Webinar Wednesdays with DTE!

Webinar Wednesdays and DTE Energy Headquarters

We will be watching "Damaging Phrases Women Use in the Office” Webinar as a group and having a discussion about the topic.

 

Date: July 19th, 2017

Cost: Free
Location: DTE Energy HQ- 1 Energy Plaza, Detroit,Mi 48226

Parking: Free (see attached instructions)

Light dinner will be provided

Contact: Najwa Abouhassan at Najwa.Abouhassan@dteenergy.com

Register at: https://goo.gl/forms/YEURPCwDFKiYK2gQ2

Please RSVP by 07/10/2017

  

Agenda: 

6:00 pm DTE HR Welcome 

6:30 pm Webinar: "Damaging Phrases Women Use in the Office”

7:30-8:00 pm Discussion

 

Webinar Wednesdays at DTE Energy!

Webinar Wednesdays and DTE Energy Headquarters

We will be watching "Damaging Phrases Women Use in the Office” Webinar as a group and having a discussion about the topic.

 

Date: July 19th, 2017

Cost: Free
Location: DTE Energy HQ- 1 Energy Plaza, Detroit,Mi 48226

Parking: Free (see attached instructions)

Light dinner will be provided

Contact: Najwa Abouhassan at Najwa.Abouhassan@dteenergy.com

Register at: https://goo.gl/forms/YEURPCwDFKiYK2gQ2

Please RSVP by 07/10/2017

 

6:00 pm DTE HR Welcome 

6:30 pm Webinar: "Damaging Phrases Women Use in the Office”

7:30-8:00 pm Discussion

Open FY18 Chair Positions

We are still looking to fill some FY18 Chair Positions.  FY18 runs from July 1st 2017 to June 30th 2018.  Please let me know if you are interested or need more information on any of the positions listed below.   Thanks!  -Jessica (email: jlengwis@gmail.com)

 

Special Events Chair

Professional Development Events Chair

Awards Chair

High School Outreach Chair

Makers Faire Chair

Historian

Fund Development Co-Chair (member solicitation & fundraising)

COMPES PDC 2017 - Last week to register!!

Please join us for the award winning COMPES-PDC (Coalition of Minority Professional Engineering Societies Professional Development Conference)!!! Registration is NOW OPEN UNTIL MAY 6TH!!!

COMPES is comprised of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and they organize a Professional Development Conference (PDC) each year.

[WHEN]
Saturday, May 20^th, 2017
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

[WHERE]
Ford Powertrain Engineering, Driveline & Manufacturing, 29500 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150

[BACKGROUND]

• Ford Motor Company is the 2017 host corporate sponsor of COMPES PDC
• The theme of the conference this year is “Self-Driven Success”
• Kimberly Pittel, Group Vice President, Sustainability, Environment & Safety Engineering will be the keynote speaker
• Anne Bonney, Speaker and Coach from The John Maxwell Team will be the motivational speaker

[Registration details]

• Register ONLINE by clicking on REGISTRATION when visiting WWW.COMPESPDC.ORG
• Cost: 40$ for SWE members & 20$ for students
• Registration Deadline: May 6th, 2017

The COMPES PDC is being led by Ford members of WiPD and WiM along with Industry partners from SWE, NSBE, SHPE. COMPES PDC allows the ability to network with 200+ professional engineers from private (e.g., automotive, energy, etc.) and public (government) sectors.  Although many are minority professionals, NSBE, SHPE, and SWE are planning this professional development conference for all engineers.  Of previous conference attendees, 80% named networking as one of the benefits and reasons to attend.  There will be sessions on technical topics, soft skills, and on developing tools for personal and professional growth. Previous Conference Sample Survey Feedback - Met/Exceeded Expectations for 98% of previous attendees!

•             “Great information presented in fun and dynamic ways”

•             “I am more energized and feel ready to take on the world”

•             “Wonderful experience”

•             “The environment was inspirational”

COMPES PDC 2017 - Registration Open

Please join us for the award winning COMPES-PDC (Coalition of Minority Professional Engineering Societies Professional Development Conference)!!! Registration is NOW OPEN!! 

