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SWE WI Handmade Ornament Exchange
As we are heading into the holiday season, it is also the start of our now annual handmade ornament exchange! Here are the rules:
- Create one handmade ornament that is Wisconsin and/or SWE themed
- Deadline to sign-up is Saturday, November 20th
- Partners will be announced on Sunday, November 21st
- Partners contact each other for mailing addresses
- Mail the ornaments no later than December 8th
Please email Andie at awfalasco@gmail.com if you would like to participate!
2022 Scholarship Application Now Open
Scholarship value a minimum of $1,000 depending on fundraising totals. Application Deadline - January 31, 2022
Completed applications are due by January 31, 2022. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
To be eligible, applicants must be:
**full-time undergraduate college students, sophomore (second year of college) standing or higher, graduating after December 1, 2022,
**female or identify as female,
**pursuing an engineering degree at one of the following ABET-accredited, 4-year colleges in Wisconsin or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan:
Awarded scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college and must be applied to college tuition, fees, and books or equivalent.
Previous SWE-WI scholarship recipients are not eligible. SWE membership is not required.
Send questions or comments to: swewisconsin.scholarships@gmail.com
Application found online at https://form.jotform.com/212778604381056 or
SWE-WI website: https://wisconsin.swe.org/scholarships.html
Spring Forward Conference - Speaking Opportunity!
Are you looking for a speaking opportunity? Do you have a really attention-grabbing topic that our SWE-WI members might be interested in? If so, please contact Mel Groenewold, at (groenewoldm@outlook.com) chair of our Spring Forward Professional Development Day to see if what you have to offer may fit the agenda for this event, which is tentatively scheduled for April 2, 2022. Please respond to Mel, no later than October 4th.
The Society of Women Engineers Recognizes Local Engineer
One of our SWE-WI members, Keena Spencer-Dobson P.E. will be receiving SWE's prestigious Distinguished New Engineer (DNE) Award at the annual SWE conference in Indianapolis next month. This is a really big deal! Keena is one of our first section members to receive this award (it is given to a member with less than 10 years work experience who exhibits exceptional qualifications...I nominated her). She is one of our section past presidents and is a tremendous person.
They only pick a maximum of 10 DNE's per year...pretty good out of a SWE membership of 40K+!
Let's give Keena the recognition she deserves and if you are headed to Indianapolis, be sure to congratulate her in person!
Any questions feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
-Susan Schlett
SWE-WI Membership/Data Officer FY22
RELEASE DATE: For Immediate Release
MEDIA CONTACT: Keena Spencer-Dobson, (715) 577-3852, keena.spencerdobson@dot.wi.gov
The Society of Women Engineers Recognizes Local Engineer
WisDOT Engineer Accepts SWE Distinguished New Engineer Award
CHICAGO – The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has recognized Keena Spencer-Dobson, a senior civil transportation engineer at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), for her impact on the Society as well as the engineering community with the SWE Distinguished New Engineer Award. She will accept the award at SWE’s annual conference, WE21, which will be held in person and virtually from Oct. 21-23 in Indianapolis, Ind.
The SWE Distinguished New Engineer Award honors women engineers who have been actively engaged in engineering in the first 10 years of their careers. Spencer-Dobson is being recognized for embracing technical challenges and learning new tasks quickly, being a results-driven and effective project engineer and maintaining a passion and commitment to the Society of Women Engineers.
Spencer-Dobson, a Beloit native, earned her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in project management while working full time, both from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. During her undergraduate days, Spencer-Dobson first got involved with SWE, contributing energy, ideas and a new perspective to the organization and serving as an officer. During her professional career, Spencer-Dobson has served two terms as president of the 200-plus member SWE-WI section.
“It was important for me to join SWE and stay active in the organization to connect with other women in engineering. At times it feels like a man’s world as there are few women out in the field, especially in construction, so it is encouraging to network and learn from other women engineers that have been in similar situations,” said Spencer-Dobson, who is a life member of SWE.
The SWE Distinguished New Engineer Award also recognizes Spencer-Dobson’s continuing dedication to SWE’s mission – striving to highlight the impact and importance of women in engineering across the globe, leading by example, and demonstrating that a career in engineering can be a fulfilling, rewarding pursuit for women of any background.
“The men and women recognized have lived and learned through significant contributions to the engineering community, and they continue to lead in their careers and personal lives,” said Rachel Morford, president of SWE. “They are leaders paving the way to empower and inspire future women engineers across the globe.”
