Student Activities

Welcome Student Members!

The student activities committee aims to provide opportunities for students through scholarships, leadership programs, design competitions, and networking events. All members are welcome to join the ASHRAE CT Chapter meeting on the 2nd Thursday of every month. If you are not yet a member, follow this link to sign up for a student membership!

Be sure to follow our LinkedIn page below to stay updated on upcoming events and announcements.

CT Chapter LinkedIn

You can also join ASHRAE's Instagram and Facebook page below to connect with students from other branches!

ASHRAE Instagram

ASHRAE Facebook

Student Activities Chair

Hey students! My name is Seyi Ogunojemite and I am a Mechanical Engineer with about 4 years of experience in HVAC systems primarily for healthcare applications. Welcome to the Student Activities page!! This space is designed to support and connect students interested in mechanical engineering and HVAC-related careers. As you explore opportunities in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, you’ll find resources, programs, and experiences that can help bridge the gap between coursework and professional practice. The goal is to support your growth, answer questions about the field, and help you prepare for a successful career in HVAC engineering.

Feel free to contact me at the below email if you have any questions.

Seyi Ogunojemite

[email protected]

CT CHAPTER Scholarship

The Connecticut ASHRAE Scholarship Program supports students pursuing careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R). The program is intended to encourage academic growth and help develop the next generation of qualified HVAC&R professionals. To support these efforts, four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded this May.

Please see the 2026 scholarship application below. 

This application and supporting documents shall be submitted in Word or PDF format for consideration of this scholarship. All applications shall be sent to [email protected] no later than Sunday April 26, 2026. Please feel free to contact me at the email address above if you have any questions regarding this application.

2026 Scholarship Application:

2026_Scholarship_Application.doc

Congratulations to the 2025 CT ASHRAE Scholarship Winners!

Victoria Mulligan
Ryan Cappella
John Sabovik
Margaret Lagana

ASHRAE Scholarships

The ASHRAE Scholarship Program is designed to encourage and assist in the education of men and women pursuing a career in the field of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) through its granting of scholarships. The program also serves the public interest by aiding in the education of men and women to become qualified to practice within the HVAC&R field. College Students and High School Seniors enrolled in a college, university, or technical institute pursuing a degree relating to the HVAC&R profession in Fall 2025 are eligible to apply next spring.

ASHRAE Society Scholarships

Deadlines: Dec 1 & May 1

Conferences

Winter Conference 2026: Las Vegas, NV, January 31st – February 4th

Annual Conference 2026: Austin, TX, June 27th – July 1st

CT ASHRAE provides a student member the opportunity to attend the Winter Conference each year. The student program is a great place to network with other students across the country, get involved in ASHRAE, and further HVAC knowledge. Student travel grants to cover the cost of attending can be found on ASHRAE's Scholarships and Grants Page.

ASHRAE INTERNSHIP WEBPAGE

Visit the Job Board to post your resume and search for internships and job postings. For example, I tried searching for All (Job Type) Internship (Job Function) in Massachusetts and found postings for a Mechanical Engineer at a Boston Area Consulting Firm, an Electrical Engineering Intern at an Automation Solutions Provider, and so on.

The monthly chapter meetings are also a great opportunity to land an undergraduate internship or career upon graduation. The dinner meetings give you a chance to  attend a technical session that introduces you to the many facets of HVAC&R professions, as well as network with local professionals. Remember - It's all about who you know and who knows you.

If you post your resume to the Internship Webpage, or are placed in an internship program by a member of our CT Chapter please let us know at [email protected].

Competitions

Competitions are a great way for students to get involved and start applying problem solving skills learned in school to real life applications. Several competitions offer cash prizes as well as sponsorship to attend the ASHRAE Winter Conference. CT ASHRAE is here to support and mentor any student interested in competing. Full list of competitions.

2026 Design Competition

Entry Deadline: May 4, 2026

2026 Setty Family Foundation Applied Engineering Challenge

Entry Deadline: May 4, 2026

The Smart Start Program

Simply put, it's the best way for ASHRAE student members to receive the many benefits of Associate grade membership after finishing college. SmartStart is a 3-year program that allows Student members to transfer to Associate grade membership at a rate that is recent-graduate friendly. The cost of an Associate Level Membership is $285 annually. With the SmartStart program you pay less than the cost of a yearly membership for 3 years of membership.

First Year: $30

Second Year: $105

Third Year: $145

3-Year Membership Total: $280

*Please note that the SmartStart program is only for current ASHRAE Student members who have been a Student member for at least one year and does not account for Annual Local Chapter Dues.

Sign up for the SmartStart Program

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Seyi Ogunojemite, CT Chapter Acting Student Activities Chair