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Welcome to SWE at UCR
SWE at UCR is a student section of the
Society of Women Engineers
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The mission of the Student Section is to:
- Develop programs to enable our members to improve their leadership, time management,
communication and problem solving skills
- Encourage girls and women to study engineering
- Provide women with a sense of belonging in the College,
the University, the community and in the field of engineering
- Demonstrate the value of diversity and teamwork
- Promote the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life
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News / Upcoming Events at SWE UCR
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The Society of Women Engineers at UCR is hosting a laser tag competition! Come play against your fellow engineers and enjoy food and games throughout the night!
Play single player or form teams of up to 6 people!
Register yourself/team using this google form:
Registration Form
Registered users get priority.
Presale: $5 until Wednesday May 15th
$7 at the door
Contact/Find any SWE Officer for a ticket :)
Invite and bring your friends!
Facebook Event Page
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Posted 4/16/2013 by Rachel
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Evening With Industry - May 1
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Come join us on Wednesday, May 1st for Evening With Industry.
Have dinner with company representatives. Show why UCR is a great place to recruit engineers.
Bring your resumes! Dress to impress!
Price:
$10 (Evening with Industry only)
$15 (Package Deal: Evening with Industry + Etiquette Dinner)
Confirmed Companies:
Fluor
Luxfer
Vacco Industries
Advanced Professional Consultants, Inc
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Posted 4/16/2013 by Rachel
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Evening Hike to the C - April 26
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Come join the us for an evening hike to the C!
Meet at the loading dock at 8pm
It's still early enough to kiss the C and get straight A's before midterms.
Light snacks will be provided at the C!
Date: April 26, 2013
Time: 8:00PM
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Posted 4/16/2013 by Rachel
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NASA - Jet Propulsion Tour (JPL) - April 26
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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory has coordinated with the Society of Women Engineers at UCR for a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and a tour of the facilities!
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Date: Friday, April 26,2013
Time: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Facebook Event Page
The following disciplines of engineering will be covered:
Aeronautic/Astronautics
Electrical/Electronics
Mechanical
Computer Software
Systems
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SPACES ARE LIMITED. Spaces will be distributed on a first come-first serve basis, so only sign-up if you're sure!
Click here to sign up!
We will be leaving from UCR at 1:00 pm and leaving JPL by 6:00 pm.
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Posted 4/16/2013 by Rachel
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Elections may be over, but the opportunity to be a SWE officer isn't! Take a look at the new positions we're offering, and submit an application to swe.ucr@gmail.com if you're interested.
Application: Officer Application 2013 - DOC
Newsletter Editor
In charge of gathering articles for the SWEekly Newsletter
Assigns/volunteers people (officers, members, etc..) who attended events to write about the event
Organizes and composes newsletter to be sent out each week to keep members updated and informed about upcoming and past events
Public/Member Relations Chair
Stays up to date with SWE events of all aspects (SWE Orange County, Regional, and National events; webinars; etc)
Uses creative and effective means of advertising
Works closely with other officers to ensure information for events is correct and coherent
Works on general member recruitment/retention
Promotes SWE national membership
Ambassador
Updates members and officers of national level opportunities such as scholarships, awards, and internships
Applies for section awards and grants
Facilitates in funding
Coordinates SWE conferences and organizes hotel, transportation, and other accommodations
Attends LC meetings alongside President and Vice President
Coordinates with other BCOE organizations
Mentor Program Chair
In charge of organizing the SWE mentorship program
Recruits members interested in being mentors/mentees and pairs them up accordingly
Plans activities and events rooted towards the mentorship program
Head of Mentor Program Committee
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Posted 3/18/2013 by Tasnia
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View the election results for the SWE@UCR 2013-2014 officers here
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Posted 3/10/2013 by Tasnia
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Come out to Getaway Cafe on March 7th from 7-11 PM to enjoy some dinner with SWE. Relax and make some new friends before finals!
Date: Thursday, March 7th
Time: 7-11 pm
Location: Getaway Cafe 3615 Canyon Crest Dr, Riverside, CA 92507
Print out the flyer here!
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Posted 3/5/2013 by Tasnia
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Interested in becoming an officer for SWE for the 2013-2014 school year?
Find out more information on the Officer Election Page
Elections will be held on Monday, March 3rd during our general meeting.
Sumbit your application today!
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Posted 1/28/2013 by Tasnia
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Come celebrate awesome with SWE as we table at the Bell Tower for E-week!
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Posted 2/19/2013 by Tasnia
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Drop by SWE's annual Valentine's Day Auction!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
SO BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND LOVERS AND COME OUT FOR SOME FUN!
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Posted 2/8/2013 by Tasnia
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Come join SWE as we hike to the C!