Spencer-Dobson joined WisDOT in 2012 and has designed various highway rehabilitation and bridge improvement projects, including on I-94, US 53, WIS 93 and WIS 29. During construction, she also leads projects in the field. That work has included leading a portion of the $646 million St. Croix River Crossing, which built a new crossing between Wisconsin and Minnesota over the St. Croix River and the Loop Trail that connects both states via the new structure and the Stillwater Lift Bridge.
“Earning this award validates my place in the engineering world and gives me confidence to lead more complicated projects in the future,” Spencer-Dobson said. “I am honored to be recognized as one of few distinguished new engineers within SWE.”
For more information about SWE, visit www.swe.org. For more information about the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, visit https://wisconsindot.gov.
About SWE
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. The not-for-profit educational and service organization is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. To ensure SWE members reach their full potential as engineers and leaders, the Society offers unique opportunities to network, provides professional development, shapes public policy and provides recognition for the life-changing contributions and achievements of women engineers. As a champion of diversity, SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in their personal and professional lives. For more information about the Society, please visit www.swe.org or call (312) 596-5223.
About Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Transportation impacts everyone, and WisDOT is committed to providing the safest, most efficient and highest quality transportation services to best serve the needs of the state, its citizens and many visitors. The state agency is responsible for planning, building and maintaining Wisconsin's network of state highways and interstate highway system. WisDOT also plans, promotes and financially supports statewide air, rail and water transportation, and it shares the costs of building and operating county and local transportation systems - from highways to public transit and other modes.
SWE-WI Facebook page
Did you know that SWE-WI has a Facebook page? Click here to visit it, hear about upcoming events and see pictures from past events. Please like/follow our page!!
SWE-WI LinkedIn page
Did you know that SWE-WI has a LinkedIn page? Click here to request access to join the group and be able to use the connections formed for the future!
Interested in getting more girls interested in engineering and STEM?
SWENext is a way to become part of the Society of Women Engineers as a student through the age of 18. Become part of SWE and #BeThatEngineer! Joining is free. Families and educators play a key role in the success of SWENexters. The SWENext program offers resources and information for adult advocates, as well. Do you know a girl interested in engineering?
SWENext is a way to become part of the Society of Women Engineers as a student through the age of 18. Become part of SWE and #BeThatEngineer! Joining is free. The SWENext program offers resources and information for adult advocates, as well. Signup and use event code Wisconsin.
As we are heading into the holiday season, it is also the start of our now annual handmade ornament exchange! Here are the rules:
- Create one handmade ornament that is Wisconsin and/or SWE themed
- Deadline to sign-up is Saturday, November 20th
- Partners will be announced on Sunday, November 21st
- Partners contact each other for mailing addresses
- Mail the ornaments no later than December 8th
Please email Andie at awfalasco@gmail.com if you would like to participate!
2022 Scholarship Application Now Open
Scholarship value a minimum of $1,000 depending on fundraising totals. Application Deadline - January 31, 2022
Completed applications are due by January 31, 2022. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
To be eligible, applicants must be:
**full-time undergraduate college students, sophomore (second year of college) standing or higher, graduating after December 1, 2022,
**female or identify as female,
**pursuing an engineering degree at one of the following ABET-accredited, 4-year colleges in Wisconsin or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan:
- Lake Superior State University,
- Marquette University
- Michigan Technological University
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Northern Michigan University
- University of Wisconsin - Madison
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
- University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
- University of Wisconsin - Platteville
- University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
- University of Wisconsin - Stout.
Awarded scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college and must be applied to college tuition, fees, and books or equivalent.
Previous SWE-WI scholarship recipients are not eligible. SWE membership is not required.
Send questions or comments to: swewisconsin.scholarships@gmail.com
Application found online at https://form.jotform.com/212778604381056 or
SWE-WI website: https://wisconsin.swe.org/scholarships.html
Spring Forward Conference - Speaking Opportunity!
Are you looking for a speaking opportunity? Do you have a really attention-grabbing topic that our SWE-WI members might be interested in? If so, please contact Mel Groenewold, at (groenewoldm@outlook.com) chair of our Spring Forward Professional Development Day to see if what you have to offer may fit the agenda for this event, which is tentatively scheduled for April 2, 2022. Please respond to Mel, no later than October 4th.
The Society of Women Engineers Recognizes Local Engineer
One of our SWE-WI members, Keena Spencer-Dobson P.E. will be receiving SWE's prestigious Distinguished New Engineer (DNE) Award at the annual SWE conference in Indianapolis next month. This is a really big deal! Keena is one of our first section members to receive this award (it is given to a member with less than 10 years work experience who exhibits exceptional qualifications...I nominated her). She is one of our section past presidents and is a tremendous person.
They only pick a maximum of 10 DNE's per year...pretty good out of a SWE membership of 40K+!
