Notes from the Editor
Notes from the Editor
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Dear Readers,
Now that the flowers and trees are beginning to bloom again, it is officially Spring! Happy Easter!
We have prepared some exciting things to kick-off the spring season such as the SWE Trivia Night, Lean in Circle, Career Panel Discussion, the Preeti Menon SWE Scholarship, and plenty more.
Check out more information below!
Until next time,
Catherine Heaton
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Upcoming Events & Activities
Upcoming Events & Activities
SCE SWE FY25-FY26 Events
SCE SWE FY25-FY26 Events
SWE Trivia Night
SWE Trivia Night
Calling all trivia enthusiasts! Whether you are a seasoned trivia master or a first-timer, you are invited to join SWE for questions and camaraderie at Starland Yard trivia night. Three built-in restaurants and food trucks will be on site to tickle your culinary fancy with food and drinks for purchase. Sign up for the event is not required but suggested so we know how many to expect. Trivia will begin promptly at 6:30 so come a little early to grab your refreshments before the games begin. We hope to see you there!
Event Details
Date: April 14th (May 5th rain date)
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Starland Yard (2411 De Soto Ave, Savannah GA)
Q2 Member Meeting and Lean in Circle Workshop
Q2 Member Meeting and Lean in Circle Workshop
SCE SWE is partnering with Yvette Upton in late May/early June to host another Lean In Professional Development Workshop! The event will begin with a brief overview of SCE SWE chapter updates, and food will be provided. Additional details, including date and registration information, will be shared in our April Newsletter—stay tuned!
Lean In is a global nonprofit organization founded by Sheryl Sandberg that empowers women to achieve their ambitions through peer mentorship, education, and advocacy. Lean In offers resources such as Lean In Circles—small peer support groups—as well as workplace programs focused on addressing gender bias and fostering inclusive environments. Visit the link below to learn more about Lean In and its mission.
Learn more about Lean in Circles: Resources for Lean In Circles
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SWE & GSU SWE Career Panel Discussion
SWE & GSU SWE Career Panel Discussion
The Savannah Coastal Empire Society of Women Engineers (SCE SWE) will be visiting the Georgia Southern University SWE Chapter on April 7th. During the visit, SCE SWE will host a panel discussion moderated by our SCE SWE Collegiate Chair, Macy Roberts.
If you are interested in serving as a panelist and sharing your experiences, please email us at sceswe@swe.org.
Girls Engineer It Day
Girls Engineer It Day
On March 7th, students and volunteers came together at Woodville Tomkins School for an exciting day filled with hands-on engineering activities. The event welcomed 133 students across all grade levels, including 18 high school students, 55 middle school students, and 60 elementary students, all eager to explore engineering through creativity and problem‑solving.
From Glow Circuit Bestie Bracelets and Operation Rock the Bridge to the ever-popular Flight Test Zip Line, students put their engineering skills to the test as they designed, built, and experimented throughout the day. The event kicked off with a lively Expo featuring 20 participating organizations and 9 event sponsors, giving students and parents the opportunity to explore local companies and connect with GEID supporters.
While students stayed busy with hands-on challenges, parents engaged in panel discussions, interactive activities, and Q&A sessions focused on engineering career pathways. None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of nearly 90 volunteers, whose time and enthusiasm helped make the day a success.
Thank you to our sponsors, teachers, volunteers, event coordinators, Expo participants, and—most importantly—the students for making GEID 2026 an unforgettable event!
Preeti Menon SWE Scholarship
Preeti Menon SWE Scholarship
Deadline Extended to April 30th
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 April 30th 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.
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SWE Podcast: Respondible AI for Social Good with Lisa Thee
SWE Podcast: Respondible AI for Social Good with Lisa Thee
What does responsible AI actually look like, and who gets to shape it? Live from the WE25 Diverse Podcast Studio in New Orleans, Lisa Thee, TEDx speaker and global AI thought leader, discusses using AI for social good and building technology that puts people first.
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Renew SWE Membership
Renew SWE Membership
The SWE Fiscal Year for 2026-2027 starts on July 1st. Make sure to renew your SWE membership dues for the upcoming Fiscal Year! 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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