A SWE collegiate membership is a great way to prepare for a successful engineering career.  Click to sign up online, or keep reading to find out about the perks. 

As a member, you are part of a community of peers with access to exceptional tools, scholarships, training,and role models. And with all the recreational activities, it is a lot of fun, too!

RPI Membership Benefits

There are also perks here at RPI SWE that you can only receive if you are a societal member:

• Attend events restricted to societal members, such as Celebrate SWE!

You may sign-up for societal membership online here or contact Membership Director at rpiswemembership@gmail.com for more information. Along with the corporate benefits, you will receive RPI benefits as well! Some events, such as the Holiday Social and Celebrate SWE are only available to Societal SWE Members.

IMPORTANT NOTE

SWE also offers a GREAT value in the form of the Collegiate to Career (C2C) membership! For a one time $50 payment, collegiate members can secure a SWE membership that lasts until you graduate plus one year of professional membership! It is a great value for students with two or more years of schooling left. Otherwise dues are $20 each year to renew your membership. For more information, contact rpiswemembership@gmail.com;or visit the C2C frequently asked questions on the Societal SWE website.

General Membership Benefits

• Eligibility for scholarships. More than $500,000 is awarded each year.                                                       
• SWE Career Center for internship and full-time employment search and career planning. 
• Networking opportunities with practicing women engineers and other collegiates.
• A support system of peer groups, mentors, advisors, and industry leaders.
• An opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills.
• Regularly scheduled meetings that allow you to get advice from fellow members on everything from time management to graduate schools, all while making lifelong friendships.
• Discounted prices with Kaplan: 10% off any SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT or PCAT preparation class, Live Online class, premium online product, tutoring or admissions consulting package.
• SWE Annual and Regional Conferences.
• Professional Development seminars.
• Live professional development webinars that are also available as replays

Community of Support

SWE is an inclusive organization focused on issues of interest to women specializing in engineering and technical careers.

• A strong network of women engineers from academia, government and industry, corporate representatives, government officials, and other individuals supporting and advocating for the mission of SWE.
• Awards and recognition programs honoring outstanding accomplishments of women in the engineering profession as well as those who have contributed significantly to the advancement of women in engineering and technology professions.

Education and Development

SWE's education and outreach activities are designed to enhance the quality of life for women of all backgrounds who pursue the profession of engineering.

• Scholarship opportunities for all educational and professional levels, including undergraduate and graduate students, and women re-entering the workforce as engineers (at societal and section levels).
• Reduced fees for admittance to societal and regional education conferences that offer networking, professional development, seminars, workshops, and leadership training.

Resources and Information

As a worldwide leader in engineering knowledge and support, SWE is a partner you can turn to for advanced, relevant information about women in technical careers.

• SWE Magazine-the Society's award-winning magazine, covering issues of interest to women engineers including the achievements of women engineers, career development, career guidance, activities within the Society, and technical topics.
• All Together,SWE's monthly newsletter.
• SWE Online Communities.
• Webinars and podcasts.
• Online career center where you can manage your resume and search hundreds of jobs posted monthly by SWE's sponsors.
• Outreach programs that encourage girls to pursue careers in engineering through SWE's alliances with Girls Inc., Girl Scouts, and US FIRST (Foundation for the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).

Leadership Skills

Members are encouraged and supported in the development of skills necessary to be effective leaders in a global marketplace.

• Develop leadership experience in a non-threatening environment through leadership roles at the sectional, regional, and societal levels.
• Publish articles in the SWE Magazine.
• Present technical papers at societal and regional conferences.
• Lead seminars and workshops at societal and regional conferences.

Information provided by Societal SWE

Becoming a Purple/Gold RPI SWE Member 

This Spring 2021 semester we are launching our tiered membership program featuring 3 levels of membership: general, Purple, and Gold. Anyone who attends any of our events/programs/committees is considered a general member of SWE! In order to be an Purple Member and receive extra benefits, you must attend 2 of our professional events and 2 other RPI SWE events in a semester. To be a Gold Member and get even additional perks, you must attend at least 2 professional events and 6 other events. To check how many activity points you have and your Purple/Gold status, click here to view the Activity Sheet and find your name. Questions? Email our Membership Director, Allie Rachiele '22, at rpiswemembership@gmail.com.