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RPI SWE Elections 2011

RPI SWE Elections 2011. Thursday, March 31, 2011 6 th General Body Meeting 6:30-7:30pm. President. Candidates: Andrea Maret Cary Kaczowka. Andrea Maret. Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position?

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RPI SWE Elections 2011

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  1. RPI SWE Elections 2011 Thursday, March 31, 2011 6th General Body Meeting 6:30-7:30pm

  2. President Candidates: Andrea Maret Cary Kaczowka

  3. Andrea Maret Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I joined SWE freshman year basically because my mom had talked about her involvement in college. I quickly decided it was the club for me and I decided to accept a leadership position later that year when it was offered to me. I am so glad I chose to devote my time to SWE. It has given me so much professional development, leadership, networking opportunities and most importantly a group of friends I know I can count on. Therefore, I am running for an officer position because SWE has become a very important part of my RPI experience and I want to be able to make it a great experience for others. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? Everything! Specifically I’m very involved in outreach because I still feel like a kid and it’s really fun to not only teach kids but learn along with them. It’s a really rewarding experience and I’m glad RPI SWE has such a strong program. This year I worked with NSBE and SHPE on Collegebowl and Breaking Barriers Women Unite and have contributed what I can to the Region F Conference. • Chemical Engineering • Class Year: 2012 • Previous E-Board Positions: • Vice President • Outreach Director • Social/Alumni Coordinator

  4. Andrea Maret What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I am qualified for this position because I have previous experience on the E-board and will be able to use that knowledge to problem solve and help guide our section to success. I have previously served at the Social/Alumni Coordinator, Outreach Director, and Vice President. I’m still highly involved in the Outreach Committee and try to make it to every event I can. Through my experience on the E-board I have learned I cannot do everything myself and it is very important to have a strong team in which we all can rely on each other. I hope to be able to use my previous experience as outreach director and working with committees like Breaking Barriers and Outreach to be able to recognize and use the strengths of others and also recognize when others need help, including myself. I also hope to be able to creatively motivate others to perform at their best. I likewise, look forward to their help and insights. As president, it would be my goal to first satisfy RPI SWE the members and then work up towards accomplishing goals that would be recognized by national SWE. We would not have an organization if we did not have invested members. In regards to the by-laws, the biggest thing I have to work on is learning about finances. I would work hard at the end of this year to learn from Andrea, Morgan and even Sara about how RPI SWE finances work and be able to review the budget with a critical eye. I will stay organized with submitting section reports always keeping the deadlines in mind. I will try to make going to annual conference an exciting experience for not only the E-board, but other general body members as well. I hope we can work with the incoming funds from Region F Conference to be able to give body members the opportunity to attend annual conference. I will try hard to not become overwhelmed with activity, but to be able to think clearly and creatively to be and overall guide for our section. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I think SWE is SWASOME! • Chemical Engineering • Class Year: 2012 • Previous E-Board Positions: • Vice President • Outreach Director • Social/Alumni Coordinator

  5. Cary Kaczowka • Mechanical Engineering • And Design Innovation and Society • Class Year: 2013 • Previous E-Board Positions: • Freshman Representative • Secretary Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? After two years with RPI SWE, I have had a lot of fun and had the opportunity to connect with many other SWE members. I feel that this organization would benefit from the ideas, time and passion I have to devote over the coming year! What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. Over the past two years I have built relationships with many members in our fellow engineering organizations and feel very comfortable communicating with fellow students, faculty, and professionals. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? Secretary, Freshman Representative, Outreach Committee Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. My only other major commitment is club volleyball, and I plan to continue to make SWE a priority as I have over the past two years.

