SWE - February Newsletter

• E-Week Banquet - Discount Tickets
  
• Nebraska Women in STEM Conference - Rebates offered
• Volunteer Opportunities
• WE Locals 2024 - New information
• SWE Calendar
• SWE Membership Renewal - 50% Discount

More than a week-long event, Engineers Week is a year-round commitment to making a difference. The only event of its kind—it is a time for you to:

• Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world
• Add your voice to the conversation about the need for engineers, technicians, and technologists
• Engage students in engineering

https://discovere.org/programs/engineers-week/

February 22, 2024

Inspire a girl’s future. Be a role model.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering, or Girl Day, is a time when volunteers, educators, and others act as role models, facilitate engineering activities, and show girls how engineers change our world.

DiscoverE’s research found that this simple formula helps girls develop an interest in engineering, builds their confidence in their problem-solving skills, and creates a STEM identity. More than just a day, Girl Day is a movement to inspire a girl’s future by sharing what engineering is all about.

Get your 2024 Planning Guides and check out downloadable promo resources for your events and activities:

https://discovere.org/programs/girl-day/?tab=tab4

The E-Week Banquet is a signature event celebrating the achievements and advancements in the engineering community. Set in the scenic Oak Hills Golf Course in Omaha, the evening is dedicated to networking, a gourmet dinner, and an insightful presentation on the new Airport Terminal upgrades.

Discount tickets may be available for SWE members. Before you register your attendance, contact Elizabeth Hunter at ehunter@snyder-associates.com by February 16 and she will give further instructions on how to register.

Ticket Price: $50 per couple or $30 per individual

Cocktail Hour: 6-7 PM (Enjoy our curated selection of fine wines and bourbons)

Dinner: Served at 7:30 PM

Presentation: Starts at 8 PM on Airport Terminal upgrades (1 PDH)

https://www.same.org/event/2024-e-week-banquet/

The Nebraska Women in STEM conference provides professional development opportunities for women in STEM careers across Nebraska. The day-long event will take place on April 4, 2024, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center in La Vista, Nebraska, and will include a pre-conference welcome reception on April 3, 2024.

Attendees of the Nebraska Women in STEM Conference will have the opportunity to develop their personal and professional identity, build networks of support to help them achieve their goals, and have a great time while doing it.

To register for the conference, see the agenda, get more information or get involved, go to the following link: https://www.nebraskawomeninstem.com/2024-nebraska-women-in-stem-conference/

Tickets are $125 per person.

SWE Eastern Nebraska is offering rebates to the first 5 members who register for this event. Contact Elizabeth Hunter at ehunter@snyder-associates.com after you register for more information.

Check out this article in the latest SWE Magazine. It also contains Seven Tips for Managing Stress and Burnout .

The National Institutes of Health reports that stress affects women and men differently. “Many conditions associated with stress — such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety — are more common in women than men,” the NIH’s In the Spotlight reports in the online article, “7 Steps to Manage Stress and Build Resilience.”

Completely Kids after-school Program

We are looking for volunteers to present STEM activities to a group of 9-12 young ladies in the 3-5th grade at some of our underrepresented schools in the Omaha area from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. If you have never presented to this program don’t worry, we will pair you up with another seasoned volunteer. SWE will provide all of the materials and directions on how to present the activity and information on how this activity applies to the engineering world.

Some of our activities include balloon cars, making lipstick, paper towers, asphalt cookies, and many more fun activities.

Girls Inc. in Omaha is looking for women willing to visit with the teens in their Eureka! STEM program. Volunteers are needed to help supervise a STEM activity with the ladies.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day at UNO on March 19 & 20 from 10 am – 2 pm. We are looking for volunteers to sit at a SWE booth and engage with students. You can get more information by contacting Shannon DeVivo at sdevivo@olsson.com

Metro Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF) – Friday, March 22 at the Henry Doorly Zoo

We are looking for volunteers to judge science projects from 8 - Noon on Friday, March 22.

SWE is presenting awards for this event, and we will be judging projects in the STEM field that are being presented by young women. It is a fun event and a great opportunity to see what great projects these ladies presenting. You will have free admission to the zoo, so after the judging is done, you are welcome to visit the zoo on your own. More information at msefomaha.com

Judges will have a chance to review abstracts prior to the fair which will be very helpful.

Please contact Janis Pfingsten at janis.pfingsten@centurylink.net by March 10 if you are interested.

What is WE Local?

WE Local conferences are organized by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) to bring together participants in all stages of their collegiate and professional journey. The conferences create space for engineers, technologists, and partners to connect through professional development sessions, inspirational speakers, networking opportunities, and more.

WE Local attendees range from university students to senior-level professionals who come from a variety of engineering and technology disciplines, as well as non-technical backgrounds. The conferences also attract male allies who play an important role in advancing women in STEM. All are welcome at WE Local.

So far we have 2 members who will be attending WELocal in Wichita on March 15-16. Since it is so close, we will be driving. Contact Janis Pfingsten if you are interested in carpooling. janis.pfingsten@centurylink.net Early bird registration for professionals is $200. Early bird registration ends February 16. After that date, registration is $270.

Registration also included a one year SWE membership for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. This is a great deal!

If you would like to volunteer at the conference, you can receive 20% off of your registration.

For more information go to: https://welocal.swe.org/

Las Vegas – February 23-23, 2024

Baltimore, MD – March 1-2, 2024

Wichita, KS – March 15-16, 2024

Bengaluru, India – April 18-19, 2024

Munich, Germany – April 25-26, 2024

February 22, 2024 - Engineers Banquet - Oak Hills Country Club - Omaha

March 15 - 16, 2024 - WE Local in Wichita, KS

March 19-20 - Introduce a Girl to Engineering at UNO

March 22 - MSEF - Henry Doorly Zoo

April Meeting - Omaha - Date TBD

April 4 - Nebraska Women in STEM Conference - LaVista, NE

We may be half way through the membership fiscal year, but members can still join or renew and receive the ½ year rate! Use the coupon code FY2450OFF to new/renewing members to get 50% off. The coupon code expires March 31, 2024, but the membership will extend through the end of the fiscal year, expiring on June 30, 2024.

https://swe.org/membership/

Our SWE Nebraska website is temporarily down while we transfer it to another platform. If you have any questions, please contact our webmanager, Jeanne Stewart at jstewart2@hotmail.com

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