This is my first post of 2010!!

I would like to remind you that the second collegiate section report is due on January 25th. Each section needs one completed form.

The form is available here.

Also, application for the RCCE/RCR/RCS is due on February 8th 2009.

The application is available at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2ZT5WN6

Good Luck! If you need any help, contact:

RCR, Tam To: tamto@u.washington.edu
RCCE, Poojitha Ennamuri: poojitha.ennamuri@gmail.com
RCS, Elaine Chao: elainesc@u.washington.edu

The Society of Women Engineers strives to advance and honor the contributions of women at all stages of their careers as well as recognize the successes of SWE members and individuals who enhance the engineering profession through contributions to industry, education and the community.

Individual Awards Submission Details
Deadline: March 31, 2010

For more information and packets for the awards: http://bit.ly/83LWcl

Individual Awards Overview

SWE Scholarship Program
Did you know?

• Annually, SWE awards individual scholarships to freshman through grad students
• Scholarships and fellowships range from $1000 to $10,000 each
• In 2003, SWE National scholarship distributions amounted to over a quarter of $1 million
• Many professional SWE sections offer additional scholarships

The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science.

For additional information, visit www.swe.org/scholarships

For the brochure, click here.

Eligibility requirements include: (for upperclassmen only)

• The Society of Women Engineers Scholarship is only open to women.

• The applicant is enrolled or has graduated in a baccalaureate ABET accredited engineering or computer science degree program, or the applicant is accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate computer science program at an ABET approved school. Please go to www.abet.org for more information.

• The applicant is in a position to accept the scholarship in the school year for which it is being awarded.

• The minimum GPA is 3.0/4.0 for upperclass applicants.

• The applicant is not the current recipient of a renewable SWE Scholarship (i.e. is not already designated to receive a SWE scholarship payment in the coming academic year.) The applicant must be a full time student, except for reentry applicants.

• The applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US for some scholarships. The applicant is not receiving full funding for education from another organization (e.g. members of the Armed Services attending US Military Academies, students receiving full reimbursement from an employer).

Online Application is now open! The deadline is February 15th, 2010.

Reminder: Wow! That’s Engineering! self-nomination deadline is December 1, 2009 !

Three high-visibility Wow! That’s Engineering! signature events will be held in 2010. Host sections will be provided support, both financially and with organizing the event with assistance from SWE Headquarters. Last year, the Outreach Committee created a Wow! That’s Engineering! FAQs and can be found at

http://aspire.swe.org/images/wowforms/wow%20faqsfinal.pdf

If you have any additional questions, please contact SWE Outreach Wow! That’s Engineering! Work Group Lead, Shayla Bennett, shaylabennett@hotmail.com or SWE Outreach Manager, Randy Freedman, randy.freedman@swe.org. Applications are on-line this year at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HM5Q6F_2beIiRLqpawd_2bJ1Hw_3d_3d

Remember, you must apply by December 1, 2009 to be considered to host a Wow! That’s Engineering! signature event.

How can you get involved beyond your local section? There are countless opportunities for you to get involved beyond your section.

Did you know Society of Women Engineers has a president? Her name is Nora Lin. Nora is a Senior Life member of SWE.  She has held various SWE positions at local, regional and national levels.  Those positions include Director of Regions, Region H Governor, Section Vitality Task Force Chair, Region H Deputy Director, Leadership Coach, SWE-Chicago Regional Section’s President, Vice President and Treasurer.  She also works closely with and supports nearby SWE collegiate sections.  Six years ago, she initiated the creation of a corporate-wide Northrop Grumman Women Engineers group and served as the first chair.

There are many different ways for you to join outside your section. Attend Region Conferences! Meet people in the higher positions. Run for higher positions! Remember, you never know what you are missing until you try it out.

Good Luck! If you have any questions, like always, email me at poojitha.ennamuri@gmail.com

Happy Holidays!

Happy Turkey Day everyone! If anyone needs contact information for the committees. These are the following I have got.

Hopefully that’s helpful! Enjoy your holiday!

I know a lot of you couldn’t attend the WE09 or couldn’t attend the meeting. The powerpoint entails what you missed.

Let me just highlight the presentation briefly:

The following sections are missing their annual/financial report:

•Portland State University

•Washington State University

•Oregon Institute of Technology

•Walla Walla College

•Idaho State University

•Central Washington University

•Gonzaga University

•Washington State Univ.-Tri-Cities

•Boise State University

•Alaska, University of (Anchorage)

Things to keep in mind:

•To remain in good standing, each SWE section must have at least 10 paid members

•Sections receive a 20% rebate for each paid member

•Regions get 1 RCR per 1000 paid collegiate members

Are you having trouble renewing your SWE membership? Here are the some nice instructions to make your life a lot easier:

Renew Your National SWE Dues
Click here to renew your National SWE membership! Just login and complete the online renewal form. A letter sent from the national organization contains your password (in case you forgot). If you don’t have your letter and don’t remember your password, select “Forgot your login or password? Click here” and enter your e-mail address. Your password should arrive shortly. If your e-mail address is not recognized, you will have to apply for a new membership.

Become a National SWE Member
Click here to register as a National SWE member! Just follow these easy steps:

• Select Collegiate and New Member or Former Member and click Continue.
• Select SWE Collegiate Member Dues
• Enter the following required information in the form.
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Home Address 1
  • Home Address City
  • Home Address Postal Code
  • Home Address Phone Number
  • Home Address Email
  • You must create and save at least one Education record.
• All other fields are optional; enter any or no optional information.
• Click Continue.
• Enter your credit card information and click Submit

The Region Collegiate Representatives(RCRs) and Region Collegiate Communications Editors(RCCEs) represent the collegiate voice on the SWE region level which is then transferred to all the way up to SWE headquarters.

As a team we are working to make your SWE experience even better but we need your help! We would like to know some information about your SWE experience.

Please take the time to fill out this survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=O2hRLANHXjhT_2fW0UTMsIBw_3d_3d

Please distribute this to your section team to fill out also. With more input we receive the better we can help you!  It should take you no longer than 5 minutes to fill out. Please fill it out as soon as you can.