Students

Apply for the 2027 Winter Conference Student Travel Grant

The Golden Gate Chapter would like to invite you, chapter students, to apply for a travel grant of up to $2,500 to be applied to expenses for the 2027 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Winter Conference in Chicago, Illinois from January 23 - 27. Each winter ASHRAE hosts an annual conference that is attended by over 3,000 industry professionals. The chapter sends chapter students each year to discuss the latest topics in the building industry, participate in technical tours, attend ASHRAE Learning Institute courses, and much more. 

For more information as well as a grant application see: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PI-qth0BTjbtUIqyZGGcl02rBpXK4fj2

Submit applications to the Golden Gate Student Activities Scholarships & Grants Lead, Alicia Tan, at [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm on November 20th, 2026.

Golden Gate Chapter Scholarships

The 2025/2026 year's scholarship recipients have been announced HERE, please be on the look out for the 2026/2027 year's applications. More information will be forthcoming.  Contact Alicia Tan ([email protected]) with any questions.

Previous Recipient Testimonials

"I received the Eric T. Andresen Memorial Scholarship from the Golden Gate Chapter in 2007 and used those funds to buy the laptop I did all of my doctoral work on. I've been involved with ASHRAE ever since, taking on increasingly larger roles over the years. I'm genuinely grateful for that early support, which helped set me on a path to where I am today as a member of the ASHRAE Board of Directors." - Carrie Brown, PhD, Director-at-Large, ASHRAE Board of Directors 

Call for Student Activities Committee Members

Do you share our passion to connect students of all ages to STEM, engineering, and the local HVAC&R industry? In the Student Activities Committee you can help us:

  • Plan activities (the students love interacting with you)
  • Present at schools (they want to know how to be just like you)
  • Advertise and award scholarships & grants (they could use our help getting to the next level)
  • Connect university students to internships & full-time positions (maybe you’ll find someone you want to hire)
  • Crunch some numbers to earn the Golden Gate Chapter some sweet PAOE points (let’s be honest… we want to win and beat the other chapters)

If you are interested in joining the student activities committee, please contact [email protected].

JOIN AS A STUDENT MEMBER

Student Grade membership is designed for engineering students who may be considering a career in HVAC&R. Join HERE.

Dues: $30 annually

Qualifications:

  • Must be studying or have an interest in an HVAC&R industry-related field.
  • Matriculated in an approved course of study in the arts and sciences covered by the Society's objectives.

Benefits:

  • Subscription to High Performing Buildings newsletter published every month, ASHRAE Journal newsletter for members only published twice each month, and ASHRAE Insights newsletter for members only published every month.
  • Member access to the Technology Portal, and Science and Technology for the Built Environment.
  • Member pricing for publications, courses, standards, and conference registrations.

STUDENT DISCOUNT ON ashrae publications

Student members of ASHRAE qualify for considerable discounts on many ASHRAE publications including the Handbook Series. The complete list can be found HERE.

Order these publications in the Student Store at www.ashrae.org/bookstore. Log in as a student to see and receive student prices. If you are submitting your student membership application via fax or email, please include a list of additional student publications you would like to order with your application. You must first complete your payment for membership before publication orders can be placed online at student prices.

Looking for K-12 STEM Activity Ideas?

Have kids at home and looking for some activities to do with them?  You can find STEM activities on the ASHRAE Student Zone page.  Many of these use common household items.

https://www.ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/k-12-activities

Student Activities is creating a local Alumni Network!

Calling all alumni from our Golden Gate schools to enter our Alumni Network database. This list will be provided to student members to make connections and increase involvement in the Golden Gate Chapter. Designation as 'available for mentorship' is optional - up to you!

Enter your information here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVFMO_dyIq6YnaxsvXOaZv3UnEefJeI8PcNle_gWqqmUc8rA/viewform?usp=sf_link