Upcoming Event - Royal Oak Book Club

Event: Royal Oak Book Club
Date: November 10, 2013
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location:  Vinotecca, 417 S. Main, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Cost: Everyone pays for themselves
Parking: Free on Sunday
Point of contact: Jessica Makae jessica@themakaes.com

Other info:
Discussing Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers: The Story of Success".

Upcoming Event - ESD 2014 Economic Forecast for Design & Construction: The Future of Michigan's Industries

Event: ESD 2014 Economic Forecast for Design & Construction: The Future of Michigan's Industries
Date: October 17, 2013
Time: 7:00 AM Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast, 8:00 - 11:40 AM Program
Location: The Suburban Collection Showplace,46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374
Cost: $95 ESD Members, $115 Non-members
Point of contact: Leslie Smith ( lsmith@esd.org )

Other info: 
http://ww2.esd.org/EVENTS/2013/2013-10-17-EconForecast.htm

Upcoming Event - Engineers Without Borders "A Pint with the Past" Fundraiser

Event: Engineers Without Borders "A Pint with the Past" Fundraiser
Date: October 18, 2013
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: GM Heritage Center, 6400 Center Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Cost: $75
Purchase tickets online: http://www.APintWithThePast.eventzilla.net

Other info:

This is a fundraiser hosted by the Detroit professional chapter of Engineers Without Borders.  It will take place at the GM Heritage Center, which boasts a private collection of historic GM automobiles, and is not normally open to the public.  The event will feature craft beer from around the state, a strolling dinner, a silent auction, and much more!  All proceeds from the event will go to the Detroit EWB, a registered non-profit organization.  

The Detroit EWB chapter has recently partnered with a rural community in Nicaragua on a new drinking water project.  This follows the successful completion of two drinking water projects in Honduras, making it the third international project to be undertaken by the chapter since its establishment in 2007.  We are also undertaking a partnership with the Detroit area Disabled American Veterans to design and build wheel chair ramps for veterans in need in the Detroit area.

For more information on any of these projects, please contact Dan Royal danroyal@gmail.com

For more information on this event, please contact Michelle Taylor MichelleZTaylor@gmail.com

Upcoming Event - SWE Western Michigan "STEMinists: Michigan Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics"

Event: SWE Western Michigan "STEMinists: Michigan Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics"
Date: November 2, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM Presentation, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Tour, lunch to follow
Location: The Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, 213 West Malcolm X Street, Lansing, MI 48933 (Lunch at Troppo, 111 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI)
Cost: $5 for museum entrance and tour
Point of contact: Lynn Surdock ( lsurdock@wpf-engineering.com )
RSVP by October 31

Other info: 

Upcoming Event - SWE-D PD Networking and Tour Event @ Mahle (NEW TIME!)

Event: SWE-D PD Networking and Tour Event @ Mahle
Date: October 17, 2013
Time: 5:30 PM Networking, 6:00 - 7:30 Tour 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: MAHLE Powertrain, 23030 Haggerty Road, Farmington Hills, MI
Cost: Free
Point of contact: Rosa Bushkuhl ( rosa.bushkuhl@gmail.com ) and Elaine Mills ( elaine.mills@us.mahle.com ) 
RSVP by October 15 with your name and company affiliation

Other info: 
http://www.mahle-powertrain.com

Upcoming Event - iScream Social @ WE13 Conference

Event: iScream Social @ WE13
Date: October 23, 2013
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Baltimore Convention Center Ballrooms 1-4, Baltimore, MD
Cost: N/A
Point of contact: Shani Allison ( shani_jj@yahoo.com )

Other info: 
http://we13.swe.org/attendees/conference-highlights/iscream-social

We’re taking tradition in a spooky new direction. WE13 will turn the Wednesday night Ice Cream Social into the first-ever “iScream Social!

