about us
Our Mission
The Mission of the Fort Worth Professional Section of the Society of Women Engineers
The Fort Worth Society of Women Engineers offers networking, leadership, professional development and outreach opportunities for its members through regular meetings and events. We also meet with and support the collegiate sections at Texas Christian University (TCU), the University of North Texas (UNT), and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Many of our members participate in the international, national, and local conferences each year, which offer exciting workshops, impressive career fairs, and rewarding networking opportunities.
SWE’s Background
SWE was established in 1950, celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2015, and has over 40,000 members across the globe. SWE is the world’s largest advocate for all women in engineering and technology, offering a vast pool of resources to nurture personal and professional development. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through various training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach, and advocacy activities. Check out our Governance page for leadership opportunities within the Fort Worth SWE section!
The Mission of the Society of Women Engineers
- Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders.
- Expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life.
- SWE champions the value of diversity by being the catalyst for change.
- SWE inspires women to achieve their full potential as engineers and leaders.
- SWE will be there for women as they seek to be their authentic selves in all stages of their careers and lives.
- SWE is a resource to young girls and collegiates exploring future careers in engineering and technology.