Meet us at the Goodwin's Organic store at noon!
191 W Big Springs Rd Riverside, CA 92507
Date: Sunday, February 10, 2013
Time: 12PM
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Posted 2/8/2013 by Tasnia
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Come by and learn about acclaimed electric company Southern California Edison!
Location: A265
Time: 7-8PM
There will be food! :D
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Posted 2/6/2013 by Tasnia
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Come out and join the ladies of SWE for a fun night of ice skating! This event will take place at Ice Town on Magnolia Ave. in Riverside. The pricing is $9 with you student ID and $3 to rent skates.
If you need a ride please feel free to contact any of the officers and we would be happy to take you! :D
We are planning to leave around 8:00 pm on Friday night and we will all meet at the Bourns bus stop before taking off. Hope to see you all there! :D
Date and Time:
Friday, January 19, 2013
8pm to 11pm
Price:
Admission: $9 Skates Rental: $3
Location: Ice Town - Ice Sports Center
10540 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA E92505
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Posted 1/17/2013 by Tasnia
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Description of companies
Job descriptions
Openings
Engineers and hiring managers will be attending
Guest speakers:
Kathleen Monk - A process engineer currently on a special assignment in Project Controls.
Sarah Radovich - A heat transfer engineer who has been on an international assignment
Monique Aleman - A piping stress engineer
Diana Elazem - A process intern from Summer 2012
Maureen Price - Process Director
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
7:00pm until 8:30pm
WCH 205/206
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Posted 1/8/2013 by Tasnia
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The SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS FASHION SHOW 2013
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Are you ready for YOUR next job?
Do you have those shiny black shoes, that ironed pencil skirt, or crisp collared button-up?
The SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS FASHION SHOW 2013 will show you what you need to make a stellar first impression with models that are dressed to impress, and companies to test your 30-second elevator pitch on!
~And for all you engineers, the Fashion Show comes right before the Engineering and Technology Career Fair on January 23rd
****If you're interested in being on the SFS Committee or being a model for the show, email Shrina Kurani at skura001@ucr.edu****
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Bourns A265
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Posted 1/8/2013 by Tasnia
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AWIS-IE and SWE-UCR present: Dr. Pamela Clute
Comments will focus on engaging female students in creative, innovative and relevant learning using techniques that inform, inspire and set the stage for meaningful and continued exploration in the STEM fields.
Coffee and refreshments will be served!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
2:00pm until 3:00pm
Bourns A265
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Posted 1/8/2013 by Tasnia
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Interested in joining an intramural sports team for the quarter?
Choose from either basketball, dodgeball, soccer, or volleyball - You get to decide what sport SWE gets to play this quarter!
Open to both the wonderful men and women of SWE!
No experience necessary
Shoot an email to sports manager Brenda Pena if you're interested in participating
Email: bpena003@ucr.edu
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Posted 1/8/2013 by Tasnia
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Price: $15
Come pick one up at our next general meeting! Monday, February 4, 2013
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Posted 1/8/2013 by Tasnia
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General Meetings, Winter 2013
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First General Meeting
Date: Monday, January 7th
Time: 7pm-8pm
Location: WCH 205/206
Come stop by to our general meetings! Every even Monday from 7pm-8pm in WCH 205/206
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Posted 12/20/2012 by Tasnia
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Posted 12/19/2012 by Tasnia
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President:
Rachael Lomax rloma002@ucr.edu
Vice President:
Paige Romero prome001@ucr.edu
Secretary:
Lamees Alkhamis lalkh002@ucr.edu
Treasurer:
Stephanie Eatinger seati001@ucr.edu
Katelyn Scholte kscho004@ucr.edu
Webmaster:
Tasnia Qazi tqazi001@ucr.edu
Social Chairs:
Susana Jaimes sjaim002@ucr.edu
Elizabeth (Beth) Mende emend017@ucr.edu
Outreach:
Breanne (Bre) Felton bfelt001@ucr.edu
Rosalva (Salsa) Chavez rchav010@ucr.edu
Professional Development:
Shrina Kurani skura001@ucr.edu
Historians:
Stephanie Eatinger seati001@ucr.edu
Danh Alkurdi dalku002@ucr.edu
Advisor:
Sharon Walker swalker@engr.ucr.edu
Elaine Haberer haberer@ee.ucr.edu
Jun Wang junwang@engr.ucr.edu
Paola Chavira paola.chavira@swe.org
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Society of Women Engineers
UC Riverside
Bourns College of Engineering
Riverside, CA 92521-0144
(909) 787 - 5651
Email:
swe@engr.ucr.edu
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Webmaster Tasnia Qazi: tqazi001@ucr.edu
Site best viewed using Google Chrome
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