Join SWE!
Who can join SWE?
Anyone of any gender who is supportive of our mission to empower and support women through innovative programs that provide technical and leadership experience in open and encouraging environments. Since 1954, PSWE has been dedicated to motivating young women to attain the highest levels of education and career advancement.
Have questions? Contact us swe@purdue.edu
How to Join SWE
1. Join Our Slack
This is our main form of communication. Through the slack channel you will be notified about all of our different events and opportunities.
2. Join Our Newsletter
Sydney, our VP internal membership, keeps us updated with our weekly newsletter "Syd's Scoop". In this newsletter, you will find our weekly events, volunteer sign-ups, and a picture of the "sweet treat of the week".
Optional Bonus
Apply for a national SWE sponsorship through C2C scholarships which provides National SWE membership to our members! Being a National SWE member allows you to vote in Purdue SWE elections, apply to PSWE sponsorships, attend national conferences, hold positions on the Purdue SWE executive board, and apply for National SWE scholarship and programs.
Top 10 Reasons to Join PSWE!
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Professional development: events to help you prepare for career fairs, interviews, and the workplace.
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Leadership Opportunities: Serve on a variety of committees or on our Executive Board as an Officer, Director or Chair!
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Technical teams: we build and race 2 grand prix karts, an EV grand prix kart, and have 3 different design teams focusing on different aspects of engineering.
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Social Events: Monthly meetings, cooking lessons, yoga, rock climbing, and more
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Mentor Future Engineers through outreach events to K-12 students
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Community Service Events: Volunteer opportunities in the local community
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Free Food: always a win!
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National Affiliation: Hundreds of SWE sections (college and professional levels) across the country
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Scholarships: 50,000 national SWE scholarships awarded each year
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Make life long friends: you'll meet the people who grow with you through the adventure
National SWE Membership
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
By becoming a collegiate member of Purdue SWE, you become a member of National SWE. We are offering several C2C collegiate scholarships for PSWE members, please submit an application.
Society of Women Engineers National Convention 1955
Here are the top 10 reasons to join national SWE:
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Global Networking: Connect with a global community of over 50,000 members and allies across 85 countries.
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Career Center Access: Use the exclusive SWE Online Career Center to find internships and jobs.
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World-Class Career Fairs: Meet top-tier employers hiring on-the-spot at the annual WE Conference and regional WE Local events.
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Massive Scholarship Fund: Gain eligibility to apply for a portion of the more than $1 million awarded annually to students.
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Private Mentorship Network: Get matched with experienced mentors or act as one through the private SWE Mentor Network.
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National Leadership Opportunities: Build management skills by running for office or leading committees at local, regional, or national levels.
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Professional Development: Access free webinars, continuing education units (CEUs), and a subscription to the award-winning SWE Magazine.
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Workforce Re-entry Programs: Receive specialized support and resources if you are returning to engineering after a career break.
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K-12 Outreach Initiatives: Volunteer for programs that inspire and mentor the next generation of girls entering STEM.
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Global Advocacy: Support a powerful collective voice pushing for corporate equity, equal pay, and diverse workplace policies.
Resources for New Members:
Are you a freshman engineering student looking for some tips & tricks? Check out our Purdue SWE Freshman Survival Guide created by our former President Angie Zhang!
The Society of Women Engineers hosts a great podcast that is an amazing resource to young Engineers. They cover topics in academia and industry from a diverse and inclusive perspective.