SWE SDSU GENERAL BODY MEETING March 18, 2014

MEMBERSHIP  Access to scholarships (National/SDSU)  Free SWE SDSU shirt  Reduced prices to conferences  Online SWE Career Center  Collegiate member- $50(college career) or $20(year)  Future SWE SDSU Officer

SAN DIEGO COUNTY SECTION SCHOLARSHIP  Due April 1st, 2014  Number and amount of Scholarships varies year to year  Just fill out the forms and write a simple essay!  Looking specifically for Computer Science majors to apply!  Questions?  Online forms at:

SDG&E EIC TOUR  Friday March, 21 ST : 11-12pm  4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA  Energy Innovation Center:  Smart energy initiatives  Green building practices  Energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart grid, alternative fuel technologies  Talk with Jessica To after meeting!

OUTREACH  Check The Box- This Saturday!!  SWEet- May 3 rd Journey to the Center of the Earth 5 th -8 th Grade Girls

SWE REGION B CONFERENCE  Networking with other chapters  Sharing ideas/activities  Career Fair  Recruiters  Company exposure  Informative breakout sessions  SWE SDSU bonding

Strategic Relationship Building for Career Success  Contacts vs. Connections  Be willing to give first without receiving  Emphasis on quality over quantity  Build relationships before you need them SPEAK UP: How to Overcome the Fear of Speaking  A lot of people are afraid of public speaking  People cannot tell when you are nervous  You know what you are talking about Breaking the Glass Ceiling  Don’t let other people define you!  Own yourself  The “Boss” v “Bossy” SWE REGION B CONFERENCE Pay Negotiation  On average in CA women are paid more than 10% less than their male counterparts  Gets worse throughout career  Start high, end high  EVERYTHING is up for negotiation  Pay, signing bonus, vacation time, stock options, flexible hours, etc.  Know your worth and be prepared to justify it  

FUNDRAISING  4.0 Fundraiser April  FLYER REQUIRED!  Flyers will be available at the next meeting, on Facebook, and ed out.  The fundraiser lasts all week but we want there to be a specific night that a lot of people go together!

ELECTIONS  NEXT MONTH  If you would like to run for a position next year, please by April 4 th  Initial meeting  Voted on at April General Body Meeting

ANDRINA LUCZON  Northrop Grumman  SDSU Alumni Computer Engineering