Although women comprise a majority of the workforce, they make up approximately 8.5 percent of the nation’s engineers.  A number of programs have been launched over the past decade to recruit more women into the field, and while women now represent 20 percent of all engineering students, women remain more likely than men to switch out of the field, particularly in the first two years of college.  At Carnegie Mellon the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) provides a support network of peers when it comes to pursuing a degree in engineering.  Through a number of money-raising events, under the guidance of Hilda Diamond, Advisor of the Society of Women Engineers, many projects have been launched.

National Mission Statement

“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, demonstrate the value of diversity.”

Carnegie Mellon University Chapter Mission Statement:

“Provide support network to students pursuing a degree in engineering allowing for aspiration, advancement, and achievement, through various social and professional events, that benefit students, the university, as well as the community.”

How to Join

To become a section member, come to a general body meeting. To become a national member, visit Swe.org, to register for collegiate membership.

Joining SWE is fast and easy.