Gender-Related Groups at MSU

The Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons promotes inclusion and understanding of difference, supports students from underrepresented identity groups, and encourages critical thinking about diversity topics.

The Association of Women in Computing strives to provide a supportive, positive and gender diverse community in Computer Science.

The Society of Women Engineers motivates women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life and demonstrates the value of diversity.

The Women in Engineering  Program aims to create a welcoming community of successful women engineers and computer scientists by providing networking, leadership, personal and professional development opportunities, and encourages fun along the way.

The Gender Equity Alliance cultivates gender equity at Montana State University by addressing barriers, developing relationships with partners, and creating shared accountability for sustainable change.

Women In Science & Engineering  supports graduate students of all genders, especially those underrepresented in STEM fields.

The Women’s Center’s focus is to empower women and create an equitable campus environment by offering educational programs to the university population about gender and women's issues. 

The Women in STEM/SBS Faculty Learning Communitycreates an informal gathering of women faculty who can learn from campus leaders and each other throughout the year.

The Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) minor encourages students to engage actively in the innovative and challenging work of interdisciplinary research.

The Women’s Faculty Caucus is an advisory group to address the concerns of women faculty as well as gender-specific issues across campus and beyond. It supports women faculty at all stages of their careers in a variety of mentoring and networking activities. 

oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is a national organization dedicated to educating and fostering leadership for LGBTQA+ students in STEM fields.

The Women+ in Physics group focuses on creating a supportive community climate of inclusivity with a long-term goal of increasing the number of women and underrepresented genders in the field.

The Office of Institutional Equity is committed to provide excellence in teaching and learning to students and to provide a working atmosphere for staff and faculty that supports inclusion and embraces recognizing the differences among all individuals in the University community regardless of their status or participation.

The Queer Faculty and Staff Association is a network that aims to develop a supportive community for faculty and staff who identify as LGBTQ. QFSA provides opportunities to make connections through social events and helps to create a strong LGBTQ community for faculty and staff members.

The Queer Straight Alliance is the longest standing student run organization, providing support and programming for LGBTQ+ Students for over 40 years.

Empowering Women in Agriculture: MSU and Flathead Valley Community College are partnering in a project to increase the participation and leadership of women in Montana's agriculture through research, education, internship experiences, and outreach.

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Student Association is a student led group, whose goal is to bring awareness to the missing and murdered Indigenous people around the country. We hope to shed light on the struggles that Indigenous women and people endure daily as well as provide support where it is needed.

The Women in Film club organizes speaker events and programs focusing on women in the film industry.  @msu.womeninfilm

Students Against Sexual Assault (SASA) is a club that focuses on and celebrates healthy relationships on the MSU campus and within the community.

The fraternity and sorority experience offers students a unique opportunity to have a balanced college life by emphasizing leadership, scholarship, service, and friendship.

Triota (Iota Iota Iota) is the national honors society for women's, gender, and sexuality studies. At Montana State University, the honor society recognizes students who demonstrate high academic achievement in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. 

The Women in Business organization strives to Educate, Connect, and Mentor the female leaders of tomorrow through professional skill building workshops, influential women guest speakers, and establishing connections with local organizations with similar goals.