Outreach
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Engineering is innovation...it's invention...it's one of the most exciting and essential fields there is. In order to help engineering thrive and remain diverse, we need to share the excitement with girls in grades K-12. Education and awareness must start now, well before college. The future is in our hands. Help us place it in theirs.
At the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) we strive to diversify the field by encouraging girls in grades K-12 to capture the spirit of innovation and open their eyes and minds to a rewarding multifaceted profession. That's what we aspire to -- and that's what our Outreach activities are about.
Check out the SWE National Outreach Website for educator resources, upcoming programs, and online activities for girls.
Our programs encourage all young women of every education level in the fields of engineering. We have opportunities for scholarships at the Collegiate level. Our outreach with younger students includes Girl Scout events and Science Fair involvement. If you would like to bring some education to your classroom, we offer a Speaker’s Bureau that will come speak to your students. For female students who excel in math and science, we acknowledge them with a Certificate of Merit, which is something great to add to a college entrance letter. Check out the Outreach pull down menu for more details on all of our programs and activities.
If you are interested in having SWE-OC help with your Outreach Event or want to plan any of the programs above, please contact us via email and we can start providing support for your event!
outreach@swe-oc.org
Engineering is innovation...it's invention...it's one of the most exciting and essential fields there is. In order to help engineering thrive and remain diverse, we need to share the excitement with girls in grades K-12. Education and awareness must start now, well before college. The future is in our hands. Help us place it in theirs.
At the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) we strive to diversify the field by encouraging girls in grades K-12 to capture the spirit of innovation and open their eyes and minds to a rewarding multifaceted profession. That's what we aspire to -- and that's what our Outreach activities are about.
Check out the SWE National Outreach Website for educator resources, upcoming programs, and online activities for girls.
Our programs encourage all young women of every education level in the fields of engineering. We have opportunities for scholarships at the Collegiate level. Our outreach with younger students includes Girl Scout events and Science Fair involvement. If you would like to bring some education to your classroom, we offer a Speaker’s Bureau that will come speak to your students. For female students who excel in math and science, we acknowledge them with a Certificate of Merit, which is something great to add to a college entrance letter. Check out the Outreach pull down menu for more details on all of our programs and activities.
If you are interested in having SWE-OC help with your Outreach Event or want to plan any of the programs above, please contact us via email and we can start providing support for your event!
outreach@swe-oc.org
IUSD Ask-a-Scientist Night Sep 29
Ask-a-Scientist Night prepares students for their science fair project. Students are able to ask professionals questions and get advice about their ideas for their science fair project. Tables are set up around the room at which students speak with the scientists.
When: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Where: Irvine, CA (Learning Center next door to Creekside High School)
RSVP: Google Form
OUSD College & Career Fair Oct 6
OUSD College and Career Fair on October 6th is looking for speakers for their Biotechnology and Medical Panel session from 7:00-7:30 PM. This is a virtual event hosted by Vital Link that will reach 500+ students.
Please contact Morgan Zandonella if you are interested.
OUSD College and Career Fair on October 6th is looking for speakers for their Biotechnology and Medical Panel session from 7:00-7:30 PM. This is a virtual event hosted by Vital Link that will reach 500+ students.
Please contact Morgan Zandonella if you are interested.
IUSD Science Fair Project Mentoring Sept - Dec
Science Fair Project Mentoring pairs STEM Community members with school sites and students participating in IUSD’s Science Fair. Teachers will work with volunteers to coordinate Zoom meetings with students throughout the process. While students are expected to do the majority of the actual research, project planning and execution, mentors will serve as a sounding board, helping to guide students and answer questions that will inevitably arise from the process. Elementary Science Specialists and Secondary Science teachers will work together with mentors to coordinate Zoom meetings with student groups.
When: September - December 2021
Where: Zoom meetings
RSVP: Google Form
Science Fair Project Mentoring pairs STEM Community members with school sites and students participating in IUSD’s Science Fair. Teachers will work with volunteers to coordinate Zoom meetings with students throughout the process. While students are expected to do the majority of the actual research, project planning and execution, mentors will serve as a sounding board, helping to guide students and answer questions that will inevitably arise from the process. Elementary Science Specialists and Secondary Science teachers will work together with mentors to coordinate Zoom meetings with student groups.
When: September - December 2021
Where: Zoom meetings
RSVP: Google Form
NMUSD College & Career Night Oct 20
NMUSD College and Career Night on October 20th is looking for three SWE members from all industries to join a virtual panel to learn more about engineering professions and the career journey your panelists have taken. This panel is allocated to be 45 minutes allowing panelists to share their story and have Q&A with students. The panel will take place between 6:30-8pm and an exact time will be communicated as the event gets closer.
Please contact Morgan Zandonella if you are interested.
NMUSD College and Career Night on October 20th is looking for three SWE members from all industries to join a virtual panel to learn more about engineering professions and the career journey your panelists have taken. This panel is allocated to be 45 minutes allowing panelists to share their story and have Q&A with students. The panel will take place between 6:30-8pm and an exact time will be communicated as the event gets closer.
Please contact Morgan Zandonella if you are interested.
FIRST Robotics Nov 6 - 7
Ready for Robots?! We are very excited to announce that Beach Blitz (FIRST Robotics off-season competition) is returning to an in-person format (conditions permitting) for 2021!
Please contact Morgan Zandonella if you are interested.
When: November 6-7 (Setup on Fri. Nov 5)
Where: Marina High School, Huntington Beach
Why: Because we provide free t-shirts and lunch (and, you know, helping students, having fun, and all the other reasons you love volunteering just as much as we do!)
Ready for Robots?! We are very excited to announce that Beach Blitz (FIRST Robotics off-season competition) is returning to an in-person format (conditions permitting) for 2021!
