February SWE-Blast
Eastern Nebraska Society of Women Engineers
Every 4th Thursday - SWE Programs
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Nebraska Engineer's Roundtable E-Week Banquet
Driverless vehicles are on the way! The convergence of vehicle-to-vehicle communications, vehicle awareness and automation, adaptive traffic control and traveler information systems will greatly change the way goods and people move through the world.
Speaker Kyle Garrett is a systems engineer with Synesis Partners, LLC. He is an active participant in the Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Deployment Coalition, and he and Synesis Partners are currently involved in several connected vehicle projects with various state and local agencies.
6:00 PM – Social Hour (Cash Bar)
7:00 PM – Banquet & Speaker
Please note that this event is a Thursday evening. In order to provide a total attendance count to the Scott Conference Center, only advanced reservations will be accepted. Advanced reservations, attendee’s name and payment must be received by noon, Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Registration info at http://www.engineerroundtable.org/
Thursday, Feb 16, 2017, 06:00 PM
Scott Conference Center, Pine Street, Omaha, NE, United States
Friday, February 24 - Sunday February 26, 2017. Region I Conference. iCON17: Engineer like a Girl
Join us in St. Louis! Support the conversation of women in engineering, and discuss the obstacles that women face in the workplace. Recognizing unconscious biases and managing culture change from all levels is a difficult task, but iCON17 strives to give participants the tools to be successful, to provide answers to the hard questions, and to educate the work force about the challenges minorities face in engineering. We will provide the conference attendees with the ability to combat biases and stereotypes, and the confidence to say “I can engineer like a girl”.
Registration for iCON17 ends 1/26/2017 at http://stl.swe.org/icon17.html
Email president@swe-nebraska.org for carpool opportunities to the Region I conference in February.
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SWE Award Selection at the Metro Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF)
The MSEF attracts over 200 junior and high school youth to present science projects http://www.msefomaha.com. SWE continues to recognize junior and seniors by sponsoring the Society of Women Engineers Award to young women who have STEM related projects.
We are looking for volunteers to judge the day of the event. Judges need to arrive at the Zoo by 7:30AM (free admission). Judging will be from 8 – 11:30AM. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided to all volunteers. You may stay for the awards ceremony at 1PM, if you would like.
If you are able to give a few hours of your time on that Saturday morning, you will be rewarded with seeing the work of some amazing young people: our future engineers. There will be otherSWE judges with you, who have done this in the past, to judge with you and explain the judging process to you. Contact our Outreach Chair, Shannon DeVivo at Outreach@swe-nebraska.orgwith any questions, or if you are able to help.
Saturday, Mar 11, 2017, 07:30 AM
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE, United States
Engineering Ethics - Joint Meeting of SWE and NeSPE
Pam Dingman is a SWE Life Member and Lancaster County Engineer. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska and will present on the topic of ethical issues in the practice of professional engineering. Pam Dingman has been in her current position as Lancaster County Engineer since 2013. She has a 20-year career as a practicing engineer in the private sector with extensive experience as a project engineer, project manager and CEO with engineering companies. Dingman has a degree in Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has received several awards including the Society of Women Engineers Entrepreneur Award in 2013, University of Nebraska Young Alumni of the Year in 2008, and ABWA Top Ten Business Women in America in 2006.
1 PDH/CEU Engineering Ethics. Guests are always welcome!
TIME: 6:00 pm Social/Dinner, 6:30 pm Presentation
LOCATION: Lancaster County Extension Office, Conference Room C, 444 Cherrycreek Road A, Lincoln, NE
DINNER: Boxed Lunch from Jimmy Johns (you will receive menu choices w/RSVP confirmation email)
COST: $10
RSVP to mailto:cor-rep@swe-nebraska.org by Monday, March 20, 2017
Thursday, Mar 23, 2017, 06:00 PM
444 Cherrycreek Rd, Lincoln, NE, United States
April Program: “Gender Communication Styles” with Quinn Texmo
Save the date for this upcoming Program. More details to follow soon!!
Thanks to
E & A Consulting Group, Inc. www.eacg.com
for their generous support of hosting this Program!!
Thursday, Apr 20, 2017, 06:00 PM
10909 Mill Valley Road, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154
EASTERN NEBRASKA SWE – INTRODUCING NEW SWE CHAIRS
Congrats to our new Chairwomen who stepped up to keep our Section going strong!!
Program Development Chair - Brenda Barrera
The Professional Development Chair encourages and assists Section members to establish goals for and to attain high levels of educational and professional achievement. She is responsible for planning and/or coordinating professional development, networking, and/or community service events.
Brenda Barrera graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. Nearly 3 years ago, she moved to Nebraska to work for 3M as a manufacturing process engineer at their plant in Valley, where she works to reduce cost, increase speed, improve safety and quality, and reduce environmental impact of manufacturing operations. Brenda was the Special Events Coordinator at SWE UMN as an undergrad. Barrera loves to travel and watch movies. She has two cats named Tommy and Spooky.
