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Society of Women Engineers

  • SWE Professionals come to WNEU for networking event

  • Women design projects for laser cutting using CAD

  • Girls, Inc. students join us to learn about engineering

  • SWE runs a bioreactor design activity for Women in Science Saturday at CT Science Center

  • Women work on their technical skills through rapid prototyping workshops

  • Bringing young girls to campus increases their awareness as engineering as a profession

About The Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

  • Founded in 1955, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization
  • Empowers women to succeed/advance in careers in engineering
  • WNEU's section is active in social, volunteer and outreach activities to help support our community

The organization focuses on

  • SWE Makerspace Workshops

      to improve technical skills in women in the College of Engineering

  • Outreach Education

    to improve engineering access and awareness in K-12 local schools

  • Community service

    in the Springfield area such as Habitat for Humanity

  • Mentorship

    for 1st Year Students