It’s going to be social, and it’s going to be fun. We’re going to have plenty of Halloween treats without any of the tricks. We’re also going to have a costume contest with prizes awarded for:

• Best Overall Costume
• Best Baltimore Inspired Costume
• Best Engineering Inspired

You can read the costume guidelines and contest rules below.

Because this is a historical event, we want pictures! We’re going to have a social media photo booth where you can share, pose or tweet a picture with friends and colleagues.

The WE experience has always been about experiencing new things, and this will be one experience you won’t want to miss. It’ll haunt you forever ...

Upcoming Event - SWE-D Lunch @ WE13

Event: SWE-D Lunch @ WE13
Date: October 24, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Pratt Street Ale House, 206 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Cost: Everyone pays for themselves
Point of contact: Katie Amelio ( kathryn.amelio@swe.org ) and Shani Allison ( shani_jj@yahoo.com )

Other info:
http://www.prattstreetalehouse.com

Please RSVP by 10/10 so that we can make a reservation!

All SWE-D members attending WE13 are invited to join us for lunch in Baltimore.  This is a great opportunity to visit with SWE-D members (new and old) that you may not have the chance to see during the regularly-programmed WE13 events.

Upcoming Event - WE13 Conference

Event: SWE National Conference
Dates: October 24-26, 2013
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
Cost: Everyone pays for themselves
Do you have questions about the conf and/or you're interested in attending? Please contact our SWE-D President, Stacy Thayer sthayer.swe@gmail.com

Other info:

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH 9/27!!!

General conf website: http://we13.swe.org/
Conf schedule: http://we13.swe.org/conference-schedule
Registration info: http://we13.swe.org/attendees/registration-info

Upcoming Event - Royal Oak Book Club

Event: Royal Oak Book Club
Date: October 20, 2013
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location:  Vinotecca, 417 S. Main, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Cost: Everyone pays for themselves
Parking: Free on Sunday
Point of contact: Jessica Makae jessica@themakaes.com

Other info:
Discussing David McCullough's "The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge".

Upcoming Event - Networking Lunch

Event: Networking Lunch

Date: October 18, 2013
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Theo's Family Restaurant, 11747 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI 48093
Parking: Parking lot
Cost: Everyone pays for themselves
Point of contact: Eve Vitale evitale@kettering.edu 

Other info:
http://www.allmenus.com/mi/warren/50980-theos-family-restaurant/menu/

Please RSVP by October 18.

Enjoy socializing with fellow SWE members. All are welcome, and feel free to bring friends!

HBR - Women Don't Need to Lead Better Than Men. They Need to Lead Differently.

This article has an unusual take about why more women aren't in positions of leadership.

HBR - Please Stop Complaining About How Busy You Are

We've all been there.  When someone asks how we're doing, we say we're "busy", or "swamped", or "slammed".  This article discusses why we need to rethink our response, to get past this cycle of pushing ourselves because it seems like everyone else is pushing too.

Upcoming Event - Networking Lunch

Event: Networking Lunch 

Date: September 20, 2013
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Red Ox Tavern, 3773 E. Walton, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Parking: Parking lot
Cost: Everyone pays for themselves
Point of contact: Eve Vitale evitale@kettering.edu

Other info:
http://www.redoxtavern.com/

Please RSVP by September 19.

Enjoy socializing with fellow SWE members. All are welcome, and feel free to bring friends!

Upcoming Event - CEU Craft Day Fundraiser for SWE-D High School Scholarship Fund

Event: CEU Craft Day Fundraiser for SWE-D High School Scholarship Fund
Date: September 28, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Scrap Inn Shack, 32574 Oakwood, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334
Parking: Parking lot
Cost: $40 / person, which includes 12 hours of craft time, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages, and surprise goodies
Point of contact: Cathi Kohn cathikohn@gmail.com
Register: September 25, 2013, at the address on the attached picture

Other info:

Slate - Women and Men Both Ask for Flex Time at Work. Guess Who Gets It?

This fascinating article debunks the myth that women will always be able to get flex-time when they request it, and that men won't.