  6. Vice president Candidates: Christine Falce Cary Kaczowka

  7. Christine Falce • Biomedical Engineering • Class Year: 2012 • Previous E-Board Positions: • Alumni Relations Director Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I am running for a SWE officer position because I really enjoyed being on the E-board this past year as the Alumni Relations Director. It kept me very organized and, although it is a lot of work at times, it definitely gave me a sense of accomplishment in the end. I enjoy being part of such a successful organization and having the opportunity to work with women who have such pride in their work. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I am very good at scheduling and planning things and I stay on top of tasks until they are completed. I would be able to coordinate and plan events with RPI NSBE and SHPE. I have a lot of experience planning events from this past year as the Alumni Relations director so I would be able to plan events next year such as Collegebowl and Breaking Barriers Women Unite. I would be able to communicate and collaborate with Women’s Mentor Program, and as a member of both organizations I would be able to see if a combined event would fit into both group’s schedules. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? Girl Scout Engineering Day, section leader/session helper Exploring Engineering Day, section leader/session helper SWE E-board Spring 2010-presentOutreach Committee Fall 2008-Spring 2009LM Leadership Series Spring 2010-present Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I have always been an active member of RPI SWE, I won “Most Active Freshman” and “Most Active Sophomore” in the past. After a year of being on the E-board I have learned a lot and have developed more as a leader and a person. I am a very hard worker and I like to stay very organized and on top of things in order to do my best in everything I do.

  8. Cary Kaczowka • Mechanical Engineering • And Design Innovation and Society • Class Year: 2013 • Previous E-Board Positions: • Freshman Representative • Secretary Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? After two years with RPI SWE, I have had a lot of fun and had the opportunity to connect with many other SWE members. I feel that this organization would benefit from the ideas, time and passion I have to devote over the coming year! What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. Over the past two years I have built relationships with many members in our fellow engineering organizations and feel very comfortable communicating with fellow students, faculty, and professionals.  Communicating with others and collaborating on events is the major component of both VP and Corporate Relations Director positions. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? Secretary, Freshman Representative, Outreach Committee Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. My only other major commitment is club volleyball, and I plan to continue to make SWE a priority as I have over the past two years.

  9. Corporate Relations Director Candidates: Samantha Garrabrant Ashley Vassel Cary Kaczowka

  10. Samantha Garrabrant • Biomedical Engineering • Class Year: 2013 • Previous SWE Leadership Positions: • External Corporate Chair for the Regional Conference Planning Committee • E-board Meetings Attended: 1 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I really enjoy being involved with SWE and I am interested having a more prominent role within RPI SWE. I enjoy working with the current E-Board members I know, and I feel as though I would fit in well. I have held smaller leadership positions within SWE and I feel as though I would enjoy being on the E-board very much. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I am currently the Sponsorship Chair for the Regional Conference Planning Committee so I already have experience contacting companies by phone and email. I am very organized so I would be able to respond to companies in a timely fashion. I have also been in contact with many of the women that hold leadership positions in SWE Region F, so I could contact them for support for corporate events. I have held two internships which have helped me gain professionalism, which is very helpful when speaking with company representatives. I enjoy planning events and I am a mentor for the Women Mentor Program, which would be helpful when hosting the Thanksgiving Dinner. I have attended many of the corporate events held by RPI SWE this year and last year, so I know the types of events that would be helpful and enjoyable for students. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I have been involved with Junior First Lego League, Girl Scout Engineering Day, Exploring Engineering Day and the Regional Conference Planning Committee. I am the Sponsorship Chair for the committee. I have also attended an E-Board meeting so I know what they are like and what to expect if I am elected. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I am a sophomore, biomedical engineer. I am involved in SWE, the Women Mentor Program and I am on the RPI Dance Team.

  11. Ashley Vassel • Computer & Systems Engineering • Class Year: 2014 • Previous E-Board Positions: • Freshman Representative Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I am choosing to run for a SWE officer position because I believe that I have the drive and ambition to make a difference in RPI SWE. Being an officer this year helped me realize how much I enjoy helping the community through the many outreach events. As an officer I will be able to help RPI SWE continue to grow and improve. I believe the challenges of leadership will help me become a better person, and I think my strengths are a good fit to help shape RPI SWEs future. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I believe that I am qualified for the positions I am running for because I already have experience with the E-board. More specifically regarding Corporate Relations Director, I am a very organized and responsible person. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? This school year I was elected Freshman Representative, which required me to regularly attend e-board meetings and assist officers with any planning or events as needed. I helped the current engineering event director by attending meetings with Barbara Ruel, attending planning meetings and helping to organize the materials. I am also currently in charge of selling SWE gear. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I would like RPI SWE to know that I am a committed and dependable person. I would put forth as much time as needed to get the job done. Also I don’t like to leave things half done or not to the best of my ability.

