SWE-OC Events
SWE-OC offers a variety of events including professional development, technical and social. Click on the dates in the calendar below for more details. SWE-OC events are listed in green. Non SWE-OC events are listed in red.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
31 JAN
Wine & Wisdom Experience
Join us for a Wine & Wisdom experience, hosted by WestPac Wealth Partners and Livet Products. There will be wine tasting, raffle prizes and a discussion about important financial topics such as efficient planning and income protection. We can't wait to see you there!
When: Thursday, January 31st from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Irvine, CA
Contact: Hauna at programs@swe-oc.org
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-wisdom-experience-tickets-53932944890
05 FEB
SWE-OC February Planning Meeting
Are you interested in getting involved with SWE-OC? We are hosting our monthly planning meeting where we plan future events. Dinner will be provided. If you're interested in a leadership position or volunteering for a committee, please complete the FY19 Leadership Interest Form at http://bit.ly/fy19-leadership-interest. Join us at the meeting to learn more about how our events come to life.
When: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Newport Beach, CA
Contact: Sally at president@swe-oc.org
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swe-oc-february-planning-meeting-tickets-54534541281
02 MAR
SWE-OC / ASCE-OC Joint Event: Lyon Air Museum Tour
Join SWE-OC and ASCE-OC for a group tour of the Lyon Air Museum! Founded by Major General William Lyon, Lyon Air Museum is located on the west side of John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. The museum exhibits are comprised of authentic aircraft, rare vehicles and related memorabilia, with emphasis on the defining event of the 20th century – World War II. REGISTER EARLY FOR THIS EVENT! Space is limited and the museum requires an accurate headcount 2 weeks prior to the event. If find you cannot attend after registering, PLEASE request a refund so someone from the wait list can take your place. Refunds will be available up to 7 days before the event. Additional pricing available for Seniors, Vets, and Children - please contact Natalie to request special pricing information.
When: Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Where: Santa Ana, CA
Contact: Natalie at natalie.elaine.white@gmail.com
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swe-oc-asce-oc-joint-event-lyon-air-museum-tour-tickets-53265799440
09 MAR
Girl Scouts Engineering Day: Sponsored by TicketGuardian
The Society of Women Engineers - Orange County will host a fun Engineering Day for Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts. The event will include design challenges and a speaker, the Director of Disneyland Facilities Engineering! This is a great opportunity for girls to learn more about Engineering and interact with female Engineering professionals. Check-in begins at 8:30am and the event will run from 9:00am-12:00pm. Parking information will be sent to registered troop leaders and parents.
Cost: $5
When: Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 8:30am to 12:00pm
Where: Pioneer Middle School in Tustin, CA
Contact: Asha at girlscouts@swe-oc.org
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swe-oc-girl-scouts-engineering-day-tickets-54659178073
Mark Your Calendar
Event with SWE President Penny Wirsing - February 23, 2019
FY19 Spring Collegiate Training - May 4, 2019
Awards and Recognition Banquet - May 18, 2019
31 JAN
Wine & Wisdom Experience
Join us for a Wine & Wisdom experience, hosted by WestPac Wealth Partners and Livet Products. There will be wine tasting, raffle prizes and a discussion about important financial topics such as efficient planning and income protection. We can't wait to see you there!
When: Thursday, January 31st from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Irvine, CA
Contact: Hauna at programs@swe-oc.org
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-wisdom-experience-tickets-53932944890
05 FEB
SWE-OC February Planning Meeting
Are you interested in getting involved with SWE-OC? We are hosting our monthly planning meeting where we plan future events. Dinner will be provided. If you're interested in a leadership position or volunteering for a committee, please complete the FY19 Leadership Interest Form at http://bit.ly/fy19-leadership-interest. Join us at the meeting to learn more about how our events come to life.
