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!

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Forming Young Professionals Affinity Group

Hello, a group of SWE members is looking to form a Young professionals / Early Career Affinity Group in SWE. YP / EC is defined as individuals in the first 10 years of their career. Some issues we hope to address include collegiate to professional transition, getting involved in SWE as a professional, and career guidance.

If you're interested, could you complete and share this form with at least one person who might benefit from this group?  Join there conversation if you would like to get more involved here.


MSOE SWE's 41st Anniversary Celebration 5/7

Join MSOE SWE, via Zoom, to celebrate our 41st year as a Collegiate Section. This year’s theme is Past – Present – Future. Hear alumnus, Alana Tirimacco speak about her past connections to the organization, listen to our FY21 President, Morgan Coirier, give a State of the Section address, and hear our road map for the future of the Section. Also, observe MSOE SWE’s 1st Annual Award Ceremony that honors SWEster’s participation.
Registration link to RSVP..
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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.


PENTAIR Mechanical Engineer

Pentair is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the NPD Engineering team responsible for the design and development of our water softener and filtration products. In this role, the Mechanical Engineer will work on projects to meet customer needs and uphold Pentair’s standards for quality and innovation. Interested candidates, who meet the requirements below, are encouraged to apply today! For more information click see the attachment.


​!!!SWE-WI WANTS YOU!!!
Leadership Positions available for FY22

Are you looking to get more involved with the SWE-WI section?
Consider running for elected office!  It's a great way to broaden your 
leadership experience and an opportunity to work with a great group!

Elected positions include: president, vp1 professional development,
vp2 collegiate liaison, vp3 outreach, secretary and treasurer.
Networking Chair - Oversees the events coordinators and helps with questions and ideas.
Collegiate Professional Event - Plans event for networking with collegiate and professional members
Term of office would be from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
(Note: you must be a paid SWE member in order to run for office.)

Any questions, please contact us.  If interested in being put on
the SWE-WI election ballot...we will request a bio/photo from you 
later this month of March.

-SWE-WI Nominating Committee
Susan Schlett, Gina Janke, Allison McDougal
262 337-3934

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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.


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!

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​​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
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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