  12. Cary Kaczowka • Mechanical Engineering • And Design Innovation and Society • Class Year: 2013 • Previous E-Board Positions: • Freshman Representative • Secretary Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? After two years with RPI SWE, I have had a lot of fun and had the opportunity to connect with many other SWE members. I feel that this organization would benefit from the ideas, time and passion I have to devote over the coming year! What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. Over the past two years I have built relationships with many members in our fellow engineering organizations and feel very comfortable communicating with fellow students, faculty, and professionals.  Communicating with others and collaborating on events is the major component of both VP and Corporate Relations Director positions. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? Secretary, Freshman Representative, Outreach Committee Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. My only other major commitment is club volleyball, and I plan to continue to make SWE a priority as I have over the past two years.

  13. Treasurer Candidates: Stephanie Lennon Ashley Vassel

  14. Stephanie Lennon • Environmental Engineering • Class Year: 2013 • Previous SWE Leadership Positions: • Webmaster for Region F Conference 2011 • Regional Conference Planning Committee • E-board Meetings Attended: 1 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I am choosing to run for Treasurer because I am a very organized person. I am meticulous about keeping files and papers organized and properly labeled. With these organization skills I will be able to keep track of all finances involved with RPI SWE. I also took Finance classes in high school which I feel have prepared me for the tasks involved with being a treasurer. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I am qualified for Treasurer because I took finance classes in high school so I am aware of how to maintain accounts, and update budgets. I have created budgets in the past, so creating one for SWE wouldn’t be a problem. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I am the webmaster for the SWE Region F Conference this March, and am on the planning committee. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I am a current sophomore at RPI. I am on the Dance Team. I enjoy being in SWE and want to take on a more serious role.

  15. Ashley Vassel • Computer & Systems Engineering • Class Year: 2014 • Previous E-Board Positions: • Freshman Representative Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I am choosing to run for a SWE officer position because I believe that I have the drive and ambition to make a difference in RPI SWE. Being an officer this year helped me realize how much I enjoy helping the community through the many outreach events. As an officer I will be able to help RPI SWE continue to grow and improve. I believe the challenges of leadership will help me become a better person, and I think my strengths are a good fit to help shape RPI SWEs future. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I believe that I am qualified for the positions I am running for because I already have experience with the E-board. . Regarding Treasurer, I have a little experience dealing with money selling the SWE gear. I think would do well in any of these positions because I am a fast learner and I enjoy new challenges. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? This school year I was elected Freshman Representative, which required me to regularly attend e-board meetings and assist officers with any planning or events as needed. I helped the current engineering event director by attending meetings with Barbara Ruel, attending planning meetings and helping to organize the materials. I am also currently in charge of selling SWE gear. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I would like RPI SWE to know that I am a committed and dependable person. I would put forth as much time as needed to get the job done. Also I don’t like to leave things half done or not to the best of my ability.

