Society of Women Engineers - San Diego (SWE-SD)

Hi everyone! I'm excited to share about Society of Women Engineers - San Diego (SWE-SD) 's Pi Day Workshop Fundraiser! This will be a wonderful opportunity to get together for a good cause while strengthening your network and making delicious blueberry crumble pies together! ?? Sales now end March 18th, so don't hesitate to check out the event page as soon as you can. Come for a good time, and feel free to share about this fun event with your network! Excited to see you all. ?? https://lnkd.in/g9CaBgnG

Today, I celebrated Pi Day in the best way possible—by hosting a Spaghetti Tower Contest for 3rd to 5th graders! ???? The energy in the auditorium was contagious as these young aspiring engineers brainstormed and learned the power of perseverance (and a little structural stability!). One moment that truly stuck with me was seeing a young African-American girl bravely raise her hand to answer an engineering question. She was hesitant at first, but she took that leap—and after experiencing the contest, as she was leaving, she confidently told me she "wants to be an engineer". Moments like these remind me why outreach matters. Sometimes, all it takes is one experience, one challenge, one spark to open a world of possibilities. None of this would have been possible without our amazing Society of Women Engineers - San Diego (SWE-SD) Outreach Committee Mirella Cruz Trinidad, EIT Emerald T. Summer Z. Carlota B. Sahana Kumar Joan Fisher. I am so grateful for this team of passionate, dedicated individuals who pour their hearts into every event. Your commitment to SWE’s mission—to empower and uplift the next generation—continues to inspire me every single day. Shout-out to Liz Pollard for connecting SWE-SD with this elementary school! Getting the signed Thank You card was icing on the cake! I can't wait for our next outreach at Adobe Bluff STEAM Fair & FRC on Friday 3/21/2025, EHR 3/22, & FRC tabling with SHPE 3/23. ?? #SWE #STEMOutreach #PiDay #SpaghettiTowerChallenge #InspiringTheFuture #WomenInSTEM #EngineeringForAll

Calling all San Diego Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering Technology Students! The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) San Diego Scholarship Application season is now open. The scholarships are for either (1) graduating San Diego high school students, or (2) students attending a San Diego university. Go ahead and put your holiday energy to work for you, apply for a scholarship before the application deadline: March 23, 2025. For more information, visit our "Scholarship" page https://buff.ly/3VFKg84 We love giving away money to deserving students. If you do too, consider making a donation to the SWE San Diego Scholarship Fund. Get your company to match. We give credit to all who donate. To donate today, visit our "Donate" page at https://buff.ly/4fozz0y

I didn’t truly understand the power of community until I was on stage in front of 500+ people, engaging in a conversation about “finding your tribe”. As I reflected on how the heck I ended up on that stage, I realized that being a part of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) community was more than?helping each other feel like we belong. It also helped me push beyond the bounds I’ve imposed on myself, and essentially pushed me onto the stage. When I had joined SWE, my initial thought was to help inspire younger girls to pursue engineering and to be inspired by professional engineers. However, the more I got involved, the more I realized SWE has to offer. I was very fortunate to have met Dr. Tracy N., now the VP of SWE-San Diego, who challenged me to engage with the community in ways I didn’t see myself doing. First, she invited me to help organize an event, which was something I had never done before, then sharing my community college experiences with girls in underserved communities, which was intimidating for someone afraid of public speaking. Perhaps the most daunting challenge yet was this past weekend, speaking at WE Local San Jose with Dr. Mary Bonk Isaac, an incredible person whom I’ve only dreamed of being on a stage with. Through all these challenges, Dr. Tracy firmly believed that I had what it took, which made me a little more resolute in doing “scary” things I’ve never done before. It goes to show how powerful a single person in a community is in helping individuals continue to “expand” and become better versions of themselves. Imagine what more than one person can do! And I’m so glad I allowed myself to be “expanded.” What a memorable weekend. Grateful for every single one of the conversations. #WELocal25 #SWE

Join the SWE San Diego for a casual coffee chat to celebrate International Women's Day on Saturday, March 8. We will be recapping the WE Local San Jose conference to share highlights and insights with those who did not attend. Whether you attended the conference or not, all are welcome to join in the conversations! For further details, RSVP on eventbrite: https://buff.ly/41yu7Vm Questions? Email the Professional Development Committee [email protected]