Showing posts with label Upcoming Affiliate Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Upcoming Affiliate Events. Show all posts

Thursday, July 6, 2017

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


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

 

IEEE Summer Potluck Picnic


The IEEE Southeastern Michigan Computer Society and the WIE (Women in Engineering) Affinity Group invites all SWE members and their families to a Summer Potluck Picnic. There is no charge for the gathering but, please register so we know who and how many to expect. Register at: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/45207

 

After registering you will be contacted by the organizers about what potluck item you would like to bring and share.

 

If you were ever interested in what IEEE does or the opportunities this great society has, stop on in!

 

When: Sunday July 23, 2017 from 11:30a - 5:30p

Where: Kiwani Pavilon in the Rochester Municipal Park (400 Sixth Street, Rochester, Michigan, 48307)

 

Any questions, feel free to contact a fellow SWE member, Amanda Mohan (a2mohan@gmail.com)

 

Hope to see you there!

 

Thursday, June 22, 2017

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
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

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

IEEE SEM WIE Ice Cream & Coffee Social


Since the first event went so well, we had to do a repeat!

 

Please join IEEE SEM Women in Engineering for an ice cream and coffee and an opportunity to meet other members of IEEE SEM WIE and SWE Detroit. One small scoop of ice cream or a small specialty coffee will be covered for members of either group.

 

Information is included below. Please contact Amanda Mohan (a2mohan@gmail.com) for any questions.  You can also register here to give us an idea of attendance: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_registration/register/45583

 

We hope to see you there!

 

Location:

Farmhouse Coffee and Ice Cream

32644 Franklin Rd, Franklin, MI 48025


 

Date:

Sunday, June 25th, 2017

 

Time:

11:30a - 1:30p

 

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

SWE 65th Awards Banquet Dinner




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 20th, 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”

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Detroit Historical Museum Tour & Lunch - REMINDER!!


Hello Everyone,

 

Please join SWE Detroit and SWE University of Michigan for a tour of the Detroit Historical Museum followed by lunch at Traffic Jam & Snug for our April networking event! (NEED 2 MORE PEOPLE TO REGISTER!!)

Event: Detroit Historical Museum Tour & Lunch

Date: Saturday, April 8th

Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm tour, followed by lunch at 1 pm. Please arrive no later than 10:50 am for the tour.

Location: Detroit Historical Museum

5401 Woodward Ave

Detroit, MI

Lunch will follow the tour at 1 pm at the following location:

Traffic Jam & Snug

511 W. Canfield St.

Detroit, MI

Cost = $5 for museum admission, parking fees will vary ($7 parking in the lot or $1/hour for street parking). Lunch = everyone pays for themselves.

 

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

Please note the tour has a limit of 15 people max. Hope to see you there!

 

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

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 20th, 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”

Monday, March 27, 2017

Detroit Photography Tour


Event: Detroit Photography Tour

Date: May 21st

Time: noon SHARP

Cost: $58.99/person

 

Join us for a photography tour of Detroit presented by the Detroit Bus Company! Our tour guide will be a professional photographer who will show us tips and tricks. This tour is appropriate for beginners with point-and-shoot cameras or the experienced folks with fancy DSLRs. Come relax a bit after PDC!

You MUST:
- buy tickets directly from the Detroit Bus Company here: https://thedetroitbus.com/product/detroit-photo-tour-street-art/ (choose Street Art tour May 21st)
- Do it soon so they do not sell out!

A portion of your ticket price goes to support the Bus Company's "Ride for Ride" program which provides safe rides to school or after-school activities for Detroit students.

FAQs can be found on the website above.

 

Any questions contact Lisa Purvis at lisa.c.purvis@gmail.com.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Workforce Innovation Summit

Date: March 29, 2017 – 8-11 AM
Location: ACI Convention
     Marriott Detroit Renaissance, 400 Renaissance Drive
     Detroit, Michigan


The event, sponsored by ACI and Baker Concrete Construction, and organized by WICA, is free to ACI, but registration is required (enter code WICA). The event is designed for all levels of the engineering discipline and both men and women are encouraged to attend as strategies to drive innovation, revenue and profit, are for everyone. 