When: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Newport Beach, CA
Contact: Sally at president@swe-oc.org
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swe-oc-february-planning-meeting-tickets-54534541281
02 MAR
SWE-OC / ASCE-OC Joint Event: Lyon Air Museum Tour
Join SWE-OC and ASCE-OC for a group tour of the Lyon Air Museum! Founded by Major General William Lyon, Lyon Air Museum is located on the west side of John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. The museum exhibits are comprised of authentic aircraft, rare vehicles and related memorabilia, with emphasis on the defining event of the 20th century – World War II. REGISTER EARLY FOR THIS EVENT! Space is limited and the museum requires an accurate headcount 2 weeks prior to the event. If find you cannot attend after registering, PLEASE request a refund so someone from the wait list can take your place. Refunds will be available up to 7 days before the event. Additional pricing available for Seniors, Vets, and Children - please contact Natalie to request special pricing information.
When: Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Where: Santa Ana, CA
Contact: Natalie at natalie.elaine.white@gmail.com
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swe-oc-asce-oc-joint-event-lyon-air-museum-tour-tickets-53265799440
09 MAR
Girl Scouts Engineering Day: Sponsored by TicketGuardian
The Society of Women Engineers - Orange County will host a fun Engineering Day for Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts. The event will include design challenges and a speaker, the Director of Disneyland Facilities Engineering! This is a great opportunity for girls to learn more about Engineering and interact with female Engineering professionals. Check-in begins at 8:30am and the event will run from 9:00am-12:00pm. Parking information will be sent to registered troop leaders and parents.
Cost: $5
When: Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 8:30am to 12:00pm
Where: Pioneer Middle School in Tustin, CA
Contact: Asha at girlscouts@swe-oc.org
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swe-oc-girl-scouts-engineering-day-tickets-54659178073
Mark Your Calendar
Event with SWE President Penny Wirsing - February 23, 2019
FY19 Spring Collegiate Training - May 4, 2019
Awards and Recognition Banquet - May 18, 2019
SWE Opportunities
SWE Opportunities
FY19 SWE-OC Award Nominations
SWE-OC is accepting nominations for our annual awards program. SWE-OC Awards recognize individuals who have proven to be innovators and leaders in their organization, local communities, and the future generation of STEM. SWE-OC Award nominations are open to professionals, educators, and collegiates from influential businesses, corporations, and universities across Orange County who play an integral role in the support and advancement of women in engineering. The award recipients will be recognized at the annual Awards and Recognition Banquet, to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The banquet will gather professional and collegiate men and women in a variety of STEM fields to network and celebrate each other’s accomplishments. Self-nominations are accepted.
Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 8, 2019
Awards Banquet: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Nomination Form: https://goo.gl/forms/GaiFl5EwFI1Z2RB13
Contact: Roxana at memberrecognition@swe-oc.org
WE Local: REGISTRATION OPEN!
WE Local is a SWE program that brings together participants in all stages of their collegiate and professional journey. The program hosts conferences across the globe so engineers can connect through professional development workshops, inspirational speakers, networking opportunities and outreach activities.
WE Local Baltimore - February 8-9, 2019
WE Local Tampa - February 15-16, 2019
WE Local St. Louis - March 1-2, 2019
WE Local Denver - March 15-16, 2019
WE Local Bellevue - April 5-6, 2019
I am with SWE
Renew your SWE membership today! SWE provides the opportunity to network with engineers in diverse industries, develop leadership skills, and connect with a community of women who empower each other. You can find SWE membership renewal instructions here.
Graduate & Undergraduate Scholarships
SWE-OC is collecting applications for the 2019 Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships between December 1, 2018 and March 30, 2019. Do you know of a local collegiate who you think would be a good applicant? SWE-OC collects scholarship applications from both graduate and undergraduates studying engineering. Applicants must be attending CSU Fullerton, CSU Long Beach, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, Santa Ana College, Cal Baptist University, Chaffey College, or Cypress College and have a minimum 3.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.3 GPA (graduate). Two scholarships each will be awarded at the graduate and undergraduate levels, in the amounts of $1,250 (1st place) and $750 (2nd Place).
