About SWE
What is SWE?
The University of Maryland
student section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a non-profit,
educational, service organization, which supports women and men in their
pursuit of a career in engineering. This student section was established
in 1974. We are an active group of students, both undergraduate and
graduate women and yes - men too!
The
Women in Engineering (WIE)
Program is different from SWE - it is a program within the A. James
Clark School of Engineering run by faculty, graduate and undergraduate
students. It is dedicated to the recruitment and retention of women
engineering students at the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate
levels.
SWE Missions
- Inform young women, their parents, counselors, and the general public, of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them
- Serve as a center of information for young women, their parents, counselors, and the general public, of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them.
- Encourage women
engineers to attain high levels of education and professional
achievement.
What are the benefits of joining SWE?
Check out the National
SWE membership page for lots of benefits:
http://www.societyofwomenengineers.org/membership/benefits.aspx
As a paid member, you will receive the monthly SWE magazine in the mail
and our own SWE-zine, a regular update sent out by email that includes
upcoming events and helpful information. You can also check out Region
E's newsletters online. You will have full access to the SWE Lounge with
your student ID card -- a great way to meet people, make friends, study
and network. You are also eligible for many scholarships made possible
by company donations.
What is the history of SWE?
Coming
soon!
How do I join?
To become
a member, all you need to do is fill out a membership application and
pay $20 per fiscal school year. Applications are in the lounge and on
the national web page:
http://www.societyofwomenengineers.org/MemberServices/service.aspx
Please drop off your application in the lounge with a check made out to
"Society of Women Engineers" or you may give cash to any SWE officer. If
you would like access to our lounge, please include your social security
number on the application.
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