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Welcome to SWE at UCR
SWE at UCR is a student section of the Society of Women Engineers

Thank you for visiting SWE UCR's website. Please come back again for updates.


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
News / Upcoming Events at SWE UCR
Laser Tag!



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


Posted 4/16/2013 by Rachel
Evening With Industry - May 1



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


  • EVENT PAGE


    Posted 4/16/2013 by Rachel
    Evening Hike to the C - April 26

    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
    Facebook Event Page


    Posted 4/16/2013 by Rachel
    NASA - Jet Propulsion Tour (JPL) - April 26

    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!

    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

  • 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.


    Posted 4/16/2013 by Rachel
    New Officer Positions

    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

  • Posted 3/18/2013 by Tasnia
    Officer Election Results

    View the election results for the SWE@UCR 2013-2014 officers
    here


    Posted 3/10/2013 by Tasnia
    Getaway Cafe Fundraiser

    Photo of a big bunny rabbit!

    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!

    Facebook Event Page


    Posted 3/5/2013 by Tasnia
    SWE Officer Elections

    Photo of a big bunny rabbit!

    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!

    Facebook Event Page


    Posted 1/28/2013 by Tasnia
    E-Week

    Photo of a big bunny rabbit!

    Come celebrate awesome with SWE as we table at the Bell Tower for E-week!


    Posted 2/19/2013 by Tasnia
    SWE Valentine's Auction

    Photo of a big bunny rabbit!

    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!

    Facebook Event Page


    Posted 2/8/2013 by Tasnia
    Hike to the C

    Photo of a big bunny rabbit!

    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

    Facebook Event Page


    Posted 2/8/2013 by Tasnia
    SoCal Edison

    Photo of a big bunny rabbit!

    Come by and learn about acclaimed electric company Southern California Edison!

    Location: A265
    Time: 7-8PM
    There will be food! :D


    Posted 2/6/2013 by Tasnia
    SWE Ice Skating Social

    Photo of a big bunny rabbit!

    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

    Facebook Event Page


    Posted 1/17/2013 by Tasnia
    Fluor Company Event

    Photo of a big bunny rabbit!

    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

    Facebook Event Page


    Posted 1/8/2013 by Tasnia
    The SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS FASHION SHOW 2013

    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

    Facebook Event Page


    Posted 1/8/2013 by Tasnia
    Why STEM!....Why WOMEN!

    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

    Facebook Event Page


    Posted 1/8/2013 by Tasnia
    SWE Winter Sports Team

    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


    Posted 1/8/2013 by Tasnia
    New Shirts!

    Photo of a big bunny rabbit!

    Price: $15

    Come pick one up at our next general meeting! Monday, February 4, 2013


    Posted 1/8/2013 by Tasnia
    General Meetings, Winter 2013

    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


    Posted 12/20/2012 by Tasnia
    Shirts for Sale!

    T-shirt: $15
    Tank Top: $10
    Sweater: $25
    Shirts from previous years: $5


    Posted 12/19/2012 by Tasnia
    Officers

    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

    Contact
    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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