| Keep up with SWE-OC by subscribing to our email list at Weekly Emails. From SWEekly posted October 13, 2024 October: Meet us at WE24! SWE- OC members! I hope you’re all having a great spooky season and are getting ready to meet us at WE24 (even if it’s just through our social media platforms!) Catch us at our boutique shop where we’ll be selling various SWE items including limited edition SWE Flip Flops! Meet us for Dinner (details below), or catch up with us as we attend sessions throughout the event. We can’t wait to see you in Chicago. Aren’t going to WE24? Don’t worry, we have plenty of activities this month to keep you engaged with SWE-OC. Upcoming Events: 1) SWE-OC Social Media Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest- All of October 2) Girl Scout STEM Expo- October 13th 3) Newport-Mesa College and Career Fair- Oct. 16 4) Day of the Dead Celebration- November 3 Next meeting is November 11th! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swe-oc-fy25-november-planning-meeting-tickets-986014484867?aff=ebdsoporgprofile  SWE-OC loves our members! SWE Spotlight Meet us at WE24 in Chicago! Join us for Dinner at WE24. Use the QR code to register.  Ready to get your SWE Swag? Look for us at the SWE Boutique or place your orders now! Don’t miss out on the limited edition flip flops! Reach out to treasurer@swe-oc.org. Venmo code to be updated on Instagram soon!  Speaker Sessions: Don’t miss out on SWE-OC member Mariel Cisneros and DeAnna Garcia-Yost’s session.  Are you speaking or getting an award at WE24? Reach out to secretary@swe-oc.org to get recognized on our social media platforms! We Love Our Collegiates! Thank you to our Collegiate Leaders and members to coming to our annual Training, and Resume Workshop with Industry Review and our Industry professionals for teaching the class on Sep 28th at CSUF! We had a great turn out and representation from our SWE-OC Collegiate chapters! We love empowering you all to succeed. A special thanks to CSU Fullerton for hosting, Natalie White for running the leadership training, and Madison Haagenson, Ondine Beaufils, and Gech Horng Huy for helping collegiates with their resumes!  Are you a collegiate member of SWE-OC? Tell us how our industry members can support your chapter! We’d love to hear from you. Get Spooky With SWE-OC Starting October 1st and running all the way to Oct. 31st send us pictures of your pumpkin creations. Whether carved, painted, or decorated, there are many ways to celebrate the fall season. Show us how you carve out fun this autumn during our Get Spooky with SWE-OC Social Media Contest  How to Enter: 1. Carve, paint, and/or attach accessories to your pumpkin. 2. Snap a photo of your pumpkin 3. Post your photo to Instagram or mail it to us at secretary@swe-oc.org Tag your photo with #getspookywithsweoc and tag us at @sweoc You will automatically be entered to win and your photo will be displayed in our social media channels and website! | |||
| Día De Los Muertos Event Join SWE-OC as we celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. The event will be held at the Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival. Mexican Day of the Dead SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 3 | 11 AM – 3 PM Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the-dead-festival-outing-with-swe-oc-tickets-1018561182917?aff=ebdsoporgprofile  Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Join SWE in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! This special period honors the rich cultures and significant contributions from Hispanic and Latino Americans. Not just a single month’s recognition, but a celebration stretching from mid-September to mid-October. Did you know that SWE has a Latinos Affinity Group? Find them on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/swelatinosag/ Catch up on the State of Latinas in the Workplace and Common issues facing Latinas in STEM https://alltogether.swe.org/2024/09/navigating-the-workplace-latinas-in-engineering-and-corporate-culture/ Get Involved!  The SWE-OC planning meeting is a time to plan upcoming events and connect as a group. Whether you’re an officer, committee chair, or brand new to SWE OC and want to get involved, join us! When: Monday, November 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Where: Santa Ana/Irvine Area (Address will be sent to Eventbrite registrants) Zoom Option available as well! