The Society of Women Engineers is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the engineering profession. Our Section’s goals include increasing awareness of the benefits of diversity, providing outreach support to the community, and providing career development resources for our members. We achieve our goals by meeting regularly as a team, planning and fulfilling the year’s calendar of events and targeting our efforts to align with our mission.
SWE SNS 2024-2025 Event Calendar
February 1st: MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competition 8am-12pm
Location: UNR Davidson Mathematics and Science Center (DMSC)
Description: Chapter-level math competition fostering math skills in middle school students.
February 7-8th: FIRST Tech Challenge NNV League Finals
Location: Galena High School
Description: Final rounds of the FIRST Tech Challenge for Northern Nevada teams.
February 12th: SWE Advanced Learning Center Training
Location: UNR Joe Crowley Student Union
Description: Confidence and Influence in a Challenge – How to pivot and turn adversity into opportunity. Free pizza for UNR students!
February 21-22nd: FIRST Tech Challenge NV Championship
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: The championship event for Nevada’s FIRST Tech Challenge teams.
February 26th: Evening with Industry UNR SWE
Location: UNR, Joe Crowley Ballrooms
Description: A formal networking dinner connecting students with industry professionals.
February 27-29th: FIRST Robotics Competition
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: Robotics teams compete in the regional FIRST Robotics Competition.
February 28th – March 1st: WE Local San Jose
Location: San Jose, CA
Description: A regional SWE conference offering professional development and networking opportunities.
March 7-8th: WE Local Cherry Hill, NJ
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Description: A regional SWE conference focusing on leadership and engineering innovation.
March 8th: MATHCOUNTS State Competition
Location: AGC 5400 Mill Street, Reno, NV
Description: State-level competition for MATHCOUNTS, challenging middle school students in advanced mathematics.
March 13th: Southwest Gas Tour 3-4pm
Location: 400 Eagle Station Lane, Carson City, NV 89701
Description: Take a tour of the leading natural gas provider in Nevada.
March 14-15th: WE Local Milwaukee, WI
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Description: A regional SWE conference featuring sessions on leadership, networking, and engineering practices.
April 10-11th: WE Local Bengaluru, India
Location: Bengaluru, India
Description: A global SWE event promoting the exchange of ideas and fostering professional growth in the engineering community.
April 24-25th: WE Local Prague, Czechia
Location: Prague, Czechia
Description: A regional conference in Europe focused on connecting and empowering women engineers.
April 25th: Night of the STEM Stars
Location: TBD
Description: A night dedicated to celebrating STEM achievements with regional students and professionals.
May (TBD): Booth at YPN’s Non-Profit Night
Location: South 40, Reno, NV
Description: Participate in the Young Professionals Network’s Non-Profit Night to raise awareness about SWE and connect with the community.
June 23rd: Women in Engineering Day + End of Year Social
Location: TBD
Description: Celebrate Women in Engineering Day and wrap up the year with a social event.
