Notes from the Editor
Dear Readers,
2021 has not only been a momentous year for space programs and initiatives so far, it has also highlighted the notable contributions of brilliant women towards these missions. It began with the fantastic triumph of NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Mars, earlier this year. The news of the successful landing was delivered by Swati Mohan, who is the guidance and operations lead for the mission. The small yet tenacious Ingenuity helicopter, that hitched a ride on the underside of Perseverance, was led by MiMi Aung, and named by an 11th grader girl, Vaneeza Rupani! Also, more recently, the historic civilian flights of Unity22 (Virgin Galactic) and New Shepherd (Blue Origin) collectively included 3 women! Despite facing many adversities and rejections since the Space programs began, women have displayed exemplary resilience and pursued their dreams. This special edition of the newsletter is dedicated to these women, who worked hard to get there, and paved way for all those who came after, to get into Aerospace and related fields. Although there's a long way to go, it is heartening to see women from various walks of life, get opportunities to be a part of these missions.
We have interesting articles contributed by our SWE members. July and August have been a busy time for us at SWE. Registration has opened up for the first Vine & Verse book club session organized by the Professional Development team, the Outreach team has put together a fun IDEAS lab activity on gravity and roller coasters, we've recapped events in July and more. There's a lot in this edition, and we hope you enjoy the content. Here's to looking forward to many such iconic firsts and opportunities to make history!
Cheers,
Preeti Menon
Events & Activites
The Vine & Verse Book Club
The Professional Development Committee cordially invites you to join our Vine & Verse book club.
We will be reading :
"Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person"
By Shonda Rhimes.
Virtual Meeting to discuss reading plan :
Date : Thursday, Aug 26th 2021
(the link and time will be conveyed by email a few days before the event)
In-person Book Discussion
Date : Thursday, Sept 30th 2021
Time : 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Venue : TBD
Please RSVP at the link below if you are interested in participating in the book club starting in September.
Revolutionary Leadership: Leading Change Through Innovation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is happy to present Dr. Ken Wilcox’s webinar on “Revolutionary Leadership: Leading Change Through Innovation”.
Building a culture of creativity and spirit of innovation is the goal of many leaders in normal times. However, during times of trial and crisis, a culture of innovation becomes ever more important - with only the strongest and adaptive surviving. Hear from Ken Wilcox how he led the bank through the valley of the post dot-com boom of the 1990s and the 2008 recession, setting the bank on a new trajectory of success!
Speaker Bio: Ken Wilcox currently serves as Emeritus Chairman of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and is the author of Leading through Culture. He was previously the CEO of SVB Financial Group. In that role, he successfully pursued a strategy of expansion and diversification, while remaining focused on the group’s core niches of technology, life sciences, and venture capital. Wilcox earned a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School, as well as a PhD in German studies at Ohio State University.
When : Tuesday, August 31st (6pm ET / 3pm PT)
Where : Online
Register today for FREE access to this event:
August IDEAS Lab
We will be exploring the laws of gravity and energy as we build and test roller coasters!
Who : All age groups!
Where : TBD
When : August 28th @ 10 AM
Register soon for this event as there are only 15 spots for this activity. For further queries, please send an email to outreach.sceswe@gmail.com
Girls Engineer It Day
This year SWE Savannah Coastal Empire is hosting its 10th annual Girls Engineer it Day.
We need your help to make our 10th anniversary year a success!
We are currently planning on having an in-person event in late October / early November. Volunteers are needed to help with the planning and organization beginning this month and going through the event, in the following areas:
Teacher
Teacher Coordinator (doesn't actually teach; supports teachers and buys supplies as needed)
Fundraising, Donation, Sponsor Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Registration / Website Coordinator
Promotion
Expo /GEID Launch Coordinator
Parent Activity
Please fill out the volunteer form on our website to register, or if you have any questions regarding GEID.
We're Seeking a Treasurer!
If you have been on the fence about helping to support SWE, then now is your opportunity to consider a leadership position. We are in need of a new Treasurer. Spandana Chava has been our treasurer for many years, and she truly has been a TREASURE to our team. She is ready to train someone to take over her role. Although she needs to focus on her family right now, she is willing to support her replacement, as needed during the transition.
If you would like to talk directly with her about the role, please contact her through the Exec Website. If you'd like more info about specific duties, you can find them here: Section Executive Council Roles - Savannah Coastal Empire (sceswe.org)
Send us an email: sceswe@swe.org and we would be happy to have you on board!
The fiscal year financial report is due July 31st. This is perfect timing for Spandana to teach someone the steps. It doesn't take more than an hour or so to complete, because her process is very streamlined!
Articles
Event Recaps & Experiences
FEATURED
Read about our very own aviatrix, Tara Brown's first flight experience in her own words!
July IDEAS Lab Recap
The July IDEAS Lab organized by the Outreach team, was a great success!
View the pictures and videos of the event !
STEM Exploration Day with Girl Scouts of Savannah
Our Whitney Holt, was invited to be a panelist by Girl Scouts of Savannah for STEM Exploration day . Click to read about her experience at this event!
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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.
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