Gender and Diversity in Tech Lecture Series at Oakland University - Volunteers/Speakers Needed

The department of Computer Science (CS) and Engineering at Oakland University (OU) has been hosting a Gender and Diversity in Tech Lecture Series at OU since the Winter semester of 2014 with the following objectives:

·         Encouraging female students to choose a CS major,

·         Increasing retention of our current female students in CS

·         Demonstrate the benefits and job satisfaction of CS

Are you interested in coming to the OU campus to give a talk as part of the Gender and Diversity in Tech Lecture Series?

ü  Full travel reimbursement is provided.

ü  You have flexibility in your topic selection.

ü  You may talk about your life story, or you can focus on your research.

The goal is for the students to meet with you and learn about all of the cool things they can do in CS.

The talk will typically take place on a Wednesday during the lunch hour. If you are interested in speaking to the students please contact Dr. Wenjin Zhou at wzhou@oakland.edu, or Laura Dinsmoor at dinsmoor@oakland.edu with which of the following dates work best for you. You may sign up for more than one date.

• ·         September 30, 2015
• ·         October 07, 2015
• ·         October 14, 2015
• ·         October 21, 2015
• ·         October 28, 2015
• ·         November 04, 2015
• ·         November 11, 2015
• ·         November 18, 2015

Volunteers Needed- Haunted House Design Competition

BOO!! Calling all Halloween-lovers and Engineers!

This year SWE Detroit is partnering with Clarkston High School to help with their Haunted House Design Competition.  We are planning on giving an evening presentation to the high-schoolers on October 21^st to show them how to incorporate engineering ideas and principles into making props for their spooky design competition.  We are inviting anyone who is creative, likes getting crafty, and loves encouraging students to pursue STEM to join us in planning and presenting to these students.  The commitment would be a few hours or preparation (either via phone or in-person meetings) and the actual presentation on October 21^st from 6-8pm at Clarkston High School. Contact Anne Dancy at Anne.dancy@fcagroup.com if you are interested or have questions. 

SWE GEE Kick-Off Meeting- Oct 15th, Royak Oak

GEE 2016 Kick-off Meeting

Thursday, October 15th 6:30-8:00pm

Royal Oak Library, 222 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Light Food and Refreshments will be provided

Questions? Contact the GEE 2016 Co-chairs

Ali Aquila – aaquila23@gmail.com – 203-395-2906

Rebecca Cunningham – rlrousse@umich.edu – 313-570-0971

Please let us know (emails above) if you are interested in volunteering or if you have any other questions.

Also, feel free to forward these outreach opportunities to other friends or coworkers who might be interested in getting involved with SWE Detroit.

COMPES Professional Development Conference – Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting

What: Find out about what volunteer opportunities are available to for the COMPES Professional Development Conference!!

Where: Panera Bread - 823 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48083

When: Wednesday, September 30th, 2015, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

If you would like to volunteer but are unable to attend the kick-off meeting, or have any questions, please contact Kim Slaven (KSlaven@dickinson-wright.com) or Emily Kupa (emily.kupa@fcagroup.com)

SWE-D Adventure Park Group Outing

Come spend a morning among the trees!  Get out of your comfort zone, enjoy the fresh air before the cold months arrive, and get to know your fellow SWE members at the West Bloomfield Adventure Park.

When: Saturday, October 3 @ 10am

Where: 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI

Who: SWE members and immediate families* welcome!

Cost: $39/person, light breakfast included

Sign up no later than September 27th!

Here's how:

(1) Register and pay via the following link: http://bit.do/SWEadventure

(2) Each participant must complete the following electronic waiver:

https://www.smartwaiver.com/w/531676e911e0b/web/

Note: closed-toe shoes required, no loose hair/clothing

*Kids ages 5+ are welcome.  It may be more economical to pay general admission at the door for kids 11 and under, though.  Please see the park rules for supervision requirements and age restrictions on individual courses within the park.

Also, non-climbing observers are welcome at no charge, but please RSVP to ashley.prescott@gmail.com, for breakfast-planning purposes.

Questions about the event?  E-mail ashley.prescott@gmail.com

Questions about the adventure course?  See the FAQ or call (248) 419-1550.

Novi/Northville/Farmington Hills area SWE-Detroit Membership Circle meet-up‏‎

What: SWE-Detroit Membership Circle for Novi/Etc Area Meet-Up‏ - September Event‏‏

When: Monday September 28 @ 6 PM

Where: Romano's Macaroni Grill 39300 7 Mile Road Livonia, MI 48152

RSVP by September 27 to Katie at ktamelio@hotmail.com.