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swe-oc-fy25-november-planning-meeting-tickets-986014484867?aff=ebdsoporgprofile or contact president@swe-oc.org to join STEM Outreach Newport-Mesa College and Career Fair Oct 16th (Wed 6-9 pm) Volunteers needed! For more information or to sign up reach out to treasurer@swe-oc.org  Irvine Valley College Manufacturing Day Oct. 25 (Fri., 9am – 1pm) Hosting over 150 local high school students to learn about Engineering and Manufacturing programs and careers. No cost to participate as an industry exhibitor (6 ft table, 2 chairs) Free parking and lunch will be provided. If you are interested in participating as an industry exhibitor, please register here by Sept. 20.  Volunteer Opportunities in Irvine! If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Google Form found HERE. Please contact Bob Curley (STEM Director) at 949-936-5057. · ·. · The 21st Century Career Conference is for 7th Grade students. It is intended to increase student interest in and awareness of science, engineering, and technology-related careers. Each student attends four different sessions (20 minutes each) to hear STEM professionals discuss their science, engineering, and technology careers. You will be describing your career, and your preparation for this career, to groups of students. o Thursday, March 13, 2025 – UCI Beckman Center Speaking Opportunities IME West 2025 Panelist Opportunity – looking for panelists on SWE women in leadership in STEM. When: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 from 1pm-1:45pm Where: Anaheim Convention Center RSVP: If interested, please submit bio and headshot to manufacturer president@swe-oc.org by Oct. 15 Details: A free speaker badge for the show will be provided to panelists. This is a trade show for companies in medtech, automation, packaging, design & manufacturing, and plastics sectors. Panelists will share insights on leadership challenges, innovation, and career growth in today’s dynamic work landscape. This session offers practical advice and inspirational stories for both emerging professionals and established leaders. This panel is being organized by Carol Lin from Industry 4.0 Club.  Speaker Opportunity at Biola University Are you a research and development or mechanical engineer? Would you like to be a speaker and come to the Biola University campus in La Mirada, CA to share on your experiences in research and development or as a mechanical engineer? Please email president@swe-oc.org. Thank you! Women in STEM Panel Los Alamitos High School November 1st 10-11 am Register: https://vitallinkoc.typeform.com/to/XVb0eK69?typeform-source=www.google.com  Scholarship Opportunities Broadcom Foundation is sponsoring a competition that all students with STEM projects can participate in. One is more focused on coding and the other accepts submissions by students in all STEM fields. Here are details to share with young people, their schools and out of school programs that may wish to participate: CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE: Members of the U.S. House of Representatives host a district-wide Congressional App Challenges for middle and high school students to compete in the district they reside in or the district they attend school in. Students can use any programming language (example: C, C++, Javascript, Python, Ruby, ‘block code”, etc) and any platform (PC, web, tablet, robot, mobile, etc.) There are no limits on application, theme or topic! You must be in middle or high school at the time of app submission, students can participate in teams with a maximum of four students per team. Winning teams are invited to Capitol Hill to demo their apps to their Representatives at a celebration called #HOUSEOFCODE. Registration: STUDENT REGISTRATION – (congressionalappchallenge.us) open now until October 24, 2024 Full rules and important dates can be found here: RULES – (congressionalappchallenge.us) More details on #HOUSEOFCODE can be found here: #HOUSEOFCODE – (congressionalappchallenge.us)  Leadership Opportunities FY25 Leadership Positions  Interested in becoming a leader in the SWE-OC community? We have a number of roles open for the FY25. Please fill out our interest form or attend one of our planning meetings. We are also looking for General Partners who would like to contribute an idea or help share SWE-OC events. For questions, please contact president@swe-oc.org and nominating@swe-oc.org.Have an Idea for an Event? Send us your ideas and requests at president@swe-oc.org or DM us @swe-oc on Instagram! FY2025 Officers President: Sophia Leung president@swe-oc.org Internal Vice President: Madison Haagenson vpinternal@swe-oc.org External Vice President: Open! vpexternal@swe-oc.org Treasurer: Natalie White treasurer@swe-oc.org Secretary: Mariel Cisneros secretary@swe-oc.org |
