Spring 2016 Outreach & Volunteer Opportunities

Spring is prime time for our SWE PNW outreach activities and volunteer opportunities. There are several different events that we support - check out the information below and contact the coordinators for additional information. Be sure to keep an eye on our SWE PNW calendar for the latest information and volunteer sign up links. We hope to see you there!

Explore Engineering

It is that time of year again for the hugely popular Explore Engineering Workshops. These workshops work with K-5th graders and take them through a range of fun engineering activities! We will be having workshops at 5 different locations throughout the months of April and May. 

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Holly Bork.

Expanding Your Horizons (EYH)

EYH is a math, science, and technology career conference for girls in grades 7 -12.  Its goal is to provide these girls with information and encouragement to continue taking coursework in the STEM areas through their senior years. SWE will be hosting multiple sessions and looking for volunteers to setup and coach girls through workshops.

If you are interested, please contact Lynette Lopez.

Certificate of Merit (COM)

The COM program was established to honor high school women having high achievement in science and mathematics and to encourage them to consider engineering as a career.  To receive a certificate, the student should be someone whom you would like to encourage considering engineering as one of their career options.   

For more information, please contact at swepnw.outreachvp@gmail.com.

Kids in Science and Engineering (KISE)

KISE is an after school program at Kimball funded through SWE PNW. Once a week, a diverse group of girls participate in STEM related hands-on activity.

For more information, please contact Amie Patao.

FIRST Robotics

SWE and FIRST® are joining forces to ‘ignite young minds’ to pursue education and career opportunities in STEM. Volunteer opportunities in all four FIRST programs, covering ages 6-18.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Dana Day.

SWE PNW @ ABJ2016: PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT!

Are you ready for ABJ2016? We are! SWE PNW is doing a photo scavenger hunt at ABJ2016 for you, our members!

The concept is pretty simple – we’ll provide you a list of photo opportunities and the points each photo is worth.

Then you take the pictures and submit them to swe.pnw.virtual.brand@gmail.com with the subject line “SWE PNW @ ABJ2016: Photo Scavenger Hunt.” In the body of the email, include at least the Category you are submitting your photo for and, if possible, the Item.

We’ll then collect the photos, tally the points, and announce the members that got the highest points in a newsletter following the conference. We’ll even include some of the best shots in that newsletter and you may see them on our social media platforms or blog! Who knows, we may even have a prize for the top points earner!

The official rules are basic:

·         You should be a current SWE PNW or local to Seattle Collegiate Section/CIG member

·         Unless otherwise stated, you need to be in the picture (yes, we want to see you too!)

·         You’ll need to follow the submission instructions above

·         It is highly recommended that photos are submitted at full size and that you pick the best shots

·         Each picture will only count for one “find” or item (which is why you need what it is being counted toward – or we’ll pick J )

If you have any questions, please let us know at swe.pnw.virtual.brand@gmail.com. Good luck!

Category	Item	Pts
Getting to Know SWE PNW
	You & 1 current SWE PNW Officer	5
	You & 2 current SWE PNW Officers	15
	You & 3+ current SWE PNW Officers	30
	You & SWE PNW Blue Jay mascot	5
	You & 1 current SWE PNW Member	2
	You & 2-4 current SWE PNW Members	5
	You & 5+ current SWE PNW Members	10
Getting to Know Region J
	You & 1 current Region J Officer	5
	You & 2 current Region J Officers	15
	You & 3+ current Region J Officers	30
	Picture of multiple Blue Jay mascots	10
Exploring ABJ2016
	You & any member of the conference planning committee	10
	Picture of SWE sign at the conference	2
	Picture at the Career Fair	5
	Picture at the Technical Poster Competition	5
	Picture as the SWE Boutique	5
	Picture on a conference tour (pts/tour)	5
	Picture with a conference Keynote Speaker	15
	Picture with a conference session speaker or panelist	5
	Picture at a famous Seattle landmark	5
	Picture at a keynote meal	5
	Picture at the Bell Harbor Conference Center	5
	Picture at the Edgewater	5
	Picture at the Marriott	5
Expanding you SWE Network
	You & Professional SWE Members	5
	You & Collegiate SWE Members	5
	You & both Professional and Collegiate SWE Members	10
	You & a Lifetime member of SWE	10
	You & a SWE Fellow	10
	Picture with mascot from Region A or B (pts/region or section)	5
	You & current officer from Region A or B	5
	You & current officer from a section in Region A or B	10
	You & someone not based in Regions A, B, or J	15
Bonus
	Providing a fun caption for your photo (pts/photo caption)	2
	Listing the names of people in your picture (pts/name)	2
	Creative selfie at ABJ2016	5
	Funny group photo	10

Inspire a girl to change the world!

The Society of Women Engineers is partnering with Techbridge, an award-winning national nonprofit that is engineering a revolution for girls to change the world through science, technology, and engineering. Since 2000, more than 6,000 girls from under-served communities have participated in Techbridge’s award-winning after school programs, which present technical concepts through fun, hands-on activities. Funded in part by the National Science Foundation, we expanded to Seattle in 2014.

Techbridge is recruiting passionate, dynamic women engineers to serve as role models through a one-time 90-minute commitment at a high-quality, comprehensive after-school program in the Highline School District (in Burien, SeaTac, and Seattle).

Techbridge will equip you with tips and ideas for engaging with the girls, and is especially looking for women from underrepresented ethnic groups to reflect the diversity of the girls they serve. In particular, Techbridge is looking for electrical, chemical, structural, and mechanical engineers to visit this winter.

Click here for a map of Techbridge’s Greater Seattle programs. For more information or to sign up, contact Callista Chen at cchen@techbridgegirls.org or 917.214.3203.

