SWE MISSION STATEMENT
Aspire...Advance...Achieve!
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE):
- Empower women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion.
- A world with gender parity and equality in engineering and technology
News Flash!
Committee Volunteers Needed
Interested in getting more involved with SWE? Have some event or activity ideas that you would like to see implemented? Join an Eastern Washington Section committee!
- Committees are listed on the Officers page. Please e-mail us if you are interested.
Are you interested in providing engineering insight?
Would you like to participate in a Q/A virtual session for high school students? Do you know a high school student that is interested in presuming a STEM college track? We would like your feedback. Please e-mail us if you are interested.
SWESwag
Did you know that SWE has an Amazon store that sells SWE logo items? The sweSwag store has apparel, graduation items, office supplies, and more. Check it out: https://swe.org/sweswag/.
Committee Volunteers Needed
Interested in getting more involved with SWE? Have some event or activity ideas that you would like to see implemented? Join an Eastern Washington Section committee!
- Committees are listed on the Officers page. Please e-mail us if you are interested.
Are you interested in providing engineering insight?
Would you like to participate in a Q/A virtual session for high school students? Do you know a high school student that is interested in presuming a STEM college track? We would like your feedback. Please e-mail us if you are interested.
SWESwag
Did you know that SWE has an Amazon store that sells SWE logo items? The sweSwag store has apparel, graduation items, office supplies, and more. Check it out: https://swe.org/sweswag/.
Upcoming Events
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Crucial Learning Presentation Series
When: 12:00-1:00 PM on 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: Virtual
Details and free registration: https://ews.swe.org/crucial.html
Eastern Washington SWE, in collaboration with the Department of Energy, is hosting a free online professional development series, topics as follows:
Collegiate Outreach Event
When: Friday, February 10, 2023 @ 12:30 PM (tentative)
SWE is working with Columbia Basin College and Washington State University Tri-Cities on an Engineering Speaker Panel. If you are interested in speaking to local college students about your engineering career, e-mail us.
DiscoverE Girl Day
When: Thursday, February 23, 2023 @ 4:00-6:00 PM
Location: Richland Public Library, Richland, WA
Join us for "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" in one of two ways:
Westgate Elementary STEM night
When: Monday, February 27, 2023 @ 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Kennewick, WA
SWE has been invited to this local outreach event to discuss STEM careers and perform science experiments with students. Volunteers needed; if interested please e-mail us by January 23, 2023.
Mid Columbia Science Fair
When: March 9-11, 2023
Location: Columbia Center Mall, Kennewick, WA
Every year, SWE participates in this local science fair by presenting special awards specifically for female students. This year's fair will be in-person, and SWE will meet in the evening to review the science fair projects. If you would like to help judge for SWE's special award, please e-mail us.
WeLocal Seattle
When: March 31 - April 1, 2023
Location: Seattle, WA
In addition to an annual international conference, SWE also hosts smaller WeLocal conferences. This year, on March 31 and April 1, there will be a WeLocal in Seattle. Early Bird registration is currently open, and volunteers get a discounted registration as well. Schedules, information, and registration are available at http://welocal.swe.org/seattle/.
If you are interested in carpooling with other Eastern Washington members, please e-mail us.
We are Social!
Follow us on Facebook here to find out more about SWE-EWS and stay tuned to upcoming activities.
Crucial Learning Presentation Series
When: 12:00-1:00 PM on 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: Virtual
Details and free registration: https://ews.swe.org/crucial.html
Eastern Washington SWE, in collaboration with the Department of Energy, is hosting a free online professional development series, topics as follows:
- January 19, 2023 - Crucial Conversation for Mastering Dialogue
- February 16, 2023 - Getting Things Done
- March 16, 2023 - The Power of Habit
Collegiate Outreach Event
When: Friday, February 10, 2023 @ 12:30 PM (tentative)
SWE is working with Columbia Basin College and Washington State University Tri-Cities on an Engineering Speaker Panel. If you are interested in speaking to local college students about your engineering career, e-mail us.
DiscoverE Girl Day
When: Thursday, February 23, 2023 @ 4:00-6:00 PM
Location: Richland Public Library, Richland, WA
Join us for "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" in one of two ways:
- Volunteer: If you are interested in presenting a hands-on activity for K-12 students, or volunteering/donating in another way, fill out the volunteer form at https://ews.swe.org/girlday.
- Attend with a student: Know a young girl who wants to learn more about Engineering? Bring her to this event! See the attached flyer or the Facebook Event.
Westgate Elementary STEM night
When: Monday, February 27, 2023 @ 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Kennewick, WA
SWE has been invited to this local outreach event to discuss STEM careers and perform science experiments with students. Volunteers needed; if interested please e-mail us by January 23, 2023.
Mid Columbia Science Fair
When: March 9-11, 2023
Location: Columbia Center Mall, Kennewick, WA
Every year, SWE participates in this local science fair by presenting special awards specifically for female students. This year's fair will be in-person, and SWE will meet in the evening to review the science fair projects. If you would like to help judge for SWE's special award, please e-mail us.
WeLocal Seattle
When: March 31 - April 1, 2023
Location: Seattle, WA
In addition to an annual international conference, SWE also hosts smaller WeLocal conferences. This year, on March 31 and April 1, there will be a WeLocal in Seattle. Early Bird registration is currently open, and volunteers get a discounted registration as well. Schedules, information, and registration are available at http://welocal.swe.org/seattle/.
If you are interested in carpooling with other Eastern Washington members, please e-mail us.

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