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Virtual Seminar on Heather Doty's
SWE Leadership Journey
Date: January 14th, 20221
Time: 6pm
Location: Zoom
Join us and SWE-Rocky Mountain Section for a discussion with Heather Doty, FY21 President of Society of Women Engineers, about her SWE leadership journey and how her SWE leadership roles have complemented and helped her in her career path.
Register Here
Reach out to Kaitlin Chapman ( katilin.anne.chapman@gmail.com) with any questions.
SWE Leadership Journey
Date: January 14th, 20221
Time: 6pm
Location: Zoom
Join us and SWE-Rocky Mountain Section for a discussion with Heather Doty, FY21 President of Society of Women Engineers, about her SWE leadership journey and how her SWE leadership roles have complemented and helped her in her career path.
Register Here
Reach out to Kaitlin Chapman ( katilin.anne.chapman@gmail.com) with any questions.
Next time you purchase online select Amazon smile and it donates for Society of Women Engineers.
Steps to donate to SWE on Amazon:
1. Sign in to smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser.
2. Go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity. Select SWE organization to support.
For more information about the AmazonSmile program, go to http://smile.amazon.com/about.
Steps to donate to SWE on Amazon:
1. Sign in to smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser.
2. Go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity. Select SWE organization to support.
For more information about the AmazonSmile program, go to http://smile.amazon.com/about.

SWE HA Series + Coffee Networking
Date: Feb, 6th
Time: 10:00 - 11 am
Location: Zoom
Join in for a fun, informal networking event to get to know your fellow SWE members. In an abundance of caution, we have moved back to a virtual event.
Register Here
Questions? Contact Kathryn - kathryn.schoer@gmail.com
Date: Feb, 6th
Time: 10:00 - 11 am
Location: Zoom
Join in for a fun, informal networking event to get to know your fellow SWE members. In an abundance of caution, we have moved back to a virtual event.
Register Here
Questions? Contact Kathryn - kathryn.schoer@gmail.com

January Executive Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 2nd
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Zoom
Join us to discuss the future events and business of the section! Have your voice and ideas heard, or come just to listen in. All are welcome!
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Date: Tuesday, February 2nd
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Zoom
Join us to discuss the future events and business of the section! Have your voice and ideas heard, or come just to listen in. All are welcome!
Join Here

Fall Professional Development Event
Speaker series #3: Choosing your advanced degree
Date: January 20th
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Event cost: $10, 50% off for SWE members. Please reach out to illina.yang@gmail.com if you are unemployed, a student, retired or have already paid for all 3 events.
Location: Zoom
Come listen to our panelists share their experiences pursuing graduate degrees—how did they pick their degree? How did it influence their career decisions? Hear their advice and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Register Here
Speaker series #3: Choosing your advanced degree
Date: January 20th
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Event cost: $10, 50% off for SWE members. Please reach out to illina.yang@gmail.com if you are unemployed, a student, retired or have already paid for all 3 events.
Location: Zoom
Come listen to our panelists share their experiences pursuing graduate degrees—how did they pick their degree? How did it influence their career decisions? Hear their advice and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Register Here

FHPW Quarterly Meeting
Date/Time: January 25, 2021 at 5:30 pm
Location: Norris Center – Houston/City Centre (In Person or Virtual)
Topic: “Outspoken: Speaking While Female”
Presenter: Stephanie Tsuru, SheSpace Founder/CEO
Stephanie Tsuru spent 25 years in the health care industry before receiving her MLS at Rice, which redefined and changed the trajectory of her life. Empowered by the strength and potential of women and disappointed by their frequent circumstances, she founded SheSpace a female focused work, meeting and programming space to support and bring all women together while mentoring both women and the girls of Houston. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, she brings her wisdom and passion to a space which advances women’s relationships, social and professional networks, and the power of the cohabitation effect.
Register Here
Date/Time: January 25, 2021 at 5:30 pm
Location: Norris Center – Houston/City Centre (In Person or Virtual)
Topic: “Outspoken: Speaking While Female”
Presenter: Stephanie Tsuru, SheSpace Founder/CEO
Stephanie Tsuru spent 25 years in the health care industry before receiving her MLS at Rice, which redefined and changed the trajectory of her life. Empowered by the strength and potential of women and disappointed by their frequent circumstances, she founded SheSpace a female focused work, meeting and programming space to support and bring all women together while mentoring both women and the girls of Houston. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, she brings her wisdom and passion to a space which advances women’s relationships, social and professional networks, and the power of the cohabitation effect.
Register Here
Now ACCEPTING Scholarship Applications!
Help us spread the word! SWE-HA Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. Let family, friends, neighbors, co-workers that SWE-HA and Sponsors award Freshman/Sophomore Scholarships to female students who plan to attend an ABET accredited 4-year college or university and pursue an engineering or engineering-related discipline in the following academic year.
For more information on available scholarships or to apply for a scholarship visit: SWE-HA_Scholarships.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email: swe.ha.outreach@gmail.com.
Help us spread the word! SWE-HA Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. Let family, friends, neighbors, co-workers that SWE-HA and Sponsors award Freshman/Sophomore Scholarships to female students who plan to attend an ABET accredited 4-year college or university and pursue an engineering or engineering-related discipline in the following academic year.
For more information on available scholarships or to apply for a scholarship visit: SWE-HA_Scholarships.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email: swe.ha.outreach@gmail.com.

