About WE Local
WE Local brings together participants in all stages of their collegiate and professional journey to learn, energize/re-energize and connect through high-quality professional development workshops, networking opportunities, inspirational presentations and outreach activities.
These conferences bring the excitement, energy and learning environment of SWE's annual conference right to the member's backyard.
12/29/2019
Latest News:
1. The Conference Agenda is now available
2. Registration Now Open | Housing | Ways to Save Money
3. SWENext DesignLab: Community Engagement Challenge & STEM in Action Awards
4. Collegiate Competition: Seeking Online Judges
Latest News:
1. The Conference Agenda is now available
2. Registration Now Open | Housing | Ways to Save Money
3. SWENext DesignLab: Community Engagement Challenge & STEM in Action Awards
4. Collegiate Competition: Seeking Online Judges
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We have some exciting news to share!
Congratulations to one of our own SWE-SD members, Sara Wheeland, who will be receiving the 2020 WE Local New Emerging Leader in Technology & Engineering (ELiTE) Award!
If you will be attending WE Local San Diego, we invite you to join us in supporting and celebrating Sara at the WE Achieve Awards Dinner on Saturday evening during the conference!
Reminder: Registration for WE Local San Diego is OPEN and early bird rates end Friday, Dec. 20. Register now before prices go up by $100 on Saturday! http://bit.ly/2pH5SVr
If you will be attending WE Local San Diego, we invite you to join us in supporting and celebrating Sara at the WE Achieve Awards Dinner on Saturday evening during the conference!
Reminder: Registration for WE Local San Diego is OPEN and early bird rates end Friday, Dec. 20. Register now before prices go up by $100 on Saturday! http://bit.ly/2pH5SVr
1. Conference Agenda
The conference agenda is now available! Check back often for updates.
Web Version: bit.ly/2XSETDj
You can also download the SWE Events app and view the agenda on your mobile device! Visit bit.ly/2Yr5PKx for instructions.
Web Version: bit.ly/2XSETDj
You can also download the SWE Events app and view the agenda on your mobile device! Visit bit.ly/2Yr5PKx for instructions.
2. Registration | Ways to Save Money
Registration for WE Local San Diego is NOW OPEN!
Reserve your spot today before prices go up by $100 this Saturday!
Looking for ways to save? If you volunteer for a minimum of two hours, you can receive a 20% discount towards a Premier Registration!
Conference Housing
Make sure to secure your hotel room at the Hilton Gaslamp hotel by Wednesday, January 8, 2020 to receive the SWE discounted rate!
Hotel / Accommodations Sharing:
Many SWE members coordinate hotel sharing programs and carpools to reduce travel costs. The SWE Member Closed Facebook Group is a great forum to start these conversations!
We will share more information on facilitating accommodations sharing as it becomes available.
Hotel / Accommodations Sharing:
Many SWE members coordinate hotel sharing programs and carpools to reduce travel costs. The SWE Member Closed Facebook Group is a great forum to start these conversations!
We will share more information on facilitating accommodations sharing as it becomes available.
Looking for ways to save money on your WE Local Conference?
Volunteer!
Sign-up for two hours minimum and save 20% on a Premier Registration! Visit bit.ly/346i4y7
for more details and to sign-up. By volunteering at WELocal SanDiego, you are contributing to the support and advancement of women in engineering and technology. There are a variety of ways to volunteer, including welcoming and checking-in attendees, serving as a navigational resource, and facilitating sessions and special events. |
Employer Support of WE Local
Many SWE members turn to their employers for financial relief of some of the costs associated with attending professional development conferences. Download these resources to help you approach your employer to ask for their support and show them how being with SWE and attending WE Local can be mutually beneficial!
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2. SWENext DesignLab
The SWENext DesignLab Community Engagement Challenge asks teams of high school students to create a hands-on engineering activity for younger students that will help resolve a local issue. The teams will present their proposal to a panel of women engineers during DesignLab at WE Local San Diego, on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Teams who enter the challenge will have a chance to win $1,000 to implement their project and an all-expense paid trip to SWE’s annual conference, WE20, in New Orleans, Louisiana!
SWENext DesignLab Challenge Timeline:
Teams who enter the challenge will have a chance to win $1,000 to implement their project and an all-expense paid trip to SWE’s annual conference, WE20, in New Orleans, Louisiana!
SWENext DesignLab Challenge Timeline:
- Entry Form: November 8, 2019 (Deadline Extended)
- Confirmation Form: November 25, 2019 (Deadline Extended)
- Design Outline Presentation Submission: January 27, 2020 (Deadline Extended)
- DesignLab Presentation Date: February 1, 2020
WE Local San Diego is now accepting applications for the SWENext DesignLab STEM in Action Community Awards! 🏆
👉 Visit http://bit.ly/2QfrTpo for more information and to apply now!
The program recognizes girls in grades 6-12 who are actively interested in STEM and doing something in their community about it, e.g. raising awareness, mentoring students, participating in STEM Competitions or SWENext.
Juniors and Seniors who apply for the STEM in Action Award will have the opportunity to be deemed a STEM in Action: Innovator🚀 (must submit a 3-min video to be considered).