  16. Outreach Director Candidates: Samantha Garrabrant

  17. Samantha Garrabrant • Biomedical Engineering • Class Year: 2013 • Previous SWE Leadership Positions: • External Corporate Chair for the Regional Conference Planning Committee • E-board Meetings Attended: 1 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I really enjoy being involved with SWE and I am interested having a more prominent role within RPI SWE. I enjoy working with the current E-Board members I know, and I feel as though I would fit in well. I have held smaller leadership positions within SWE and I feel as though I would enjoy being on the E-board very much. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I am very organized and have been involved with outreach for the past 2 years. I know Linda (our contact at Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York) well and have worked with her closely, which would make Junior First Lego League and Girl Scout Engineering Day run smoothly. I have really enjoyed working with the girls at Girl Scout Engineering Day and JFLL in the past as well. (I love kids!) I am also familiar with delegating tasks and coordinating volunteers (from RCPC). What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I have been involved with Junior First Lego League, Girl Scout Engineering Day, Exploring Engineering Day and the Regional Conference Planning Committee. I am the Sponsorship Chair for the committee. I have also attended an E-Board meeting so I know what they are like and what to expect if I am elected. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I am a sophomore, biomedical engineer. I am involved in SWE, the Women Mentor Program and I am on the RPI Dance Team.

  18. Knowledge Source Director Candidates: Jenny Chan Liz Plowman Christine Falce

  19. Jenny Chan • Mechanical Engineering • And Design Innovation and Society • Class Year: 2013 • Previous SWE Leadership Positions: • Region F Conference 2011 Logistics Co-Chair • E-board Meetings Attended: 2 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I have become more involved with SWE over the past year, and have really enjoyed the nurturing and motivating environment that has pushed me both personally and professionally, and would love to continue to be involved and help organize events that can help others grow. After being involved with several SWE committees, and seeing the excitement that outreach events bring to young children and the knowledge that is shared at events and conferences, I hope to continue to be involved with events that provide opportunities and industry awareness for women in engineering. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. As a Quizbowl committee member for the past 2 years, I have learned a lot about what it takes to run this event successfully and hope to increase awareness about SWE to the RPI campus. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? Region F Conference 2011 Logistics Co-Chair Quizbowl Committee member Outreach committee member Exploring Engineering Day Alternative Energy Day

  20. Liz Plowman Management Class Year: 2014 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I’ve been involved in SWE this year, and I would like to be even more involved in the future. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I have been on the Knowledge Committee this year, so I have seen what the director does/ how the committee runs. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I’ve been a part of the Knowledge Committee, and I’ve been involved in the activities the Knowledge Committee runs (Registration Roundtable, Inside Scoop, Quizbowl). Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I would love the opportunity to be a part of the E-board to be more involved with SWE!

  21. Christine Falce • Biomedical Engineering • Class Year: 2012 • Previous E-Board Positions: • Alumni Relations Director Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I am running for a SWE officer position because I really enjoyed being on the E-board this past year as the Alumni Relations Director. It kept me very organized and, although it is a lot of work at times, it definitely gave me a sense of accomplishment in the end. I enjoy being part of such a successful organization and having the opportunity to work with women who have such pride in their work. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. Due to the fact that I was on the E-board this past year as the Alumni Relations Director, I have experience planning and hosting events with the general body and therefore I will be able to host events including Registration Roundtable, Quizbowl and the Etiquette Dinner. I would also be able to come up with ideas for promoting programs which bridge the gaps in recruitment, professional development, and retention of women in engineering. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? Girl Scout Engineering Day, section leader/session helper Exploring Engineering Day, section leader/session helper SWE E-board Spring 2010-presentOutreach Committee Fall 2008-Spring 2009LM Leadership Series Spring 2010-present Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I have always been an active member of RPI SWE, I won “Most Active Freshman” and “Most Active Sophomore” in the past. After a year of being on the E-board I have learned a lot and have developed more as a leader and a person. I am a very hard worker and I like to stay very organized and on top of things in order to do my best in everything I do.

