Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
 Society of Women Engineers

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

National Mission Statement

 

 

The SWE mission is to stimulate women to achieve their full potential 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.

 

 

 

 

 

History

 

 

  • SWE was founded in 1950 as a non-profit educational service organization.  The Rose-Hulman chapter of SWE has been in existence since 1996.

  • SWE encourages young engineers to attain high levels of education and professional achievement.

  • SWE’s programs and partnerships support the retention and advancement of women in engineering through career services, professional development, and networking opportunities.

  • SWE consists of nearly 100 professional sections, 300 student sections, and members-at-large in all engineering and technology disciplines, making SWE a preeminent not-for-profit organization respected among the engineering community and technical societies.

  • Today, both male and female engineers, as well as those in non-engineering fields, participate.

  • Annual membership of over 19,000.

 

 

 

 

 

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Updated: September 19, 2007

 


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