STEM Degrees
How much of the global engineering workforce was comprised of women in 2020?
20%
What year was our section founded?
2021
What is our most common activity we have done for meetings?
Painting!
What does SWE stand for?
Society of Women Engineers
What woman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 for her contribution to the understanding of radiation?
Marie Curie
What percentage of engineering Bachelor's degrees were awarded to women in 2020?
24.2%
What is the name of our faculty advisor?
Dr. Heather Dillon
What are SWE's official colors?
Purple, yellow, grey
What year was the National society founded?
1950
Who was the first woman to go to space?
Valentina Tereshkova
What percentage of STEM Bachelor's degrees were awarded to women in 2020?
37.8%
Where was our old meeting room? (Hint: It is a lab)
Fluids Lab (BBG40)
How many members does SWE have at the societal level?
40,000+
There are over __ professional and collegiate SWE sections.
400
Which bridge was built primarily by women?
Waterloo Bridge
What were the top 3 Engineering degrees awarded to women in 2020?
Mechanical
Computer
Chemical
What other women in STEM clubs are there on campus?
WICS or Femmes of STEM
What is the location of the WE24 National SWE Conference?
Chicago!
Who is the founder of SWE?
Beatrice Hicks
Which of these countries has the most male dominated work force: England, Sweden, Spain, or Italy?
England
How many Bachelor's degrees were awarded to women in 2020?
27700
What three roles make up our leadership triad?
President, Ex-Officio President, and Vice President
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
Which pioneering female, who became a billionaire after launching a business creating and selling software in the 1960s, adopted a male name to help her survive in industry?
Stephanie "Steve" Shirley