  22. Alumni Relations Director Candidates: Jenny Chan

  23. Jenny Chan • Mechanical Engineering • And Design Innovation and Society • Class Year: 2013 • Previous SWE Leadership Positions: • Region F Conference 2011 Logistics Co-Chair • E-board Meetings Attended: 2 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I have become more involved with SWE over the past year, and have really enjoyed the nurturing and motivating environment that has pushed me both personally and professionally, and would love to continue to be involved and help organize events that can help others grow. After being involved with several SWE committees, and seeing the excitement that outreach events bring to young children and the knowledge that is shared at events and conferences, I hope to continue to be involved with events that provide opportunities and industry awareness for women in engineering. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. As a Quizbowl committee member for the past 2 years, and logistics co-chair of the Region F Conference, I have learned a lot about what it takes to run successful events. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? Region F Conference 2011 Logistics Co-Chair Quizbowl Committee member Outreach committee member Exploring Engineering Day Alternative Energy Day

  24. Membership director Candidates: Andrea Polanco Stephanie Lennon Carly-Jeanne Gardiner

  25. Andrea polanco • Industrial & Management Engineering • Class Year: 2012 • Previous SHPE E-Board Positions: • External Secretary • SWE E-board Meetings Attended: 1 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I want to run for a SWE officer position because I know I can help increase the number of active members, maintain accurate and organized records of each event/activities and bring diversity to SWE. I want other women in the engineering field to learn and understand the mission of SWE. Other girls who are in my field do not have interest in SWE and they feel it won’t help them, which is the contrary. In addition, I want to bring more of SHPE’s women to participate and network with SWE members. I think they are not aware that this organization is dedicated to us. Furthermore, I feel SWE can help me with my goals and career path. I want to get to know more of SWE’s membership and organization. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. Currently, I am the External Secretary of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and this position is essentially a combination of both Secretary and Membership Director of SWE. As an External Secretary, I keep track of all current members, the number of members who attend the GBM/activities/volunteer work etc, recruit new members to join, update the point system of each member, keep record of all events/section, responsible for the events that I host and make decisions, take pictures of all events, keep E-board on track with the meeting, keep the membership updated with upcoming events, send out flyers, and help out the other Executive board members with anything else. Since SHPE has a smaller E-board the tasks are heavily weighted. With this experience from SHPE, I believe I can be a great asset to SWE. I reread the bylaws for both Secretary and Membership director and I am able to say I am qualified for either position that the SWE Executive Board would like me to pursue. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I helped out during the Exploring Engineering Day, attended Breaking Barriers, helped out during College Bowl, and I attend most of the GBM’s and events. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I do wish that I had participated more with SWE starting my freshmen year. I wasn’t aware about SWE back then but I am now. SWE is a great fit for me and for the organization. Plus, I want to get to know more of the SWE membership

  26. Stephanie Lennon • Environmental Engineering • Class Year: 2013 • Previous SWE Leadership Positions: • Webmaster for Region F Conference 2011 • Regional Conference Planning Committee • E-board Meetings Attended: 1 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I am choosing to run for Treasurer because I am a very organized person. I am meticulous about keeping files and papers organized and properly labeled. With these organization skills I will be able to keep track of all finances involved with RPI SWE. I also took Finance classes in high school which I feel have prepared me for the tasks involved with being a treasurer. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I am also running for Membership Director. By having these organizational skills I feel that I am also capable for this position. Membership Director runs major events during the beginning and end of the academic year and the Treasurer during the middle. With this, I feel that I will be able to concentrate on both, without detracting from the other. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I am the webmaster for the SWE Region F Conference this March, and am on the planning committee.   Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I am a current sophomore at RPI. I am on the Dance Team. I enjoy being in SWE and want to take on a more serious role.

  27. Carly-Jeanne Gardiner Environmental Engineering Class Year: 2013 E-board Meetings Attended: 1 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I am choosing to run for a SWE officer position because I have become very involved with SWE this year, and I want to take on a leadership position. I think that I could be a real asset to SWE. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I am very responsible and organized, and I would be able to keep up with the membership status records. I would also be good at encouraging members to join SWE and become national members. I am able to be both a leader and a follower when the time is right, so I would do well in this position because I would be able to take direction from the president when the time is right as well as take the lead when appropriate. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I am on the Outreach Committee, and through that, I have participated in Electrical Inventions, JFLL, Girl Scout Engineering Day, Exploring Engineering Day, and Alternative Energy Day. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. When given a responsibility, I will do everything in my power to fulfill it. Other people can trust me to do what is needed.