Let's give Keena the recognition she deserves and if you are headed to Indianapolis, be sure to congratulate her in person!
Any questions feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
-Susan Schlett
SWE-WI Membership/Data Officer FY22
RELEASE DATE: For Immediate Release
MEDIA CONTACT: Keena Spencer-Dobson, (715) 577-3852, keena.spencerdobson@dot.wi.gov
The Society of Women Engineers Recognizes Local Engineer
WisDOT Engineer Accepts SWE Distinguished New Engineer Award
CHICAGO – The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has recognized Keena Spencer-Dobson, a senior civil transportation engineer at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), for her impact on the Society as well as the engineering community with the SWE Distinguished New Engineer Award. She will accept the award at SWE’s annual conference, WE21, which will be held in person and virtually from Oct. 21-23 in Indianapolis, Ind.
The SWE Distinguished New Engineer Award honors women engineers who have been actively engaged in engineering in the first 10 years of their careers. Spencer-Dobson is being recognized for embracing technical challenges and learning new tasks quickly, being a results-driven and effective project engineer and maintaining a passion and commitment to the Society of Women Engineers.
Spencer-Dobson, a Beloit native, earned her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in project management while working full time, both from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. During her undergraduate days, Spencer-Dobson first got involved with SWE, contributing energy, ideas and a new perspective to the organization and serving as an officer. During her professional career, Spencer-Dobson has served two terms as president of the 200-plus member SWE-WI section.
“It was important for me to join SWE and stay active in the organization to connect with other women in engineering. At times it feels like a man’s world as there are few women out in the field, especially in construction, so it is encouraging to network and learn from other women engineers that have been in similar situations,” said Spencer-Dobson, who is a life member of SWE.
The SWE Distinguished New Engineer Award also recognizes Spencer-Dobson’s continuing dedication to SWE’s mission – striving to highlight the impact and importance of women in engineering across the globe, leading by example, and demonstrating that a career in engineering can be a fulfilling, rewarding pursuit for women of any background.
“The men and women recognized have lived and learned through significant contributions to the engineering community, and they continue to lead in their careers and personal lives,” said Rachel Morford, president of SWE. “They are leaders paving the way to empower and inspire future women engineers across the globe.”
Spencer-Dobson joined WisDOT in 2012 and has designed various highway rehabilitation and bridge improvement projects, including on I-94, US 53, WIS 93 and WIS 29. During construction, she also leads projects in the field. That work has included leading a portion of the $646 million St. Croix River Crossing, which built a new crossing between Wisconsin and Minnesota over the St. Croix River and the Loop Trail that connects both states via the new structure and the Stillwater Lift Bridge.
“Earning this award validates my place in the engineering world and gives me confidence to lead more complicated projects in the future,” Spencer-Dobson said. “I am honored to be recognized as one of few distinguished new engineers within SWE.”
For more information about SWE, visit www.swe.org. For more information about the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, visit https://wisconsindot.gov.
About SWE
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. The not-for-profit educational and service organization is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. To ensure SWE members reach their full potential as engineers and leaders, the Society offers unique opportunities to network, provides professional development, shapes public policy and provides recognition for the life-changing contributions and achievements of women engineers. As a champion of diversity, SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in their personal and professional lives. For more information about the Society, please visit www.swe.org or call (312) 596-5223.
About Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Transportation impacts everyone, and WisDOT is committed to providing the safest, most efficient and highest quality transportation services to best serve the needs of the state, its citizens and many visitors. The state agency is responsible for planning, building and maintaining Wisconsin's network of state highways and interstate highway system. WisDOT also plans, promotes and financially supports statewide air, rail and water transportation, and it shares the costs of building and operating county and local transportation systems - from highways to public transit and other modes.
SWE-WI Facebook page
Did you know that SWE-WI has a Facebook page? Click here to visit it, hear about upcoming events and see pictures from past events. Please like/follow our page!!
SWE-WI LinkedIn page
Did you know that SWE-WI has a LinkedIn page? Click here to request access to join the group and be able to use the connections formed for the future!
Interested in getting more girls interested in engineering and STEM?
SWENext is a way to become part of the Society of Women Engineers as a student through the age of 18. Become part of SWE and #BeThatEngineer! Joining is free. Families and educators play a key role in the success of SWENexters. The SWENext program offers resources and information for adult advocates, as well. Do you know a girl interested in engineering?
SWENext is a way to become part of the Society of Women Engineers as a student through the age of 18. Become part of SWE and #BeThatEngineer! Joining is free. The SWENext program offers resources and information for adult advocates, as well. Signup and use event code Wisconsin.
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