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
26 MAR
Game Night
Please join us for a game night! You may bring board games and any other fun games we can play as a group. We will be providing food and drinks. Also bring $3.00 if you would like to participate in a fun game. Space is limited to 12 spots so please RSVP as soon as possible. The address will be sent out to registered attendees.
Cost: $5
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Laguna Niguel, CA
Contact: Jackie at social@swe-oc.org
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swe-oc-game-night-tickets-55287625777
02 APR
SWE-OC April 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. Join us at the meeting to learn more about how our events come to life!
When: Tuesday, April 2, 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-april-planning-meeting-tickets-57996673612
19 MAY
SWE-OC Awards and Recognition Banquet
You are cordially invited to the annual SWE Orange County Section Awards and Recognition Banquet!We will be celebrating the section's accomplishments over the last year; recognizing outstanding local high school students who have excelled in science and math; announcing undergraduate and graduate scholarship recipients from our local universities; awarding professionals for their contributions to the community and their respective STEM field; and recognizing all volunteers who have shown their enthusiasm and dedication to SWE's mission through sustained and significant service. We will also be raffling off door prizes to raise additional funds for scholarships to be awarded in FY20! This dinner is open to everyone and is a great opportunity for new and prospective members to learn about our section and to network with industry professionals. We hope to see you there!
Menu: Three Course Plated Dinner including
- House salad with fresh baked rolls
- Main course entree
- Decadent chocolate brownie dessert
- Iced tea, water, and coffee
Raffle Ticket Price: $10/ticket, prizes include
- Disneyland Tickets
- Guest Passes to USS Midway Museum
- Starlight Cinemas Tickets with Concessions
When: Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 5:30pm
Where: Fountain Valley, CA
Attire: Semi-Formal (i.e., cocktail attire)
Contact: Asha at eoybanquet@swe-oc.org
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fy19-swe-oc-awards-and-recognition-banquet-tickets-58129465797
07-09 NOV
WE19
WE19 is THE WORLD'S LARGEST CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR FOR WOMEN IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. The Society of Women Engineers is gearing up to host our WE19 Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, in November of 2019! Important Call for Participation details and exhibitor documents are now available! Registration opens in April.
When: November 7-9, 2019
Where: Anaheim, CA
Website: https://we19.swe.org/
Mark Your Calendar
FY19 Spring Collegiate Training - May 4, 2019
26 MAR
Game Night
Please join us for a game night! You may bring board games and any other fun games we can play as a group. We will be providing food and drinks. Also bring $3.00 if you would like to participate in a fun game. Space is limited to 12 spots so please RSVP as soon as possible. The address will be sent out to registered attendees.
Cost: $5
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Laguna Niguel, CA
Contact: Jackie at social@swe-oc.org
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swe-oc-game-night-tickets-55287625777
02 APR
SWE-OC April 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. Join us at the meeting to learn more about how our events come to life!
When: Tuesday, April 2, 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-april-planning-meeting-tickets-57996673612
19 MAY
SWE-OC Awards and Recognition Banquet
You are cordially invited to the annual SWE Orange County Section Awards and Recognition Banquet!We will be celebrating the section's accomplishments over the last year; recognizing outstanding local high school students who have excelled in science and math; announcing undergraduate and graduate scholarship recipients from our local universities; awarding professionals for their contributions to the community and their respective STEM field; and recognizing all volunteers who have shown their enthusiasm and dedication to SWE's mission through sustained and significant service. We will also be raffling off door prizes to raise additional funds for scholarships to be awarded in FY20! This dinner is open to everyone and is a great opportunity for new and prospective members to learn about our section and to network with industry professionals. We hope to see you there!
