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.
WE20 Award Winners
The SWE Chicago Regional Section is pleased to recognize section members who are WE20 awards recipients. Congratulations, award winners! Thank you for your efforts to drive the mission of SWE!
The full list of WE20 award recipients can be found at the following link:
https://alltogether.swe.org/2020/08/swe-announces-we20-award-winners/
- Ivelisse Del Valle Figueroa, P.E., Northrop Grumman Corporation - Emerging Leader Award
- Diane LaFortune, Northrop Grumman Corporation - Prism Award
- Robin Boroski, Caterpillar Inc. - 1 Patent Recognition Award
- Ivelisse Del Valle Figueroa, P.E., Northrop Grumman Corporation - 2 Patent Recognition Awards
- Wenny Noha, PepsiCo - 1 Patent Recognition Award
The full list of WE20 award recipients can be found at the following link:
https://alltogether.swe.org/2020/08/swe-announces-we20-award-winners/
Upcoming Events
GE Appliances Engineering Panel
SWE CRS is partnering with General Electric and SWE Louisville to bring you an exciting engineering panel on Tuesday, January 26, 4:30-5:30pm CT / 5:30-6:30pm ET! Hear from GE Appliances engineering leaders on "Overcoming Obstacles by Living Our Purpose." You will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists, listed below.
To RSVP, please email Emily at swecrs.vpprofdev@swe.org. Non-member price: $5. Free for members.
- Miranda Wantland – Principal Design Engineer (speaker)
- Kristein Weirich – Director, Engineering Programs
- Wanda Ramsey – Director Service Support
- Catherin Coverno – Sr. Design Engineer
- Mark Copelli – Executive Director, Product Technology
To RSVP, please email Emily at swecrs.vpprofdev@swe.org. Non-member price: $5. Free for members.
Spring Book Club
Join SWE-CRS this spring in reading The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood.
The Engineer's Wife is based on the story of Emily Warren Roebling, whose husband was the chief engineer for the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. When her husband fell sick, Emily took over many of his duties, including supervision and project management, working jointly with her husband on the bridge's construction.
The discussion of this book will be held in March, exact date to be announced. Pick pick up your copy today & join us!
Contact Jenni at swecrs.vpmembership@swe.org with any questions.
The Engineer's Wife is based on the story of Emily Warren Roebling, whose husband was the chief engineer for the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. When her husband fell sick, Emily took over many of his duties, including supervision and project management, working jointly with her husband on the bridge's construction.
The discussion of this book will be held in March, exact date to be announced. Pick pick up your copy today & join us!
Contact Jenni at swecrs.vpmembership@swe.org with any questions.
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: SWE Chicago 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 swecrs.treasurer@swe.org.
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: SWE Chicago 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 swecrs.treasurer@swe.org.
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