STEM Degrees: SWE Fast Facts
How much of the global engineering workforce was comprised of women in 2020?
20%
What year was our section founded?
1976
What is annually the first General Meeting of the Fall Semester?
What does SWE stand for?
Society of Women Engineers
What year was Tech founded?
1885
What percentage of engineering Bachelor's degrees were awarded to women in 2020?
24.2%
What are the names of our section advisors?
Gretchen and Jaclyn
What are SWE's official colors?
Purple, yellow, grey
What year was the National society founded?
1950
What does MEEM stand for?
Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
What percentage of STEM Bachelor's degrees were awarded to women in 2020?
37.8%
Where is the SWE Office?
MUB 106
How many members does SWE have at the societal level?
40,000+
There are over __ professional and collegiate SWE sections.
400
What were the top 3 Engineering degrees awarded to women in 2020?
Mechanical
Computer
Chemical
What does CHEB stand for?
Committee Heads and Executive Board
What is the location of the WE24 National SWE Conference?
Chicago!
Who is the founder of SWE?
Beatrice Hicks
What is the original name of Michigan Tech?
Michigan Mining School
How many Bachelor's degrees were awarded to women in 2020?
27700
What are the 5 Executive Board positions? (not including Director)
President, President-Elect, Treasurer, VPM, and Secretary
What is the SWE Tagline? (Hint: 3 sections represented by the gear in the SWE Logo)
Aspire/Advance/Achieve
What are the five core values of SWE?
Integrity, Inclusive Environment, Mutual Support, Professional Excellence, and Trust
Who is the Dean of the College of Engineering?
Dr. Audra Morse