Rolling Application: apply EARLY to save your seat at the DesignLab Event!
Sunday, January 5, 2020 will be the last day to submit your application.
👉 Visit http://bit.ly/2QfrTpo for more information and to apply now!
The program recognizes girls in grades 6-12 who are actively interested in STEM and doing something in their community about it, e.g. raising awareness, mentoring students, participating in STEM Competitions or SWENext.
Juniors and Seniors who apply for the STEM in Action Award will have the opportunity to be deemed a STEM in Action: Innovator🚀 (must submit a 3-min video to be considered).
Rolling Application: apply EARLY to save your seat at the DesignLab Event!
Sunday, January 5, 2020 will be the last day to submit your application.
3. Collegiate Competition - Seeking Judges | Application
WE Local is seeking volunteers to serve as onsite judges
for the Collegiate Competition during WE Local San Diego
If you are interested in serving as an onsite judge, please contact:
Kristen Yoshida at kyoshida@bchdesign.com
For more details on the Collegiate Competition, visit https://bit.ly/309ZoyS.
for the Collegiate Competition during WE Local San Diego
If you are interested in serving as an onsite judge, please contact:
Kristen Yoshida at kyoshida@bchdesign.com
For more details on the Collegiate Competition, visit https://bit.ly/309ZoyS.
Onsite judges will view the posters and listen to oral presentations that will be presented during the WE Local conference in San Diego. Onsite judges do not need to be registered for the conference to volunteer! Please contact Kristen Yoshida at kyoshida@bchdesign.com if you have any questions.
General qualifications for judges:
General qualifications for judges:
- Graduate competitions: PhD preferred or MS with 4+ years of work experience
- Undergrad competitions: BS, MS with 1-2+ years of work experience, in last years of PhD program, beginning of PhD program with prior 1-2 years of work experience, or in Post Doc.
Collegiate Competition applications now closed!
The WE Local Collegiate Competition is an excellent opportunity for students to build their resumes and receive direct feedback from other women engineers on their research.
Collegiate Competition Timeline:
- STAGE 1: All students submit and abstract online.
- Limited to one submission per person.
- Deadline: Monday, November 11, 2019.
- STAGE 2: Finalists share their research on a visual poster as well as in a 15-minute lightning talk presentation during their specific WE Local.
- Finalists (three from each Undergrad and Grad) receive recognition and awards during the WE Achieve Awards Ceremony.
SAVE THE DATE! WE Local is heading to San Diego in 2020!
The 2020 WE Local Conferences will be heading to the following cities in 2020:
San Diego: January 31-February 1, 2020
Conference: San Diego Convention Center
Salt Lake City: February 7-8, 2020
Conference: Salt Palace Convention Center
Raleigh: February 21-22, 2020
Conference: Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Buffalo: March 27-28, 2020
Conference: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Des Moines: April 17-18, 2020
Conference: Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Visit the WE Local website for up to date information on the conferences.
San Diego: January 31-February 1, 2020
Conference: San Diego Convention Center
Salt Lake City: February 7-8, 2020
Conference: Salt Palace Convention Center
Raleigh: February 21-22, 2020
Conference: Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Buffalo: March 27-28, 2020
Conference: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Des Moines: April 17-18, 2020
Conference: Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Visit the WE Local website for up to date information on the conferences.
WE Local 2020 Announcements Archive
Applications now Closed!
Apply for a Travel Grant
Apply for a Travel Grant
WE Local Travel Grants were established to provide financial assistance to SWE members who attend WE Local conferences. The travel grants are available to both professional and collegiate members. A discount on an early bird registration rate and a WE Local Awards dinner admission are included!
Visit http://bit.ly/2PjigWk for more details and to apply by Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, 11:59 p.m. PT.
Visit http://bit.ly/2PjigWk for more details and to apply by Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, 11:59 p.m. PT.
The WE Local 2020 awards applications are NOW CLOSED!
The application window for FY20 closes on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 (9:59pm PT).
Visit bit.ly/2z5732h to learn more about the various awards and to apply today!
The application window for FY20 closes on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 (9:59pm PT).
Visit bit.ly/2z5732h to learn more about the various awards and to apply today!
The Society of Women Engineers strives to advance and honor the contributions of women at all stages of their careers as well as recognize the successes of SWE members and individuals who enhance the engineering profession through contributions to industry, education and the community.
Our WE Local 2020 Awards provide additional opportunities to recognize outstanding SWE members, SWE groups and individuals.
The call for participation to become a speaker at WE Local San Diego in 2020 is now closed.
Speaking at WE Local is an opportunity to support the advancement of women in engineering and technology by lending your insights and personal experiences. For more information and to apply, visit http://bit.ly/welocal_cfp.
WE Local is looking for speakers to contribute content related to a variety of topics including academia, entrepreneurship, finance management, career paths and strategies, social issues, re-entering the workforce, retirement, and more.
Speaking at WE Local is an opportunity to support the advancement of women in engineering and technology by lending your insights and personal experiences. For more information and to apply, visit http://bit.ly/welocal_cfp.
WE Local is looking for speakers to contribute content related to a variety of topics including academia, entrepreneurship, finance management, career paths and strategies, social issues, re-entering the workforce, retirement, and more.
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