Society of Women Engineers

Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.

• Inform young women, their parents, counselors, and the general public of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them.
• Assist women in readying themselves for a return to active work after temporary retirement.
• Serve as a center of information on women in engineering.
• Encourage women engineers to attain high levels of education and professional achievement.

SWE's 3- to 5-Year Planning Horizon Strategies

Growing the Profession – Outreach

• There is an increase in women choosing to enter the engineering and technology profession.

Professional Excellence

• Women in engineering and technology excel professionally, and their achievements are showcased and valued.

Industry Catalyst

• SWE is a catalyst for changing the professional climate to enable women in engineering and technology to excel.

Inclusive Global Community

• Women in Engineering and Technology and SWE stakeholders find value in SWE as a diverse, inclusive global community.

Membership

• SWE is a first-choice organization for supporting women in engineering and technology as seen by the retention and growth of its membership.

Integrity
We aspire to the highest level of ethical behavior as evidenced by honesty and dignity in our personal and professional relationships and responsibilities.

Inclusive Environment
We embrace diversity in its broadest interpretation and commit to creating an inclusive environment for all our members and stakeholders.  We value the contributions of a diverse membership, which enables SWE to achieve its full potential.

Mutual Support
We provide an organization that fosters mentoring, and the development of professional and personal networks.

Professional Excellence
We conduct our activities in a professional manner, demonstrating and demanding the highest standards of business practices.

Trust
We share a common definition of success with open, transparent access to common information, building mutual respect and confidence in the competence of those with whom we lead, serve and partner with.

For Professionals

SWE provides to its members a unique combination of personalized, flexible benefits in the areas of mentoring, training, personal and professional growth - all by women in engineering, for women in engineering.

For Collegians

SWE provides collegiate members the opportunity to inspire future generations and have fun. SWE also provides collegiate members valuable access to a unique set of resources that sets the stage for a successful career.

For Employers
SWE helps the engineering profession achieve a broadly diverse, well trained workplace to enhance overall workplace performance.

At SWE, we acknowledge and respect the value of a diverse community. We recognize that the scope of diversity includes race/ethnicity, family status, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and occupational focus. Our society will maintain an environment that is supportive of these elements, and we will promote inclusion within our organization and the engineering community.

We Commit to:

• Developing women in engineering across socio-economic strata and occupational focus.
• Encouraging the interest and active participation of women and girls of under-represented ethnic groups, including African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders and Native Americans.
• Providing support to women which acknowledges and respects differences in family status, sexual orientation, age, and physical abilities.

We will ensure that all bylaws, policies and charters support SWE's commitment to diversity. We will align with and participate in those activities and organizations that encourage all dimensions of diversity.

Consideration of these and other elements of diversity will guide the statements and activities of the Society. Nothing in this statement is intended or shall be construed to unlawfully deprive any person of his or her educational and employment opportunities, compensation and/or benefits.

Download our diversity brochure.

For a closer look at SWE achievements over the past nine years, simply click on any of the Annual Report links below. For a printed copy of the current Annual Report (2008), please contact SWE Headquarters at hq@swe.org. This email is being protected from spam bots; you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 312.596.5223.

• 2011 Annual Report
• 2010 Annual Report
• 2009 Annual Report
• 2008 Annual Report
• 2007 Annual Report
• 2006 Annual Report
• 2005 Annual Report
• 2004 Annual Report
• 2003 Annual Report
• 2002 Annual Report
• 2001 Annual Report
• 2000 Annual Report