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SWE Holiday Party
Date: Thursday, December 10th
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Zoom
2020 is drawing to a close, and I think we all deserve a fun evening with our favorite SWEsters! Come join us for an evening of virtual games, networking, and celebration-all are welcome!
Register Here
For more information, please email swehamembership@gmail.com.
Date: Thursday, December 10th
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Zoom
2020 is drawing to a close, and I think we all deserve a fun evening with our favorite SWEsters! Come join us for an evening of virtual games, networking, and celebration-all are welcome!
Register Here
For more information, please email swehamembership@gmail.com.
December Executive Meeting
Date: Tuesday, December 1st
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
Date: Tuesday, December 1st
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: Wednesday, December 2nd
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: Wednesday, December 2nd
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
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STEM Holiday Toy Drive
Help us fund STEM Toys the BEARing Gifts holiday gift program! The holidays are upon us and each year during our annual holiday celebration, we donate STEM Toys to benefit the children of child protective service (CPS) in the Houston community. If you have any questions or concerns, please email swehamembership@gmail.com. |
Due to the current circumstances, we are only accepting online donations to help support the purchase of STEM toys this year. Online donations are being accepted here.
The deadline to submit is Thursday, December 10th. 
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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 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 November we are reading "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks", by Rebecca Skloot.
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 November we are reading "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks", by Rebecca Skloot.
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).
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.
Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day
Registration is Open! The Society of Women Engineers Houston Area is pleased to announce this year's Introduce a Girl to Engineering Event (IAGTE) is going virtual on
November 14th! IAGTE is a free, all day event providing interactive workshops to expose girls to different disciplines of engineering. Register now as a volunteer or student at houstonswe.org/outreach.
November 14th! IAGTE is a free, all day event providing interactive workshops to expose girls to different disciplines of engineering. Register now as a volunteer or student at houstonswe.org/outreach.
SWE HA Series + Coffee Goes to the Park
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Eleanor Tinsley Park (meet at Nau Family Pavilion) - 18-3600 Allen Pkwy,
Houston, TX 77019
Bring a coffee, blanket/lawn chair, & a mask & join in for a fun, informal networking event to get to know your fellow SWE members. Social distancing and limited group sizes will be followed. If weather doesn't permit for outdoor activity, the event will be moved to Zoom.
RSVP HERE
Questions contact Kathryn - kathryn.schoer@gmail.com
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Eleanor Tinsley Park (meet at Nau Family Pavilion) - 18-3600 Allen Pkwy,
Houston, TX 77019
Bring a coffee, blanket/lawn chair, & a mask & join in for a fun, informal networking event to get to know your fellow SWE members. Social distancing and limited group sizes will be followed. If weather doesn't permit for outdoor activity, the event will be moved to Zoom.
RSVP HERE
Questions contact Kathryn - kathryn.schoer@gmail.com
Want to be our next Industrial Support Chair?
Ready to get your feet wet in SWE fun? Looking for company exposure?
This position will set you up for success, should you want to learn more about the VP External role! Qualifications/responsibilities are listed below.
If interested, please reach out to Alex at VP_external@houstonswe.org
Ready to get your feet wet in SWE fun? Looking for company exposure?
This position will set you up for success, should you want to learn more about the VP External role! Qualifications/responsibilities are listed below.
- Sales or Fundraising Experience helpful
- Maintain the sponsorship handbook
- Maintain relationships with current sponsors
- Identify and approach potential new sponsors and in-kind donations
- Identify and apply for grants (SWE or other)
- Attend external society events with VP-E to promote the SWE-HA section
- Assist with Lunch and Learn meetings at host companies
- Work with Treasurer to draft thank you letters/donation confirmations to donors
- Participate in Finance Committee
If interested, please reach out to Alex at VP_external@houstonswe.org
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
