Save the Date! SWE Founder’s Day Dinner
Thursday May 27th, 2010
A celebration of our progress and the 60th Anniversary of SWE.
Contact SWE.Rochester@gmail.com for more details

Region E Conference
Friday - Sunday, March 19-21, 2010
Philadelphia, PA

SWE Science Saturday
Saturday, March 6 2010 (11-4pm)
Rochester Museum and Science Center
SWE will be hosting an interactive engineering display including tower and bridge building activities for children visiting the RMSC.
For more information about Science Saturday Events visit http://rmsc.org/Experiences/FamilyPrograms/sciencesaturdays/

SWE Membership Upgrade Lunch & Learn Financial Advice for Students
Sunday February 7th, 2010 (1-3pm)
RIT CAST Bldg, 1st Floor
Guest speaker: Hon. John C. Ninfo, II will be presenting his award-winning finance literary program. Lunch will include DiBella’s subs, beverages, coffee and dessert, and one graduating SWE student member will win a free upgrade to professional membership. Free for SWE members, $2 all others. For more information contact Dara at swe.rochester@gmail.com

Monthly Board Meeting – all are welcome
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 (6-7pm)
150 State St RES Rm 313

Strategic Planning
Sunday, December 6th, 2009, 1:00 PM
Pam’s house – Potluck

Harbec Plastics Tour
Wednesday, April 29, 6:00 PM
More information to follow.

RES Gala
Saturday, March 14 - Save the Date

SWE Region E Conference
March 6-8, Cornell University
More Info
Register by January 31st to avoid "late fee"

SWE Science Saturday
Saturday, February 28, time TBD
RMSC - Contact courtney.reich@gmail.com for additional information or to volunteer.

Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 6:30
RES office, Room 313

Bowling with the Student Sections
Sunday, January 25, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Terrace Garden Lanes, 1151 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY
$16 ($10 student members) for 2 hours unlimited bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and unlimited fountain drinks. RSVP by Jan 21st to courtney.reich@gmail.com

Science Saturday Planning Mtg
Tuesday, January 13, 6:00
RES office, Room 313

Gathering of Professional Women
Wednesday, October 22, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Glendoveers, Penfield, NY
The 2nd Annual Gathering of Professional Women working in engineering, environmental, health and safety related occupations will provide an opportunity to learn more about educational, professional growth, and networking opportunities in the Rochester area.
RSVP to gpwevent @ gmail.com

ASME/SWE Steak Roast
Tuesday, October 21, 5:30-9:00 pm
Brighton's Buckland Park Lodge, 1341 Westfall Rd, Rochester 14618

Members & guests $10, Student members $5; tickets will not be sold at the door.

We will once again join with the Rochester Chapter of American Society of Mechanical Engineers for our annual steak roast. This is an opportunity to have a pleasant meal, see old friends and network with other engineers in the Rochester area. This year’s featured speaker is Dr. Amy L. Lerner, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Center for Musculoskeletal Research, at the University of Rochester. Dr. Lerner will describe the work she's doing using Finite Element modeling of the human knee in her work titled "Gender Differences and Obesity as Risks for Osteoarthritis."

It has been clearly documented that women have greater risks for osteoarthritis (OA), particularly in the knee. In addition, obesity is associated with higher risks for OA, in both men and women. The specific factors contributing to increased risks in women and those who are overweight remain unclear, however. Unraveling these risk factors is particularly challenging because of the complex interplay between the biological factors (whether hormonal or anatomic variations) and the mechanical factors (activities, kinematics, mechanical forces) and their consequences on the structures of the knee joint.

Reservations need to be made by October 10 through PayPal or by sending a check to the ASME treasurer, Bob Ellson at 20 Dartford Road, Rochester, New York, 14618.

Executive Board Meeting - CANCELLED
Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 PM at the RES offices, 150 State Street.

Women Engineers on Whose Shoulders We Stand
Thursday, September 18 beginning at 5:30 PM
SWE Rochester along with the Rochester Engineering Society is excited to host an event with Jill Tietjen. Jill is an author, speaker, and electrical engineer. Her published books include the Setting the Record Straight series, which explores the history of women in accounting, engineering, and professional achievement. Tietjen is one of the top historians in the country on scientific and technical women. She is the CEO of Technically Speaking, a national consulting company specializing in improving opportunities for women and girls to have more career options in technology. Tietjen is also a frequent keynote speaker at engineering, science, and women’s conferences. Seating is limited so RSVP early. Light refreshments provided. See the invitation for more details.

Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 9, 6:30 PM at the RES offices, 150 State Street.

See the latest ESWEeper for more information on each of the upcoming activities.

Girl Scouts Engineer Green Energy Information Session
Wednesday, June 11, 6:00 pm, Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley Program Center, 1020 John Street (just south of RIT)
RSVP to Kathie Woika, 585-344-7075 or KathieW@gsgv.org

Creative Memories Get-Together
Saturday, June 7, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, RIT’s Ross Building 10, Room A252
RSVP www.mycmsite.com/lisanorwood/events

Volunteers Needed: Engineering, Exploration & Experimentation Fair
Thursday April 24, 9am-2pm, RIT’s Clark Gymnasium

SWE-ROC Family Day at the Rochester Museum & Science Center
Saturday April 19, 9am-5 pm, Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Avenue
Admission ($10 children, $12 adults) due by Wednesday, April 16

National Engineers Week Event - Saturday February 16
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Looking for volunteers

Student Reception - Upgrade Social Event - Sunday, January 27, 2:30-4:30 PM
SWE Member and registered dietician Athena Visel will discuss quick healthy snacks to choose when you're stressed to boost your performance and calm your nerves. We will also be giving away one free upgrade for a graduating student!
Free for SWE members, $3 for non-members
RIT Student Alumni Union, Clark BC

Semi-Annual Vitality Meeting - January 5, 2008

LEGO League - Sunday December 9, 2007

Annual Holiday Party - Sunday December 2, 2007
Tastings at Wegmans Pittsford, 3195 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Join us for a social holiday luncheon in a private dining room at Tastings Restaurant adjacent to Wegmans in Pittsford. Entree choices include Salmon Primavera, Eggplant Lasagna or Grilled Flank Steak. Included with the entrée are choice of Caesar salad, Nature's Market Salad, or Soup, Brick Oven Breads, and choice of house red and white wine, coffee and tea. Dessert of Lemon and German Chocolate Bars concludes the lunch. Seating is limited, so reserve a spot for you and your guests by November 25th with June Kanik at 266-4272. The cost per meal will be $37.

Monthly Executive Board Meeting - Wednesday November 7, 2007
RIT Building 10, Room A252