Notes from the Editor
Notes from the Editor
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Dear Readers,
Happy Holidays! As the year ends, we would like to thank each and every one of you for reading our newsletters and participating in our events. We can't wait to see you all next year!
We have a few exciting things going on this month to close out the year, such as our upcoming Scavanger Hunt social, GEID and LEGO Robotics volunteer opportunities, SCE SWE Executive Board open positions, opening of of the new SWE National Scholarship and more!
Check out more information below!
Until next year,
Ashley de Kort
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Upcoming Events & Activities
Upcoming Events & Activities
SCE SWE FY25-FY26 Events
SCE SWE FY25-FY26 Events
Girls Engineer It Day (GEID)
Girls Engineer It Day (GEID)
Girls’ Engineer It Day (GEID) is back for 2026, and we need your help to make this event an incredible success! GEID inspires students from elementary through high school to explore STEM careers through hands-on activities, an engaging expo, and interactive sessions. This event thrives because of passionate volunteers like you. With your help, we will inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators, connect with local professionals, and make a lasting impact on our community. Sign up using the Airtable Form HERE.
We have a variety of roles available—whether you love organizing, teaching, or simply lending a helping hand, there’s a place for you on our team. Details for each role can be found in the GEID 2026 Role Description document.
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Outreach Opportunities
Outreach Opportunities
LEGO League Super Regional Competition
SWE is thrilled to help bring the FIRST LEGO League Super Regional Competition to life on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Georgia Tech Savannah. The event runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and we need your help to make it a success. This year’s challenge invites students to explore the hidden world beneath our feet, sparking creativity and innovation in STEM. SWE is calling on our amazing community to volunteer as judges for this exciting event.
No experience needed – training and rubrics are provided.
Help encourage young innovators ages 9–14 as they present their robot designs, innovation projects, and core values.
Be part of a fun, rewarding day filled with creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving (and yes, plenty of LEGO bricks and robots!).
As a judge, you’ll play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs—right here in our community. SWE would love to have you join us for a day of STEM inspiration, laughter, and maybe even a few LEGO bricks underfoot!
If you’re interested or want more details, email Susan Daly at sdaly6@gatech.edu.
SCCPSS 2026 Science Fair
Savannah-Chatham Country Public School System are looking for volunteers to judge their district Science and Engineering Fair on Wednesday January 14th, 2026. Anytime you can volunteer between 9am-4pm would be appreciated.
Exact location of the event will be determined later; however it will take place in Savannah-Chatham County Schools.
Volunteer hours are organized into two shifts. Please indicate on the following survey if you would like to volunteer for a particular shift or if you have limited time
If you are interested in volunteering and judging the fair, please fill out the short Google Form below.
Judge Interest Form: https://forms.gle/8GEMHejKiwW7pdDr9
SCE SWE Open Executive Board Positions
SCE SWE Open Executive Board Positions
Join the SCE SWE Executive Board! We are looking for a Secretary/ Data officer. The following SWE Committees are also looking for members: Grant Proposals, Outreach, Social, Professional Development, Collegiate/ Scholarship
The executive board position roles descriptions can be found here. If interested, please reach out to sceswe@swe.org.
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SWE Scavenger Hunt Social
SWE Scavenger Hunt Social
The Society of Women Engineers is heading downtown Savannah for an unforgettable scavenger hunt!
Get ready to swap spreadsheets for historic streets, as we explore Savannah’s charming squares, solve clever clues, and uncover hidden gems.
To help us schedule the event, we need your input – let us know the time and date you prefer in the survey found at the link below. The event is free of charge and will last about 3 hours. More details are coming soon, but in the meantime, please contact SWE at sceswe@swe.org with any questions about the event
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Apply Now for SWE National Collegiate/Graduate Scholarships
Apply Now for SWE National Collegiate/Graduate Scholarships
SWE National scholarship applications open today for continuing undergraduate students and new and continuing graduate students through the SWE Collegiate/Graduate Scholarship application! With a single application, students are automatically considered for all scholarships for which they qualify.
Key Details:
Application deadline: Feb. 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT
Where to apply: Create a free account with Kaleidoscope and apply online
Who is eligible: Continuing undergraduate students (sophomore-senior in the upcoming academic year) enrolled in ABET-accredited programs globally, and new and continuing graduate students in engineering and technology programs at ABET-accredited schools
FY26 SWE Awards Program Packet Now Available
FY26 SWE Awards Program Packet Now Available
Are you thinking about who you’d like to nominate—or considering a nomination for yourself? The FY26 SWE Awards Program Packet is now available for preview! While applications officially open on Jan. 2, you can get a head start by exploring the packet and using the experience calculator on the SWE Awards Program webpage.
Start planning now and get all the tools you need to recognize outstanding individuals and teams in our community! There will be a SWE Awards Nominator Training hosted on January 7th at 7am by the Awards & Recognition Committee Chair if you have any questions.
Who will you recognize this year? Let’s celebrate the best in SWE!
If you have questions, reach out to us at awards@swe.org.
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How to Say No at Work Without Burning Bridges
How to Say No at Work Without Burning Bridges
Tefera, solutions architects at Amazon Web Services, joined us live in the WE25 Diverse Podcast Studio to share real-world lessons around overcoming imposter syndrome, finding the confidence to speak up in meetings, and unapologetically protecting their time and energy in their STEM careers
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Renew SWE Membership
Renew SWE Membership
The SWE Fiscal Year for 2025-2026 started on July 1st. Make sure to renew your SWE membership dues today! Visit the SWE website today to renew!
November/December Updates
November/December Updates
SWE Outreach Volunteer Sign Up
SWE Outreach Volunteer Sign Up
Interested in becoming an active volunteer for SWE? Want to stay up to date with all of our upcoming outreach events?
Good News! We have a registration form for all volunteers who would like to receive emails for all of our volunteer opportunities.
Please email sceswe@swe.org if you would like to volunteer for any or all events or sign up using the button below!
SWE Outreach Event Request Form
SWE Outreach Event Request Form
We now have a SWE Outreach Event Request form available to those who would like to work with us and have our support in your event!
Please click the button below to fill out the form or email sceswe@swe.org
Become part of the largest community of women in engineering and technology!
Become part of the largest community of women in engineering and technology!
Women in engineering face unique challenges in the workplace and often find that they don’t have many other female colleagues to relate to. The members of Society of Women Engineers, Savannah Coastal Empire have found a community of like-minded women in a society that is 42,000+ strong.
Through SWE membership, women in engineering will advance in their careers and connect with the world’s largest network of women in engineering and their allies. Visit membership.swe.org to explore more about SWE and join or renew today.
For assistance or more information, contact us at sceswe@swe.org
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