University of Massachusetts Lowell, Epsilon Zeta Chapter

The University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Epsilon Zeta Chapter was founded in the 1960s. The chapter sat dormant for a period of time before being re-established during the Spring of 2019 and re-activated through the Spring of 2024. Our chapter’s reawakening was significantly aided by the cooperative spirit that has been built up in the ECE Makerspace—a community-led space conceptualized by Professor Dohn Bowden. This committed room provides a vibrant learning environment in which students of Electrical and Computer Engineering can study, put together hands-on projects, and engage with one another.
The Makerspace is a cornerstone of departmental community-building, promoting academic growth and camaraderie. As an active IEEE-HKN chapter, Epsilon Zeta seeks to continue these values by promoting ongoing innovation, service, and leadership. We strive to support academic and professional growth of members and give back to the university and the local community through outreach, mentoring, and service programs.
By engaging in such activities as technical workshops, career development programs, and community service programs, we aspire to have a legacy of excellence, diversity, and impact on generations of student leaders yet to come.

Region 1: Northeastern USA

Section: Lowell, MA (Boston)

Founding Date: December 12, 1964

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Last Update: 06/17/2025

Lowell, MA

Lowell is a historic mill town of the mid-1800s and was a prime location in America’s Industrial Revolution. It was once a strong textile manufacturing center, and it has become a modern center of innovation and technology today, powered by a new generation of UMass Lowell graduates in all disciplines. The city’s legacy of engineering excellence continues through the Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, named after James B. Francis—a pioneering engineer who contributed significantly to Lowell’s mill economy and infrastructure. His work defined the city’s character, and his legacy continues to inspire the inventive spirit of students and faculty at UMass Lowell today.

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what chapter members are saying

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I wanted to revive HKN to give ECE students something fun to look forward to, as well as a place where they can feel accomplished and supported, both socially and professionally. I'm really thankful for our officers who will help make this happen, and I'm excited to see what our first year will be like!

Dalis Theapanha (President 2024)
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As an officer and co-pioneer in reviving this chapter, I look forward to giving back to the ECE community at UMass Lowell. The ECE Makerspace fostered a community of friendship and teamwork, which created some of the best memories I have from being a student. My hope with bringing IEEE-HKN back is to establish traditions and events that allow the community to continue flourishing, while also creating something that my friends and peers are proud to be a part of!

Chloe Chanthompalit (Vice President 2024)
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The ECE department is where I made some of my closest friends, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to get involved in the department to help provide professional and community opportunities. To be able to work for this society allows me the privilege to work alongside extraordinary future engineers to make our ECE department not just a place of study, but a community of driven students who go beyond their academic scholarship. I'm so excited to see what this honors society will become and I couldn't ask for better, more dedicated officers to be working with!

Marietta Arakelian (Recording Secretary 2024)
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After serving in various other leadership roles on campus for Tau Beta Phi, IEEE and the ECE Makerspace, I'm happy to extend my leadership experience to IEEE-HKN and foster a supportive community of aspiring driven young engineers

Deirdre Burke (Treasurer 2024)
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HKN creates its own community.

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I liked that HKN hosted many events, and we got to meet people and do activities together. I also liked the fact that there were technical workshops to learn and improve skills.

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I like that HKN gives me more opportunities to socialize with my classmates, like being able to see and hear about different events on campus.