Who we are
Founded in 1950, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is the worldβs largest advocate for women in engineering and technology. At SWE UW, we host programs and events to help over 500 students build their network and achieve their full potential as engineers.
Whatβs happening at SWE?
Follow us on Instagram @uwswe for the latest updates!
How we help
Join our Slack Community!
The SWE@UW Slack Community is a great place for members and interested students to connect with other members and the UW SWE leadership team! We hope you will enjoy using the Slack as a social outlet to study together, meet people, and discuss all things UW engineering from the comfort and convenience of anywhere with an internet connection.
What is Slack? Slack is an online chat platform with channel, video/voice chat, and direct message capabilities. Slack, and other similar platforms, are popular for engineering teams in industry to use to communicate.
Join Slack here!
SWE Slack Guide here!
Interested in our mailing list? The Slack Community is only intended for students in the SWE community. We also maintain mailing lists for our members and industry partners, which anyone is welcome to join. Send an email to swe@uw.edu or DM us on our social media channels to learn more.
Women In Engineering: Highlight of the Month
Nominate someone you know!
Celebrate the incredible women in engineering at UW! The Society of Women Engineers at UW is excited to launch our new initiative, highlighting outstanding female engineering students who are making a difference in their fields. We invite you to nominate a remarkable student excelling in areas such as research, leadership, or community service.
Whether theyβre leading a groundbreaking project in a lab, inspiring others through mentorship, or actively engaging with the community, we want to shine a spotlight on their achievements! Each month, we will feature one nominated student across our social media platforms, celebrating their contributions and inspiring others to pursue their passions in engineering.
Nomination Criteria:
Current UW student in an engineering-related field
Demonstrated excellence in research, community involvement, or leadership
Commitment to uplifting others in the engineering community