SWE MISSION STATEMENT
Aspire...Advance...Achieve!
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE):
- Stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders
- Expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life
- Demonstrates the value of diversity
News Flash!
EWS-SWE Framatome Scholarship
The Eastern Washington Section of the Society of Women Engineers administers a $500 scholarship funded by Framatome Inc. The scholarship is awarded annually to a qualified female engineering student in the rising-sophomore or above classification of undergraduate or graduate school.
Instructions details can be found:
http://ews.swe.org/framatome.html
The application, due by March 31, 2020, must be completed electronically:
http://ews.swe.org/scholarshipform.html.
Volunteers needed:
If you are interested in getting more involved in any of the following, send an email to easternwashingtonswe@gmail.com.
Nominating Committee
Help with the local officer selection for FY21, in preparation for the elections this spring.
Girl Day
See the information in the attached flier, and let us know if you would like to help out with this fun event.
Science Fair
The 2020 Mid-Columbia Science Fair will be held Thursday March 12, 2020, at the Columbia Center Mall. Every year EWS-SWE confers specialty awards to deserving girls. Assistance is needed to help with the judging.
Certificate of Merit Program
EWS-SWE presents Certificates of Merit awards to recognize regional high school girls for excellence in science and mathematics. Help is needed to research information on regional high schools, contacting them about the program and soliciting their award recommendations. Afterwards the certificates are mailed out for presentation at graduation award ceremonies. This valuable program is a rewarding way to support local students.
Expanding Your Horizons Committee Members needed
Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) in Science and Mathematics™ conferences nurture girls' interest in science and math courses to encourage them to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Each year EWS-SWE members participate by organizing and presenting at this enriching event for middle school girls. The 2020 event will be held in the fall.
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Follow us on Facebook here to find out more about SWE-EWS and stay tuned to upcoming activities.
AmazonSmile: Support SWE!
Please support SWE by using this link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1462951 when you shop on Amazon.
BUDGET Car Rental Discount
Budget is offering a discount for SWE members - use BCD # U115497 when making a reservation.
The Eastern Washington Section of the Society of Women Engineers administers a $500 scholarship funded by Framatome Inc. The scholarship is awarded annually to a qualified female engineering student in the rising-sophomore or above classification of undergraduate or graduate school.
Instructions details can be found:
http://ews.swe.org/framatome.html
The application, due by March 31, 2020, must be completed electronically:
http://ews.swe.org/scholarshipform.html.
Volunteers needed:
If you are interested in getting more involved in any of the following, send an email to easternwashingtonswe@gmail.com.
Nominating Committee
Help with the local officer selection for FY21, in preparation for the elections this spring.
Girl Day
See the information in the attached flier, and let us know if you would like to help out with this fun event.
Science Fair
The 2020 Mid-Columbia Science Fair will be held Thursday March 12, 2020, at the Columbia Center Mall. Every year EWS-SWE confers specialty awards to deserving girls. Assistance is needed to help with the judging.
Certificate of Merit Program
EWS-SWE presents Certificates of Merit awards to recognize regional high school girls for excellence in science and mathematics. Help is needed to research information on regional high schools, contacting them about the program and soliciting their award recommendations. Afterwards the certificates are mailed out for presentation at graduation award ceremonies. This valuable program is a rewarding way to support local students.
Expanding Your Horizons Committee Members needed
Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) in Science and Mathematics™ conferences nurture girls' interest in science and math courses to encourage them to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Each year EWS-SWE members participate by organizing and presenting at this enriching event for middle school girls. The 2020 event will be held in the fall.
We are Social!
Follow us on Facebook here to find out more about SWE-EWS and stay tuned to upcoming activities.
AmazonSmile: Support SWE!
Please support SWE by using this link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1462951 when you shop on Amazon.
BUDGET Car Rental Discount
Budget is offering a discount for SWE members - use BCD # U115497 when making a reservation.
Upcoming Events
SWE Board Meeting
When: February 6, 2020 @ 6 pm - 7 pm
Location: Panera Bread
2768 Duportail St., Richland
Girl Day
When: Thursday, February 20, 2020 @ 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Richland Public Library, STEAM Space
The third annual Tri-Cities Girl Day is part of the Engineer's Week celebration and will be held on Thursday February 20, 2020, at the Richland Library from 4-6 pm. This attached flier provides information to forward to others or for posting at work. This is a free event with hands on activities for girls in grades 3 through 12.
Social Event: Pi Day
When: March 14, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
Location: Fuse Coworking Space
723 The Parkway, Richland
RSVP at http://ews.swe.org/piday.html
This social event will include math and science based activities and games, dinner (pizza pie) and dessert (pie). If you have a game you would like to share, please bring it.
In order to get an accurate headcount for food, we ask that you RSVP at
http://ews.swe.org/piday.html, and contribute $5 towards the event. The last day to register is Friday, March 13.
When: February 6, 2020 @ 6 pm - 7 pm
Location: Panera Bread
2768 Duportail St., Richland
Girl Day
When: Thursday, February 20, 2020 @ 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Richland Public Library, STEAM Space
The third annual Tri-Cities Girl Day is part of the Engineer's Week celebration and will be held on Thursday February 20, 2020, at the Richland Library from 4-6 pm. This attached flier provides information to forward to others or for posting at work. This is a free event with hands on activities for girls in grades 3 through 12.
Social Event: Pi Day
When: March 14, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
Location: Fuse Coworking Space
723 The Parkway, Richland
RSVP at http://ews.swe.org/piday.html
This social event will include math and science based activities and games, dinner (pizza pie) and dessert (pie). If you have a game you would like to share, please bring it.
In order to get an accurate headcount for food, we ask that you RSVP at
http://ews.swe.org/piday.html, and contribute $5 towards the event. The last day to register is Friday, March 13.
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