SWE-D High School Scholarship Application Judging


Volunteers are needed to help read SWE-D scholarship applications.  Help us award our outstanding high school girls as they start their engineering education!  
Times listed are open window.  Even if you can only make it for one hour, come and read a few applications.  
If you would like to participate, but are unable to attend in person, contact Lisa and you can read some applications on your own time!

Event: SWE-D High School Scholarship Application Judging Events
DatesMarch 15, 2017 and March 21, 2017
Time6:00 - 8:00 PM (both dates)
Location:
March 15 - Panera Bread, 823 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083
March 21 - Panera Bread, 37091 W 6 Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152 (new location!)
Parking: Parking lot
Point of contact: Lisa Purvis lisa.c.purvis@gmail.com

RSVP: 2 days prior

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

COMPES PDC 2017 - SAVE THE DATE!

Dear SWE members,


Here is the first Save the Date reminder for the upcoming PDC - Professional Development Conference for 2017 presented by COMPES:


Theme: SELF-DRIVEN SUCCESS
Date: May 20th, 2017
Location: Ford Motor Company, PEDM 29500 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI 48150


BASF dinner event


BASF is a chemical company and the largest producer in the world.  

BASF Is hosting a dinner for SWE members to give a high level overview of the automotive paint process. It is a great opportunity that you don't want to miss.


Date: Thursday, February 16th, 2017

Location: BASF Corporation Automotive OEM Coating
                  26701 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI, 48033


Please RSVP to Uitey23@aol.com by Friday February 10th


Note: Please bring your picture ID as it will be required to enter the building



Tuesday, January 17, 2017

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

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Improv(e) Your Communications!

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2017
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Address: 261 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

Limited to 15 participants, with priority to SWE members.
Cost: $15 for SWE Members; $25 for guests

Go Comedy! is southeast Michigan's premier improvisational comedy venue. Did you know that the art of "improv" can teach listening, agreement, cooperation, and conflict resolution?  This highly participatory workshop will explore the inner workings of our professional interactions in a fun and memorable way.

Please don't be afraid to give this a try!  The workshop is geared toward beginners, and with fellow SWE members in attendance, you will be in a safe space.  We hope this will be a fun way to get out of your comfort zone and experience greater confidence in the workplace.

Workshop begins promptly at 6:30pm -- please plan accordingly and allow time for parking and traffic!

Professional Development Survey & Volunteer Opportunities

We need your help to plan a fantastic slate of Professional Development (PD) events for 2017.  In order to create relevant, convenient, and engaging opportunities for you, please complete our PD Events survey by January 10, 2017.

Survey Link: http://goo.gl/2P5PuY

We are also seeking additional volunteers in several areas:

2017 COMPES Professional Development Conference

-- Speaker Coordination.  Help select and schedule speakers* for the conference sessions.  As the date approaches, we will need someone to assist with any travel arrangements for major speakers.

-- Advertising Lead.  Get the word out about our conference!

-- Fundraising.  Secure sponsors and manage their involvement in the conference. We specifically need someone to handle in-kind donations (i.e., goods and services).

-- Registration/Logistics.  Assist with preparation of registration packets and managing the check-in table on the day of the conference.  Opportunity for ongoing or day-of assistance.

If you are interested in speaking at the conference or another event, or have a great speaker suggestion, please let us know!

PD Events (ongoing)

-- Event Coordinators.  We need general volunteers to help plan events** and assist with event logistics, including upcoming facility tours and our spring golf outing.  Opportunity for ongoing or day-of assistance.

-- Mentorship Committee.  We need members to assist in developing a new mentorship program within SWE Detroit.  Join the committee and be a part of starting something great.  Opportunity for remote participation.

If your company would be willing to host a PD event or tour, please let us know!

These are all great ways to get involved with SWE Detroit, as you will benefit from the support of other members of the COMPES PDC and SWE PD teams.  Contact Ashley Lesser <ashley.prescott@gmail.com> to express your interest.

If you're not sure how you'd like to get involved, please reach out and we'll help you find the opportunity that best matches your interests and availability!