History of SWE and SWE-Rochester
The Society of Women Engineers' history is relatively brief, but charged by the inspiration, desire and strength of its members since its inception in 1950. Four sections were chartered in the beginning: Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C., with Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Los Angeles sections soon to follow. Dr. Beatrice Hicks from the New York section was selected to serve as the society's first president. SWE members were kept busy forming the foundation of the organization and conducting national conventions.
In 1952 the Society of Women Engineers was incorporated as a non-profit, educational service organization. SWE continued to grow in size as well as services. SWE's first scholarship was established in the name of Dr. Lillian Moller Gilbreth in 1958. From these humble beginnings, SWE has grown to 11 regions encompassing 90 professional sections and 289 student sections. SWE offers several scholarships and has joined with industry to administer outreach programs for middle and high school age students.
The Rochester Section of SWE was chartered on April 5, 1982 by 44 members. The section provides significant networking and professional development opportunities to help women achieve their full potential as engineers and leaders. We also encourage and inspire girls and young women to explore careers in science, math, engineering, and technology through outreach events, guest speakers and scholarship opportunities. SWE Rochester is affiliated with two Collegiate Sections, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, and AffiliateMonroe Community College.
Our Mission
To be the premier resource in the Rochester area for women seeking information about engineering and related careers.
Become a member
When you join SWE as a member of the national organization, you are automatically a member of a section. SWE membership is open to all women and men engineering students, engineers in all disciplines, and non-engineers with equivalent engineering experience. To join, please click on the "Join SWE Today" tab at the top of the page .
Member Benefits
• Community of Support
• Education and Development
• Resources and Information (includes the SWE Magazine and RES Magazine)
• Leadership Skills
• Networking
Feel free to contact any of the executive council members with further questions. We look forward to your involvement in SWE! Also, we would love to see you at our SWE meetings.
As part of your Rochester Section SWE benefits, you will receive a complementary copy of the RES magazine. More information can be found at RES Magazine.
2020-21 Executive Board
President - Marca Lam
Vice-President - Audrey Clignett
Treasurer - Amy Blackmon
Secretary - Stephanie White
Past Presidents
The Society of Women Engineers' history is relatively brief, but charged by the inspiration, desire and strength of its members since its inception in 1950. Four sections were chartered in the beginning: Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C., with Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Los Angeles sections soon to follow. Dr. Beatrice Hicks from the New York section was selected to serve as the society's first president. SWE members were kept busy forming the foundation of the organization and conducting national conventions.
In 1952 the Society of Women Engineers was incorporated as a non-profit, educational service organization. SWE continued to grow in size as well as services. SWE's first scholarship was established in the name of Dr. Lillian Moller Gilbreth in 1958. From these humble beginnings, SWE has grown to 11 regions encompassing 90 professional sections and 289 student sections. SWE offers several scholarships and has joined with industry to administer outreach programs for middle and high school age students.
The Rochester Section of SWE was chartered on April 5, 1982 by 44 members. The section provides significant networking and professional development opportunities to help women achieve their full potential as engineers and leaders. We also encourage and inspire girls and young women to explore careers in science, math, engineering, and technology through outreach events, guest speakers and scholarship opportunities. SWE Rochester is affiliated with two Collegiate Sections, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, and AffiliateMonroe Community College.
Our Mission
To be the premier resource in the Rochester area for women seeking information about engineering and related careers.
Become a member
When you join SWE as a member of the national organization, you are automatically a member of a section. SWE membership is open to all women and men engineering students, engineers in all disciplines, and non-engineers with equivalent engineering experience. To join, please click on the "Join SWE Today" tab at the top of the page .
Member Benefits
• Community of Support
• Education and Development
• Resources and Information (includes the SWE Magazine and RES Magazine)
• Leadership Skills
• Networking
Feel free to contact any of the executive council members with further questions. We look forward to your involvement in SWE! Also, we would love to see you at our SWE meetings.
As part of your Rochester Section SWE benefits, you will receive a complementary copy of the RES magazine. More information can be found at RES Magazine.
2020-21 Executive Board
President - Marca Lam
Vice-President - Audrey Clignett
Treasurer - Amy Blackmon
Secretary - Stephanie White
Past Presidents
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2016- Marca Lam
2014-16 Jodi Carville 2012-14 Carol Richardson 2010-12 Dara Lubin 2009-10 Courtney Reich 2007-09 June Kanik 2005-07 Mary Barker Steblein 2003-05 Lisa Norwood 2002-03 Katherine Jedzinak/Lisa Norwood 2001-02 Edith Kondor 2000-01 Susan Aurand 1999-00 Laurie Wells 1998-99 Ellen Chamberlain 1997-98 Julia Ispentchian |
1996-97 Heather J.T. Lieb
1995-96 Ronna Robertson 1993-95 Kate Smelker Dohan 1992-93 Suzanne Marcellus 1991-92 Sharon D. Robinson 1990-91 Ruthanne Kmetz 1989-90 Theresa A. Tuthill 1988-89 Elizabeth Diehl 1987-88 June Kanik 1986-87 Sheryl Gracewski 1985-86 Susanna V. Biancheri 1984-85 Cynthia A. Vaessen 1983-84 Carol A. Richardson 1982-83 Joanne M. Higgins |