COMPES is comprised of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and they organize a Professional Development Conference (PDC) each year.

[WHEN]
Saturday, May 20^th, 2017
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

[WHERE]
Ford Powertrain Engineering, Driveline & Manufacturing, 29500 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150

[BACKGROUND]

• Ford Motor Company is the 2017 host corporate sponsor of COMPES PDC
• The theme of the conference this year is “Self-Driven Success”
• Kimberly Pittel, Group Vice President, Sustainability, Environment & Safety Engineering will be the keynote speaker
• Anne Bonney, Speaker and Coach from The John Maxwell Team will be the motivational speaker

[Registration details]

• Register ONLINE by clicking on REGISTRATION when visiting WWW.COMPESPDC.ORG
• Cost: 40$ for SWE members
• Registration Deadline: May 6th, 2017

The COMPES PDC is being led by Ford members of WiPD and WiM along with Industry partners from SWE, NSBE, SHPE. COMPES PDC allows the ability to network with 200+ professional engineers from private (e.g., automotive, energy, etc.) and public (government) sectors.  Although many are minority professionals, NSBE, SHPE, and SWE are planning this professional development conference for all engineers.  Of previous conference attendees, 80% named networking as one of the benefits and reasons to attend.  There will be sessions on technical topics, soft skills, and on developing tools for personal and professional growth. Previous Conference Sample Survey Feedback - Met/Exceeded Expectations for 98% of previous attendees!

•             “Great information presented in fun and dynamic ways”

•             “I am more energized and feel ready to take on the world”

•             “Wonderful experience”

•             “The environment was inspirational”

SWE Individual Awards Due March 31st

SWE is now accepting submissions for their Individual Awards.  If you or someone you know is eligible for an award, let's get a packet ready and get you/them nominated!  If you need any help putting together a packet or need a SWE nomination, don't hesitate to reach out to your SWE D President Jessica Swan (jlengwis@gmail.com).

All of the awards can be found on the SWE website: http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/awards/individual-awards

Girls Engineering Exploration (GEE) Engineer Profiles Needed

GEE 2017 Engineer Profiles Needed

We NEED to share the opportunity the engineering field opens for women and YOU can help!

For the 2017 GEE event at the Michigan Science Center this year we are going to open the day by introducing the girls to engineering fields and the many hats a female engineer can wear.  We are creating a slide deck and a short video about women in engineering. The two needs are below and responses can be emailed to Christine Henri at crhirz@gmail.com. 

1. Workplace Photo - Share a photo of you doing your daily job in various environments wearing various uniforms - see below example. In response please include a photo and the following 4 items:

1. Name
2. Company
3. Job Position
4. What they wanted to be when they grew up

     Example

1. Name - Taylor 
2. Company - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
3. Job Position Manufacturing Leadership Development Program - Safety Specialist Manufacturing Engineer
4. What did  you want to be when you grew up - Veterinarian

    INSERT Example Image Here - Photo is attached

2. Engineering Background Video - Share a short video about yourself based on the following 5 questions. The video does not need to be anything fancy; simply a video taken on your phone at home if that is simpler.

1. Basic background. Name, where you grew up/live, family, school & degree
   
2. What are some favorites or things you like? Favorite hobby? Favorite foods, favorite colors, non-work activities you enjoy?
3. What did you want to become when you grew up? i.e. cop, chef, astronaut, engineer, barista, doctor, teacher
4. What inspired you to become an engineer?
   
5. What do you do now?

Please send photos, videos, and questions to Christine Henri (crhirz@gmail.com) by Friday, February 17. 

University Of Michigan - Region H Conference - Volunteers Needed!

Hello Everyone,

 

SWE Detroit is looking for volunteers to participate in a roundtable discussion with the SWE University of Michigan collegiate section at the Region H Conference. Volunteers should prepare to answer questions regarding the collegiate to professional transition.

