To become a member at the UNR section of SWE, simply show up at the next meeting! Or email our Membership Coordinator.

SWE, founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.

Other membership benefits include:

Education and Outreach
The technical professions will benefit, and the quality of life will be enhanced by more women of all backgrounds pursuing the profession of engineering.

Inclusive Organization
SWE will be an inclusive organization focused on issues of interest to women of all backgrounds in engineering and technical careers.

Knowledge Source
SWE will be a worldwide leader and preferred partner in the creation and advancement of information about women in technical careers.

Professional Leadership
Women will be acknowledged as demonstrating the skills required to be effective leaders in a global marketplace.

Value and Benefit
SWE programs and services across the organization will provide value and benefit and meet the diverse and changing needs of Society members and stakeholders.

Benefits of SWE Membership