News & Events
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!
Spring Forward 2021
SWE-WI is currently planning our yearly conference Spring Forward. This year's conference will fall on April 10th, 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic there will be different options for virtual and in person events. For registration details click here.
Engineers Week February 21-27
Join SWE for some Trivia Fun during Engineers Week 2021!
Starting on Monday (22Feb) and ending on Friday (26Feb), each weekday, we will present you with a trivia question at noon and the first correct answer will win a SWE themed prize! People with all 5 correct daily answers will be entered in a raffle for some cool SWE swag!!
Follow the simple steps below and win some prizes:
2021 SWE-WI Martha Maxwell Memorial Scholarship Application Period is Now Open!
At least 1-$1000 scholarship will be awarded to a currently enrolled student who identifies as female, sophomore through senior year (graduating after December 2021), and is pursuing a degree in engineering or engineering technology. For more information and application click here.
Leadership Positions still available for FY22
Webmaster Position Open for FY22!
SWE-WI is looking to fill the Webmaster position for FY22! This crucial role for our section keeps the SWE Wisconsin website up to date and running smoothly. Due to the important position in a technologically filled world, the transition between the current and new Webmaster will be important.
If you are interested in the position or have any questions, please contact Kyela at kyelaspecht@gmail.com. Thanks for your interest and support of the section!
As FY21 continues, there are many opportunities to get more involved with SWE Wisconsin by filling an open position in the section! There are several options with varying levels of time commitment. See the list of positions and descriptions below. If you are interested in learning more about a particular role and/or would like to fill one - please contact Sam Billetdeaux.
Networking Chair - Oversees the events coordinators and helps with questions and ideas.
Webmaster - Update Website, work with executive committee on updates.
Collegiate Professional Event - Plans event for networking with collegiate and professional members.
SWE-WI Book Discussion Part 1
Join SWE-WI for a Virtual Book Club in March and April! Join SWE Wisconsin for an opportunity to connect with other SWE members virtually while uncovering and discussing unconscious mistakes women make that sabotage their careers, following Lois Frankel bestseller “Nice Girls Still Don’t Get the Corner Office”. Even if you are not interested in reading the book, please feel free to join us for conversation and sharing your perspectives on this topic.
Wednesday March 10th, 6:30PM: Discussion Part 1. Chapters 1,2,3,4
Wednesday April 21st, 6:30PM: Discussion Part 1. Chapters 5,6,7,8
Please RSVP at the following link to get an invite to the virtual meetings:
To get a copy of the book, you can find it on Amazon.
Join SWE-WI For a 2020 Conference Virtual Discussion
Join SWE Wisconsin on February 21st from 7:30-8:30 pm for an opportunity to connect with other SWE members virtually while discussing the sessions you will recommend other SWE members to view.
What are the most valuable sessions in your opinion? What did you learn from them? Why do you recommend them?
What are the most important topics for your development that were discussed in the conference?
Remember the WE20 virtual platform is available through the year for all the attendees. Please RSVP at the following link to get an invite to the virtual meetings on Google Meet.
Any questions, contact Raquel Reif at raquel.reif@icloud.com
Internal Awards Open for Nominations
The 2021 SWE-WI Internal Awards Nominations are open! Awards include the Most Valuable Person (MVP) Award for someone who has been instrumental in our section's success, the Outstanding New Member Award for a member who has joined SWE-WI within the last two years and has been a valuable asset to the section, the Significant Corporate Support Award for a company that has provided significant support to SWE-WI, and the Collegiate Section Achievement Award for a collegiate section in the area that has achieved a section goal. Awards will be presented at the 2021 Spring Forward event on April 10, 2021. Nominations must be submitted by 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 31 through the following survey.
SWE-WI Membership
Greetings SWE Members! A big thank you to the 121 of you who renewed your SWE membership! We appreciate your timely renewal!
Now, the 183 of you who have yet to renew your SWE membership, please do so. SWE works on a fiscal calendar from July 1st through June 30th, so your SWE dues are due July 1st. If you are not sure if you are paid for fiscal year 2021 (FY21 = July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021), feel free to contact your membership chair, Susan Schlett or tel. 262 337-3934. As a reminder, a portion of your dues comes right back to your local SWE section to help fund items such as professional development, outreach and scholarship efforts, to name a few. In addition, if you are unemployed, be sure to contact SWE Headquarters at 312 596-5223 (select Membership) to get the unemployed membership rate. Welcome aboard to the three new, and two reinstated members since last report!
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.
Event Planning
Would you like to plan 1 event this year for SWE? We are looking for anyone who would like to plan 1 event in your area to get a list of those we could ask for an event during the year. This could be any event; a happy hour meet, trivia night, pottery or canvas painting, yoga session, group run, concert, attending a local event, webinar watching, escape room, etc. If you are interested, please contact Samantha Billetdeaux know!
End of Year SWE-WI Scholarship Fund drive
With Christmas just behind us, please consider paying it forward to our future women engineers. There will be another scholarship period in early 2021 and we are looking to the SWE-WI community to help fund another $1000 scholarship. Any gift is welcome. For more information, go to https://wisconsin.swe.org/scholarship-fund.html. Thank you in advance for your support!
From the SWE-WI Scholarship Committee
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!
Spring Forward 2021
SWE-WI is currently planning our yearly conference Spring Forward. This year's conference will fall on April 10th, 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic there will be different options for virtual and in person events. For registration details click here.