Secretary - Katie Harrison
The Secretary is the communication focus of the Section. She maintains the Section’s records and supplies, records and distributes minutes of the Executive Council Board and member business meetings.
Hello Ladies,
My name is Katie Harrison, and I have recently taken over the role of secretary. I have a bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering from Missouri University for Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo. I am currently working as a Manufacturing Engineer for Tenneco Automotive in Seward Ne. I have been a working engineer for the last 12 years. I am also married to my husband Jeff and we have two children Hunter and Reagan. I enjoy attending SWE activities because it gives me a chance to spend time with other hardworking women learning about interesting topics.
Newsletter Editor - Gabriela Ostler
The Newsletter Editor is responsible for the creation of the Section quarterly newsletter.
Gabriela Ostler, a Senior Software Quality Engineer has enjoyed a 20-year career at Raytheon Company. From software engineering to systems engineering and software quality engineering team lead, she has worked government weather-based programs from Omaha, Nebraska. She is a member of the Society of Women Engineers, Eastern Nebraska Section. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso. Gabriela has been a member of the Eastern Nebraska SWE chapter for 9 years.
Ms. Ostler enjoys teaching youth about science, math and engineering. She enjoys judging robotics competitions in the community. In her spare time, she enjoys spending family time, ballroom dancing, sports, church activity and gardening. Her husband, Chuck and two grown kids also enjoy travelling abroad.
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SWE HQ is requesting that you login and update your profile email and information to keep up with all the SWE news prior to the end of FY17. As previously announced, SWE HQ will be phasing out the swe.org alias system for general membership at the end of fiscal year 2017 (June 30, 2017), to better align the swe.org email service. Please update your profile on the SWE AMS system and we strongly encourage you to change your primary email to a personal email account (free services such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) prior to the deadline date.
SWE Outreach Metric Tool - Take Credit for your Impact!!
The SWE Outreach Tool is a simple 10 question survey to complete after any of your STEM outreach events.
Volunteer for work? Yes - that counts!
You are a regular computer teacher at the library? Log your time!
Volunteer to judge at your child's science fair? Absolutely counts!
Help out the local 4-H Robotics Team? Yes - this too!
Any events that focus on students ages 4-18 and/or their adult advocates such as parents, educators, and group leaders. The data you enter will be used internally by the SWE Outreach Committee to set goals and make strategic decisions. The data will also be used externally with sponsors to show the impact of the outreach that all SWE members do. Many grants require the information we are collecting, and we need accurate information to share with them. Here’s the information you should gather together before you use this tool:
– Event name and date(s)
– Section name: I002 Eastern Nebraska
– Event type
– Number of girls who participated in the event
– Number of boys who participated in the event
– Age of students who participated (Estimates are okay; report the age range of the majority)
– Number of Adults who participated – These are Parents, Educators, and other non-volunteers who participated in the event.
– Number of SWE Member volunteers
– Number of other volunteers – not SWE members
– Name of Partner Organization(s), if applicable
– Any best practices you would like to share (optional)
--> http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/omtool
More info online at http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/swe-members/479-slides/4463-outreach-metric-tool-report-your-outreach
Registration for WE Local Amsterdam is Now Open!
Register today and join us in Amsterdam for our WE Local conference 17-19 May, 2017.
WE Local Amsterdam will arm you with education and professional development to advance you in career, leadership and life. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people that have the potential to highly impact you professionally and personally.
Events like WE Local provide you with the perspective and confidence you need to pursue leadership opportunities, mentorship roles and more on your journey as a women engineer. Register today and join us in Amsterdam for the WE Local conference 17-19 May, 2017
More info online at http://alltogether.swe.org/2017/01/registration-local-amsterdam-now-open/
SWE Congressional Outreach Dates Announced - increase awareness of the need for and the importance of increased diversity and inclusion in the STEM workforce
Diversity and Inclusion Fuels Innovation in STEM -- March 15-16, 2017
Once again, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is taking the lead in organizing a spring Congressional outreach event on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Please consider attending this program entitled, “Diversity and Inclusion Fuels Innovation in STEM,” which will be held on March 15-16, 2017. This event, which is open to other STEM organizations interested in participating, will increase awareness of the need for and the importance of increased diversity and inclusion in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce.
SWE’s 2017 Congressional Visits Day will begin promptly at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 (with an optional lunch at Noon), and will conclude by 4:00 PM on Thursday, March 16, 2017. All formal activities during this event will be held on Capitol Hill and at the Washington Court Hotel, conveniently located next to the Capitol.
During the two day event, SWE members will have the chance to participate in pre-visit trainings and a reception, in addition to having the opportunity to meet with their representatives or congressional staff.
Register online at http://alltogether.swe.org/2017/01/swe-congressional-outreach-dates-announced/ Space is limited and will be on a first come first served basis. While there are no specific volunteer travel funds available for this event, some meals will be provided for attendees. For more information about SWE’s public policy priorities, please the advocacy section of All Together as well as a replay of our April 25, 2016 webinar.
We hope to see you in DC on March 15-16, 2017, so register today!
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