(Article by Dana Day; originally published in Notes from the Northwest, Volume 1, Issue 04)

Upcoming Outreach Opportunities

SWE PNW is gearing up for our season of outreach. Check out below for the latest list of upcoming opportunities - and be sure to check back and/or read the latest Notes from the Northwest for even more!

PSEC Mentor Night: Seattle Central

This is being held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 and they are expecting 120 - 135 students. PSEC would like to have more Electrical and Computer Mentors.  Sign up at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-seattle-central-college-engineering-mentor-night-tickets-19828296970?ref=ebtnebregn

Mentoring Opportunity: Engineering Exploration Night

The University of Washington College of Engineering is looking for a few more U.W. engineering alumni to volunteer for their Engineering Exploration Night. It will to be held on Thursday, January 28 at 5:30 pm in Maple Hall.   If you can make it, contact Sue M. Brennan at suemb7@uw.edu directly

PSEC Engineering Fair

February 6, 2016

10AM to 4PM

Museum of Flight

The Puget Sound Engineering Council (PSEC)  hosts an Engineering Fair in conjunction with local chapters of engineering societies, colleges, and businesses. The Engineering Fair generally has about 25 display booths, staffed by practicing engineers and technical people representing many types of engineering disciplines.

Volunteers needed throughout the day to participate in our SWE PNW booth.  Contact swepnw.president@gmail.com if you'd like to sign up. 

Expanding Your Horizons (EYH)
We need a team of volunteers at each event to guide a group of 20 middle or high school girls through a hands on activity. EYH is usually an all day event, typically running from 8-2 pm. We participate each year and the girls who come to our workshop have selected us based on their interest. It's been very successful in the past and we need your commitment to continue our success!
This year's dates and locations are:

• Saturday March 12, 2016 at Seattle University. (Middle School)
• Friday, March 25, 2016 at Bellevue College (High School)
• Saturday, April 02, 2016. Bellevue College (Middle School)

If interested, please email Lynette at lynette.a.lopez@boeing.com

Elementary Explore Engineering

These events will run from March 26, 2016 through May 22, 2016. Holly Bork is coordinating and will have additional information in the near future. 

Call for FY16 SWE PNW Leadership Team Volunteers

We have a great team behind the scenes helping to lead & plan activities for SWE PNW – but we can always use more help!

If you are interested in taking on a volunteer role from small to large, let us know. Below are the current areas where we could really use your help and the contact emails.

Outreach (swepnw.outreachvp@gmail.com)

• Outreach Vice President (please contact swepnw.president@gmail.com if you are interested in this role)
• Exploring Engineering Activities committee and/or event hosts
• Event photographers
• Outreach event recap authors for newsletter and/or blog

Professional Development (swe.pnw.prof.develop@gmail.com)

• Event photographers
• PD event recap/key take-aways authors for newsletter and/or blog

Virtual Brand Team (swe.pnw.virtual.brand@gmail.com)

• Committee members to help with the behind the scenes infrastructure planning, development, and maintenance
• SWE PNW Member Forum Conversation Starters/Leaders
• Newsletter Reviewer(s)
• Guest Contributors to help with content (written or photos) for newsletter, blog, and/or social media postings

Embrace the Power of Mentoring

SWE Pacific Northwest professional section will be partnering with the SWE student sections at the University of Washington, Seattle University, and Everett CC in a structured mentoring program, and we want you to be a part of the program.  It is a short time commitment, but a very valuable experience for the students.  If you are interested in being a mentor, please see below for details of the program!

Who:  
Experienced engineers of any discipline.  Each interested mentor will complete the short bio/experience questionnaire found here: http://goo.gl/forms/A4oRiim1Gx

Please submit questionnaire by December 4th. We will need enough mentors as there are students signed up to the program and it will be first come first serve for mentors.  Please help spread the word!

What:
A structured, on-going mentorship with an experienced engineer so engineering students can gain access to professionals’ experiences.  We would love to have SWE members as mentors, but it is not a criteria.

When:
The program will meet with everyone 4 times over the course of the academic year.  The first meeting will include a speaker to discuss mentoring.  It will also be a chance to network and meet your potential mentor/mentee (similar to speed mentoring).

We will pair mentor and mentees based on preference questionnaires submitted after the first meeting. The mentor and mentee will then schedule meetings on their own (over the phone, over a cup of coffee, etc.) to engage in a mentoring relationship.

The kick-off/pairing meeting will be Monday, December 7th at 6:00PM (location details to follow). You must attend in order to participate in the program.

Future Dates for Group Mentoring Meetings:
March 1st
May 18th
Note: All meetings include dinner. Please save the dates now.

Questions?
Contact kay.pre@gmail.com and tamairaross@yahoo.com

Girl Scouts of Western Washington STEM Fair

The Girl Scouts of Western Washington is hosting a STEM Fair. They are having a bridge building contest (Tiny Trusses) and on the testing day will be hosting a STEM fair during bridge testing.

When: Saturday February 27th 10:00-12:00
Where: Burlington-Edison High School

They are inviting all Girl Scouts in the area to come out to our STEM fair and bring their families and friends . Girls at the fair will range in age from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Contestants are 4th—12th grade. Girl Scouts of Western Washington would like to have a wide variety of STEM based tables, activities and displays to interest and educate girls on STEM opportunities, careers and companies.

If you, your group or your company are interested in hosting a table/activity, please let them know. Email the information listed below to Erica.fifer@gmail.com

• Business/Group Name
• Contact Person Name
• Contact Number
• Email
• We will bring a: Display/Game/Activity
• Space needed (approximate area you’d like)
• Brief description of activity/game/display