Society of Women Engineers

Society of Women Engineers

Eastern Washington SectionSeptember 21, 2011

About SWE

• Founded in 1950• Non-profit educational and service

organization• Empowers women to succeed and

advance in engineering• Focus on training and development,

networking, scholarships, outreach, and advocacy

About SWE

• Membership open to men and women, engineers and non-engineers

• Professional member dues are $100/year• Membership dues help the local section• Larger number of national members gives

the society more clout in advocacy

Benefits - Collegiate

• Scholarships – more than $500,000 annually

• Career Center – internship and employment opportunities

• Networking with collegiate and professional members - mentoring

• Discounted Kaplan Test Prep• Discounted conversion to professional

membership

Benefits - Professional

• Professional Development• Webinars• Local meetings• Regional/National Conferences• SWE Magazine

• Networking• Like-minded women• Across the region and nation• Similar occupations

Benefits - Professional

• Outreach• Encourage girls to consider engineering• Develop self-esteem

• Leadership Development• Local event planning and coordination• National/Regional Leadership & Recognition• Small region – more opportunities• Transferrable skills

About EWS

• Chartered June 23,1976• 35 Members in the Tri-City area• Section in Region J

EWS – Technical Events

• Technical Tours• Speakers• Webinars

EWS – Leadership Opportunities

• Leadership Coaching• Board/Chair positions• SWE Awards – Regional and National• Tri-Cities Engineer of the Year

EWS – Outreach Events

• Mid-Columbia Science Fair• Expanding Your Horizons• Girl Scout Events

EWS – Networking Opportunities

• “They Way We Are” Event• Holiday Socials• Engineers Week

Get Involved Now - Social

• Halloween Party• October 29th at 5pm• At Alicia’s House• Bring your family and a potluck dish!

Get Involved Now – Professional Development

• Event will be held on November 15th

• Topic is TBD – possibly resume writing/interview skills

Get Involved Now – Leadership

• EWS Fall Business Meeting• Dinner Meeting• November 1st at 6:30pm• Discuss Upcoming SWE Events• Recap of SWE National Conference• Find chances to volunteer and get involved

Get Involved Now – National Conference

More information

• Society of Women Engineers• http://www.swe.org

• Eastern Washington Section• Visit: http://www.eastwashingtonswe.org• E-mail: [email protected]