Don't forget to be a judge at the 2008 San Diego Science Fair.
Scholarship applications are due on April 18, 2008.
Upcoming Events
2008 San Diego Science Fair
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Location: Balboa Park Activity Center
The fair is held at the Balboa Park Activity Center on the corner of Park Blvd and Inspiration Point Way . Kids from 7th through 12th grades will be there and we try to talk to as many girls as we can. If you would like to be part of our judging crew, see Volunteering Opportunities. You may also find more information at the official Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair website.
SWEET 2008 - Society of Women Engineers Exploring Technology: Engineering Egypt
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Location: Girl Scouts Balboa Program Center
This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and to encourage our future women engineers. By hosting this workshop, SWE will help the Girls Scouts earn a SWE badge!! Come join us as a committee member if you would like to become more involved! As a committee member, you will work with other female engineers to help create, plan and coordinate the experiments of this event to inspire future engineers. Committee meetings are held every other Tuesday at 6pm. Hope to see you there!
Please contact Andrina (858)514-9205 or Jodi (858)522-2625 by Friday, February 8, if you are interested in volunteering or would like more information!
Career Empowerment: Getting the Most out of 2008 with the Seven Golden Rules of Success
Thursday, May 8 6 - 9 pm
Location: Qualcomm, Building Q (6455 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121
Qualcomm is proud to host renowned motivational speaker, Daniel Gutierrez, who has inspired Fortune 500 companies and individuals world-wide to make positive changes that lead to success. Daniel will be joined by Qualcomm's Howard Wright, Senior Director of Business Development, who will provide a company overview and his leadership insights.
Learn about the 7 Golden Rules to Success
Mr. Gutierrez will tailor this keynote presentation to take charge of your thinking and help you commit to 7 rules that he has applied to his own life. Set new heights in your career and personal life, and manage yourself to greatness! Adversity is a part of our everyday lives, but challenging your own limited beliefs and paying attention to your personal dialogue can help you. With self-awareness of your own potential and thought patterns, these 7 Golden Rules can help you to let go of the past and make some positive affirmations of your future. Are you ready to make the commitment that leads to success?
Please Register for this Event by Monday, May 5 Click here to register
Life Lessons and Leadership
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Qualcomm, Building Q (6455 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121
Please join the SWE-SD Professional Chapter in collaboration with Qualcomm and Athena UCSD for our May Event, a Professional Women in Technology Forum on:
About the Speakers:
Dr. Sally Ride, First American Woman in Space
Sally K. Ride, Ph.D., a former NASA Astronaut and the first American woman in space, is the President and CEO of Sally Ride Science, and a Professor (Emeritus) at the University of California, San Diego. Sally Ride Science is an innovative company dedicated to supporting girls' and boys' interests in math, science and technology, through their programs and publications.
Dr. Ride grew up in Los Angeles, California. She attended Stanford University where she earned her B.S. in Physics and B.A in English in 1973, and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics in 1975 and 1978, respectively. Shortly thereafter, she was selected for NASA's astronaut corps. Her first space flight was aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983; her second was also aboard Challenger, in 1984. During those flights, she deployed communications satellites, operated the robot arm, and conducted experiments in materials, pharmaceuticals, and Earth remote-sensing.
Peggy Johnson, QUALCOMM, Executive Vice President of Americas & India
Peggy Johnson serves as executive vice president of the Americas and India. Johnson is responsible for global development including working with partners to drive the adoption of 3G wireless broadband in the Americas and India. Johnson also serves as a member of Qualcomm's executive committee. Johnson previously served as president of Qualcomm Internet Services (QIS) and MediaFLO Technologies. Johnson was integral in establishing the foundation for QIS and leading the development of next-generation wireless technology. Under Johnson's leadership, QIS was successful at developing the BREW® solution, a family of offerings that includes uiOne, deliveryOne, QPoint and BREW Signature Solutions as well as the QChat® push-to-talk solution.
Hors d'oeuvres and dessert will be served!
Members and Non-Members: Free!
Please RSVP by Monday, May 12 Click here to register
26th Annual Banquet
Friday, May 16, 2008 6:00pm
Location: Hilton Mission Valley (901 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108)
SWE San Diego County Section cordially invites you to our 26th Annual Banquet
We are proud to acknowledge the corporate sponsors who support our section and our educational programs. SWE is pleased to present scholarships to local female students who pursue engineering degrees with excellence in academic achievement and community service.
We would like to request your participation in this year's fundraising campaign. You can help by sending a cash donation, donating your time, or providing a corporate donation. Any amount is welcome. Your gift is 100% tax-deductible (please see attached donation letter).
Please RSVP by Friday, May 9 and submit the attached reservation card to:
Andie Miramontes
Banquet Chair
banquet@swesandiego.org
(619) 818-3317
Midway / Zoo Tour Evening
Wednesday, June 25, 2008