Welcome to SWE-CRS!
Welcome to the Society of Women Engineers Chicago Regional Section website. As one of the largest SWE sections, we strive to provide members and partners with valuable programs and networking opportunities. We want to inspire women to achieve their full potential as engineers and leaders and help them as they seek to be their authentic selves in all stages of their careers and lives. Whether your are interested in professional development, outreach, or networking with fellow women engineers, SWE-CRS has something for you.
Welcome to the Society of Women Engineers Chicago Regional Section website. As one of the largest SWE sections, we strive to provide members and partners with valuable programs and networking opportunities. We want to inspire women to achieve their full potential as engineers and leaders and help them as they seek to be their authentic selves in all stages of their careers and lives. Whether your are interested in professional development, outreach, or networking with fellow women engineers, SWE-CRS has something for you.
Apply for the SWE Chicago 2018 High School Senior / Transfer Student Scholarship here!
Find more information in the Collegiate tab underneath "Scholarships"
Find more information in the Collegiate tab underneath "Scholarships"
Endowed scholarship created in memory of SWE member Wendy Landwehr
In the summer of 2017, the Chicago Regional Section (CRS) leadership learned of the sudden passing of Wendy Landwehr. Wendy was a past CRSpresident, a past member of the Board of Directors for SWE, and a newly elected trustee. To help the memory of Wendy live on, CRS is establishing an endowed scholarship in her memory. This scholarship will be awarded to a female college student studying engineering.
Donate Here!
One of Wendy’s passions within SWE was working with the students, so a scholarship named after her was the best way CRS determined to keep her spirit alive. Visit here to make a donation, or checks can be mailed to: SWEChicago Regional Section, PO Box 95525, Palatine, IL 60095-0525. Please make a note that the donation is for the Wendy Landwehr Fund. Any questions can be addressed to Abbey Schmoll, CRS Treasurer, at abbey.schmoll@solvay.com.
In the summer of 2017, the Chicago Regional Section (CRS) leadership learned of the sudden passing of Wendy Landwehr. Wendy was a past CRSpresident, a past member of the Board of Directors for SWE, and a newly elected trustee. To help the memory of Wendy live on, CRS is establishing an endowed scholarship in her memory. This scholarship will be awarded to a female college student studying engineering.
Donate Here!
One of Wendy’s passions within SWE was working with the students, so a scholarship named after her was the best way CRS determined to keep her spirit alive. Visit here to make a donation, or checks can be mailed to: SWEChicago Regional Section, PO Box 95525, Palatine, IL 60095-0525. Please make a note that the donation is for the Wendy Landwehr Fund. Any questions can be addressed to Abbey Schmoll, CRS Treasurer, at abbey.schmoll@solvay.com.
Upcoming Events
Spring General Meeting
We are excited for the FY18 Spring General Meeting where you can meet or catch up with fellow SWE members, learn more about the Chicago section, hear what opportunities exist to volunteer with-in the section, and enjoy some wonderful food and drinks.
RSVP: By April 21st, 2018 to Alyssa Kueffner (macukalyssa@gmail.com)
Due to building security, we need to provide names ahead of the event
When: Wednesday April 25th, 2018, 6 - 8 pm
Where: Beatrice Hicks Training Room in the SWE HQ, 130 E. Randolph St., Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60601
Transportation:
We hope to see you there!
We are excited for the FY18 Spring General Meeting where you can meet or catch up with fellow SWE members, learn more about the Chicago section, hear what opportunities exist to volunteer with-in the section, and enjoy some wonderful food and drinks.
RSVP: By April 21st, 2018 to Alyssa Kueffner (macukalyssa@gmail.com)
Due to building security, we need to provide names ahead of the event
When: Wednesday April 25th, 2018, 6 - 8 pm
Where: Beatrice Hicks Training Room in the SWE HQ, 130 E. Randolph St., Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60601
Transportation:
- A few blocks from the Red line - Lake stop
- About a block from the Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines - Randolph/Wabash stop
- Ogilvie or Union Station - about a 30 min walk
- Parking available below the building (http://prudentialplaza.info/main.cfm?sid=amenities&pid=pgdirections)
We hope to see you there!
Chicagoland Women in STEM Networking Night
Hosted by Northwestern's Graduate Society of Women Engineers! Join us for an enjoyable evening of networking with graduate students and professionals across Chicago, delicious appetizers, and lightning talks by attendees. Here are the details:
Location: Fado Irish Pub Chicago (100 W. Grand Ave, Chicago 60654)
Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Time: 6pm-9pm
Cost: $10 (includes appetizers and drink ticket)
RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/gcq1W5l9QuJRkDF22
Make sure to register ASAP as spots are very limited!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to nuswe.grad@gmail.com with any questions!
Best,
Jen DiStefano
Hosted by Northwestern's Graduate Society of Women Engineers! Join us for an enjoyable evening of networking with graduate students and professionals across Chicago, delicious appetizers, and lightning talks by attendees. Here are the details:
Location: Fado Irish Pub Chicago (100 W. Grand Ave, Chicago 60654)
Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Time: 6pm-9pm
Cost: $10 (includes appetizers and drink ticket)
RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/gcq1W5l9QuJRkDF22
Make sure to register ASAP as spots are very limited!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to nuswe.grad@gmail.com with any questions!