Upcoming Event - SWE-D FY14 Open House Kick-Off Event

Event: SWE-D FY14 Open House Kick-Off Event
Date: September 10, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, speaker @ 7:00 PM
Location: Bahama Breeze, 539 E. Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48083
Parking: Parking lot
Cost: No charge
Point of contact: Rosa Bushkuhl rosa.bushkuhl@gmail.com

Other info:
http://www.bahamabreeze.com/locations/?restaurantid=3026

Please RSVP by September 2.  Join us for great food and a great networking experience through this SWE Open House event.  This is a new twist on our typical kick-off meeting and a way to find out about SWE-Detroit, learn about upcoming events, meet your SWE-Detroit leaders, and meet other members.

This event is free - come when you can and stay as long as you can!  We just want you to come out, relax, and have fun.  New members are always welcome so spread the word!

Upcoming Event - Royal Oak Book Club

Event: Royal Oak Book Club
Date: September 15, 2013
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location:  Heather's house (email/Facebook Jessica for address) for cocktail/appetizer potluck
Cost: N/A
Parking: Free on the street
Point of contact: Jessica Makae jessica@themakaes.com

Other info:
Discussing David McCullough's "The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge".

Upcoming Event - Networking Lunch

Event: Networking Lunch 
Date: August 23, 2013
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: TGIFridays, 2443 North Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Parking: Parking lot
Cost: Everyone pays for themselves
Point of contact: Lisa Perazza Lmperazza@yahoo.com

Other info:
http://www.tgifridays.com

Please RSVP by August 22.

Enjoy socializing with fellow SWE members. All are welcome, and feel free to bring friends!

SWE-D Member Jessica Mattis Awarded SWE Distinguished New Engineer

Please pass on your congratulations to SWE-D member Jessica Mattis!

Here is her bio:

Jessica Mattis has been active in the Society of Women Engineers since she joined at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) in 2000 while studying Chemical Engineering, and she became a life member in 2007.  She completed her MBA in 2008 with honors at the University of Michigan (Flint).  She was a SWE nominee in the E-Week competition for the 2009 "New Faces in Engineering".  

She has held elected positions in SWE-Detroit, including Treasurer, Secretary, Section Representative, President during the 60th anniversary, and is currently Vice President of Professional Development.  She has volunteered for many SWE activities, including Professional Development conferences and outreach events.  She has found SWE to be a rewarding experience, and it has helped develop her leadership skills.  As a change agent, she's led the Detroit section to adjust as their needs have changed, creating new positions and inactivating others, forming an Alliance Council, and supporting joint local events with SHPE and NSBE.  Jessica has also volunteered at the SWE National level, for the National Finance and Awards Committees.  She was involved in General Motors' Women in Manufacturing (WIM), where she was co-chair of the Pontiac Assembly chapter and initiated re-starting the Orion Assembly chapter.

Her technical and leadership capability in the workplace have led to her being one of the youngest and one of the only female shift leaders in General Motors.  She is currently Shift Leader for Paint Production at the Flint Assembly Center, which assembles the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, where she manages a workforce of approximately 80 direct and indirect employees.  She was previously at Pontiac Assembly, where she worked on energy management, process optimization, and cost-savings projects that resulted in several million dollars of savings.  Jessica was also previously the VLT Launch Coordinator at Orion Assembly, where she supported the validation and launch phases of a new $180M paint shop project.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her SWE friends.  Her energy comes from being grounded through her involvement at church, which includes being a Dynamic Catholic Ambassador. 

Volunteers needed for Motor City Maker Faire this weekend!

Motor City Maker Faire is THIS WEEKEND at The Henry Ford.  Ashley Prescott and Kristine Lott are the booth coordinators, and currently have only eight volunteers for the 2-day event.  If you are not afraid to get a little slimy we would love to have you volunteer with us!  We are also passing out a scavenger hunt for the students to find engineering in the museum, as well as chatting up the booth visitors about engineering and SWE.  More details can be seen on this previous blog post.