Hike with SWE

SWE members hit the trails in July, catching scenic views and spotting wildlife along the way!

SWE & WID Book Club

Chapter one of many! Our first book club meeting was a success, and we are excited to share more stories, ideas, and conversations in the future.  Thank you Gabriela for facilitating insightful and engaging conversations!

New Futures Outreach

SWE members visited New Futures Inc. last month and introduced families to STEM at the third annual summer camp!  Participants learned about water filtration with an oil spill experiment and then tested custom space suits for peeps using a vacuum chamber.  We are so grateful to our members for their support–with their time and donations, we are able to continuously make a lasting impact on our community.

Pivots – Proactively 

with Michele Banish

August 13, 11:30 AM – 12: 30 PM

Learn how to predict the need for change and make pivots proactively in both your personal life and your career.

Leading Without the Title – Why it Matters and How to Extend 360 Degree Influence. 

with Lauren Fenley

August 21, 11:30 AM – 12: 30 PM

In this interactive session we deep dive into the importance of leading in the absence of a formal title or direct reports. At the end you will walk away with a roadmap for how you can master this vital skill for the benefit of your team and yourself. 

Why would I want to be an ABET evaluator?

with Donna Reese

August 27, 11:30 AM – 12: 30 PM

Chances are if you got a BS in engineering or computing from an American university, that degree was accredited by ABET, the organization that provides specialized accreditation for engineering, computing, engineering technology and applied and natural science programs around the world. ABET is a non-profit organization that relies on volunteers from its member societies to conduct evaluations of academic programs in these disciplines around the world. In 2025, SWE became a full member society of ABET and SWE members may apply to become program evaluators for ABET. Donna will talk about her experiences as an ABET volunteer and explain why others might want to participate as well.

Saturday, September 13, 1 PM – 2 PM

Downtown Huntsville Public Library Meeting Room A

915 Monroe Street

Huntsville, AL 35801

Join us online or in person to 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.

Friday, October 17, 5:30 PM

Charlie Fosters

3414 Governors Dr SW Suite 485

Book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Join us for our second book club meeting as we discuss The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, which tells the story of two sisters living in WWII era France.

Join our team for the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run!

We’re putting together a team for this year’s Liz Hurley Ribbon run, and we want you with us! Whether you are a runner or prefer a casual walk, there is a place for you on our team.

Race & Registration Details:

Date: October 18

Time: 8:30 AM

Registration Fee: $25

All registrants get a t-shirt

Join our team or donate using the link below.

We also have merchandise available to purchase in our Swag Shop. All proceeds from our Engineered to Empower hats and stickers will be donated to the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund. Check out our store below.

Help us decide our Q2 social by filling out the form below.

SWE at AAMU is back!

The leadership team is looking for guest speakers who can come to meetings–if you are interested, please fill out the form below.

Grace’s Girls Club Features are currently on hold until January

Grace will be looking for more volunteers closer to that time.

We want your help designing our next SWE shirt!

Show your creative side by designing this year’s t-shirt. We encourage you to take inspiration from our community, STEM, and the spirit of SWE in your design.

The winning designer will receive a $75 Amazon gift card and a free t-shirt.

Submit your design via the form below by September 1, at 5 PM. The form will ask for your name, SWE member number, a PDF or image file of your design, and a brief description of your inspiration.

We are seeking volunteers for the committee 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.

NAL SWE is offering free job postings via our blog.

If you or your employer would like to share jobs with our members, reach out to us via email.

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.

New Sponsorship Letter

We drafted a new sponsorship letter that includes benefits for partnering with NAL SWE—if you think your workplace would be interested in sponsoring, reach out to us!

Essay Contest

Thank you, Sandra Kopecky and Shela Joyce, for volunteering to be co-chairs for this year’s essay contest.  The executive council is currently working with MTM to secure sponsorship and direction for this year’s contest.

We have updated the sponsorship guidelines and added a page to our website.  Please share this with your employers to help us support STEM education and outreach in our community.

Email us! We’d love to have your input on what is important to you or how you’d like SWE to participate in the community. NAL SWE is always open to feedback and ideas.

 North Alabama SWE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. Donations go towards providing resources to students and members through outreach, professional development, and more.

We appreciate your support!

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