Society of Women Engineers
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- SWE
- Purpose:
- The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), originally founded in 1950, is a national non-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. The Society of Women Engineers at Texas A&M University is an organization dedicated to helping women achieve success in engineering academically, personally, and professionally. Through company donations, SWE is able to provide many beneficial services to our members and community. This includes awarding scholarships, hosting our annual High School Conference and week-long Summer Camp for middle school girls, mentor programs, launching community outreach events, and hosting various social events for members.
- Year Founded:
- 1973
- Membership Dues:
- $20 per year or $50 one-time to national organization not TAMU section
- Admits Members:
- All Year
- Meeting Locations:
- TBA
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Marissa Ovenshire
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- president@swetamu.org
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- (214)9847935
Group Contact Information
- Organization Web Site:
- http://www.swetamu.com
- Organization E-mail Address:
- president@swetamu.org
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- Dwight Look College of Engineering
- Non-Academic Department:
- None
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 300-1000
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 0-3 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Open
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Twice per semester
- Fundraising Events:
- Once per year
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Three or more times per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Twice per semester
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Twice per semester
- Hosting Conferences:
- Once per semester
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Once per semester
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Never
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Once per year
- Domestic US Travel:
- Once per year
- International Travel:
- Never