<p>hey all, i'd like to know a little bit more general info about engineering societies (such as ASME, AIAA, AIChE, and BMES) and similar groups and what the main purpose of these groups is. I'd also like to know how being in one of these organizations effects how companies/graduate schools look at you, if it does at all. any constructive input is appreciated, thank you.</p>
<p>It doesn’t affect how people look at you unless it’s an honor society. </p>
<p>That said, the groups can be useful, but that varies from campus to campus. On some campuses, the professional societies will interact with employers, host presentations from grad schools and employers, and create resume books. That can be very useful.</p>
<p>^ What he said.</p>