1. Welcome! Sign-in at the computer
Grab some pizza (1 slice per person for now)
Sit next to someone! If you are alone Sarah will come bug you.
Icebreaker Question: If you were a lollipop what flavor would you be and why?

2. Society of Women Engineers
August 24th, 2016
607 Old Chem

3. What is SWE?
A group of like-minded people who wish to give opportunities for women to take on leadership roles in the STEM field.
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.
UC Section Goals
Provide the tools to succeed professionally, personally, and academically
Give opportunities to network with companies, your peers, and other UC groups
Give a scope of the STEM fields to middle and high schoolers through outreaches
HAVE FUN!!!

5. SWE Facts Started in Philadephia 1950 50 original members
Currently 35,000+ members
Current President: Jessica Rainnow

6. Exec Board Sarah Pulliam – President Treasurer – Elizabeth Sheetz
Secretary – Madison Summers
Faculty Adviser – Jill Flood
SWE Adviser – Anita Todd

7. Trent Bushle, UC SWE VP Senior Chemical Engineering
3rd year SWE member
Worked co-op positions at Ecosil Technologies & Givaudan Flavors
Fun Fact: Always smiling
MEN CAN BECOME SWE MEMBERS AS WELL!

8. Anita Todd, SWE Adviser
BS Mech. Eng., Master and Doctorate in Education
Worked for UC, Penn State, Cummins
Co-oped with Cummins, Walt Disney World
Married, two (step) sons, three grand kids
LOVE to travel - been to 6 continents
Live in PA - work for UC from a distance
UC SWE Counselor, Former UC SWE Faculty Advisor (UC SWE - 11 years)
Former UC EE Co-op Advisor, then ProPEL Assoc. Director
Master of Engineering Internship Program Director at UC (currently)

9. Public Relations Officer

10. Fundraising Lillian Minnich: minniclk@mail.uc.edu
Looking for 2 interns to help plan, setup, and run
fundraising events!
Application will be in minutes
Lilly if you have any questions!
Possible Events:
Biweekly T-shirt sales
Monthly Bake/Food Sales
Chipotle/Bdubs/Pieology Fundraiser
Battle of the Bands

11. Special Events & Community Service
Kelly Cooper:
(440)
4 social events, 1 community service event per semester
Upcoming Dates!
Social with Triangle & RallyCats (our HC partners!) - This FRIDAY, August 26th 10 the Triangle House on Swiss Chalet Ct.
Bowling on Sunday, Sept 4th 6 PM - 8:30 Western Bowl
$1.75/game
Look for sign up in minutes!

12. Middle/High School Outreach
MSO: Sid Stacy
Maria Koenig
HSO: Marie Stevenot
Emily Schneider
Goal: To get younger people interested in STEM
First MSO: September 17th
Take Apart A Toaster
First HSO: October 18th
Volunteers will be needed for both events
Counts to Cincinnatus Hours
Sign ups to come!

13. Mentors/Mentees Wanted Trent Bushle: bushleta@mail.uc.edu
Mentee Participants will…
Match with a current SWE member to help navigate their first year of college & SWE
Experience both professional & social growth
Mentor Participants will…
Gain leadership experience
Assist new SWE members in getting their college career to a great start
Applications due by Monday September 12th, signups in meeting minutes.

14. Society Conference Philadelphia, PA October 27-29
Leaving Oct 26th afternoon/evening
9 hour trip
Getting back Oct 30th evening
Double Tree by Philadelphia Airport
MUST BE A NATIONAL MEMBER
Sign up in minutes by September 7th!

15. “Who Am I?” Game Get a card but DON’T LOOK AT IT
Put it on your forehead
Pair up with someone in front of or behind you
Find out who is on your card WITHOUT your partner using the following words
Their name
The title of their book/movie/TV show if fictional character
Their occupation if a real life person

16. Meet with your partner from the game for a “friend date!”
CHALLENGE
Meet with your partner from the game for a “friend date!”
Post a pic of your “date” to Twitter with #SWEetBuddies for the two of you to be entered in a raffle for Starbucks giftcards!

17. Welcome Dr. Cohen!

18. Wednesday September 7th 6 PM @ 607 Old Chem
Next Meeting: “Navigating the Job Search”
Presented by Jill Flood (Our Adviser!)
& Batesville Visit
Wednesday September 7th
6 607 Old Chem

19. Become a Member Open up your browser and go to swe.org
Select Membership > Select Join
Select Become a Member
Login if you already have an account
Create your account and fill out required information
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.
Select G053 - University of Cincinnati for the chapter/section and then click continue.
Fill out your payment information.
Submit your order.
You will receive an confirming your membership.