Engineering & Tech Chapter

What it is

What is the Engineering & Tech chapter?

Robots, circuits, CAD, and code — from your first Python script to your first pull request, the LEAP Engineering & Tech chapter connects you to the firms, mentors, hack nights, and build nights that turn ideas into working things.

Student-runLed by student officers — a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, social media manager, and outreach coordinator.

Local teamsChapter teams in Frisco, Prosper, and Plano, each running its own events and service projects.

100% freeNo dues and no experience needed — just interest in the field.

The four pillars

What members actually get.

Every LEAP chapter runs on the same four pillars — here's what they look like in Engineering & Tech.

Senior student mentors

Older members mentor younger students through their first builds.

Project reviews

Bring your science fair project — present and get feedback from mentors.

Talk to engineers

Hear from engineers about their careers and how they got there.

Professional interviews

Interview civil, mechanical, and software engineers about their work.

Professional mentors

Members work on connecting with software professionals for mentorship as the chapter grows.

Partner organizations

Club members are actively working to connect with outside organizations and mentors so every member can network and benefit.

Robotics club

Build and program robots as a chapter.

STEM kit workshops

Run STEM kit workshops for younger students.

Design/build competitions

Internal challenges — water filtration, bridge-building, and more.

Engineering podcast & social

Interview engineers for a podcast, or post building tips and facts on social media.

Hackathons & Hour of Code

Team up for internal hackathons and Hour of Code sessions.

Build & show off projects

Make apps and projects, then demo them to the chapter.

Cybersecurity

Explore cybersecurity fundamentals through chapter-run sessions.

Teach STEM & robotics

Teach STEM and robotics basics to younger kids.

School event support

Support STEM nights, science fairs, and school competitions.

E-waste collection drive

Organize a drive to collect and responsibly handle e-waste.

Community engineering projects

Help with hands-on engineering projects that benefit the community.

Teach kids to code

Run intro coding sessions for younger students through LEAP Tutoring — hours logged and verified by fellow students.

Sites for nonprofits

Practice making and maintaining sites for local nonprofits.

Help your school with tech

Support your school's tech needs directly.

Help other students with CS

Help classmates with CS coursework so they can learn and get unstuck.