The IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section Conference Committee is pleased to announce that the Spring 2023 section conference will be held on Tuesday, March 28th at Lawrence Technological University. The aim is to bring together leading experts in the field of engineering to discuss the latest advancements and developments in the industry.
The conference will feature keynote presentations, student research poster competitions and presentations, recruitment opportunities, social networking, section activity, dinner, awards, and technical chapter collaboration. The conference will cover topics such as electrification, alternative energy, batteries, chargers and inverters, electric vehicles, connected vehicles, and areas of Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering & Science, etc.
 
More information can be found on the flier attached below and you can register here.

What: Volunteers needed to support a SWE Detroit booth at Maker Girl Mania for K-7th grade students! SWE Detroit will lead nearly 600 students in a hands-on activity! Lunch is provided to all volunteers. 
When: Saturday, April 29th with shifts from 8:30-12:30pm and/or 12:15-4:15
Where: Clarkston High School, 6093 Flemings Lake Rd, Clarkston, MI 
How: Sign-up here by 4/19!
Questions? Please contact haleylantoine@gmail.com

What: Judges needed for the Invention Convention Michigan (ICM)! Invention Convention Michigan provides students in grades 3-12 an interactive and interdisciplinary opportunity to use the invention process to create and pitch an original product at a statewide convention. We will also host a SWE booth to share SWENext resources and activities with students and parents. Lunch is provided to all volunteers. 

When: Saturday, April 29th 9:30am-1pm, plus 2 hours of online training provided by ICM
Where: The Henry Ford Museum
How: Sign-up here by 3/31! 
Questions? Please contact haleylantoine@gmail.com

OnlineMastersDegree.org (OMD) is a website dedicated to helping master's students be successful in their pursuits for an advanced degree. Even though the balance is shifting and more women than ever before are pursuing a STEM education, there is still a long way to go until it is a completely even-playing field. One of the best ways for this to happen is by equipping women with scholarships and resources designed to help alleviate the cost and unique burdens they will face as they get a graduate STEM education. Check out the links below to the OMD guide and homepage to explore resources available for students.

Best Online Guide to Graduate Scholarships and Resources for Women in STEM - https://www.onlinemastersdegrees.org/financial-aid/scholarships/women-in-stem/
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A Master's Student's Ultimate Source for Earning an Online Degree - https://www.onlinemastersdegrees.org/

Dear SWE Detroit Members,

As we approach the end of FY23, it is time to seek candidates for FY24 SWE Detroit Leadership.  Qualified nominees will be placed on the ballot for our election in April.    
We are now open to call for candidates and look forward to your recommendations of self or fellow SWE members as leaders for the Section.  Nominations are due March 31st, 2023.

Below are the open officer positions, questions which must be answered for the nomination, and at this link you may find descriptions of each one. Please note that Officer Positions are voted for in April and Chair Positions are filled after the election (chair positions are not voted on).

Return the questionnaire for your nomination to Kristin Zatwarnicki at swe.d.president0@gmail.com

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Nomination Questions
1. Provide Contact Information of Candidate:
Name:
SWE Member Number:
Phone Number:
Email address:

2. Prepare a Candidate Biography and Statement
The candidate's biography and statement should be under 400 words and may contain: Candidate's SWE History, Current/Past Work Experience, Education, Hobbies, and vision and goals for the position they are considering.

3. List SWE resume/service (what other SWE positions or committees have been held):

4. Indicate position(s) interested in:

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Open FY24 Officer Positions:
President-Elect
VP Membership
VP Professional Development
VP Outreach
VP Communications / Secretary
VP Finance / Treasurer
Filled FY24 Officer Positions:
President: Molli Andor (president-elect for FY23 will be FY24 president)
Past-President: Kristin Zatwarnicki (president for FY23 will be FY24 past-president)

The very first Detroit International Women's Day Summit at Google Detroit will be held on Saturday 4/1 from 9:40am to 4:30pm ET! There will be local Detroit Techies as speakers, lightning talks, panel discussions, breakout groups, and much, much more!

Google Detroit will be hosting the event at their offices downtown, and there will be breakfast and lunch provided by Google Women Techmakers as well as a Happy Hour sponsored by SHPEtinas, NSBE, and SWE Detroit chapters.

Come grab some food and drinks, grow your professional network, get the support you need in today's volatile job market, and walk away with some new communities that will help connect you to your next opportunity.
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IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN SPEAKING OR VOLUNTEERING, please reach out to Jenna Ritten at jritten@umich.edu with your Name, Email and whether you would like to support as a volunteer or speaker. If you would like to give a lightning talk or join our panel discussion, please include the Title of the lightning talk you would like to give or the area of expertise you would like to contribute to the panel.

Oakland University SWE is hosting a networking fair where female engineers can talk about their current roles and give advice to students. 
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They are requesting to have 1-2 engineers from local companies host a booth and speak to their membership. Tables will be provided, and they ask you to bring a company branded tablecloth (if possible) and anything to help showcase your job as an engineer. A continental lunch will be provided before the event.

Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Oakland University Engineering Center, 115 Library Dr, Rochester, MI 48309
To reserve a table for your company, contact: Halee Tisler at sweou@oakland.edu

SWE-Detroit is partnering with Oakland University students competing in Marine Energy Collegiate Competition this year to do outreach at Melvindale High School. We are seeking volunteers for this activity. Please find the location and timing details listed below on the flyer. 

Learn more about the MECC: https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Prizes_and_Competitions/Marine_Energy_Collegiate_Competition_(MECC)
Learn more about the OU team competing in MECC: https://sites.google.com/a/oakland.edu/maisonneuve/

Boost your career prospects with the prestigious LEED Green Associate designation! LEED is the benchmark for green building certification, and having this accreditation demonstrates to employers and clients that you have a certified expertise in the field. With the LEED Green Associate exam having a less-than-stellar pass rate, the value of having these extra letters behind your name is sure to give you an edge in the job market.

The webinars have been successful in helping 10,000+ students and professionals learn the material thoroughly and pass the exam with an impressive passing rate. The LEED Professional Designation has been beneficial in securing internships and jobs for past participants and now is the ideal time to add this credential to your resume.

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:

Live webinars will be offered and can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1. March 25 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
2. April 15 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
3. May 6 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
4. June 3 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT - OR -
5. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace
A. LEED AP BD+C (Level 2) – On-Demand
The above options are all identical.

Register for a live webinar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online
Take this course taught by a USGBC Faculty member and get ahead in your career! The exam process is now available online, and the USGBC has reduced the fee to $100 for students. Don't miss out on this opportunity; reserve your spot today and take the steps to advance your career!

Cost: $200 - Members can use the coupon code ‘sust’ for $50 off if you are paying out of your own pocket.

Save your seat by registering here for live or self-paced options - https://leadinggreen.com/online
Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com and for those new to LEED, here is a short introduction to it - https://youtu.be/X9FUJpIW9b

The University of Michigan SWE section would like to invite alumni to their 39th Annual End of Year Banquet. It will be a time to honor our members’ accomplishments, and honor you, our alumni. This year’s banquet will celebrate another year of achievements for our chapter in supporting women to excel as engineers and leaders, as well as humbly recognize that we could not have come this far without your dedicated efforts.
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Date: Thursday, April 13th, 2023 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Palmer Commons, Great Lakes North Central Room
100 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Attire: Semi-formal
RSVP: please fill out this form by March 14th, 2023. The cost of attendance is $30/person

Feel free to email Garima Shah and Angelina Zhang, the End of Year Banquet officers at
swe.car.eoy@umich.edu if you have any questions.