  28. Publicity director Candidates: Kari Shannon

  29. Kari Shannon Electrical Engineering Class Year: 2014 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I am running because I want to get more involved in SWE, and by becoming Publicity Director I will not only being doing something I love, but I will also be sharing my talents with others. I am finishing up the last week of my Emerging Leaders program, and I feel that running for Publicity Director in SWE would help me utilize all the knowledge I’ve just gained in a way that benefits both myself and others. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. In high school I was Commissioner of Publicity for a year, so I have experience in advertising for events that are taking place in exciting and new ways that are sure to draw attention to the readers. I have designed numerous signs and flyers over the years for other clubs I have been a part of. I am extremely computer savvy, and although I may not be an EMAC major, I can still draw and create very well. Being organized is also a strength of mine, and emailing the SWE community about upcoming events well in advance will be a priority of mine, as well as keeping everyone informed by sending out constant reminders. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I recently just helped out at Exploring Engineering Day, but currently am on the SWE Region F Conference Planning Committee and am in charge of designing the program (booklet) that will be handed out during the conference. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. Along with the RCPC program, I am also creating the flyers for a Greek Panhel fundraising event that will be taking place in a couple of weeks. If you can’t tell already, I truly do enjoy making signs and announcements for numerous events taking place around campus. I am extremely enthusiastic about this position and would love for you to vote for me. Thank you!

  30. Secretary Candidates: Andrea Polanco Liz Plowman

  31. Andrea polanco • Industrial & Management Engineering • Class Year: 2012 • Previous SHPE E-Board Positions: • External Secretary • SWE E-board Meetings Attended: 1 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I want to run for a SWE officer position because I know I can help increase the number of active members, maintain accurate and organized records of each event/activities and bring diversity to SWE. I want other women in the engineering field to learn and understand the mission of SWE. Other girls who are in my field do not have interest in SWE and they feel it won’t help them, which is the contrary. In addition, I want to bring more of SHPE’s women to participate and network with SWE members. I think they are not aware that this organization is dedicated to us. Furthermore, I feel SWE can help me with my goals and career path. I want to get to know more of SWE’s membership and organization. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. Currently, I am the External Secretary of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and this position is essentially a combination of both Secretary and Membership Director of SWE. As an External Secretary, I keep track of all current members, the number of members who attend the GBM/activities/volunteer work etc, recruit new members to join, update the point system of each member, keep record of all events/section, responsible for the events that I host and make decisions, take pictures of all events, keep E-board on track with the meeting, keep the membership updated with upcoming events, send out flyers, and help out the other Executive board members with anything else. Since SHPE has a smaller E-board the tasks are heavily weighted. With this experience from SHPE, I believe I can be a great asset to SWE. I reread the bylaws for both Secretary and Membership director and I am able to say I am qualified for either position that the SWE Executive Board would like me to pursue. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I helped out during the Exploring Engineering Day, attended Breaking Barriers, helped out during College Bowl, and I attend most of the GBM’s and events. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I do wish that I had participated more with SWE starting my freshmen year. I wasn’t aware about SWE back then but I am now. SWE is a great fit for me and for the organization. Plus, I want to get to know more of the SWE membership

  32. Liz Plowman Management Class Year: 2014 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I’ve been involved in SWE this year, and I would like to be even more involved in the future. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I am qualified for Secretary because I’m an organized person, and I believe I would do a good job maintaining records. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I’ve been a part of the Knowledge Committee, and I’ve been involved in the activities the Knowledge Committee runs (Registration Roundtable, Inside Scoop, Quizbowl). Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I would love the opportunity to be a part of the E-board to be more involved with SWE!