SWE-HA Book Club
Join the SWE-HA Member Only Book Club!
Each month will be a different theme (e.g, women in stem, racial justice, career management, fiction categories). Please visit our website for additional information.
Date/Time: We will have three (3) timeslots: the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 am, the following Sunday at 8 pm, and the following Tuesday at 6 pm.
Each month will be a different theme (e.g, women in stem, racial justice, career management, fiction categories). Please visit our website for additional information. In December we are reading "In My Own Words", by Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Register Here
If you have any questions or would like to be part of the Book Club Sub-committee, please reach out to Inaas Darrat (isdarrat@gmail.com or idarrat@trinityconsultants.com).
Join the SWE-HA Member Only Book Club!
Each month will be a different theme (e.g, women in stem, racial justice, career management, fiction categories). Please visit our website for additional information.
Date/Time: We will have three (3) timeslots: the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 am, the following Sunday at 8 pm, and the following Tuesday at 6 pm.
Each month will be a different theme (e.g, women in stem, racial justice, career management, fiction categories). Please visit our website for additional information. In December we are reading "In My Own Words", by Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Register Here
If you have any questions or would like to be part of the Book Club Sub-committee, please reach out to Inaas Darrat (isdarrat@gmail.com or idarrat@trinityconsultants.com).

The Society of Women Engineers Houston Area Section invites our members and supporters to donate and create a named scholarship.
The SWE-HA Scholarship encourages and sponsors female students to pursue a career in engineering or related science discipline. SWE-HA awards thousands of dollars each year to aspiring students through the efforts of our sponsors and volunteers. Students need our support more than ever!
To submit a Named Scholarship and more information visit our webpage: Sponsor a Named Scholarship.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email swe.ha.outreach@gmail.com.
You can forever make a difference in someone’s life!
The Society of Women Engineers Houston Area Section invites our members and supporters to donate and create a named scholarship.
The SWE-HA Scholarship encourages and sponsors female students to pursue a career in engineering or related science discipline. SWE-HA awards thousands of dollars each year to aspiring students through the efforts of our sponsors and volunteers. Students need our support more than ever!
To submit a Named Scholarship and more information visit our webpage: Sponsor a Named Scholarship.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email swe.ha.outreach@gmail.com.
You can forever make a difference in someone’s life!
SWE-HA Focus Groups
SWE- Houston Area will be starting three Focus Groups in October. You must be a member of SWE-HA to join. Each month will have a specific topic and/or guest speaker that informal conversation will revolve around. The mission of the focus groups is to build community, support professional development, and provide member empowerment.
Register Here
If you have any questions please contact Kathryn, Networking Chair, at kathryn.schoer@gmail.com.
SWE- Houston Area will be starting three Focus Groups in October. You must be a member of SWE-HA to join. Each month will have a specific topic and/or guest speaker that informal conversation will revolve around. The mission of the focus groups is to build community, support professional development, and provide member empowerment.
- Grit Academy - Young Professionals (2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 pm)
- Engineering Moms - Open to All (2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 6:00 pm)
- Diamond Ladies - Late Career & Retiree (2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm)
Register Here
If you have any questions please contact Kathryn, Networking Chair, at kathryn.schoer@gmail.com.
You're a member with your SWE Membership
SWE-HA membership includes membership to the Federation of Houston Professional Women! Visit their website to learn more and participate in their events!

You can also link Kroger or Randalls card!
You can register your Kroger Card at Kroger Community Rewards, by clicking on Enroll. Type in Society of Women Engineers Houston or use NPO number (GA147), to link your Kroger Plus Cards to SWE-HA. Every time you shop for groceries and swipes your card,we automatically start earning a rebate.
You can register your Kroger Card at Kroger Community Rewards, by clicking on Enroll. Type in Society of Women Engineers Houston or use NPO number (GA147), to link your Kroger Plus Cards to SWE-HA. Every time you shop for groceries and swipes your card,we automatically start earning a rebate.

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