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Our mission is to empower women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders; expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion.
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Section News
SWE BWS Received Gold Mission Award for 2022
The Mission Awards recognize SWE groups that embody SWE core values and demonstrate continuous improvement and growth as they work to achieve the Society’s strategic goals.
Thank you to the FY22 officers and our entire section!
Thank you to the FY22 officers and our entire section!
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Congratulations to the following SWE Award Recipients
Alice Bowan, JHU/Applied Physics Laboratory
Resnik Challenger Medal For visionary technical contributions to deep space and Earth-orbiting spacecraft and for developing cost-saving, hardware-life-extending strategies that are making ever bolder missions possible. (See bio on p-100 of the recent SWE Magazine).
Kerri Phillips, PdD, JHU/APL
Emerging Leader Award For technical expertise and thought leadership in weapons systems technologies; for advocacy of inclusive STEM opportunities; and for serving as a dynamic role model for next-generation engineers. (See bio on p-129 of the recent SWE Magazine).
Alexandra Damley-Strnad, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Rising Technical Contributor Award For commitment to growing future talent by mentoring and sponsoring STEM events; for technical and community-based contributions; and for using her experience to find novel approaches to technical challenges. (See bio on p-145 of the SWE Magazine).
Malika Grayson, PhD, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Advocating for Women in Engineering Award For being a proactive leader in the STEM community; for being intentional in advancing and empowering women in engineering; and for developing resources to help them succeed as engineers. (See bio on p-105 of the SWE Magazine).
Resnik Challenger Medal For visionary technical contributions to deep space and Earth-orbiting spacecraft and for developing cost-saving, hardware-life-extending strategies that are making ever bolder missions possible. (See bio on p-100 of the recent SWE Magazine).
Kerri Phillips, PdD, JHU/APL
Emerging Leader Award For technical expertise and thought leadership in weapons systems technologies; for advocacy of inclusive STEM opportunities; and for serving as a dynamic role model for next-generation engineers. (See bio on p-129 of the recent SWE Magazine).
Alexandra Damley-Strnad, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Rising Technical Contributor Award For commitment to growing future talent by mentoring and sponsoring STEM events; for technical and community-based contributions; and for using her experience to find novel approaches to technical challenges. (See bio on p-145 of the SWE Magazine).
Malika Grayson, PhD, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Advocating for Women in Engineering Award For being a proactive leader in the STEM community; for being intentional in advancing and empowering women in engineering; and for developing resources to help them succeed as engineers. (See bio on p-105 of the SWE Magazine).
Spotlight on Upcoming Events
Career Shadowing for High School Students
December 5th-9th
Western High School, Baltimore city's pre-eminent all girls STEM high school, is looking for shadowing opportunities for their Engineering pathway students. See the list below of their range of interests, which include college and noncollegiate tracks. The school is looking for volunteers to host high school juniors/seniors at their workplace for 1 day of job shadowing. Job shadowing can help students better understand careers they have not had access to, open their eyes to possibilities, and confirm their choices.
Categories of interest:
If you're interesting in hosting a student or multiple students, click below to sign up! For any questions, reach out to John Bachman at JMBachman@bcps.k12.md.us.
December 5th-9th
Western High School, Baltimore city's pre-eminent all girls STEM high school, is looking for shadowing opportunities for their Engineering pathway students. See the list below of their range of interests, which include college and noncollegiate tracks. The school is looking for volunteers to host high school juniors/seniors at their workplace for 1 day of job shadowing. Job shadowing can help students better understand careers they have not had access to, open their eyes to possibilities, and confirm their choices.
Categories of interest:
- Engineering
- Medical & Biomed Engineering (including dermatology, travel nursing, phlebotomy, sonography, radiology)
- Architecture / Civil Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Arts (including game design)
- Statistics / modeling
If you're interesting in hosting a student or multiple students, click below to sign up! For any questions, reach out to John Bachman at JMBachman@bcps.k12.md.us.
Sunday, December 11th at 2pm ET
Join us for our December book club meeting, a virtual discussion of Inventing the Future: Stories from a Techno-Optimist by Corinna Lathan, Ph.D. Find it on Amazon here.
Registrants will receive an email with the virtual conferencing (Zoom) link 1 hour prior to the event. Questions? Email us at leadership@swe-bws.org.
Join us for our December book club meeting, a virtual discussion of Inventing the Future: Stories from a Techno-Optimist by Corinna Lathan, Ph.D. Find it on Amazon here.
Registrants will receive an email with the virtual conferencing (Zoom) link 1 hour prior to the event. Questions? Email us at leadership@swe-bws.org.
Event Recaps
Thank you for volunteering with us at Morgan State Science Expo.
We built Paper Cup Towers.
We built Paper Cup Towers.
Thank you for coming Conquiring Imposter Syndrome Webnair in February!
We learned a lot from Kim Meninger about Imposter Syndrome and how it may show up in our lives. Thank you to Kim and to everyone who came and asked questions!
We remembered to take a photo of our zoom room, and there were more people than could fit on one screen.
We remembered to take a photo of our zoom room, and there were more people than could fit on one screen.
We launched a new page on Corporate Sponsorships
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to participate with us. We will have future sponsorships shared here.
SWE-BWS VIRTUAL EVENTS SURVEY
Please help us better serve you during this period of social distancing and complete our quick (~3 min) survey. Your input is much appreciated!
SURVEY LINK
COLLABORATE WITH SWE-BWS
Is your company or organization interested in hosting a virtual professional development event (e.g. speaker seminar or panel discussion) with SWE-BWS? We welcome these opportunities! Please reach out to us at: vicepresident_pd@swe-bws.org
Please help us better serve you during this period of social distancing and complete our quick (~3 min) survey. Your input is much appreciated!
SURVEY LINK
COLLABORATE WITH SWE-BWS
Is your company or organization interested in hosting a virtual professional development event (e.g. speaker seminar or panel discussion) with SWE-BWS? We welcome these opportunities! Please reach out to us at: vicepresident_pd@swe-bws.org
Girl Scouts and SWE
We are looking for troops that would like a SWE woman engineer talk to their troop virtually. This may volunteer opportunity may include virtual STEM activities. In addition, we are looking for a volunteer to help coordinate SWE volunteers with troop events. If you are interested , please emal vicepresident@swe-bws.org
We are looking for troops that would like a SWE woman engineer talk to their troop virtually. This may volunteer opportunity may include virtual STEM activities. In addition, we are looking for a volunteer to help coordinate SWE volunteers with troop events. If you are interested , please emal vicepresident@swe-bws.org
Message on COVID-19
The SWE Baltimore-Washington section is taking the Coronavirus outbreak seriously, and encourage you to take actions to prevent transmission and reduce risk for all. This includes staying home when you are feeling unwell, avoiding densely populated areas especially after recent travel, washing your hands frequently, and practicing general good hygiene. You can find more information on the Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization websites.
Resources for at-home activities
Here are some digital resources to stay engaged in STEM!
The SWE Baltimore-Washington section is taking the Coronavirus outbreak seriously, and encourage you to take actions to prevent transmission and reduce risk for all. This includes staying home when you are feeling unwell, avoiding densely populated areas especially after recent travel, washing your hands frequently, and practicing general good hygiene. You can find more information on the Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization websites.
Resources for at-home activities
Here are some digital resources to stay engaged in STEM!
Past SWE-BWS Awards
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