Menu: Three Course Plated Dinner including
- House salad with fresh baked rolls
- Main course entree
- Decadent chocolate brownie dessert
- Iced tea, water, and coffee
Raffle Ticket Price: $10/ticket, prizes include
- Disneyland Tickets
- Guest Passes to USS Midway Museum
- Starlight Cinemas Tickets with Concessions
When: Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 5:30pm
Where: Fountain Valley, CA
Attire: Semi-Formal (i.e., cocktail attire)
Contact: Asha at eoybanquet@swe-oc.org
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fy19-swe-oc-awards-and-recognition-banquet-tickets-58129465797
07-09 NOV
WE19
WE19 is THE WORLD'S LARGEST CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR FOR WOMEN IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. The Society of Women Engineers is gearing up to host our WE19 Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, in November of 2019! Important Call for Participation details and exhibitor documents are now available! Registration opens in April.
When: November 7-9, 2019
Where: Anaheim, CA
Website: https://we19.swe.org/
Mark Your Calendar
FY19 Spring Collegiate Training - May 4, 2019
SWE Opportunities
SWE Opportunities
Become a WE19 Volunteer Lead!
WE19, the world’s largest conference and career fair for women in engineering and technology, will be held right here in Anaheim, November 7 - 9, 2019. Brought to you by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), WE19 will give you inspiring and invaluable ways to connect, discover career opportunities and pursue professional development. The Orange County section (SWE-OC) is the local host section and is responsible for managing volunteers at WE19. Please consider becoming a volunteer lead! If you are interested, please fill out our interest form to help the Local Host Committee gauge interest and availability. Included in the form are brief descriptions of the lead volunteer positions available. You will be contacted by the Local Host Committee before assignments are made.
SIGN UP HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/AbaeEJI0e4j0jq4r1
Expectations:
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 Denver - March 15-16, 2019
WE Local Bellevue - April 5-6, 2019
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
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.
Become a WE19 Volunteer Lead!
WE19, the world’s largest conference and career fair for women in engineering and technology, will be held right here in Anaheim, November 7 - 9, 2019. Brought to you by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), WE19 will give you inspiring and invaluable ways to connect, discover career opportunities and pursue professional development. The Orange County section (SWE-OC) is the local host section and is responsible for managing volunteers at WE19. Please consider becoming a volunteer lead! If you are interested, please fill out our interest form to help the Local Host Committee gauge interest and availability. Included in the form are brief descriptions of the lead volunteer positions available. You will be contacted by the Local Host Committee before assignments are made.
SIGN UP HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/AbaeEJI0e4j0jq4r1
Expectations:
- Volunteer shifts range from 5-12 hours
- Dress code: Business attire and volunteer scarf
- Provide superior customer service (professional and gracious) during your volunteer shift
- Contribute to the advancement of the Society of Women Engineers and the success of WE19
- Receive 75% off WE19 registration rates
- Hospitality Suite Lead (2)
- Auditorium Event Lead (19)
- Lightning Talk Moderator (16)
- Special Events Lead (10)
- Daily Lead (14)
- Floor/Room Monitor Lead (6)
- Exhibit Hall Lead (7)
- Registration Lead (6)
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 Denver - March 15-16, 2019
WE Local Bellevue - April 5-6, 2019
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
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.
External Outreach Opportunities
SAUSD Robotic Invitational Challenge Call for Volunteers
Santa Ana is recruiting volunteers for its upcoming Robotics Competition on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019. They need industry people or college students (5-10) to help with robot inspections and mentoring as well as judging some of teamwork soft skills such as perseverance, communication, and knowledge. The details are included in the attached flyer.
When: Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 7:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Lathrop Intermediate School
1111 S. Broadway St, Santa Ana, CA
Contact: Krista at outreach@swe-oc.org
Santa Ana is recruiting volunteers for its upcoming Robotics Competition on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019. They need industry people or college students (5-10) to help with robot inspections and mentoring as well as judging some of teamwork soft skills such as perseverance, communication, and knowledge. The details are included in the attached flyer.
When: Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 7:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Lathrop Intermediate School
1111 S. Broadway St, Santa Ana, CA
Contact: Krista at outreach@swe-oc.org
Job Opportunities
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
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