Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is celebrating 75 years of providing a robust network of advocates for any and all looking to support women engineers and their unique place and voice within the engineering and technology industry. At Michigan Tech, our award-winning SWE section is going above and beyond to help members connect with peers and industry around the world.
This October, Tech’s SWE section traveled with 17 students to WE25, the organization’s national conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The annual conference is the world’s largest gathering dedicated to forwarding the progress of women in engineering and technology.
“SWE conferences are always my favorite!” said Meredith Makowski, a junior environmental engineering student and president of Michigan Tech SWE. “Getting to grow personally and professionally, while also being able to explore a new city, is an incredible experience.”
Tech SWE members, joined by Michelle Scherer, dean of the College of Engineering, also had the opportunity to foster connections with Michigan Tech alumni from the area at a social event.
“It was cool to see MTU alumni and what roles they currently hold,” said Mikayla Schuster, a second-year mechatronics student. “All of the sessions and adventures reminded me of the large community and support we have through this great organization.”
The conference included keynote speakers, academic workshops and sessions, networking and alumni events, awards presentations, and the WE25 Career Fair, the largest career fair for women in the world. MTU students landed a total of 10 interviews and one full-time offer.
“Attending the WE25 national conference was an amazing opportunity,” said Tory Cantrell, a mechanical engineering senior. “I’m especially grateful for the large career fair and the opportunity to talk with companies from all around the country!”
Thanks to the generous support of corporate sponsors and the College of Engineering, the Michigan Tech SWE members were able attend the conference free of charge.
“Attending the WE25 conference was an incredibly empowering experience,” said biomedical engineering junior Madelin Burnau. “I am so grateful to have experienced the conference, and even more grateful to be living in a time where a conference for women engineers not only exists but thrives.”
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