Download Undergraduate FY19 Scholarship application here
Download Graduate FY19 Scholarship application here
Deadline: March 30, 2019
Contact: Ivette at scholarship@swe-oc.org
FY19 SWE-OC Award Nominations
SWE-OC is accepting nominations for our annual awards program. SWE-OC Awards recognize individuals who have proven to be innovators and leaders in their organization, local communities, and the future generation of STEM. SWE-OC Award nominations are open to professionals, educators, and collegiates from influential businesses, corporations, and universities across Orange County who play an integral role in the support and advancement of women in engineering. The award recipients will be recognized at the annual Awards and Recognition Banquet, to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The banquet will gather professional and collegiate men and women in a variety of STEM fields to network and celebrate each other’s accomplishments. Self-nominations are accepted.
Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 8, 2019
Awards Banquet: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Nomination Form: https://goo.gl/forms/GaiFl5EwFI1Z2RB13
Contact: Roxana at memberrecognition@swe-oc.org
WE Local: REGISTRATION OPEN!
WE Local is a SWE program that brings together participants in all stages of their collegiate and professional journey. The program hosts conferences across the globe so engineers can connect through professional development workshops, inspirational speakers, networking opportunities and outreach activities.
WE Local Baltimore - February 8-9, 2019
WE Local Tampa - February 15-16, 2019
WE Local St. Louis - March 1-2, 2019
WE Local Denver - March 15-16, 2019
WE Local Bellevue - April 5-6, 2019
I am with SWE
Renew your SWE membership today! SWE provides the opportunity to network with engineers in diverse industries, develop leadership skills, and connect with a community of women who empower each other. You can find SWE membership renewal instructions here.
Graduate & Undergraduate Scholarships
SWE-OC is collecting applications for the 2019 Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships between December 1, 2018 and March 30, 2019. Do you know of a local collegiate who you think would be a good applicant? SWE-OC collects scholarship applications from both graduate and undergraduates studying engineering. Applicants must be attending CSU Fullerton, CSU Long Beach, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, Santa Ana College, Cal Baptist University, Chaffey College, or Cypress College and have a minimum 3.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.3 GPA (graduate). Two scholarships each will be awarded at the graduate and undergraduate levels, in the amounts of $1,250 (1st place) and $750 (2nd Place).
Download Undergraduate FY19 Scholarship application here
Download Graduate FY19 Scholarship application here
Deadline: March 30, 2019
Contact: Ivette at scholarship@swe-oc.org
External Outreach Opportunities
Irvine Unified School District Seeking Volunteers
Irvine Unified School District's S.T.E.M. department hosts four events throughout the school year: Ask-A-Scientist/Engineer Night, 21st Century Career Conference, Astounding Inventions and our district Science Fair. These events are in partnership with Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF). If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering as a scientist or engineer for any of these events please fill out this form IUSD STEM Events Volunteer Registration. A STEM background is required.
Contact: Ani at ani.aslanian68@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunity-FIRST Robotics Orange County Regional Competition
The Orange County FIRST Robotics Regional competition is in need of volunteers for the 2019 FIRST Robotics Orange County Regional event at the Orange County Fairgrounds and Event Center from February 28-March 2. FIRST Robotics was founded to inspire high schoolers' interest in pursuing STEM education while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. At the OC event, 50 high schools will compete for the opportunity to go to the FIRST Robotics World Championship in April. The competition is run by 120 volunteers who give generously of their time to provide this opportunity to our youth. The Orange County Regional would be most grateful for any volunteers who could work one, two, or three days at the event. A "full day" of volunteering is approximately 7:15am to 5-6pm. Breakfast and lunch are provided to volunteers, as well as a t-shirt, name badge, and service pin.
The first step is to set up a profile, sign up for the Orange County event, and proceed to Youth Protection Screening at: my.firstinspires.org. You can indicate the role you would prefer when you register or you can indicate "Assign as Needed." You can also make a note about your general areas of interest, such as if you prefer a technical or non-technical role. Here is the link to our event website for general information: http://www.firstoc.org/ This is a description of the roles that it takes to run the event. Note that some of the roles have already been filled and will not appear as a choice to a potential volunteer at this point: https://www.firstinspires.org/node/5211
Contact: Mary Carr at me222carr@gmail.com
Irvine Unified School District's S.T.E.M. department hosts four events throughout the school year: Ask-A-Scientist/Engineer Night, 21st Century Career Conference, Astounding Inventions and our district Science Fair. These events are in partnership with Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF). If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering as a scientist or engineer for any of these events please fill out this form IUSD STEM Events Volunteer Registration. A STEM background is required.
