Outreach
At CHAOS Lab, we don’t just study the world—we dive into it headfirst. This page showcases the professional societies, volunteer gigs, community collabs, and downright delightful humans we team up with. From advancing science to mentoring future field beasts, we believe real impact happens outside the lab too.
Know an organization that vibes with our brand of scientific mayhem? Hit us up—we’re always down to cause a little more chaos for a good cause.
Professional
From microbiology to geology to public health, these are the academic and professional societies that help sharpen our science. We bring the chaos—they bring the credentials.
Geological Society of America
Rock-solid community advancing earth science, from tectonic shifts to deep-time discoveries.
American Society for Microbiology
Global microbe hive where scientists unite to explore, decode, and harness the unseen world.
Kentucky Academy of Science
State science squad linking Kentucky’s researchers to drive discovery, education, and impact.
National Speleological Society
Exploring the underground world one dark, muddy, and magnificent system at a time.
American Society of Pharmacognosy
Natural products, wild compounds, and molecular gold—this is where nature meets drug discovery.
Phi Kappa Phi
National Honor Society
Honor society for the academics—recognizing excellence across every field, no box required.
American Indians in Science and Engineering Society
Where Indigenous brilliance leads in STEM—honoring tradition, building the future.
Community
Science serves people—and so do we. From volunteer work to local partnerships, this is where we roll up our sleeves, show up, and give back (mud and microbes included).
Triumph Strength and Conditioning
Forging grit, strength, and community—where sweat meets purpose and every rep tells a story.
Bikers Against Child Abuse
BACA rides so kids don’t have to be afraid—full throttle support, no apologies, no exceptions.
Wounded Warrior Project
Empowering veterans to heal, rebuild, and thrive—the battle doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.
Relief Society
Global sisterhood powered by faith, service, and resilience—lifting lives and strengthening souls.
Disabled American Veterans
Fighting for those who fought for us—getting veterans the support, care, and respect they earned.
Team RWB
Forging strong minds, bodies, and communities—connects veterans through fitness and camaraderie.
SideQuest
Because all work and no play makes for bad science. These are the fun, weird, soul-fueling adventures that keep us human—bands, hobbies, fandoms, chaos gremlins welcome.
Bluegrass Grotto
Exploring Kentucky’s underground wonders with ropes, maps, and a healthy dose of mud-loving curiosity.
Greater Cincinnati Grotto
Cave adventures with a Queen City twist—where limestone meets legacy and every drop leads deeper.
From urban edges to wild depths, this crew brings light, science, and teamwork into the heart of the dark.
Louisville Grotto
World Axe Throwing League
Precision, adrenaline, and sharp objects—WATL turns letting off steam into a global bullseye sport.