Society of Women Engineers
About
Overview
Since its establishment in 1958, SWE at Georgia Tech has actively given engineering students a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. Our organization is centered around a passion for our members’ success and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities reflected in today’s exciting engineering and technology specialties. We invite you to explore the values, principles, and priorities that guide our initiatives and learn how, together, we can continue to make a lasting impact on the future.
Mission Statement
GT SWE strives to empower students to achieve their full potential in STEM disciplines at Georgia Tech and the broader Atlanta area by developing a supportive and inclusive community, establishing a strong professional network through career and technical development opportunities, and fostering an engaging outreach program.
Vision Statement
GT SWE aims to be a major positive force in advocating for gender equity in STEM, diversity and inclusion of all students, and cross-campus collaboration at Georgia Tech.
Values
Integrity: We aspire to the highest level of ethical behavior as evidenced by honesty and dignity in our personal and professional relationships and responsibilities.
Inclusive Environment: We embrace diversity in its broadest interpretation and commit to creating an inclusive environment for all our members and stakeholders. We value the contributions of a diverse membership, which enables SWE to achieve its full potential.
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.
Trust: We share a common definition of success with open, transparent access to information, building mutual respect and confidence in the competence of those with whom we lead, serve and partner with.
Diversity Principles
At SWE, we acknowledge and respect the value of a diverse community. We recognize that the scope of diversity includes gender, race/ethnicity, family status, physical abilities, sexual orientation, occupational focus, etc. Our society will maintain an environment that is supportive of these elements, and we will promote inclusion within our organization and the engineering community.
Primary Events and Initiatives
- General Body Meetings: weekly presentations by corporate sponsors
- Social Events: Paint & Sip, SWE Study Breaks, Cupcake Decorating, Trivia Night, etc.
- Mentoring Program: Student, Alumni
- STEM Outreach: all-day on-campus events for high school, middle school, elementary school students with activities, games, panels, and tours
- Community Outreach: FIRST robotics team mentoring, SWENext mentoring, community STEM fairs
- Philanthropy: Engineer’s Ball charity fundraiser, community volunteering
- Professional Development Events: resume reviews, Fall & Spring Networking Night, company insight sessions
- Technical Development Events: Invention Studio workshop, data visualization skill development, case studies, tech talks
- On-campus Collaborations: Paper & Clay with URA, Galentine’s with WECE & W@CC, Career Week with NSBE & SHPE
- Society of Women Engineers National and Local Conferences
GT SWE x Georgia Tech's Motto of Progress & Service
- GT SWE promotes progress by providing resources for our members to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.
- GT SWE serves the Georgia Tech community by welcoming all students to our social, industry connections, and technical development events, as well as collaborating with and supporting other student organization leaders. GT SWE also serves the broader Atlanta community through organizing and volunteering at K-12 STEM outreach events and hosting our annual philanthropy event to raise donations for local Atlanta charities.
Member Testimonials
"Over the years, SWE has become my passion and a huge part of my identity as a Georgia Tech student. I love SWE for its diverse growth opportunities through professional and technical development workshops, K-12 STEM outreach, fun social events, and more. I got my first internship at SWE national conference, developed leadership skills on exec board, and have made good friends in different majors and grade levels. I’m so grateful to be part of this talented and supportive community dedicated to empowering women in STEM!" ~ Hannah Lin, Class of 2021
"SWE has been such a life changing club for me for two reasons. The first one was the mentorship program where I was paired up with an amazing mentor Toral, who happened to also be the president last year and she really helped me with my resume and classes. The second thing was that I ended up applying and interning at a company that impressed me during their presentation at one of SWE’s general body meetings. I’m eternally grateful to SWE for all these opportunities and I hope others will have the chance to experience SWE as well." ~ Lauren Widjaja, Class of 2022
How to Get Involved
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For general questions about GT SWE, email Preksha Jain at swepresident@gmail.com.
For questions on how to become a member, email Anika Adkar at swevpmembership@gmail.com.