  33. communications director Candidates: Erin Hansen Jenny Chan

  34. Erin Hansen • Physics • Class Year: 2013 • Previous E-Board Positions: • 2011 Region F Conference Co-Chair • Publicity Director • Freshman Representative Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? The Society of Women Engineers makes a big impact both on campus and in our community. Being a part of events like Exploring Engineering Day and the Regional Conference have inspired me to be a part of something bigger. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. Serving as Publicity Director and as Conference Co-chair, I have extensive experience in electronic communications. I also have some experience with HTML coding, and have been trained by the current Communications Director on how to update the RPI SWE website. I am also very organized and dedicated to SWE as an organization. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I have been on the Executive Board for two years: first as Freshman Representative, and currently as Publicity Director. I also served as a Co-Chair of the SWE Region F Conference hosted at RPI on March 26, 2011. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I am not an engineer. *Gasp* In fact, I’m a Physics major, which gives me a unique perspective on the Executive Board. One of my goals for the upcoming year is to reach out to majors outside of engineering, because the work we do can be applied to majors like Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science. Together, we really can change the world. 

  35. Jenny Chan • Mechanical Engineering • And Design Innovation and Society • Class Year: 2013 • Previous SWE Leadership Positions: • Region F Conference 2011 Logistics Co-Chair • E-board Meetings Attended: 2 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I have become more involved with SWE over the past year, and have really enjoyed the nurturing and motivating environment that has pushed me both personally and professionally, and would love to continue to be involved and help organize events that can help others grow. After being involved with several SWE committees, and seeing the excitement that outreach events bring to young children and the knowledge that is shared at events and conferences, I hope to continue to be involved with events that provide opportunities and industry awareness for women in engineering. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. For Communications Director, I have basic web design experience and have the drive and commitment to make sure that the website is updated with the current events and opportunities. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? Region F Conference 2011 Logistics Co-Chair Quizbowl Committee member Outreach committee member Exploring Engineering Day Alternative Energy Day

  36. Engineering event director Candidates: Ashley Vassel Cara Apel

  37. Ashley Vassel • Computer & Systems Engineering • Class Year: 2014 • Previous E-Board Positions: • Freshman Representative Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I am choosing to run for a SWE officer position because I believe that I have the drive and ambition to make a difference in RPI SWE. Being an officer this year helped me realize how much I enjoy helping the community through the many outreach events. As an officer I will be able to help RPI SWE continue to grow and improve. I believe the challenges of leadership will help me become a better person, and I think my strengths are a good fit to help shape RPI SWEs future. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I believe that I am qualified for the positions I am running for because I already have experience with the E-board. Regarding Engineering Event Director I have attended meetings with Barbara Ruel for planning, helped coordinate volunteers on the day of the events, and helped organize the groups materials for the event. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? This school year I was elected Freshman Representative, which required me to regularly attend e-board meetings and assist officers with any planning or events as needed. I helped the current engineering event director by attending meetings with Barbara Ruel, attending planning meetings and helping to organize the materials. I am also currently in charge of selling SWE gear.. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. I would like RPI SWE to know that I am a committed and dependable person. I would put forth as much time as needed to get the job done. Also I don’t like to leave things half done or not to the best of my ability.

  38. Cara apel Chemical Engineering Class Year: 2012 Why are you choosing to run for a SWE officer position? I have been a member of SWE since sophomore year, and I have wanted to get more involved. I have volunteered to help with Exploring Engineering Day for the past two years and I think it is a really fun event. I would love the opportunity to be involved in the planning of the event. What qualifies you for the position(s)? Please be specific in regards to descriptions and officer duties listed in bylaws. I have experienced Exploring Engineering Day for the past two years as a parent and group chaperone so I know what the day involves. I love working with kids so I would definitely enjoy planning the day. I think I have a good idea of what works well for kids, and I have some new ideas for different activities. Also, I am very organized and would be able to handle all of the responsibilities well. What activities and/or committees have you been involved in with SWE? I have volunteered for Exploring Engineering Day as well as Girl Scout Engineering Day. Please include any other information you feel RPI SWE should know about you. While I haven’t been super involved in SWE, I am an officer for the Dance Team and OXE so I have experience in leadership roles. I am also really excited about this potential opportunity!

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