Pitt SWE:
The University of Pittsburgh Society of Women Engineers provides students with many opportunities to network within the field of engineering and become involved in a national professional society. The ability to learn more about this exciting field and gain knowledge and leadership skills that will help to advance your future career. And to gain lasting friendships with people who have similar interests.
Pitt SWE provides "Evening with Industry" which brings in local companies hiring engineers to give presentations and allows students to network. In addition to "Evening with Inudstry" other local companies will come during General Body Meetings to talk in a more informal setting. We also hold resume and interview workshops that assists students in their preperation for entering the work field. Student panels are also provided to allow new students to ask questions about classes, the Swanson School of Engineering, and about campus life. Pitt SWE is also actively involved in the community and holds Central Blood Bank Blood Drives and hosts a SWEep over for High School Seniors interested in attending the University of Pittsburgh majoring in engineering. Close to finals week Pitt SWE offers a stress and relaxation workshop to help relieve some of the tension brought on by finals. Check out our chapter Bylaws!
Regional SWE:
Pitt SWE is a member of Region G. Region G is the Ohio Valley Regions and contains Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The University of Pittsburgh hosted the Regional Conference in 2007. View the Region G newsletter. To have an article appear in the regional spring newsletter the deadline is March 1.
National SWE:
Founded in 1950, the Society of Women Engineers(SWE) is a non-profit educational and service organization. SWE strives to empower women to become successful in the field of engineering and to be recognized for their contributions as engineers and aspiring leaders. SWE provides many training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarship, outreach and advocacy activities, among many others. National SWE Website will provide you with more information about the society.
Eligibility for scholarships. More than $500,000 is awarded each year.
SWE Career Center for internship and full-time employment search and career planning.
Networking opportunities with practicing women engineers and other collegiates.
A support system of peer groups, mentors, advisors, and industry leaders.
An opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills.
Regularly scheduled meetings that allow you to get advice from fellow members on everything from time management to graduate schools, all while making lifelong friendships.
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Section programs including speaker events, seminars, and leadership opportunities.
SWE National and Regional Conferences.
Professional development seminars.
Live professional development webinars that are also available as replays.
Annual subscription to the award-winning SWE Magazine.
Click Here to join and fill out the national membership form. To become a member of PittSWE fill out our membership form or attend one of our meetings for more information.