Society of Women for Excellence in Engineering and Technology (SWEET)
Society of Women for Excellence in Engineering (SWEET)
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Description
The Society of Women for Excellence in Engineering and Technology (SWEET) is a coed organization that is both professional and social. Student members work to inspire young women and children to pursue degrees in the field of engineering. The organization invites any student from Sam Houston State University that is majoring or minoring in the STEM/STEAM degree areas. As a STEM/STEAM SHSU student, this association provides you with an opportunity to develop your professional contacts. You will gain a better insight into what the career you have selected is all about.
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Membership and Current Officers
Membership is open to any student at SHSU that is majoring or minoring in a STEM/STEAM field. Dues are annual to help fund all of the community outreach programs. Currently SWEET is in the progress of becoming an officially recognized collegiate chapter of the Society of Women for Engineering.
Membership fee: Not collecting membership fees at this time.Find us on Org link.
Current Officers:
Madeline Serna – President
Audrey Fitch – Secretary
Alexandra Martinez – Treasurer
Kassandra Castellanos – Historian/Social Media
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Find us on Social Media
You can find more about us at on our social accounts.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shsu.sweet/
Instagram: @SHSU.SWEET
Twitter: @SHSU_SWEET
TikTok shsu.sweet
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Community Outreach Projects
- Habitat for Humanity
- State Park Cleanup
- SWEET Speaks
- Scare on the Square
- Dallas ISD STEM Expo
- Saturdays@SAM
- Scouts@SAM – Engineering badge
- Judging at Career and Technology Student Organization state contest
- Volunteer/Mentoring of students of Huntsville ISD
- Volunteers of the BEST Southeast Texas contest
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Impacting the Future
Join a society of pioneers, advocates and mentors who support and guide your collegiate and professional journey in the fields of Engineering Technology and/or STEM/STEAM. You will gain a vast pool of resources to nurture your personal and career development. Your involvement will positively impact the future of Engineering Technology and/or STEM/STEAM.
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Extended Optional Collegiate Affiliate Membership
Students have the option of joining individually for $20.00. Upon graduation, students are encouraged to join the professional membership or Society of Women for Engineering.
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Fall 2022 Meeting Location, Dates, and Time
Fall 2022 Meeting Dates/Times:
PIRK 100 from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
October 6
October 20
November 3
November 17
December 1
Many student-affiliated groups have been successful in holding joint meetings with personnel from the Industry, University and SWEET membership offers outstanding value! Meetings are usually the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Your membership includes:
- Club t-shirt
- Interaction with other SHSU student organizations socially
- Team up with other SHSU student organizations to have a greater positive impact on others
- Eligibility for scholarships.
- Networking opportunities with practicing women STEM/STEAM, engineers and other colleges
- Industry expert guest speakers
- A support system of peer groups, mentors, advisors, and industry leaders.
- An opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills.
- Regularly scheduled meetings that allow you to get advice from fellow members on everything from time management to graduate schools, all while making lifelong friendships.
- Professional development seminars
- Interviewing Techniques
- Former Student Success Stories
- New Technologies
- Field Trips to Local Industries
- Social activities
- Campus event participation
- Community Service Projects
- Fundraising activities
- Equipment Demonstrations
- Job Fairs
- School/Dept. Open Houses