Society of Women Engineers

Membership Benefits

Community of Support
SWE is an inclusive organization focused on issues of interest to women specializing in engineering and technical careers.

• A strong network of women engineers from academia, government and industry, corporate representatives, government officials, and other individuals supporting and advocating for the mission of SWE.
• Awards and recognition programs honoring outstanding accomplishments of women in the engineering profession as well as those who have contributed significantly to the advancement of women in engineering and technology professions.

Education and Development
SWE's education and outreach activities are designed to enhance the quality of life for women of all backgrounds who pursue the profession of engineering.

• Scholarship opportunities for all educational and professional levels, including undergraduate and graduate students, and women re-entering the workforce as engineers (at national and section levels).
• Reduced fees for admittance to national and regional education conferences that offer networking, professional development, seminars, workshops, and leadership training.

Resources and Information
As a worldwide leader in engineering knowledge and support, SWE is a partner you can turn to for advanced, relevant information about women in technical careers.

• SWE Magazine—the Society's award-winning magazine, covering issues of interest to women engineers including the achievements of women engineers, career development, career guidance, activities within the Society, and technical topics.
• All Together, SWE's monthly newsletter.
• SWE Online Communities.
• Webinars and podcasts.
• Online career center where you can manage your resume and search hundreds of jobs posted monthly by SWE's sponsors.
• Outreach programs that encourage girls to pursue careers in engineering through SWE's alliances with Girls Inc., Girl Scouts, and US FIRST (Foundation for the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.

Leadership Skills
Members are encouraged and supported in the development of skills necessary to be effective leaders in a global marketplace.

• Develop leadership experience in a non-threatening environment through leadership roles at the sectional, regional, and national levels.
• Publish articles in the SWE Magazine.
• Present technical papers at national and regional conferences.
• Lead seminars and workshops at national and regional conferences.

SWE membership offers numerous diverse benefits, including discounts on brand-name goods and services such as appliances, automobiles, insurance and education opportunities. And, every time you take advantage of these member discounts you suppport SWE through rebates that participating organizations give back to the Society.

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	$30 Off Career Re-entry Program Considering returning to work? Save $30 when you participate in a Career Relaunch Forum. Details
	Save on Test Preparation Receive 10% off a variety of test preparation classes, tutoring and more. Details
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A SWE collegiate membership is a great way to prepare for a successful engineering career. As a member, you are part of a community of peers with access to exceptional tools, scholarships, training, and role models. And with all the recreational activities, it's a lot of fun, too!

A SWE collegiate membership offers outstanding value! Your membership includes:

• Eligibility for scholarships. More than $500,000 is awarded each year.
• SWE Career Center for internship and full-time employment search and career planning.
• Networking opportunities with practicing women engineers and other collegiates.
• A support system of peer groups, mentors, advisors, and industry leaders.
• An opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills.
• Regularly scheduled meetings that allow you to get advice from fellow members on everything from time management to graduate schools, all while making lifelong friendships.
• Discounted prices with Kaplan: 10% off any SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT or PCAT preparation class, Live Online class, premium online product, tutoring or admissions consulting package.
• SWE Annual and Regional Conferences.
• Professional development seminars.
• Live professional development webinars that are also available as replays.
• Annual subscription to the award-winning SWE Magazine.

Collegiate Membership Types

SWE Membership is available to college students pursuing a degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a field related to engineering and not employed full time in an engineering position.  No application fee is required.  View the available collegiate membership types below and join SWE. Already a SWE member? Click here to renew your membership! 

Links: Online Application
Application PDF

SWE members pursuing advanced degrees full-time have the option of continuing as a collegiate member or transferring their professional membership to a Professional Back to School.  To be identified as a graduate student member, your SWE membership profile should be updated with your current academic status including discipline of study and an anticipated graduation date.