Best,
Jen DiStefano
UI LABS PRESENTATION & TOUR
IEEE Women in Engineering is excited to host an event at UI LABS in partnership with Northwestern Master of Engineering Management Program and the Society of Women Engineers Chicago Regional Section.
Date: May 9th, 2018
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 1415 N Cherry Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60642
Directions: Free parking space and accessible via public transportation, Get Directions
Registration Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/170642
Registration Fee: $10 - To ensure your participation, early registration is strongly recommended due to the limited availability of seats.
Agenda
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Registration
5:30pm - 5:45pm: Introduction
5:45pm - 6:30pm: Presentation by Caralynn Nowinski Collens, CEO of UI LABS
6:30pm - 8:00pm: Tour of DMDII lab and networking with food and refreshments
SPEAKER Caralynn Nowinski Collens, CEO of UI LABS
Topic: "Heart, Gut, and Brain: Forging Your Path."
DMDII Lab Tour: Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) is a manufacturing hub headquartered in Chicago. As a unique public-private partnership, it has the capabilities, innovative spirit, and collaborative expertise to transform American manufacturing by ushering in the digital revolution.
IEEE Women in Engineering is excited to host an event at UI LABS in partnership with Northwestern Master of Engineering Management Program and the Society of Women Engineers Chicago Regional Section.
Date: May 9th, 2018
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 1415 N Cherry Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60642
Directions: Free parking space and accessible via public transportation, Get Directions
Registration Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/170642
Registration Fee: $10 - To ensure your participation, early registration is strongly recommended due to the limited availability of seats.
Agenda
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Registration
5:30pm - 5:45pm: Introduction
5:45pm - 6:30pm: Presentation by Caralynn Nowinski Collens, CEO of UI LABS
6:30pm - 8:00pm: Tour of DMDII lab and networking with food and refreshments
SPEAKER Caralynn Nowinski Collens, CEO of UI LABS
Topic: "Heart, Gut, and Brain: Forging Your Path."
DMDII Lab Tour: Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) is a manufacturing hub headquartered in Chicago. As a unique public-private partnership, it has the capabilities, innovative spirit, and collaborative expertise to transform American manufacturing by ushering in the digital revolution.
Society Of Women Engineers CRS 2018 Annual Awards Banquet
Please join SWE-CRS as we celebrate FY18! We are pleased to host this evening to recognize our corporate sponsors, congratulate our scholarship winners, and celebrate our hard working volunteers.
Featured Speaker: TBD
When: Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT)
Where: Morton Arboretum - 4100 US Highway 53, Lisle, IL 60532
A ticket includes all day admission to the Morton Arboretum so come early and enjoy the gardens!
RSVP: By June 14, 2018.
Cost: Individual tickets are $40/person
If you would like to volunteer to help out at the banquet, please email Feibi at feibiyuan@gmail.com
. Volunteers will receive $15 off the cost of regular admission.
Register Now!
If you would like to sponsor an entire table or a scholarship, please contact the Awards Chair Feibi Yuan (feibiyuan@gmail.com) or sign up as a sponsor via the registration link above.
Sponsor a Table:
The Awards Banquet is a great time to meet, network and celebrate a successful year. We congratulate our scholarship recipients, thank our corporate sponsors, distribute section awards, and award the Golden Family and Collegiate Section Awards
Sponsorship: $600
Underwrite: Attendance of up to 8 representatives from sponsoring organizations at the table
Sponsor a Student Scholarship:
SWE-CRS awards approximately 5 scholarships to high school senior women who will be studying engineering or computer science in college. The scholarships are awarded at SWE-CRS' Annual Awards Banquet by representatives from sponsoring organizations.
Sponsorship: $1500
Underwrite: $1500 scholarship per student
Please join SWE-CRS as we celebrate FY18! We are pleased to host this evening to recognize our corporate sponsors, congratulate our scholarship winners, and celebrate our hard working volunteers.
Featured Speaker: TBD
When: Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT)
Where: Morton Arboretum - 4100 US Highway 53, Lisle, IL 60532
A ticket includes all day admission to the Morton Arboretum so come early and enjoy the gardens!
RSVP: By June 14, 2018.
Cost: Individual tickets are $40/person
If you would like to volunteer to help out at the banquet, please email Feibi at feibiyuan@gmail.com
. Volunteers will receive $15 off the cost of regular admission.
Register Now!
If you would like to sponsor an entire table or a scholarship, please contact the Awards Chair Feibi Yuan (feibiyuan@gmail.com) or sign up as a sponsor via the registration link above.
Sponsor a Table:
The Awards Banquet is a great time to meet, network and celebrate a successful year. We congratulate our scholarship recipients, thank our corporate sponsors, distribute section awards, and award the Golden Family and Collegiate Section Awards
Sponsorship: $600
Underwrite: Attendance of up to 8 representatives from sponsoring organizations at the table
Sponsor a Student Scholarship:
SWE-CRS awards approximately 5 scholarships to high school senior women who will be studying engineering or computer science in college. The scholarships are awarded at SWE-CRS' Annual Awards Banquet by representatives from sponsoring organizations.
Sponsorship: $1500
Underwrite: $1500 scholarship per student
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