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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Society of Women Engineers

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Society of Women Engineers. September General Body Meeting! September 6 th 6-7pm. Speed Networking!. Gather into small groups 4-5 people form a circle facing out The same number form a circle around the smaller circle

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Society of Women Engineers

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  1. Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteSociety of Women Engineers September General Body Meeting! September 6th 6-7pm

  2. Speed Networking! Gather into small groups 4-5 people form a circle facing out The same number form a circle around the smaller circle Introduce yourself and ask each other questions! When its time to rotate, the outer group moves clockwise Prizes for volunteers!

  3. Tonight’s Agenda Overview of SWE Introduction to Advisors, Counselor, and 2012-2013 Executive Board Freshmen Representative Election Announcement! Membership Information Upcoming Events External Announcements

  4. SWEets Social!

  5. SWE’s Mission and Priorities Mission: • Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers 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 Strategic Priorities: • Growing the Profession- Outreach • Professional Excellence • Industry Catalyst • Inclusive Global Community

  6. About SWE • National Professional Organization • Founded in 1950 • 19,000 collegiate and professional members • 90 professional and 300 collegiate sections • Board of Directors/Trustees • International • 150 members and growing! FY12 SWE President Melissa Tata RPI Alumnus

  7. About SWE Regional • We are part of Region F: Northeast • Regional Collegiate Leadership Team • Region F Blog: http://regionf.wordpress.com/ Regional Collegiate Representative (RCR) AiswaryaKolisetty Regional Collegiate Representative (RCR) Allison Fidler Regional Collegiate Communications Editor (RCCE) Jean Fang Region Collegiate Sentaor (RCS) PriteeTembhekar SWE Future Leader (SWEFL) Ashley Vassell

  8. RPI SWE Advisors • Dr. Deanna Thompson • BME Department • Ph.D. Chemical Engineering thompd4@rpi.edu • Wally and Jack!

  9. RPI SWE Advisors • Dr. Diana-AndraBorca-Tascuic • Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering borcad@rpi.edu

  10. RPI SWE Corporate Counselor • Anne Roberts • Project Engineer Automated Dynamics • RPI Chemical Engineering 2007 • Past member of RPI SWE

  11. RPI SWE Executive Board President: Cary Kaczowka Cary.kaczowka@swe.org Vice President: Ashley Vassell vassea@rpi.edu

  12. RPI SWE Executive Board Treasurer: Stephanie Lennon lennos@rpi.edu Outreach Coordinator: Carly-Jeanne Gardiner gardic@rpi.edu

  13. RPI SWE Executive Board Corporate Relations: Sammie Garrabrant garras4@rpi.edu Alumni Relations: Samantha Kolpak kolpas@rpi.edu

  14. RPI SWE Executive Board Membership Director: Kari Shannon shannk@rpi.edu Publicity Director:Madelaine Saunderssaundm3@rpi.edu

  15. RPI SWE Executive Board Secretary:Veronique Parker parkev@rpi.edu Knowledge Source Director: Jess Zieglerziegl4@rpi.edu

  16. RPI SWE Executive Board Communications Director: Emily Frantz frante@rpi.edu Engineering Event Director: Elisabeth Posthill posthe@rpi.edu

  17. RPI SWE Executive Board Assistant Engineering Event Director: Jessica Stieglitz stiegj@rpi.edu

  18. Freshman Representative Elections!

  19. Freshman Representative Elections Electing 2 representatives to: Attend regular Executive Board Meetings Assist officers with planning events Communicate with and represent the needs of the freshman class on the executive board Attend Archer Leadership Center Professional Development series Applications are at http://swe.union.rpi.edu/ Applications due 9/22 Representatives will be announced at the October GBM, 10/15 Contact: Ashley Vassell (vassea@rpi.edu )

  20. Join the Outreach Committee! Outreach Meetings Mondays 7-8pm in Union 3510 IMPORTANT: First meeting 9/10 will be held from 8-9pm in Union 2124 Some Outreach Events Girl Scout Engineering Day Junior FIRST LEGO League LEGO Mindstorm UFO Program Sign-up Sheet at entrance table. Contact Carly at gardic@rpi.edu

  21. Outreach Leadership Positions Are you interested in becoming more involved in Outreach? This year we are creating one or more leadership positions on the Outreach Committee. Possible Responsibilities Organize volunteers for events Gather supplies for different events Organize an event Contact Carly at gardic@rpi.edu for more information.