Graduate students in SWE are an active, growing group.  To serve this diverse population, a group of Graduate Coordinators are appointed each year.  These coordinators provide programming, networking, etc. for past, present and future graduate students.

For more information about SWE’s graduate program, see the SWE Graduate Blog or e-mail the Graduate Member Coordinator.

SWE offers many different kinds of professional memberships, each tailored to our members' unique needs at different stages of their engineering careers.

Highlights

• Professional Development
• Role Models and Mentors
• Leadership Training and Experience
• Networking
• K-12 Outreach
• Diversity Training
• Career Management
• Gender-specific Management Tools
• Local Support
• Conferences
• Award-winning SWE Magazine

Professional Membership Types

View the available professional membership types below to determine which type meets your specific needs before you join SWE. Already a member? Click here to renew your membership! 

*New professional members pay a $20 application fee.

Aspire
SWE membership provides the vehicle for you to give back to the community through outreach programs that encourage young girls to find and follow their dreams as future engineers. SWE's K-12 initiatives motivate students to believe in their math and science skills, and expose engineering as a meaningful and rewarding career choice for women.

Advance
The environment you face everyday is full of obstacles to your advancement including isolation, lack of role models and limited access to informal networks. SWE provides the programs and communities that address issues ranging from leadership training to management tools to networking events to work/life balance workshops. Whether you are just entering the workforce or a seasoned professional, SWE has programs targeted for each stage of your career path.

Achieve
Complementing your professional advancement, SWE celebrates those who achieve personal and professional milestones. SWE's Awards Program recognizes professional members who have contributed significantly to the advancement of women in the engineering profession. SWE members celebrate the rich history and heritage of women in engineering and technology, and honor today's leaders and innovators.

Benefits of SWE Membership
The benefits of SWE membership come in many forms—from the empowerment of finding the right mentor to the satisfaction of seeing the look on the face of a 12-year-old girl successfully completing a science project and experiencing the thrill of applied engineering and creativity for the first time!

Links:
Professional Brochure PDF
Online Application
PDF Application

Life membership is available with a donation of $2,000 to the SWE Endowment Fund Inc. - Headquarters Account. Review the Life Member contract for more information and to join. If you have questions, please contact Fund Development.  

SWE helps organizations support their leadership training, achieve their recruitment and retention goals and advance their women engineers and technologists. As a Corporate Member of SWE, you can fulfill your organization's objectives and access these resources:

Professional Development:
Support your women employees with a wealth of professional development resources, including webinars, that cover topics such as Work/Life Balance, Management and Strategy, Career Development and Innovation in Technology and Business. Corporate members receive nine (9) individual SWE memberships for employees.

Annual Conference:
As a corporate member, you will receive three registrations to the Annual Conference, attracting more than 5,000 attendees and 250 exhibitors each fall. Through the numerous professional development sessions and plenaries, the Career Fair and award receptions, your employees can network with like-minded professionals and grow their skill sets (CEU credits are available on many sessions and workshops). The Annual Conference also brings you face-to-face with qualified professionals in the industry - at every stage in their careers.

Career Center:
Gain access to qualified and diverse engineers with a free 60-day online posting on SWE's Career Center. By reaching this highly targeted group of women, you can showcase your company as a diversity advocate and gain qualified leads for engineering positions in your company.

SWE Magazine:
Receive a complimentary subscription to the award-winning SWE Magazine, distributed four times per year online and in print. Coverage includes women's issues in the workplace, technical achievements of women and career development and guidance. The subscription will be addressed to SWE's corporate contact.

Additional Corporate Membership Benefits:

• SWE national awards information and authorization for corporate contact to "sign" nomination packages for employees as an alternative to a SWE section officer.
• Visibility as a Corporate Member of SWE, including listing on SWE's website, in the annual conference issue of SWE Magazine and in SWE's annual report.

Cost:
The cost for Corporate Membership is $3,000 per year.

