Society of Women Engineers

Thank you for your interest in setting up your SWE section web site on the SWE headquarters server. We provide sections space on the www.swe.org server free of charge. Generally, if you want to post a few pages under your region, you designate a webmaster and we will give him or her ftp access to a folder under your region to post the pages. We are not able to support custom domain names.

Content posted on this site impacts all of SWE’s section/region sites. Ensure that any computer that posts to this site is running current virus protection. Malware introduced to the site in the past has impacted many section sites.

Some prohibitions to be aware of include: CGI/perl, streaming media, custom applications in your directory without discussing them with the sysadmin, using copyrighted material without a release (for example images), and building up a large library of documents (downloadable PDFs/docs related to society business are appropriate). We ask that you limit your directory size to about 30 MB, although exceptions can be made for special projects.

Server side scripting is limited to .aspx and .asp.

For more flexibility, some sections host locally and we build redirectors into the main swe.org pages they point to their own web server.

Once you're up and running support is provided primarily by the Region webmaster or "gatekeeper".

Templates for look and feel and navigation were created to compliment the base SWE web site for each Region and its Sections. Use of the template is encouraged but not currently required. If you have difficulties with the website, please contact ITSupport@swe.org.

Please note that the development of the site is your responsibility and unfortunately SWE does not have resources to support site development.

Help to Grow SWE

This postcard is designed for members to spread the word about SWE membership and renewal to prospects in your area. Simply print the quantities you need, using the detailed instructions below, place a stamp on the card, fill out the address and a personal note (if you wish) and place in the mail! 

Instructions for Printing:

Printing the renewal postcard should be done with a print provider that can offer appropriate services and materials. This postcard is designed as a four-color piece. Four-color (or 4-c) is a print process that delivers full color (e.g. magazines are printed in 4-c) and should be printed on a card -stock weight paperstock that meets postal requirements.

Postcards meant for distribution (either by hand or via the mail) should not be printed at a Kinkos or other similar quick copy establishments. Rather, choose a local printer such as:
AlphaGraphics
Sir Speedy

Online printing options are also available and generally cost-effective and quick. Two great examples include:

48HourPrint
UPrinting.com
 
In general, you will need to provide press-ready files, such as a press-ready PDF. This means that the image resolution (DPI) is over 300 and will ensure a quality job without blurry images. Your print provider will be able to provide more specifics, along with where to send or upload files.
 
The cardstock you select should be a 100 lb or 10 pts minimum, up to 120 lb or 18 pts. Preferably,  postcards should be printed on a matte or satin stock, but glossy is acceptable. Avoid dull stocks as they will mute colors.
 
We have made every attempt to provide the necessary materials, files and information to deliver a quality job, however should you have any questions please contact marketing@swe.org.

PDG Committee Awards Funding for Various Programs

Do you have a great idea that needs funding? Visit the Program Development Grant (PDG) community online to apply. The PDG Committee has approved more than $40,000 in funding this year. To have the Committee review ideas, please submit them by the first of each month, as they are reviewed monthly.

New short form outreach grants make it easier for sections to get funding. Please contact Wendy Cocke with questions.

Download the FAQs for Program Development Grants.

Leadership Reporting Center

Quick Link to Leadership Reports 

List Servs

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Email Aliases

Please allow two weeks for responses to list serv and alias requests; four weeks for website requests.

SWE Merchandise

SWE Logos

SWE Image Release Form

Member Recruiting Toolkit

Collegiate Interest Group Application

Collegiate Section Charter Application