NEW! Engineering & Technology in the CSRA Event The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and URS, in conjunction with other professional societies, are sponsoring a free public event on Jan. 23 at the URS Center for the Performing Arts. This free event will include a panel discussion 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. and a mini career fair will be held from 5 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. For more information, please contact michele.oshaughnessy@swe.org
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The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.

SWE consists of nearly 100 professional sections, 300 student sections, and members-at-large in all engineering and technology disciplines, making SWE a preeminent not-for-profit organization respected among the engineering community and technical societies.

Additional information about SWE can be found at http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org
or 312-596-5223.

The Society of Women Engineers stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in the quality of life, and demonstrates the value of diversity.

• Inform young women, their parents, counselors and the general public of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them.
• Serve as a center for information on women in engineering.
• Encourage women engineers to attain high levels of educational and professional achievement.

• SWE will provide opportunities for women to attain, enhance, and demonstrate leadership, professional, and technical excellence that results in career aspiration, advancement, achievement, and satisfaction.
• SWE will embrace and promote the value and power of diversity in specialties, age, race, ethnicity, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, and interests.
• SWE will share its acquired knowledge and promote programs that bridge the gaps in recruitment, professional development, and retention of women in engineering.
• SWE will inspire girls and women from diverse backgrounds and life stages to aspire to engineering for meaningful and rewarding careers.

• Integrity - we aspire to the highest level of ethical behavior as evidenced by honesty and dignity in our personal and professional relationships and responsibilities.
• Respect - we acknowledge gender, ethnic, cultural and other differences, and strive to respect the added values they bring.
• Mutual Support - we provide an organization that fosters mentoring, and the development of professional and personal networks.
• Professional Excellence - we conduct our activities in a professional manner, demonstrating and demanding the highest standards of business practices.

SWE membership provides the vehicle for you to give back to the community through outreach programs that encourage young girls to find and follow their dreams as future engineers. SWE's K-12 initiatives motivate students to believe in their math and science skills, and expose engineering as a meaningful and rewarding career choice for women.

The environment you face everyday is full of obstacles to your advancement--isolation, lack of role models and limited access to informal networks. SWE provides the programs and communities that address issues ranging from leadership training to management tools to networking events to work/life balance workshops. Whether you are just entering the workforce or a seasoned professional, SWE has programs targeted for each stage of your career path.

Complementing your professional advancement, SWE celebrates those who achieve personal and professional milestones. SWE's Awards Program recognizes professional members who have contributed significantly to the advancement of women in the engineering profession. SWE members celebrate the rich history and heritage of women in engineering and technology, and honor today's leaders and innovators.