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News and Upcoming Events
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FY27 SWE-WI Elections are Here!
FY27 SWE-WI Elections are Here! Attention all SWE-WI members! It is that time of the year where we hold section elections for fiscal year (FY27) which runs from July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027 per our bylaws. Elected positions include: President, VP1-Professional Development, VP2-Collegiates, VP3-Outreach, Secretary 1 – Recording, Secretary 2 – Society Liaison,…
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Math-In Day Volunteers Needed!
Math-In Day Volunteers Needed! Location: Banting Elementary in Waukesha Date: 5/28/2026Time: 9:00AM – 3:30PM Math-In Day is a day at Banting Elementary dedicated to math. SWE-WI will be visiting classrooms and talking about engineering with students from all grades while they build domes from gummies and toothpicks. Instructions and materials will be provided.Please sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CAAAE2BA75-62973403-mathinThe…
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SWE-WI Role Models at Contrapt in Milwaukee!
SWE-WI Role Models at Contrapt in Milwaukee! Location: MSOE in Waukesha Date: 5/8/2026Time: 9:30AM – 12:00PM SWE-WI sponsors an award at the Contrapt competition for Middle School Students, we need SWE role models to judge. No prior experience is needed to be a role model, only a desire to be present and pay forward what…
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SWE-WI Role Models at Contrapt in Waukesha!
SWE-WI Role Models at Contrapt in Waukesha! Location: WCTC in Waukesha Date: 4/24/2026Time: 9:30AM – 12:00PM SWE-WI sponsors an award at the Contrapt competition for Middle School Students, we need SWE role models to judge. No prior experience is needed to be a role model, only a desire to be present and pay forward what…
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Spring Forward Registration Now Open!
Spring Forward Registration Now Open! Registration is now open for our annual professional development event, Spring Forward! Spring Forward will be hosted this year at UW – Stevens Point on Saturday, April 11, 2026 with some optional events the Friday before, including local tours and a networking dinner. In addition to many great sessions and…
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FY25-26 SWE Anniversaries – SWE Wisconsin Members
FY25-26 SWE Anniversaries – SWE Wisconsin Members Congratulations to SWE-WI members celebrating a FY25-26 SWE anniversary! Thanks for your longstanding support in the mission of SWE.
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Women in STEM Role Models Needed – Volunteer with FIRST Robotics
Women in STEM Role Models Needed – Volunteer with FIRST Robotics Serve as a ‘Women in STEM’ role model while supporting High School STEM activities by volunteering at FIRST Robotics Competitions across the state, supporting over 70 FRC teams from High Schools across Wisconsin! SWE is a Strategic Alliance Partner of FIRST, and Karen Horting…
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SWE-WI Bi-Monthly Lunch Discussions
Join these virtual calls during lunch every other month to learn with other SWE members on a specific topic. These are at 11:30am-12:30am CST on the Fridays below. Please contact Andrea (awfalasco@gmail.com) to get the link to the Zoom meeting. Our first discussion group for the year will be a discussion on the SWE seminar…
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Spring Forward
Spring Forward is an annual professional development event that SWE Wisconsin hosts each spring. Its a great opportunity to connect with professional and collegiate SWE members from around our region, learn from the great talent in our Section, and celebrate achievements from that fiscal year.
2026 Spring Forward Registration Now Open!
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
April 11, 2026
Registration is now open for our annual professional development event, Spring Forward! Spring Forward will be hosted this year at UW – Stevens Point on Saturday, April 11, 2026 with some optional events the Friday before, including local tours and a networking dinner. In addition to many great sessions and panels, our keynote speaker this year will be Kelly Guay, who is Plant Manager at Ahlstrom’s Mosinee Mill, co-owner of Sunset Point Winery, and a UWSP alumna!
Registration for optional tours, networking dinner, and other optional items closes on Friday, March 20. Registration fully closes on Friday, March 27. Register at https://form.jotform.com/260193325582154 to join us for this exciting event!