 

Event: Collegiate to Professional Transition - Roundtable Discussion with SWE University of Michigan (Region H Conference Event)

Date: Friday, March 10th

Time: 8-9 pm

Location: Sheraton Hotel

Ann Arbor, MI

 

RSVP: Nina Abani, nina.abani@gmail.com

Region H Conference Call for Speakers

Call for Region H Speakers 2017

The Region Conference Planning Committee has issued a call for speakers for 2017 Region Conference.

Date: March 10-11, 2017 (all sessions are on Saturday, March 11)

Time:

                Session 1 (Professionals only): 9:50-10:45am

                Session 1 (Collegiates only):    10:45-11:30am

                Session 2: 12:45-1:30pm

                Session 3: 1:45-2:30pm

                Session 4: 2:45-3:30pm

                Session 5: 3:45-4:30pm

Session Tracks:

Outreach, Diversity, and Inclusion

Technical

Professional Development

Maintaining the Whole Engineer (Health, Wellness, Goals, etc.)

WE in SWE (Women Engineers in SWE - SWE specific, and/or specifically tailored content regarding women in engineering)

Don’t see a fit for your material? That’s okay! Please contact swe-sessions@umich.edu to discuss your idea further - we’d love to have you present at our conference.

If you’re interested in presenting please apply today! The deadline to submit an application is November 13 at 11:59pm EST.

COMPES PDC Kickoff Meeting - Volunteering Opportunity

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

ZF TRW Campus, 12025 Tech Center Drive, Livonia, MI

Come find out about opportunities to volunteer for the COMPES Professional Development Conference in May!  This will be our first face-to-face meeting to plan for the 2017 conference, and now is the perfect time for new volunteers to get involved.

Be part of a successful team planning a large-scale event!  Help with selecting speakers, securing sponsors, handling logistics, or generating publicity.  Opportunities to contribute are available for varying levels of commitment, from coordinators to day-of-event volunteers.

RSVP to PDC Co-Chairs:

Pramita Mitra <pmitra3@ford.com>

Ashwini Balasubramanian <ashwini.balasubramanian@zf.com>

If you can't attend, e-mail the co-chairs to stay informed about ongoing opportunities to assist with the conference

Seeking Support from Members: Membership Solicitation

Throughout SWE Detroit’s 65 years, our membership has a history of women who were pioneers in their field. Today, we continue to have women who are making history. SWE strives to support the development of a skilled technical workforce; however, we find that women continue to be significantly underrepresented in engineering.  Therefore, the mission, core values, and objectives of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) are just as relevant today as they were over 65 years ago. As SWE adapts to the demands of a global environment, it continues to provide resources for the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women engineers. SWE also embraces diversity, realizing the value of contributions made by a diverse workforce.

As one of the largest grassroots sections in SWE, the Detroit Section is able to provide several programs to support its local members, as well as opportunities for future engineers to explore their potential career paths. 

•  Professional development programs, such as the Professional Development Conference coming in Spring 2017
•  Networking activities, either with special-interest groups from highly active employers, or at technical and social family friendly meetings
• Provide opportunities for elementary to middle school-aged girls to interact with female engineers and participate in activities/hands-on demonstrations to increase their exposure to science and technology careers through Girls Exploring Engineering (GEE)

On behalf of SWE-Detroit, we want to thank you again for your support of the mission of SWE through your membership.  We hope that you will be able to provide extra assistance to maintain our depth and breadth of programs.  SWE-Detroit is using the following categories to acknowledge the backing and support of our members and friends.

                        Achieve             $150+

                        Advance            $50 to $149

                        Aspire                $20 to $49

SWE D 65^th       $65

Our programs and services are enhanced and energized by your dedication and support of SWE-Detroit. Remember that your donation is fully deductible under US Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). To donate, go to www.swedetroit.org and click on the PayPal Donate Button or mail in a check. In the memo section, you may designate a program. Please contact us via email at swe_detroit@swe.org if you have further questions.  As SWE-Detroit’s programs and scholarships continue to grow, so does our need for your support.

                                                                       

Sincerely,

Jennifer Morikawa                                                      Michele Marion

SWE Detroit Fund Development Co-Chair                SWE-Detroit Treasurer