Become a Corporate Member Today:
Contact: Jennifer Scott
Phone: 312.596.5220

Resources:

• View SWE Corporate Members
• Download Application

Corporate Membership Matters:

• Support the retention and advancement of women engineers in your organization.
• Showcase your organization as a diversity advocate.
• Join SWE in the pursuit of its mission.

SWE is proud to serve its international members and welcomes you to join. SWE recognizes the economic variances throughout the world and discounts dues based on the 2011 World Bank list of economies.

See below to determine if you qualify for a discount on membership dues depending on your country of residence. Membership benefits include:

• Professional Development
• Role Models and Mentors
• Leadership Training and Experience
• Networking
• Diversity Training
• Career Management
• Gender-specific Management Tools
• Award-winning, digital version of SWE Magazine*

Benefits will vary by country and other possible benefits include:

• Local Support
• Conferences
• Outreach to Girls (to consider engineering careers)

Please note: This discount applies to basic Professional and Collegiate grades of membership and cannot be combined with other offers.

*Full dues-paying members will continue to receive a hard copy of the SWE Magazine.

International Member Newsletter

Click here to read the latest newsletter for SWE international members.

List of countries eligible for membership discounts

Low Income economies get the 66% discount and Low Middle economies get the 33% discount

Joint Membership opportunities with AISES, NSBE and SHPE are available with online applications and renewals from April 15 through December 31.

SWE is proud to announce that:

Professional and Collegiate members can join SWE and either the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), or the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at a single, discounted rate.

Joint membership with AISES, NSBE and SHPE further promotes an inclusive environment within SWE. The goals of this important partnership program are to improve networking opportunities and expand professional development programs for American Indian, African American and Hispanic women engineers.

This offer represents up to 30% savings over joining two organizations separately.

About AISES
The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization that nurtures community building by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for American Indians and Native Alaskans to pursue studies in science, engineering, and technology arenas. The AISES mission is to increase substantially the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and other related technology disciplines. For more information, visit www.aises.org.

About NSBE
The National Society of Black Engineers is the premier organization serving African Americans in engineering and technology. With 15,000 members and more than 300 chapters, NSBE supports and promotes the aspirations of university and pre-college students and technical professionals. Our mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. For more information, visit www.nsbe.org.

About SHPE
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is a non-profit, social-technical organization, and publisher of SHPE Magazine. Founded in 1974, it serves affiliated chapters across seven regions. SHPE fulfills its mission to promote "the development of Hispanics in engineering, science and other technical professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity and social equity" through initiatives in technical education; business and government policy; programs; and more. For more information, visit www.shpe.org.

By working with SWE to offer the new Automation Affiliate Member grade, ISA can now provide you and other SWE members with an excellent selection of technical and professional-development benefits for only $50 per year – half off the regular member dues!

When you become an ISA Automation Affiliate Member, you will be able to access the most timely, useful information in the automation field. In addition, you will gain a worldwide network of technical and career resources that can help you excel in your career. Join today so you can begin using ISA’s valuable resources—and watch yourself become a more knowledgeable and valuable automation professional!

SWE is pleased to offer membership to full-time K-12 educators. SWE’s mission includes encouraging more women to become engineers, and you can support that mission by helping reach girls. A SWE membership provides valuable K-12 outreach tools and support for you including:

• Access to SWE K-12 outreach resources and activities locally, nationally and internationally
• SWE’s monthly e-newsletter, All Together
• Award-winning SWE Magazine
• Reduced registration fees for SWE’s Annual Conference which includes:
  • K-12 Outreach Track
  • K-12 Outreach Expo
  • Career Fair
• Support of SWE’s mission
• Access to SWE’s outreach community
• Discounted K-12 outreach merchandise via the SWE Store
• Unparalleled networking opportunities with SWE members: Collegiate, professional and corporate members
• K-12 outreach webinars

A special reduced membership rate of $20 is available to full-time K-12 educators. Take advantage of it today!