What is the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)?
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is the world’s largest advocate and educational organization dedicated to empowering women in engineering and technology. Operating globally with hundreds of collegiate and professional sections, SWE provides a supportive framework that fosters professional excellence, mentorship, and diversity across all engineering disciplines.
Who should use it and how?
This resource is designed for undergraduate and graduate women in engineering, computer science, and related STEM fields—as well as allies—who want to advance their academic paths and professional careers.
How to use it:
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Join a Section: Navigate to the membership portal to find a student or collegiate tier registration and plug into local or campus-wide SWE chapters.
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Explore Scholarships: Visit their dedicated student resources to apply for national academic scholarships tailored specifically for women pursuing engineering degrees.
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Access the Career Center: Utilize the exclusive SWE Job Board to search for internships, co-ops, and early-career roles from partner companies dedicated to workplace diversity.
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Attend the Annual Conference: Register for regional symposia or the annual WE National Conference to participate in the world’s largest career fair for women engineers.
Why is it helpful?
Navigating technical spaces where women are historically underrepresented can present unique professional and networking challenges. SWE is helpful because it bypasses general application noise, connecting you directly with thousands of recruiters and executive mentors who are actively looking to hire and support diverse STEM talent. By providing leadership training, technical presentation stages, and financial grants, it gives you a powerful community to launch your career and confidently transition from the classroom to industry leadership.
- Website
- swe.org
