Welcome! 1.Sign-in with Haley 2.Grab some pizza (2 slices max until everyone has gotten some!) 3.Icebreaker –Name, Major, Year –Where are you from? –What are you hoping SWE can do for you?

Society of Women Engineers August 31 st, Old Chem

Our Society Founded in 1950, we are a global, inclusive, non-profit organization focused on issues of interest to women specializing in engineering and technical careers. 33,000 society members 400 collegiate and professional sections Our Logo:

Mission Statement “To stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.”

Our Region and Section Region G: Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and western Pennsylvania –32 collegiate sections and 6 professional sections University of Cincinnati (G053) founded 1976 –Celebrating 40 years in 2016! –Partner with South Ohio Professional Section Annual Leadership Summit, Regional Conferences, Monthly Social Outings General Meetings every other Monday 6-7 PM –Manufacturing, Quality, R&D –Working with people who aren’t like you.

Section Goals 1.External Marketing/Involvement Make SWE known on UC Campus 2.Internal Relationships Improve relationships amongst members 3.Leadership Stability Stay in contact with officers and members 4.National Marketing Get involved on regional and society levels 5.Improve Middle and High School Outreach Programs

Officers President - Kristin McArthur VP– Haley Inniger Secretary – Sarah Pulliam Treasurer – Amber Seaman SWE Advisor – Jill Flood SWE Counselor – Anita Todd SWE Office: 620M Old Chem Special Events – Kelly Cooper MSO – Sid Stacy & Marie Steveknot HSO- Christina Ahting & Natasha Sutton Fundraising – Morgan Beer Public Relations – Juanita Dickhaus E-Week & Banquet – Amanda Breeden SWEetheart - Vacant

What do we do? Social Events Community Service Events Middle and High School Outreach Events Fundraising Events Professional Networking Regional and Society Conferences Community Involvement

Social & Community Service Events Kelly Cooper: SWEelcome Back Picnic Recap MARK YOUR CALENDARS! SWE Movie Night – Wed 9/2, 7:30 PM, Stratford Heights Banquet Hall (Mean Girls!) Lime on Calhoun St – Thurs 9/10, 6 PM FUTURE EVENTS: Cincy Walking Tour, Apple-Picking, Group Yoga Class

Community Service Events Got a Cincinnatus Scholarship? Use these opportunities to fill up on some hours! Fighting Hunger 5k –look for registration info in Oct –Montgomery, Sat 11/7, 8:30 AM (race starts) –$18 to register (10+ people) Kennel Southwest Doberman Rescue –New Richmond (30 min east) –Look for info in early Nov! ITN Greater Cincinnati –Driving senior citizens to their appointments, social events, etc. –Must have a car

Middle School Outreach Sid Stacy & Marie Steve Knot: We need volunteers for the upcoming Chemical Engineering Event (Lip Gloss theme) on September 26 th We are also looking for interns for Middle and High School Outreach, so if this is something that interests you please see Sid Stacy or send her an

High School Outreach Christina Ahting & Natasha Sutton: High School Outreach Conference –What: 1-Day Conference introducing high school girls to engineering –When: Saturday, November 7, 2015 (8 AM – 2 PM) –Where: 6 th floor Baldwin –Need volunteers from a variety of engineering types and years Counts for scholarship hours

Fundraising Events Morgan Beer: Two open chair positions; or call/text at if interested T-shirts/cups Restaurant fundraisers –BWW –Pieology –Chipotle Cook-Off

Professional Networking Engineering Spotlight –Company informational session for specific engineering major –Hosted once a month with another engineering organization Speed Networking Event with South Ohio SWE Career Fair Events Schedule: ub=events&ref=students ub=events&ref=students

Conferences Society Conference –Hosted by Society each Fall Semester –WE14 – Los Angeles; WE15 – Nashville; WE16 – Philadelphia Regional Conference –Hosted by collegiate sections each Spring Semester –University of Cincinnati is hosting this year’s regional conference! –WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!! if

Community Involvement UC Homecoming 2015 –Partnering with Triangle Fraternity & Rally Cats –Homecoming Week: October 19 th – 24 th E-Week SWEetheart Pageant SWE Cook-Off Working to establish relationships with other engineering organizations

Like and follow us! Facebook Page: University of Cincinnati – Society of Women Engineers Blog: Website:

Join us for our next meeting! Monday, September 14 th Location TBD 6-7 PM So You’re in SWE, Now What Stay from 7-8 PM for Career Fair Prep and Insomnia Cookies!