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Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit
educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes
engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers
women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their
life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
Our
UNF section embodies all of the values and objectives set forth by the Society
of Women Engineers. As a student organization we encourage college bound and
current college students to pursue a career in the field of engineering. Mission StatementThe Society of Women Engineers stimulates women to achieve full
potential in their careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering
profession as a positive force in the quality of life, and demonstrates the
value of diversity. SWE UNF’S ObjectivesWe
strive to make contributions to the diversification of engineering. Our
objectives include: - Informing young women, their parents, counselors, and the general
public, of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the
opportunities open to them.
- Serving as a center of information for women in engineering.
- Encouraging women engineers to attain high levels of education and professional achievement.
What We Do
K-12
Outreach Events:
- Introduce
a Girl to Engineering Day (Girls Scouts, K-5th Grade): The event is a nationally recognized effort to expose and
encourage young females to consider a career in engineering. SWE
members teach local girl scouts and their chaperones about the life-changing
benefits communities have received due to engineering advancements throughout
history and present exciting hands-on learning experiences which have a high
focus on STEM.
- Expanding
Your Horizons (6th-8th Grade): SWE UNF participated in the planning of the first EYH North
Florida Conference during E-Week of 2011. EYH is a national recognized STEM
event that nurtures girls' interest in science and math courses and encourages
them to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
- “The
Engineering Experience” (9th-12th Grade): First launched in February 2011, high school aged students
are given the opportunity to tour the UNF College of Engineering. Similar to
“Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day,” the girls perform hands-on activities
inside actual engineering labs. Students are also given tips on college
preparation.
Mentoring
Program
SWE UNF Leadership Pipeline: Students who show an interest in SWE early on are taken under the wing of the officers and chairs. These students are then mentored and prepared for leadership roles in SWE by shadowing SWE UNF officers and chairs. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! Professional
Development Seminars In an effort to prepare their members for
internships and jobs, SWE UNF offers a variety of professional development
seminars covering topics such as communication skills, job searching skills, resume
writing and mock interviews.
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