 September Newsletter |
Member Highlights FY24 SWE Award Winners The Society of Women Engineers has recognized both Rachel Carter Snoddy and Shela Joyce for their impact on the Society and the engineering community. Rachel and Shela will accept their awards at the WE24 conference in Chicago. |
| Upcoming Events |
| WE24 Conference Prep Virtual Event Saturday, September 28, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Online via Zoom SWE Phoenix and NAL SWE are teaming up to present a panel about what to expect at conference and how to best prepare. This event is free for everyone! Sign up for tickets using the link below. Tickets |
| October Section Meeting and Social Saturday, October 12, 1 PM – 2 PM Downtown Huntsville Public Library Meeting Room A 915 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801 Meet fellow members and learn about what is going on in the section! The meeting will begin at 1 PM with the social immediately to follow. |
| WE24 Meetup Going to WE24? Let’s get together! Use the link below to let us know when you are free to meet up! Poll |
| Outreach Opportunities |
| James Clemens High School Call for Support SWENext Guest Speaker The JCHS SWENext club is looking for guest speakers for their meetings. They meet once a month on Fridays from 11:25 AM – 12:05 PM (see the schedule below). If you are interested in being a guest speaker, please reach out to Allison Turner, the club advisor, using the link below. 24-25 JCHS SWENext Meeting Dates 10/18/2024 11/15/2024 2/14/2025 3/21/2025 |
| General Announcements |
| Call for Q2 Chairs We are seeking volunteers for the chair positions listed below. If you are interested in volunteering, please email us using the button below. Chair positions are available on a first come, first served basis. Outreach Chair Commitment Length October – December Duties Support continuance of re-occurring outreach New Futures Winter STEM Camp Coordinating new partnerships and outreach opportunities Coordinate volunteers who are focused on K12 outreach events Email us |
 NAL SWE Merch Our merch sales will begin 9/23! Use the link below to check out what we have! Check It Out |
| Membership Programming Poll What would you like to see from NAL SWE? Use the poll below to give us feedback and let us know what types of events you’d like to see in the future. Poll |
| Call for Speakers We’re hosting a virtual speaker series, and we’re looking for speakers! Interested in presenting? Use the interest form below to briefly pitch your ideas. You don’t need to have fully formed presentations yet, and we can help with development as needed. Poll |
| Interested in Attending a Luncheon at Conference? WE24 is hosting two invite-only luncheons: the Executive Women’s Luncheon and the Women of Color Luncheon. Nominations are open from now until 9/20, and NAL SWE would love to nominate interested members. Email us using the link below if you are interested in a nomination. If selected, invites will be sent out 10/4. Email Us |
| Behind the Scenes NAL STEM Essay Contest Co-chairs Shela and Michelle are working on updates to this year’s contest criteria and prizes to help expand the contest! |
Topic of the Month Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated from 9/15 to 10/15 as a way to honor and recognize the contributions of Latinos and Latinas across America. Locally, the Cultura Festival will be held at the Orion Amphitheater on 9/22; join community members for a celebration of Hispanic culture, cuisine, and music! More information can be found at the link below. Cultura Festival Check out the SWE Latinos Affinity Group–they are hosting events and sharing content throughout Hispanic Heritage month, including webinars, blogs, and more! SWE Latinos AG |
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