The University of Pittsburgh section of the Society of Women Engineers, also known as Pitt SWE, is part of a societal organization that provides support for women in
engineering and the sciences. The goal is to provide a network for women who are in these fields, pursuing a degree, or simply interested in learning more. Pitt SWE has two main
types of events: professional development and outreach. You can read more about our events below.
Contact Information:
pittswerelations@gmail.com
G32 Benedum Hall, 3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh PA 15213
www.pitt.edu/~pittswe
Pitt SWE holds a variety of events to help members improve their professional skills. You can read more about these events below. We are also open to all new ideas for professional development events!
Hosted virtually every year, sponsoring companies will be invited to our exclusive event that connects professionals with our members for a night of practice networking and sharing insights from the professional world.
Hosted every year, this event invites Pitt SWE members to network with engineering professionals while learning interview and networking tips.
Hosted virtually every year, the goal of this conference is to inspire and promote young women to gain confidence and achieve excellence in engineering by inviting various female professionals to give presentations and share.
Every Platinum and Presenting Sponsor has the opportunity to host their own personal event. i.e. Resume Workshop, Financial Negotiations, Social Media, etc.
Pitt SWE provides outreach events for students in grades K-12. Some of our annual events include Girl Scout Engineering Day, Elementary Engineering Extravaganza, Middle School Engineering Day,and High School Engineering Day appealing to girls (and boys) of all ages that are interested in engineering.
Elementary School students and their parents participate in activities designed to introduce and foster an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Over 30 Pitt SWE members and 100 students are expected to attend. This event is hosted every fall and spring.
Middle School students and their parents participate in activities designed to introduce and foster an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Over 30 Pitt SWE members and 100 students are expected to attend. This event is hosted every fall and spring.
High School students and their parents participate in activities designed to introduce and foster an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Over 30 Pitt SWE members and 100 students are expected to attend. This event is hosted every fall and spring.
Each fall semester over 30 Pitt SWE members and 100 girl scouts from troops in the Pittsburgh region are invited to Pitt's campus for a day of engineering activities. All scouts who complete the day's activities will earn a specially designed Pitt SWE badge.
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Networking Night InvitationSponsoring companies will be invited to our exclusive annual Networking Night. This event connects professionals with our members for a night of practice networking. This event occurs at the end of the academic year in April. |
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Feature article in Pitt SWE Newsletter IssueSponsoring companies will have an article written about what your company does, what sponsorship tier you are committed to, and your contributions to Pitt SWE. |
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Company Logo featured on WebsiteSponsoring companies will have their company logo featured on the front page of our website, categorized by their sponsorship tier. |
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Email pittswerelations@gmail.com with the following information:
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Sponsorship Level: Platinum, Presenting, Outreach, or General
Check out our sponsorship brochure by clicking here.
Welcome to the website of the University of Pittsburgh section of the Society of Women Engineers, also known as PittSWE. We empower women to advance and succeed in the field of engineering.
Email: pittswe@gmail.com