Undergraduate Students
Don’t miss these opportunities to network with exhibitors, professionals, and other collegiate attendees.
Kansas City Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by Amazon.com, Ford Motor Company, Hallmark Cards, and Lehman Brothers
Wednesday, October 11, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Price: Included in registration fees
Join us for an evening of entertainment, networking and some sweet treats! Make connections with new colleagues and visit with your old friends! Enjoy an ice cream sundae as you plan the fantastic week to come! The Kansas City Section will share fun facts to ensure you enjoy all that Kansas City has to offer.
Collegiate Welcome Luncheon
Sponsored by Raytheon
Thursday, October 12, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Collegiate attendees ONLY, included in collegiate registration
Join your fellow students for a quick lunch break before your Collegiate Region Meetings Raytheon has graciously sponsored this event just for you!
Career Fair Opening Reception
Sponsored by Exxon Mobil Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and HP
Thursday, October 12, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Price: Included in registration fees
Whether you’re a seasoned professional considering your next career move, a degree candidate selecting your first permanent position, or an engineering student looking for an internship, there is no better place to determine your next step than at the SWE Career Fair and Exhibits! Add the clothes and attitude that show that you mean business and be prepared to network, network, and network! For your enjoyment, refreshments have been generously provided by Exxon Mobil Corporation and Ford Motor Company. Check out our Career Fair and Exhibits for tips on making the most of this time.
Hospitality Suites
Thursday, October 12, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. (immediately after the Career Fair Opening Reception)
Price: Included in registration fees
Whether you are a collegiate member or a professional member, this is a great opportunity to meet new people and expand your network. Combine some fun activities, refreshments, and network at this one-time opportunity.
Hospitality Suites are hosted by:
Chevron
Dell Inc., Intel Corporation and Microsoft Corporation
The Dow Chemical Company
Exelon Corporation
General Electric
General Motors
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Guidant
HP
IBM Corporation
Lehman Brothers
Kimley Horn
Medtronic
Whirlpool Corporation
Achievement Award Reception
Sponsored by Dell Inc.
Friday, October 13, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Price: Included in banquet price for Awards Banquet attendees
Meet the 2006 recipient of SWE's highest award, the Achievement Award, and network with the recipients of the Rodney D. Chipp Memorial Award, the Upward Mobility Award, the Distinguished Engineering Educator Award, the Entrepreneur Award, the Emerging Leader Award and the Distinguished New Engineer Award. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Awards Banquet
Sponsored by Lockheed-Martin Corporation
Friday, October 13, 7:00 –10:00 p.m.
Price: $65.00 Special Collegiate Price: $35
The Awards Banquet has been a tradition of SWE for many years and recognizes many of the greatest accomplishments in engineering and science. This evening of networking and inspiration includes a formal and elegant dinner, followed by recognition of the many achievements and contributions made by the 2006 recipients of SWE’s individual awards. For more information and description of these awards, visit www.swe.org/awards.
Collegiate Member Networking Luncheon
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman Corporation
Saturday, October 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Collegiate attendees ONLY, included in registration fees
You must register for this event, first come, first served.
Join Northrop Grumman during a lunch time event to listen to and ask advice from a panel of diverse Northrop Grumman leaders and share discussions on SWE related topics with other collegiate members.
Celebrate SWE!
Sponsored by Chevron, IBM Corporation, and The Dow Chemical Company
Saturday, October 14, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Price: $65.00 Special Collegiate Price: $25
Join us in this very popular celebration of 2006 SWE achievements! Your ticket will include a semi-formal dinner and a high-energy awards event with a humorous twist! Cheer for your colleagues and friends as we announce the winners of collegiate competitions, professional section awards, student section awards and recognize the recipients of the Distinguished Service Award and members receiving Fellow Grade. Note: tickets for this event tend to sell out very early – order your ticket now!