March SWE-Blast
Eastern Nebraska Society of Women Engineers
Every 4th Thursday - SWE Programs
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March Program: Engineering Ethics - Joint Meeting of SWE and NeSPE
Pam Dingman, P.E. will present on the topic of ethical issues in the practice of professional engineering. She will cover the following topics as presented in NSPE’s Code of Ethics for Engineers:
1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Engineers shall act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
5. Engineers shall avoid deceptive acts.
6. Engineers shall conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.
Did you know that if you are a professional engineer at least one hour of your biennial continuing education credits must be directly related to the ethical issues of professional practice?
Join us for an evening of networking and continuing education!
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: Female Leadership and Communication Styles in Male-Dominated Industries with Quinn Texmo
In our own way, we all want to be successful. This success happens one day at a time. Does being female impact that success? What are some barriers to that success? In this presentation, Quinn will discuss female communication and leadership styles, and how they impact you working in a male-dominated industry. After this presentation, you will have a better understanding of barriers for women in the industry and ways to mitigate or overcome those barriers. Never let anyone stand in the way of your success!
Quinn Texmo is the Emerging Business Group Leader for JEO Consulting Group, where she is responsible for co-leading 5 departments. She earned her Master’s Degree in Organizational Communication from UNO in 2014 where her areas of research were female leadership and communication styles in male dominated industries and generational communications within the workplace. Additionally, she holds a B.S. in Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations and Speech Communication from UNO. Quinn is the past president for both CREW Omaha Metro and SMPS Nebraska.
1 PDH/CEU. Guests are always welcome!
TIME: 6:00 pm Social/Dinner, 6:30 pm Presentation
LOCATION: E & A Consulting Group, Inc., 10909 Mill Valley Road, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154
COST: $5 SWE Members / $10 non-members
RSVP to mailto:outreach@swe-nebraska.org by Monday, April 17, 2017
Special Thanks to E & A Consulting Group, Inc. for their generous support of hosting this Program!! Learn more about them at www.eacg.com
Thursday, Apr 20, 2017, 06:00 PM
10909 Mill Valley Road, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154
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Society of Women Engineers Professional Virtual Career Fair
Connect Live and 1-on-1 with Employers Hiring Now
Are you searching for your dream job but not sure how to find it? Are you tired of sending out resumes without a response?
Sign up for The Society of Women Engineers Virtual Career Fair and you will be connected directly, one-on-one and live, with top employers that are hiring now.
This premier recruiting event will offer the opportunity to potentially have 20 or more first round interviews all within three hours!
By registering, you will:
- Interact Live and one-on-one with recruiters through online chat – you can share your resume and experience and schedule second round interviews.
- Discover new career opportunities from leading employers eager to hire people with your expertise.
- Build your network by continuing your conversations with recruiters after the event ends.
About this Event
“It wasn't physically exhausting running from one booth to another. Was able to connect with more folks within one hour. In an actual career fair, that would have involved the entire day standing in line and waiting.”
You will log in and see employers that want to hire talent, the specific opportunities they have available and information about each hiring organization. You will choose which employers you want to interact with and then engage in a one-on-one chat directly with a recruiter from those organizations. You can share your background, experience, resume, and ask questions.
Following each chat interview, you'll be able to go back to the Event Lobby and select additional recruiters to chat with from other participating employer companies!
SWE’s Virtual Career Fair connects you in real time with employers seeking to recruit top talent.
Who Should Attend the Event?
- Professionals in engineering and technology fields seeking new career opportunities
- Engineering and technology professionals that want to learn more about opportunities for advancement
Wednesday, Apr 5, 2017, 12:00 PM
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SWE Diversity & Inclusion: Bias in the Workplace Is Not Going Away
Reports from a variety of organizations show the problem of gender bias is very real, and it’s not going away anytime soon.
Read more at http://alltogether.swe.org/2017/03/bias-workplace-not-going-away/
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YOUR SWE BIO UPDATE NEEDED
Update Your Email Address and Contact Information
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.
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SWE Advocacy: 9 Questions and Answers About Title IX All Engineers Should Know
Leading up to SWE’s Congressional Visits Days in March, we will regularly share tips and ideas for how you can advocate for the rights of women and girls in STEM.
Read online at http://alltogether.swe.org/2017/02/9-questions-answers-title-ix-engineers-know/
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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
Olympic Gold Medalist and Engineer Speaks at WE Local San Jose
Maya DiRado, Olympic Gold Medalist and Engineer, gave the closing keynote presentation at WE Local San Jose. DiRado credits the growth mindset, perseverance, and teamwork for her success as an Olympic swimmer and Stanford graduate in engineering.
Missed the Conference? See it online at http://alltogether.swe.org/2017/02/olympic-gold-medalist-engineer-speak-local-san-jose/
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/
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