Society of Women Engineers

Women In Engineering

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
WNE'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 first year students

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