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Applied Engineering Sciences is THE interdisciplinary degree in the College of Engineering. The program combines the technical strengths of engineering with the savvy expertise of business, graduating technically sound and business bound engineers ready to tackle the complex problems of an ever changing global landscape.
With guidance from the Society of Applied Enginering Sciences, our students become strong engineering and business candidates ready to face challenges across industries.


What is Applied Engineering?

Networking

With a weekly/bi-weekly company guest speaker series, as well as private career events, SAES is the best spot for Applied Engineers to meet the hottest companies and industry professionals in the game. Join us at our meetings to get to know our sponsors and find your next internship, co-op, or full time role.

Connections

By engaging in our social and student-based events, our members form instantaneous study circles, develop meaningful relationships for future endeavors, and foster lifelong friendships – all from the shared curriculum and opportunities within Applied Engineering

Development

We blend our mentoring and experience-based opportunities into fun options for everyone! Work in tandem with students older and younger than you in our mentorship opportunities. Conduct a project start to finish with your peers, all sponsored by REAL companies. Utilize our resources to make your resume and experiences to join the engineering forces of the future!

Words From Our President: Caden VanderBerg

Applied Engineering Sciences is the intersection of business and engineering, producing some of the most versatile and dynamic students at Michigan State University. At the core of this major is the Society of Applied Engineering Sciences, an organization that has long represented the achievements, innovation, and drive of AES students. The Society provides a space for applied engineers to connect, grow, and thrive, enhancing both the academic and social experience.

For me, Applied Engineering Sciences has been more than just a major; it has been a community that has shaped me both professionally and personally. Surrounded by peers who share the same ambition, I have been challenged to succeed while also gaining experiences I never imagined possible as an engineer. Together, we challenge the stereotypes about engineers and demonstrate that it is possible to be technically skilled, business minded, and socially well rounded. I have been able to personally have access to a wide variety of different opportunities in different professional spaces, such as mechanical engineering, environmental engineering and supply chain management/industrial engineering. I have been blessed by becoming well rounded and being able to explore different corners of professions. My goal now is to help assist SAES majors with finding their path and being able to assist all of those in the engineering college.

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve this group of students as the President of the Society of Applied Engineering Sciences for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. This organization has given me so much, and I strive to give back by creating meaningful experiences that shape the futures of my peers. My aim is not only to connect students with their career aspirations but also to elevate the visibility of Applied Engineering Sciences to employers and industry leaders.

This coming year, SAES will be focusing on 3 key objectives:

  • Strengthening the relationship within the Executive Board and into the member base
  • Expanding previously established professional developmental projects
  • Creating new and impactful events that foster professional growth

Looking ahead, I am excited about what we can accomplish together. With the foundation we are building today, I am confident that the Society will continue to grow stronger and create lasting opportunities for generations of Applied Engineering Sciences students to come!

-- Caden VanderBerg, 2026/2027 SAES President

Past Events

From networking to collaboration to innovation, SAES has it all. Working side by side with our distinguished alumni board, the namesake major changes to fit the latest needs of industry to keep our students at the top of the hiring pool.

Our students are well-rounded, service-oriented individiuals, with annual volunteering events like "Introduce a Girl to Engineering" and "Girls' STEM Day" to promote engagement in future generations of engineers.

All SAES events engage in personal and professional development to enhance the communication and leadership skills of our members.

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