial Aid

KIM SCOTT, PH.D | NSBE Advisor | kimscott@mines.edu
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

oSTEM Mines Chapter Website | oSTEM Website | oSTEM Sponsorship Packet | Donate to oSTEM
To join oSTEM, email the president below and ask to be added to the GroupMe!

oSTEM is a national society dedicated to educating and fostering leadership for LGBTQA communities in the STEM fields. The Mines Chapter of oSTEM, formerly GLBTA Engineers: Sigma Lambda, is a community driven club in place to give support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students at Mines. We hold events for both out members, as well as to educate the Mines campus. We offer many opportunities for students to become involved with our chapter through weekly meetings, social events, and advocacy. This is a great challenge-by-choice organization in which you can decide which activities you want to participate in and which ones you may not want to. Additionally, this organization offers various professional meetings with companies and prepares students with easily transferrable communication and problem-solving skills.

David Burnham | PRESIDENT 2026 – 2027 | david_burnham@mines.edu

Hey! I’m a Junior studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Data Science. This is my 3^rd year on the oSTEM executive board and I am excited to serve this year as President! My goal this year is to increase outreach and community within Mines and Golden while continuing to uphold our mission. I love chatting about anything and everything, so if you wanna chat don’t hesitate to say hi!

REM ZHANG | oSTEM ALUMNI ADVISOR | rem_zhang@mines.edu
Computer Science, Graduate School

MEGAN ROSE | oSTEM Co-Advisor | meganrose@mines.edu
Office of Budget and Financial Planning

DEPAUL STRAUB | oSTEM Co-Advisor | fdstraub@mines.edu
New Student Transition Services

SASE Mines Chapter Website | SASE Website | SASE Sponsorship Packet | Donate to SASE
To join SASE, email one of the presidents below and ask to be added to the GroupMe!

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 addition to professional development, SASE also encourages members to contribute to the enhancement of the communities in which they live. SASE membership is open to men and women of all ethnic backgrounds and is one of the five organizations under the Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP) at the Colorado School of Mines.

SASE’s mission is to
-Prepare Asian heritage scientists and engineers for success in the global business world.
-Celebrate diversity on campuses and in the workplace.
-Provide opportunities for members to make contributions to their local communities.

Aeneas Penaflor | PRESIDENT 2025 – 2026 | apenaflor@mines.edu
Hello MEP! I am a senior studying computer engineering, and this will be my fourth year involved in SASE. I am looking forward to this year as President to give back to the community that gave me a home on campus. You can usually find me in Labriola or online playing fighting games or pvp games. I enjoy djing, photography, and cooking too! I will work to make this year great!

ASHLEY POTTER | GRAD & ALUMNI ADVISOR | ashleylinpotter@mines.edu
Engineering and Technology Management, Graduate School

HOLLY EKLUND | SASE Faculty Co-Advisor | heklund@mines.edu
Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics

SCOTT STRONG, PH.D | SASE Faculty Co-Advisor | sstrong@mines.edu
Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics

JIM WONG | SASE Faculty Co-Advisor | jwong@mines.edu
Department of Mechanical Engineering

SHPE Mines Chapter Website | SHPE Website | Donate to SHPE |SHPE Sponsorship Packet 2026-2027

To join SHPE, email one of the presidents below and ask to be added to the GroupMe!

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community. The concept of Networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network that would grow to encompass the nation as well as reach other countries. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professionals and student chapters throughout the nation.

Mission: SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.
Vision: SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

Julissa Rodriguez| CO-PRESIDENT 2026-2027 |julissa_rodriguez@mines.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Julissa Rodriguez, and I’m a senior studying Mechanical engineering. I’ve been involved with SHPE for the past 4 years, and I’m excited to serve as Co-President this year alongside Lukas Henriquez. I’m looking forward to continuing SHPE’s mission of empowering Hispanics in STEM. Excited for a great year with the Familia!

Lukas Henriquez| CO-PRESIDENT 2026-2027 |lukashenriquez@mines.edu
Hey y’all, I am a senior in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Aerospace. I have been a part of SHPE for 3 years now and I am excited to serve as Co-Presidents with Julissa Rodriguez. My goal is to support old and new members by showing them they have potentials to become leaders in STEM and to never doubt themselves. If you ever see me around, don’t be shy and come say hi!

GABRIEL DEL CASTILLO | GRADUATE ADVISOR | gdelcastillo@mines.edu
Computer Science, Graduate School

ANDRES GUERRA, PH.D, PE | SHPE Faculty Advisor | aguerra@mines.edu
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

LINDA FIGUEROA, PH.D | AISES & SHPE Faculty Advisor | lfiguero@mines.edu
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

LAUREN BAUGHMAN | UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERMENT (USG) REP | lbaughman@mines.edu

ASHLEY POTTER | GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERMENT (GSG) REP | ashleylinpotter@mines.edu