Notes from the Editor
Notes from the Editor
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Dear Readers,
Love is in the air—and so are a bunch of exciting SWE happenings! Happy Valentine’s Day to our brilliant, big‑hearted community. We hope your February is filled with sweet moments, inspiring connections, and maybe even a little chocolate.
We’ve been busy cooking up some lovely opportunities for you: our Girls Engineer It Day (GEID) Volunteer Party and Member Meeting, GEID registration and volunteer openings, the Preeti Menon SWE Scholarship, and plenty more.
Check out more information below!
Until next time,
Caroline Harrison
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Upcoming Events & Activities
Upcoming Events & Activities
SCE SWE FY25-FY26 Events
SCE SWE FY25-FY26 Events
Volunteer Party and Member Meeting
Volunteer Party and Member Meeting
Girls Engineer It Day is almost here, and we’re charging up for an incredible event! Before we launch into a full day of inspiring future engineers, scientists, and problem‑solvers, we’re bringing our volunteer team and SWE members together for a STEM‑themed celebration. This is your chance to connect with fellow STEM‑enthusiasts, get energized for GEID 2026, and step into the event with momentum and excitement.
We’ll have free food to fuel your mission, a chance to meet other volunteers, and helpful insights to prepare you for the big day. RSVP isn’t required, but it helps us to prepare.
Come help us spark excitement, build community, and celebrate everything that makes GEID such a powerful STEM experience. We can’t wait for an amazing night with you!
Event Date: February 26th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Java Burrito – Downstairs Room, 420 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401
Girls Engineer It Day (GEID)
Girls Engineer It Day (GEID)
The Savannah Coastal Empire Section of the Society of Women Engineers invites students in grades 4–12 to participate in Girls Engineer It! Day, a hands‑on celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math. This year’s event takes place the day before International Women’s Day, making it an especially meaningful opportunity to highlight diversity and empowerment in STEM.
What Students Will Experience
What Students Will Experience
Interactive STEM Expo featuring local schools, universities, and companies
2–3 hands‑on engineering activities tailored to each age group
Sessions led by STEM professionals and volunteers
A free parent session focused on supporting students’ STEM pathways
Event t‑shirt and goodie bag for all participants
Event Details
Event Details
Saturday, March 7, 2026 Woodville Tompkins Institute 151 Coach Joe Turner St, Garden City, GA 31408
Elementary Track: 12:30–4:15 PM
Middle & High School Tracks: 12:30–5:25 PM
Online registration closes March 4, with on‑site registration available. Girls Engineer It! Day - Savannah Coastal Empire
Who Can Attend
Who Can Attend
All students in grades 4–12 — all genders welcome. The event places special emphasis on encouraging future female innovators and fostering a more inclusive STEM community.
Want to Make a Difference? Volunteer for GEID!
Want to Make a Difference? Volunteer for GEID!
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help guide hands‑on activities, support student groups, and keep the event running smoothly on March 7, 2026. No STEM background needed — just a willingness to encourage and inspire young learners. Sign up to volunteer and help spark a love of STEM in our community.
GEID Volunteer, Expo & Sponsorship - Savannah Coastal Empire
Event Details
Event Details
Where: Woodville Tompkins Institute 151 Coach Joe Turner St, Garden City, GA 31408
️ When: Saturday, March 7, 2026 Volunteer shifts are available throughout the afternoon during the elementary, middle, and high school tracks.
Volunteer Roles Include
Volunteer Roles Include
Assisting with hands‑on activity stations
Guiding student groups between sessions
Supporting event cleanup
Providing general event support wherever needed
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Outreach Opportunities
Outreach Opportunities
Frances Meeks Elementary STEM Night
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Frances Meeks Elementary School
We’re looking for three enthusiastic volunteers to represent the Savannah Coastal Empire Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Frances Meeks Elementary’s STEM Night! Volunteers will lead a fun, hands-on STEM activity with students. All supplies will be provided by SWE, so just bring your energy and excitement for inspiring the next generation! If you’re interested in supporting this event, please reach out to: sceswe@swe.org
Preeti Menon SWE Scholarship
Preeti Menon SWE Scholarship
The Savannah Coastal Empire SWE will be awarding scholarships to high school senior who identify as a woman, are intending to enroll at an ABET accredited university for the upcoming school year, and will be majoring in an engineering, computing, or engineering technology program. The student must be currently enrolled in high school in one of the following Georgia or South Carolina counties: Beaufort, Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Jasper, Liberty, Long or McIntosh.
The scholarship application will be open January 6th through March 31st 2026.
This years awards amounts: First Place – $2,000, Second Place – $1,000, Third Place – $500.
To learn more about Preeti Menon and her scholarship please visit our website.
SWE Scavenger Hunt Recap
SWE Scavenger Hunt Recap
We had an entertaining afternoon exploring downtown Savannah, learning the history of the Hostess City, and meeting new friends during the recent SWE Scavenger Hunt social event. The team hiked to a dozen Savannah landmarks like Leopold's Ice Cream, St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Chippewa Square (a filming location for the movie, Forrest Gump), and Colonial Park Cemetery. We may have taken a quick ice cream break between clues! Leave it to a group of engineers to solve a puzzle - our team was number 1 on the Urban Adventure Quest Savannah leaderboard with the most points and fastest completion time in the past 30 days! Keep your eyes peeled for news on the next SWE social event in the Spring, hope to see you there!
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! SWE Awards Program webpage.
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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STEM High School Leaders on Access, Advocacy, and Finding Your Community
STEM High School Leaders on Access, Advocacy, and Finding Your Community
Zoe, SWENext Influencer and FIRST Robotics leader, and Charlee, a member of the 2025 STEM Next Flight Crew youth ambassador program, join us live from the WE25 Diverse Podcast Studio in New Orleans to share their experiences as young STEM leaders.
In conversation with Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, they reflect on how Invent It. Build It. sparked powerful connections, what leadership looks like as a precollege student, and how they navigate bias, responsibility, and pressure as “the first” in their communities.
Hear their experiences starting STEM clubs and expanding access in rural areas, plus why a strong community is critical to shaping a more inclusive future in engineering.
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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!
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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