Contact: Ani at ani.aslanian68@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunity-FIRST Robotics Orange County Regional Competition
The Orange County FIRST Robotics Regional competition is in need of volunteers for the 2019 FIRST Robotics Orange County Regional event at the Orange County Fairgrounds and Event Center from February 28-March 2. FIRST Robotics was founded to inspire high schoolers' interest in pursuing STEM education while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. At the OC event, 50 high schools will compete for the opportunity to go to the FIRST Robotics World Championship in April. The competition is run by 120 volunteers who give generously of their time to provide this opportunity to our youth. The Orange County Regional would be most grateful for any volunteers who could work one, two, or three days at the event. A "full day" of volunteering is approximately 7:15am to 5-6pm. Breakfast and lunch are provided to volunteers, as well as a t-shirt, name badge, and service pin.
The first step is to set up a profile, sign up for the Orange County event, and proceed to Youth Protection Screening at: my.firstinspires.org. You can indicate the role you would prefer when you register or you can indicate "Assign as Needed." You can also make a note about your general areas of interest, such as if you prefer a technical or non-technical role. Here is the link to our event website for general information: http://www.firstoc.org/ This is a description of the roles that it takes to run the event. Note that some of the roles have already been filled and will not appear as a choice to a potential volunteer at this point: https://www.firstinspires.org/node/5211
Contact: Mary Carr at me222carr@gmail.com
Job Opportunities
Avocet Environmental, Inc. - Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer
Avocet is growing and looking for an experienced civil engineer who can lead a team working on a variety of civil design and environmental remediation projects. Learn more about Avocet Environmental, Inc. at http://www.avocetenv.com/.
Contact: Roxana at rcarrillo@avocetenv.com
San Francisco Public Works - Student Interns
The City and County of San Francisco is seeking student interns for various engineering and architecture disciplines, to provide support to in-house Engineering · Architecture · Landscape Architecture · Planning · Surveying · GIS · IT staff. The City Departments that employ interns are the Airport Commission (SFO), Department of Building Inspection (DBI), Department of Technology (DT), Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA), Port of San Francisco (Port), San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), Public Works, and Recreation and Park Department (RPD). Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced
professional engineers, architects, planners and surveyors. Interns will participate in various activities in the respective City Departments. More information here.
Apply: http://www.sfstudentintern.org/create.aspx
Applied Medical - Summer Internships
Applied Medical offers an exciting, highly competitive summer Internship Program for high school and college students. Interns gain valuable, hands-on experience working with mentors, developing technical and interpersonal skills, and learning more about Applied’s vertically integrated business model. With more than 25 departments companywide, our interns benefit from an expansive learning environment, working in-house with multiple teams.
Apply: https://www.appliedmedical.com/Careers/Internships
Avocet is growing and looking for an experienced civil engineer who can lead a team working on a variety of civil design and environmental remediation projects. Learn more about Avocet Environmental, Inc. at http://www.avocetenv.com/.
Contact: Roxana at rcarrillo@avocetenv.com
San Francisco Public Works - Student Interns
The City and County of San Francisco is seeking student interns for various engineering and architecture disciplines, to provide support to in-house Engineering · Architecture · Landscape Architecture · Planning · Surveying · GIS · IT staff. The City Departments that employ interns are the Airport Commission (SFO), Department of Building Inspection (DBI), Department of Technology (DT), Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA), Port of San Francisco (Port), San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), Public Works, and Recreation and Park Department (RPD). Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced
professional engineers, architects, planners and surveyors. Interns will participate in various activities in the respective City Departments. More information here.
Apply: http://www.sfstudentintern.org/create.aspx
Applied Medical - Summer Internships
Applied Medical offers an exciting, highly competitive summer Internship Program for high school and college students. Interns gain valuable, hands-on experience working with mentors, developing technical and interpersonal skills, and learning more about Applied’s vertically integrated business model. With more than 25 departments companywide, our interns benefit from an expansive learning environment, working in-house with multiple teams.
Apply: https://www.appliedmedical.com/Careers/Internships