Upcoming Events - Baltimore-Washington

WE24 Chicago

October 24-26, 2024

To learn more about WE24 and register, please visit here.

SWE-BWS offers a variety of events for our members including volunteering, professional development and networking.

Have an event idea or want to let our members know about an event your are apart of? Please submit the info to our contact form.

The calendar at right offers information for some of our key upcoming events. All upcoming events advertised in our bi-weekly newsletters are also listed below.

Upcoming events from the most recent newsletter (03/23/24) are listed below. To see our other past newsletters, please visit here. If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please visit here.

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Highlights

Congratulations to long time SWE-BWS leader and advisor Susan Parsons for DC Council of Engineering and Architectural Societies (DCCEAS) recognition of her Meritorious Service at the DCCEAS Engineers Week awards banquet on February 24. The section is grateful to have such a supportive and amazing individual guiding us. Congratulations, Sue!

Upcoming Events

Volunteers Urgently Needed for Science Fairs!

Science fair season is wrapping up, but we still need a few more volunteers for the Frederick County SF! Click on the name of the fair in the table below to register.

Each year SWE-BWS recognizes young women who are Outstanding and Promising Engineers at several local science and engineering fairs. They receive award packets comprising a certificate, an Amazon gift card, information about SWE, and an invitation to present their work at a special virtual SWE meeting.

Upcoming science fairs are listed below. No prior experience necessary and no technical expertise is required. We hope you can join us in supporting our next generation of women engineers! We are also looking for head judges. If you’re interested in serving as a head judge, you can indicate so at registration or email janine.carol.borofka@gmail.com. Click any fair below to register.

If you have any questions, please email Janine Borofka at janine.carol.borofka@gmail.com.

Fair Name	Date(s)	Location
42nd Frederick County Science & Engineering Fair VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!	Saturday, 3/23/24	Tuscarora High School
67th Montgomery Area County Science Fair VOLUNTEER SLOTS FILLED	Saturday, 4/6/24	FDA White Oak Campus Silver Spring, MD

Annual Pi Day Fundraiser

Pi Day may be over but we prefer to celebrate pi all month! In the SWE-BWS community, we are strong supporters of this holiday, as it celebrates both our favorite irrational number and our favorite dessert.

This year, we will be holding our 4th annual Pi Day fundraiser throughout the month of March. In order to participate, all you have to do is:

Go to your favorite local bakery, pie shop, or pizzeria (yes, pizza is pie)
Make a purchase
Send us a photo of your receipt at treasurer@swe-bws.org

SWE-BWS will match the price of your purchase and pledge the amount to World Central Kitchen, a foundation that distributes meals to individuals and communities in need. Our hope is that throughout March, we will not only raise money for this organization, but also support local businesses throughout the DC-Baltimore area. Let’s see if we can surpass the amount raised in 2023!

We hope you take this opportunity to enjoy some delicious food! Please email us at leadership@swe-bws.org if you have any questions.

Strong, Smart, & Boldest: Cocktails & Conversation with D.C. Women of Power

Wednesday, March 27 from 5:30-8pm ET

Join Girls Inc DC’s Women’s History Month Celebration “Strong, Smart, & Boldest: Cocktails & Conversation with D.C. Women of Power” for an evening of service, networking, and inspiration! The event will take place at Morrison Foerster (2100 L Street NW Suite 900 Washington, DC).

If you have participated in the Women’s History Month Strong, Smart, & Bold Campaign, don’t forget to donate in honor of our 20th anniversary inspiring girls in the DC area to be strong, smart, and bold! If you haven’t given yet, you can do so after you RSVP or give at the door.

Click the button below for more information and to register for free!

Info/Registration for Girls Inc Event

ASEI DC and SWE-BWS Present: “Breaking the Glass Ceiling”

Saturday, March 30 at 10am ET at UMD-College Park

Celebrate Women’s History Month by joining the American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI) – Washington DC and the SWE-BWS for “Breaking the Glass Ceiling”!

This event will feature a Q&A session and an opportunity to network with industry-leading women in technology. The panel comprises trailblazers who have shattered the invisible barriers of the glass ceiling, paving the way for women to advance beyond traditional limitations in their careers. Click the button below to register. Only a few spots remain!

Virtual Book Club

Sunday, April 14 at 2pm ET

Join SWE-BWS for our April book club meeting, a virtual discussion of The Exceptions by Kate Zernike. You can find it on Amazon here.

Click on the book cover to register!

Registrants will receive an email with the virtual conferencing (Zoom) link 1 hour prior to the event.

If you have any questions, send us an email at leadership@swe-bws.org.

Volunteer at PLTW’s Engineering Design + Development Symposium

Judging: Thursday May 2 from 10am-2pm ET
Showcase: Thursday May 9 from 5-7pm ET

Baltimore City Public School System’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is seeking volunteers for their Annual Engineering Design and Development Symposium. Students in the PLTW pathway culminate 3-4 years of hard work with a Capstone project – tasked with creating a solution for a problem. At this event, they are sharing their solution and their design process.

Volunteers are needed to evaluate posters and brief presentations from each team on Thursday, May 2nd from 10am until 2pm. The top teams will present their projects on May 9nd.

You can find more details here as the event gets closer!

If you have any questions, you can email John Bachman at bachmanjohnm@gmail.com.

BCPSS PLTW EDD Symposium (40 teams / poster & presentations)

Thursday May 2nd 10am-2pm at the Baltimore Museum of Industry

1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/knyoo3ba9bbUcQxZ6

2024 Innovation Showcase (5-6 teams / presentations)

Thursday May 9th 5-7 PM at Open Works

1400 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/hV1k4D8ARYGaCqzu7

Offshore Wind Turbine Tour

Saturday, May 4th from 9:30am-4pm ET

Join the SWE sections in Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Baltimore-Washington on a boat tour to view the two pilot turbines operating off the coast of Virginia Beach in Dominion Energy’s Central Virginia Offshore Wind project. We have chartered a boat through Rudee Tours for a 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. trip, with 9:30 a.m. arrival to begin boarding. Tickets are $110/person, and can be purchased by clicking the button below to register. For more information on the event, click here.

FlexProfessionals Free Webinars

Interested in developing professional skills, re-entering the workforce, transitioning jobs, or other career-related content? Check out the following free webinars hosted by FlexProfessionals. Click here to register and learn more!

April 10th: Return to Work with Confidence and Clarity After A Career Break
April 24th: Create a Compelling and Concise Resume
May 1st: Top LinkedIn Tips for Job Seekers
May 8th: Networking – Uncover the Hidden Job Market
May 15th: Interview With Purpose: Communicate Your Value With Clarity And Confidence
May 22nd: Strategies for Career Transition

Reminders, Resources, and Other Information

SWE Advance Learning Center

Interested in furthering your professional and personal development? The Advance Learning Center provides learning to empower you to succeed at every stage of your development! For SWE members, the content is free or discounted.

SWE’s diverse offerings feature subject matter experts from a wide variety of thought leaders in STEM and leadership.
Inclusive design – Through our commitment to DEI and SWE’s Corporate Partnership Council (CPC), we offer closed captioning and corresponding transcripts to over 70 courses.
Earn CEUs/PDHs – SWE is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Multiple learning modalities – SWE offers a variety of learning modalities, including live webinars, on-demand webinars, and interactive eLearning courses.
Courses can be completed up to 12 months from the initial registration date.

Click the button below to learn more!

SWE Advance Learning Center

Photo of the Week

BWS members volunteering at the SWE-BWS booth at the WE Local Conference. We thank you for your help!

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