SWE, founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
Our Missions:
To provide students with the tools to enter the professional world with confidence and success.
To provide women with encouragement and support to succeed in the field of engineering.
To provide service to our community and promote engineering among younger students.
Current Officers:
Vice President: Ai-chi Lu (ai-chi.lu@uconn.edu)
Secretary Kristin Ohanian (kristin.ohanian@uconn.edu)
Treasurer: Jessica Darling (jessica.darling@uconn.edu)
Public Relations Chair: Kathleen Malacarne (kathleen.malacarne@uconn.edu)
Social Chair: Stephanie Gagliardi (stephanie.gagliardi@uconn.edu)
Fund Raising Chair: Gina Nicotera (gina.nicotera@uconn.edu)
Community Service: Regina McCarthy (regina.mccarthy@uconn.edu)