Welcome! 1.Sign-in with Sarah –The points system starts today! Will be explained in meeting. 2.Grab a sub 3.Icebreaker –Meet someone you’ve never seen before and find three things you have in common!

Society of Women Engineers September 14 th, Old Chem

Congratulations! Scholarship Winners: Rebekah Monnin Aerospace Engineering Maria Koenig Mechanical Engineering Jenn Adamec Architectural Engineering Tia Krimmer FEP

SWEster of the Week! Kelly Cooper –Second Year –Architectural Engineering –Special Events Officer 4 Social Events Community Service Research –Brought new ideas to the organization and taken her position to the next level.

Leadership Positions! Middle & High School Outreaches are looking for interns – for – for Regional Conference Committees – SWEetheart Chair needed –

Points System Starts today! Winner gets a gift card at the end of the semester! Mention points to either Sarah or Haley when you sign in or

What Can I Get Points For? (Subject to change)

Social & Community Service Events Lime Recap MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Cincy Walking Tour Oct. 3 rd (Saturday) –Sign-up on the meeting on the 28 th or Kelly Fighting Hunger 5k Nov 7 th Southwest Doberman Rescue Kelly Cooper:

Middle School Outreach Need volunteers for Chemical Engineering Event September 26 th (Lip Gloss theme) to sign up! Event coming up with Corryville Catholic School Looking for Middle School Outreach interns. or see Sid Stacy for Sid Stacy & Marie Steveknot

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 Morgan Beer: First Fundraising Event: –Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser –Sep 21 st 6-11 Buffalo Wild Wings on Calhoun –Must bring flier to get funds T-Shirt Sales –Contact Morgan Beer ( ) or Elizabeth Sheetz ( )

SO YOU’RE IN SWE, NOW WHAT? Leadership Coaching Committee – Ruth Williams

Why become a member? Eligibility for SWE scholarships Eligibility for SWE leadership roles on local, regional, and national levels Networking opportunities with professionals Access to webinars and the SWE career center Ability to attend society conferences Reduced costs for regional conferences

Guidelines Do NOT have to be a woman in engineering! –Open membership to supporters of women in STEM fields. In order to put SWE on your resume: –Become a member –Attend 5 out of 7 general meetings per semester –Attend 2 other events per semester (social, service, outreach, etc.)

Become a Society Member 1.Open up your browser and go to swe.org 2.Select Membership > Select Join 3.Select Become a Member  Login if you already have an account 4.Create your account and fill out required information 5.Select the type of membership you would like to purchase  "Collegiate to Career" is the first option for $50. This allows you to be a member for your entire college career (undergraduate and graduate) and your first year as a professional. This option is highly recommended.  "New Collegiate" membership is for $20 and it allows you to be a member for one year of college. 6.Select G053 - University of Cincinnati for the chapter/section and then click continue. 7.Fill out your payment information. 8.Submit your order. 9.You will receive an confirming your membership.

Career Fair Prep What to Wear? –Comfortable shoes (flats, low heels) –Suit Pants Appropriate Length Skirt –Blouse No cleavage…we are ladies! –Blazer

Career Fair Prep What to Bring? –Portfolio –Multiple copies of resume –Pen –Knowledge of Companies RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH

Career Fair Prep What to say first? –Elevator Speech –LISTEN TO THEM. Body language –Smile –Positive attitude –Don’t play with your hair/bite your nails –Stand up straight –Don’t say “filler” words –Confidence does NOT mean cocky

Career Fair Prep Questions to Ask? –What kind of work do you do? What is your background? –What is a typical day of co-op work? –Do you have opportunities for advancement/switching positions or departments? –Do you place co-ops out of town? Jill Flood – AE/CE/CM Adviser