The Society of Women Engineers is an organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE offers a variety of opportunities to network with professionals and other students, build resumes, learn proper etiquette, socialize and become part of the engineering community. With a variety of on and off-campus activities, New Paltz SWE has brought together both men and women to pursue one common goal: the advocacy and support of women in the science, technology, math and engineering fields. These activities include but are not limited to: New Paltz Solar Car Team, private tour of Orange County Choppers, Albany Nanotechnology, Dyson Racing, Mid-terms/Finals Snack & Study Session, Facilitating Professional Mentor Programs, Faculty-Student Mixer, Informal Internship discussion panel, leadership roles on the Solar Car Team, various guest speakers and seminars. Some past events: • Private tour of Orange County Choppers • Private tour of Panasonic Plasma Display Laboratory of America • Tour of IBM Fishkill 300mm • SWE Region F Conference at Olin College • Petra Klein, VP of Operations at TSEC: “The History & Future of Engineering” • T.N. Thompson, President of Millrock Tech.: “How to Become an Overnight Success in 15 yrs or Less” and “Managing People” • Lisa Mohr, Senior Engineer at IBM: Casual Q & A , and “Basic ASIC Design” • Resume Workshops with Career Resource Center • Jeff Doane, Junior Engineer at Central Hudson • Faculty-Student Mixer for School of Science and Engineering to integrate freshman with the upperclassmen and faculty • VIP Panel Discussion w/prominent female engineers from around the Mid-Hudson Valley • Internship/Co-op Discussion Panel: allows students to share internship experiences, give advice etc • Girls Night Out: Dinner with NP Alumni • Volunteer at Engineering Day and many STEP Academy’s to encourage high school and middle school students to pursue the professions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics • And MORE!