Engineers Week February 21-27
Join SWE for some Trivia Fun during Engineers Week 2021!
Starting on Monday (22Feb) and ending on Friday (26Feb), each weekday, we will present you with a trivia question at noon and the first correct answer will win a SWE themed prize! People with all 5 correct daily answers will be entered in a raffle for some cool SWE swag!!
Follow the simple steps below and win some prizes:
- Every weekday, log in to the SWE-Wisconsin Facebook page for the daily trivia at noon (don’t be late)
- Provide your answer in the comments section as fast as possible (no googling or asking your friend or coworker)
- Do this Mon-Fri of Engineers week, and be automatically entered in a raffle
- Celebrate SWE, celebrate Engineers week!
2021 SWE-WI Martha Maxwell Memorial Scholarship Application Period is Now Open!
At least 1-$1000 scholarship will be awarded to a currently enrolled student who identifies as female, sophomore through senior year (graduating after December 2021), and is pursuing a degree in engineering or engineering technology. For more information and application click here.
Leadership Positions still available for FY22
Webmaster Position Open for FY22!
SWE-WI is looking to fill the Webmaster position for FY22! This crucial role for our section keeps the SWE Wisconsin website up to date and running smoothly. Due to the important position in a technologically filled world, the transition between the current and new Webmaster will be important.
If you are interested in the position or have any questions, please contact Kyela at kyelaspecht@gmail.com. Thanks for your interest and support of the section!
As FY21 continues, there are many opportunities to get more involved with SWE Wisconsin by filling an open position in the section! There are several options with varying levels of time commitment. See the list of positions and descriptions below. If you are interested in learning more about a particular role and/or would like to fill one - please contact Sam Billetdeaux.
Networking Chair - Oversees the events coordinators and helps with questions and ideas.
Webmaster - Update Website, work with executive committee on updates.
Collegiate Professional Event - Plans event for networking with collegiate and professional members.
SWE-WI Book Discussion Part 1
Join SWE-WI for a Virtual Book Club in March and April! Join SWE Wisconsin for an opportunity to connect with other SWE members virtually while uncovering and discussing unconscious mistakes women make that sabotage their careers, following Lois Frankel bestseller “Nice Girls Still Don’t Get the Corner Office”. Even if you are not interested in reading the book, please feel free to join us for conversation and sharing your perspectives on this topic.
Wednesday March 10th, 6:30PM: Discussion Part 1. Chapters 1,2,3,4
Wednesday April 21st, 6:30PM: Discussion Part 1. Chapters 5,6,7,8
Please RSVP at the following link to get an invite to the virtual meetings:
To get a copy of the book, you can find it on Amazon.
Join SWE-WI For a 2020 Conference Virtual Discussion
Join SWE Wisconsin on February 21st from 7:30-8:30 pm for an opportunity to connect with other SWE members virtually while discussing the sessions you will recommend other SWE members to view.
What are the most valuable sessions in your opinion? What did you learn from them? Why do you recommend them?
What are the most important topics for your development that were discussed in the conference?
Remember the WE20 virtual platform is available through the year for all the attendees. Please RSVP at the following link to get an invite to the virtual meetings on Google Meet.
Any questions, contact Raquel Reif at raquel.reif@icloud.com
Internal Awards Open for Nominations
The 2021 SWE-WI Internal Awards Nominations are open! Awards include the Most Valuable Person (MVP) Award for someone who has been instrumental in our section's success, the Outstanding New Member Award for a member who has joined SWE-WI within the last two years and has been a valuable asset to the section, the Significant Corporate Support Award for a company that has provided significant support to SWE-WI, and the Collegiate Section Achievement Award for a collegiate section in the area that has achieved a section goal. Awards will be presented at the 2021 Spring Forward event on April 10, 2021. Nominations must be submitted by 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 31 through the following survey.
SWE-WI Membership
Greetings SWE Members! A big thank you to the 121 of you who renewed your SWE membership! We appreciate your timely renewal!
Now, the 183 of you who have yet to renew your SWE membership, please do so. SWE works on a fiscal calendar from July 1st through June 30th, so your SWE dues are due July 1st. If you are not sure if you are paid for fiscal year 2021 (FY21 = July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021), feel free to contact your membership chair, Susan Schlett or tel. 262 337-3934. As a reminder, a portion of your dues comes right back to your local SWE section to help fund items such as professional development, outreach and scholarship efforts, to name a few. In addition, if you are unemployed, be sure to contact SWE Headquarters at 312 596-5223 (select Membership) to get the unemployed membership rate. Welcome aboard to the three new, and two reinstated members since last report!
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.
Event Planning
Would you like to plan 1 event this year for SWE? We are looking for anyone who would like to plan 1 event in your area to get a list of those we could ask for an event during the year. This could be any event; a happy hour meet, trivia night, pottery or canvas painting, yoga session, group run, concert, attending a local event, webinar watching, escape room, etc. If you are interested, please contact Samantha Billetdeaux know!
End of Year SWE-WI Scholarship Fund drive
With Christmas just behind us, please consider paying it forward to our future women engineers. There will be another scholarship period in early 2021 and we are looking to the SWE-WI community to help fund another $1000 scholarship. Any gift is welcome. For more information, go to https://wisconsin.swe.org/scholarship-fund.html. Thank you in advance for your support!
From the SWE-WI Scholarship Committee
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