  22. SWE Membership!

  23. RPI SWE Membership Anyone can be a member!! We’re flexible; come to the events that interest you and that your schedule allows Active Member = 8 total points • 2 from General Body Meetings • 6 from any other SWE event Spring Semester “Celebrate SWE” Contact Kari (shannk@rpi.edu)

  24. National SWE Membership • Scholarship & Networking Opportunities • Put it on your resume • Able to attend select events • C2C “Collegiate to Career” • One-time $50 payment for 4 years + 1st year of professional membership • Otherwise $20/year • Freshmen, Non-Engineering Majors, Grad Students: • First 10 members to receive 4 activity points get $20 reimbursement for National Membership

  25. National SWE Membership • If you brought money/check/credit card… meet me by the sign-in table after the presentation to register! • Otherwise: • Next email will contain instructions on how to get a national SWE membership online • I will be in the Union by the Fishtank to help Thurs (9/6), Mon (9/10), & Tues (9/11) from 4-5pm. • http://swe.union.rpi.edu/page/become-member

  26. National SWE Benefits • SWE online Career Center • Post your resume! • Eligibility for SWE Scholarships • Resume CD for NSBE/SHPE Career Fair • SWE Email Alias • Send email to aliasadmin@swe.org • Certain events are National member only and only national members can vote • FREE professional development Webinars • MUST BE a Paid National Member to claim SWE membership on resume • Great network of women that want YOU to succeed! Contact Kari (shannk@rpi.edu)

  27. 2012 Book Scholarship Awarding

  28. 2012 Book Scholarship $250 Book Scholarship Awarded to… Kristine Nystrom and Kimberly Amaba “Overall, my experience with SWE has been an enriching and worthwhile experience that has and will continue to positively affect my collegiate life.” “I joined SWE Fall 2011 and I don’t regret it. […] I gained a better understanding of who I want to be as an engineer.” Congratulations Ladies!

  29. Upcoming Events and Opportunities!

  30. Executive Board Meetings • Sundays, 12-2pmUnion 2124 • Meet the E-Board • Get involved in the planning of SWE-vents! • Get a SWE point! • You do NOT need to come for the full two hours. • Check our Google Calendar for details

  31. Schlumberger • Monday, September 10th 7-8pm in DCC 337 • Food will be provided • Schlumberger representatives will discuss the Steel Toes to Stilettos essay contest! • A chance to win scholarship money and a trip to the SWE Annual Conference in Houston, TX • http://www.stilettostosteeltoes.com •   Winners in RPI SWE will get: 1st: $1,000,  2nd: $500,  3rd: $250

  32. SWincentivEs :) • Show us proof of Essay submission and obtain a $20 membership reimbursement • In order to submit an essay, you must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior engineeringmajor

  33. SWE Business Cards 250 Cards for $10 (max) To order in time for the career fair: Tuesday, September 11th Email name and information to Emily (frante@rpi.edu)

  34. GE Career Fair Prep Workshop • Tuesday, September 18th 7-9pm in the Biotech Auditorium • GE Representatives will discuss proper attire and etiquette for the Career Fair • Volunteer Opportunities Available! • Clothing model for appropriate/inappropriate attire • Ushers to hand out programs and show students to their seats • sign-up at the back of the room • earn anactivitypoint Contact: Sammie (garras@rpi.edu)

  35. Event with the West Point SWE section! This is a lunchtime event where a representative from Chevron will discuss his expertise in Decision Analysis. Wednesday September 19th $5 per person-lunch included If you are interested in attending, contact Samantha at kolpas@rpi.edu by 9/12

  36. Boeing Info Session • Casual Info Sessions hosted by Boeing Interns • How they got in, what they did, and what you can do with Boeing • Weds Sept 19thDCC 318 7pm Quesitons? Contact Cary at kaczoc@rpi.edu

  37. SABIC Info Session • Tuesday, September 25th 6-7:30pm in Mother’s • SABIC representatives will be coming to campus to discuss opportunities in their marketing and sales rotational program, as well as engineering positions • Food will be provided

  38. Evening With Industry September 27th 6pm – 8pm Yummy Dinner and No Resumes (Business cards are acceptable) Join the EWI Committee! Email Recruiters, handle logistics, help with day of preparations Questions: Ashley (vassea@rpi.edu) or Sammie (garras@rpi.edu)

  39. Try Your Hand At Archery! This October! Hosted by the Archery Club Contact: Jess Stieglitz (stiegj@rpi.edu)

  40. SWEbsite! http://swe.union.rpi.edu/ • Announcements • Updates • Event Photos • Sponsors • Job Posts • Google Calendar (ADD US!) • RPI SWE (general events) • RPI SWE Committee Calendar • RPI SWE Blog

  41. Announcements?

  42. Thank You! Our next General Body Meeting will be Monday October 15th 6-7pm Here (in Mother’s)

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