What: Volunteers needed to support the FY22 SWE-D High School Mentorship Program. This program aims to help over 30 female-identifying high school students discover their STEM identity, provide them with diverse STEM role models, and expose them to various engineering educational and career paths. Mentors, speakers, and event support volunteers are needed. Learn more about the volunteer roles here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bm1vAuBm46ttIhMWdZEMUqZ7rv2lrI5xOG2Zq8IQkaA/edit?usp=sharing.
Where: Sign-up to volunteer here - https://forms.gle/9N7ZPjcJren3M9k99. This entire program will be virtual!
When: Sign-up by 8/31! 
Questions: Email Haley (haleylantoine@gmail.com)

Thank you to Kelly Harbinson for setting up our Torch Award Fundraiser this year and to all of those who participated. We do still need help in meeting our goals, so if you are able to donate please do so by visiting http://www.swedetroit.org, scroll to the bottom left and click the yellow Donate button.  ​

Lastly, as we get closer to reaching our goal, we need assistance in finalizing the Award Nomination Packet. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Jessica Swan at jlengwis@gmail.com. 

Thank you for your continued support!

While we had an amazing FY21, we are looking forward to seeing all that we will accomplish in the upcoming FY22 - that’s where we need YOU!

We have the following chair positions available and are looking for volunteers to fill these roles in our executive team.  Check out this LINK for the basic role descriptions.

We need to fill these positions ASAP, as FY22 begins July 1st! Our VPs already have some great events in mind.

Available chair positions as of June 22, 2021:
Membership Team

• Networking Chair
• Membership Involvement Chair

Professional Development Team

• PD Conference Co-Chair
• PD Events Chair

Outreach Team

• Scholarships Chair
• Makers Faire Chair

Publicity/Communications Team

• Publicity Chair
• Historian Chair

Finance Team

• Fund Development Co-chair for Endowed Scholarships
• Fund Development Co-chair for Endowed Award

Please email Amanda Mohan, FY21 President, at swe.d.president0@gmail.com with your positions of interest. ​

While we had an amazing FY21, we are looking forward to seeing all that we will accomplish in the upcoming FY22 and that’s where we need you!

We have the following 14 chair positions available and are looking for volunteers to fill these roles in our executive team.  Check out the link below for the basic role descriptions.
We need to fill these positions asap as FY22 begins July 1! And our VPs already have some great events in mind.

Available chair positions as of June 7, 2021:

Membership Team

• Networking Chair
• Membership Involvement Chair

Professional Development Team

• PD Conference Co-Chair
• PD Events Chair
• PD Awards & Recognition Chairs

Outreach Team

• Scholarships Chair
• Outreach/GEE Chair
• Makers Faire Chair

Publicity/Communications Team

• Publicity Chair
• Blog Editor Chair
• Electronics Communications Chair
• Historian Chair

Finance Team

• Fund Development Co-chair for Endowed Scholarships
• Fund Development Co-chair for Endowed Award

 
Please email Amanda Mohan, FY21 President, at swe.d.president0@gmail.com with your positions of interest. 

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

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

1. June 5 2021 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
2. July 17 2021 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
3. August 26 2021 – 5:00PM – 9:30PM EST    
4. September 18 2021 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST  
5. October 1 2021  – 3:00PM – 7:30PM EST
6. October 23 2021 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST    - OR -
7. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace
A. LEED AP BD+C (Level 2) – December 11+12 2021

The above options (1-7) 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

This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. The USGBC charges a $250 fee for the actual exam which can now be taken online from home. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in 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 our live or self-paced options - https://leadinggreen.com/online

Please contact the instructor, Lorne, directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com.

IEEE of Southeastern Michigan is sponsoring two events for the Month of May that SWE Detroit members may be interested in attending. Please review the information below for more information.

Two Novel, Low-Cost Sterilization Systems

• Summary: ​"In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Katie’s team has designed and constructed two cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable sterilization systems for the inexpensive deactivation of SARS-CoV-2. The first system utilizes ozone gas to inactivate viral particles, while the second uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide. The team hopes to expand these inexpensive technologies to provide developing or rural regions with
• better access to sterilization devices."
• Date: May 11th, 2021
• Time: ​6-7PM EST
• Location: Online via WebEx (meeting shared after registration)​
• Pre-registration is required; follow the link below:

​Photo Credit: Tech Century

The FY21 Girls' Engineering Exploration Co-Chairs are seeking volunteers to help plan virtual STEM activities for middle school girls!

These events are 60 - 90 minute long virtual sessions with 25 middle school girls each, using little to no physical materials. 

There will be 4-5 weekend events, and 6 weekday lunchtime events in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Detroit. 

Follow the link below for more information!