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SWE - Doors Open MKE September 26
Event Date: Sep 26, 2021
Event Time: 3PM - 7PM
Contact Info: Audra Mordvin - audrone.mordvin@kohler.com
Location: See Google Maps
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.
WE21 Conference Attendee Survey
If you are planning on attending the conference in Indianapolis this year, please take the time to fill out a short survey here: https://forms.gle/W9XZJeWS9AGbgX5X9. This survey includes questions related to carpools, roommates, and social events that will occur during the conference. If you have any questions regarding conference coordination, please contact Krista at burkhardt.krista@gmail.com
Registration for WE21 in Indianapolis, IN!
WE21 in happening October 21 - 23! Don't forget to register for the largest conference for women in engineering and technology! When signing up for the in-person conference in Indianapolis, you also receive access to the virtual event. There is also an option to attend WE21 in a virtual only capacity. For more information on the conference, follow this link: https://we21.swe.org/. To register click here:
https://www.xpressreg.net/register/SWEC1021/landing.asp?sc=&aban=&hkey=&iq=&vip=&smt=&tm=. Early pricing ends on 9/20, we hope to see you there!
Conference Speakers Wanted for Spring Forward 2022
We're starting to plan for 2022's Spring Forward (SWE-WI annual conference), to be held in the spring. If you have a person to recommend as speaker or if you're interested in speaking, please reach out with contact information and potential topics! The previous year's program can be found here for reference on past speakers/topics: https://wisconsin.swe.org/uploads/1/2/6/5/126518462/springforward2021eventinfo.pdf
SWE Membership Reminder
Thank you to those who have renewed their SWE membership for SWE fiscal year 2022 (FY22 = July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022)!
If you have not renewed, please do so as soon as possible so that your SWE benefits will continue uninterrupted. If you have any membership questions, please contact your membership chair, Susan Schlett at 262 337-3934 or schlett@yahoo.com. Keep in mind, a portion of your dues gets rebated back to your local SWE-WI section to do a lot of good work...outreach, scholarships, professional development, etc. We appreciate your membership!
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.
Event Date: Sep 26, 2021
Event Time: 3PM - 7PM
Contact Info: Audra Mordvin - audrone.mordvin@kohler.com
Location: See Google Maps
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.
WE21 Conference Attendee Survey
If you are planning on attending the conference in Indianapolis this year, please take the time to fill out a short survey here: https://forms.gle/W9XZJeWS9AGbgX5X9. This survey includes questions related to carpools, roommates, and social events that will occur during the conference. If you have any questions regarding conference coordination, please contact Krista at burkhardt.krista@gmail.com
Registration for WE21 in Indianapolis, IN!
WE21 in happening October 21 - 23! Don't forget to register for the largest conference for women in engineering and technology! When signing up for the in-person conference in Indianapolis, you also receive access to the virtual event. There is also an option to attend WE21 in a virtual only capacity. For more information on the conference, follow this link: https://we21.swe.org/. To register click here:
https://www.xpressreg.net/register/SWEC1021/landing.asp?sc=&aban=&hkey=&iq=&vip=&smt=&tm=. Early pricing ends on 9/20, we hope to see you there!
Conference Speakers Wanted for Spring Forward 2022
We're starting to plan for 2022's Spring Forward (SWE-WI annual conference), to be held in the spring. If you have a person to recommend as speaker or if you're interested in speaking, please reach out with contact information and potential topics! The previous year's program can be found here for reference on past speakers/topics: https://wisconsin.swe.org/uploads/1/2/6/5/126518462/springforward2021eventinfo.pdf
SWE Membership Reminder
Thank you to those who have renewed their SWE membership for SWE fiscal year 2022 (FY22 = July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022)!
If you have not renewed, please do so as soon as possible so that your SWE benefits will continue uninterrupted. If you have any membership questions, please contact your membership chair, Susan Schlett at 262 337-3934 or schlett@yahoo.com. Keep in mind, a portion of your dues gets rebated back to your local SWE-WI section to do a lot of good work...outreach, scholarships, professional development, etc. We appreciate your membership!
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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