Q: What is the Society of Women Engineers?
A: The Society of Women Engineers is a non-profit educational and service organization of graduate engineers and women and men with equivalent engineering experience. SWE was founded in 1950 and incorporated in 1952. The headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois and currently there are over 15,000 members in 85 sections and 285 student sections.
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Q: What is the purpose of SWE?
A: As the mission statement on the homepage state: The Society of Women Engineers help to inspire women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, while expanding the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrating the value of diversity. SWE serves as a center of information on women in engineering and encourages women engineers to attain high levels of education and professional achievement.
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Q: What does SWE do?
A: Several things such as:
- Education and Outreach: The technical professions will benefit, and the quality of life will be enhanced by more women of all backgrounds pursing the profession of engineering.
- Inclusive Organization: SWE will be an inclusive organization focused on issues of interest to women of all backgrounds in engineering and technical careers.
- Knowledge Source: SWE will be a worldwide leader and preferred partner in the creation and advancement of information about women in technical careers.
- Professional Leadership: Women will be acknowledged as demonstrating the skills required to be effective leaders in a global marketplace.
- Value and Benefit: SWE programs and services across the organization will provide value and benefit and meet the diverse and changing needs of Society members and stakeholders.
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Q: Why is SWE at Capitol College?
A: Even though women at Capitol seems to be an endangered species, it is important the women who wish to pursue any technological field should have a forum to discuss anything and everything they will face. SWE offers a sorority like environment for the women on campus as well providing moral support and fun.
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Q: What does SWE do for Capitol?
A: SWE provides activities that are aimed for the whole student body.
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Q: Who can join SWE?
A: Any major can join the field, but if you decided to end your membership, some majors like MIT and SIA might not be allowed to join.
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Q: Can men join SWE?
A: Yes. SWE can not discriminate, so all sexes, races, religions, etc. are allowed to join.
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Q: How do I join SWE?
A: Please visit the join page.
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Q: Do I have to pay?
A: Yes, there is a membership fee, but Capitol will pay for you first year and after that you will be responsible to pay your own fees.
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Q: What are the benefits of joining SWE?
A: SWE has a huge network of members, which means you will always have a connection to the field along with someone to look to for guidance. SWE also fulfills the requirement for the guarantee.
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