Please contact Morgan Zandonella if you are interested.
When: November 6-7 (Setup on Fri. Nov 5)
Where: Marina High School, Huntington Beach
Why: Because we provide free t-shirts and lunch (and, you know, helping students, having fun, and all the other reasons you love volunteering just as much as we do!)
Looking for Guest Speakers Sept, '21 - June '22
A teacher is looking for a guest speaker with experience in bioinformatics or data science for the upcoming school year.
Please contact Morgan Zandonella at president@swe-oc.org for more information.
Date: 2021-2022 School Year
Time: Flexible
A teacher is looking for a guest speaker with experience in bioinformatics or data science for the upcoming school year.
Please contact Morgan Zandonella at president@swe-oc.org for more information.
Date: 2021-2022 School Year
Time: Flexible
21st Century Career Conference Dec 14
This conference is designed to increase student interest in and awareness of science, engineering, and technology-related careers. Each student attends four different sessions to hear a variety of dynamic speakers about the many exciting facets of science, engineering, and technology careers. Looking for volunteers to help.
When: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Where: The Beckman Center UCI
RSVP: Google Form
This conference is designed to increase student interest in and awareness of science, engineering, and technology-related careers. Each student attends four different sessions to hear a variety of dynamic speakers about the many exciting facets of science, engineering, and technology careers. Looking for volunteers to help.
When: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Where: The Beckman Center UCI
RSVP: Google Form
41st Annual IUSD Science Fair - Virtual Jan 25-28 '22
Provides all IUSD 6th-12th grade students the opportunity to explore their STEM passions through participation in IUSD’s annual Science Fair. Students who choose to participate will submit a Google Site containing a digital presentation, three minute video, and brief abstract. Judges will review the student projects through the IUSD science website. Student projects are judged for recognition within IUSD and for OCSEF eligibility.
When: January 25-28, 2022 - 4 day period to judge projects virtually
Where: Virtual
RSVP: Google Form
Other Details: No student interviews required.
Provides all IUSD 6th-12th grade students the opportunity to explore their STEM passions through participation in IUSD’s annual Science Fair. Students who choose to participate will submit a Google Site containing a digital presentation, three minute video, and brief abstract. Judges will review the student projects through the IUSD science website. Student projects are judged for recognition within IUSD and for OCSEF eligibility.
When: January 25-28, 2022 - 4 day period to judge projects virtually
Where: Virtual
RSVP: Google Form
Other Details: No student interviews required.
Virtual STEM Tutors
Join EnCorps STEM Teachers Program as a STEMx Tutor. EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to underserved middle school students, under-performing in math, to help them pursue higher education, and secure jobs. Program requirements are a bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of hands-on STEM industry work experience or an advanced degree in a STEM field.
For more information, please contact Tanja Schroeder (STEMx Program Recruiter) at tanja.schroeder@encorps.org or 760-905-9010.
Apply to become a STEMx Tutor at: https://www.encorps.org/application-part1
Join EnCorps STEM Teachers Program as a STEMx Tutor. EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to underserved middle school students, under-performing in math, to help them pursue higher education, and secure jobs. Program requirements are a bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of hands-on STEM industry work experience or an advanced degree in a STEM field.
For more information, please contact Tanja Schroeder (STEMx Program Recruiter) at tanja.schroeder@encorps.org or 760-905-9010.
Apply to become a STEMx Tutor at: https://www.encorps.org/application-part1
Built By Girls Wave
Built By Girls is an innovative framework to connect STEM professionals with students ages 15-22 for mentorship, coaching, and development. They have 6 "Waves" a year where professionals are matched up with students for 3 sessions over 3 months. They provide the meeting platform and session guides to help your interactions be as productive as possible. These relationships are so encouraging for the students, and energizing for professionals, as you become the face of the future for them in a way that helps them choose and stay in STEM fields.
Find out more on Built By Girls' About page
SIGN UP: Built By Girls website
Built By Girls is an innovative framework to connect STEM professionals with students ages 15-22 for mentorship, coaching, and development. They have 6 "Waves" a year where professionals are matched up with students for 3 sessions over 3 months. They provide the meeting platform and session guides to help your interactions be as productive as possible. These relationships are so encouraging for the students, and energizing for professionals, as you become the face of the future for them in a way that helps them choose and stay in STEM fields.
Find out more on Built By Girls' About page
SIGN UP: Built By Girls website
Contribute to SWENext SWEetWisdom Content
SWEet Wisdom is a monthly publication for SWENext high school students. Through each column, we hope to give high school students advice on topics ranging from choosing a college to staying confident ins stressful situations. All of the advice comes from collegiate and professional SWE members, and we could really use your help in growing our listserv of "advisors." By signing up to be an advisor, you will receive an email once a month asking for your short response to the next month's SWEet Wisdom question. Each month, we choose 3 responses to be featured in the newsletter. It's super easy! Here is an example of a past column.
If you are interested in becoming a SWEet Wisdom Advisor, please fill out this short form to collect your name and email address. It would also be great if you could share this with your section leadership or members. I would love to increase the breadth and diversity of our advisors!
SWEet Wisdom is a monthly publication for SWENext high school students. Through each column, we hope to give high school students advice on topics ranging from choosing a college to staying confident ins stressful situations. All of the advice comes from collegiate and professional SWE members, and we could really use your help in growing our listserv of "advisors." By signing up to be an advisor, you will receive an email once a month asking for your short response to the next month's SWEet Wisdom question. Each month, we choose 3 responses to be featured in the newsletter. It's super easy! Here is an example of a past column.
If you are interested in becoming a SWEet Wisdom Advisor, please fill out this short form to collect your name and email address. It would also be great if you could share this with your section leadership or members. I would love to increase the breadth and diversity of our advisors!
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