Applications for SWE Philadelphia Section Scholarships are now open! Each year, SWE Philadelphia awards scholarships to provide financial assistance to full-time undergraduate or graduate students that identify as a woman and are enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering, engineering technology, computer science, or engineering field related program at a university listed Here. The scholarship application can be accessed Here. A…

The Widener annual Engineering Girls’ Camp will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.. This camp has been running for over 25 years and typically welcomes more than 175 high school students to learn about engineering through hands-on laboratory sessions and through discussion with Engineering Professionals.  SWE women engineers have always played…

Mark your calendars!! Join section member, Treasurer and UPenn alumna Julie Williams for a conversation and hot chocolate at her home in Wynnewood on Saturday, March 1st from 10am – 12pm  Address will be provided to those who RSVP. Join us for a relaxed coffee meetup with section members! Stop by Wake Coffee, PA anytime…

Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. ET Join us for a virtual professional development event, “Core Elements of Public Speaking,” featuring Chujiao Ma. In this session, Chujiao will explore the foundational elements of effective public speaking, drawing on her extensive experience communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Whether you’re presenting to engineering teams,…

SWE Philadelphia needs your support!!  There are a number of local science fairs in 2026 that give SWE members the chance to volunteer and support the next generation of engineers. Judging allows for positive interaction between middle and high school students with SWE members, and is a very rewarding experience!  Please fill out this survey to let us know what event…

Our annual high school Certificate of Merit program (https://philadelphia.swe.org/certificate-of-merit/) needs a lead. This effort will need about 1 hour per week in April and May to  Please contact phila_president@swe.org or phila_outreach@swe.org if you would like to support these important events!

Mark your calendars!! Join SWE Philadelphia for informal networking and conversation. Stop by to meet other members, ask questions about the section or career options and share your insights!

Mark your calendars!! Join SWE Philadelphia for informal networking and conversation. Stop by to meet other members, ask questions about the section or career options and share your insights!

Are you attending WE25 next week in New Orleans? Let SWE Philly know! 👇Fill out this form before the conference to get connected with fellow SWE Philly attendees!

We are excited to reveal our FY26 Phashion Phundraiser T-Shirt Design, available through Bonfire ✨ Represent SWE Philly with our shirt featuring the iconic Philly skyline, available in multiple styles and colors to fit your aesthetic! Every t-shirt = a contribution to SWE Philly’s funds to support scholarships, STEM outreach, professional development events, and social…

Mark your calendars!! Join SWE Philadelphia for informal networking and conversation. Stop by to meet other members, ask questions about the section or career options and share your insights!

SWE Philly Swag Pop Up Shop Limited time only – submit your order for an official SWE Philadelphia quarter zip or jacket through our pop up shop by June 2nd! All orders will be processed as a bulk shipment to the section President for distribution at upcoming events and ad hoc office hours. Don’t miss your chance to rep SWE Philly! …

RSVP for our 75th Anniversary Celebration Event! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic celebration featuring section presentations, networking, inspiring panel speakers, and our esteemed featured guest speaker, Ana Kraft – Founder & CEO of Xena Workwear! This event is open to professionals and students  who’d like to participate in celebrating SWE’s enduring legacy of inspiring and promoting women inengineering. Event Details: We…

Save the Date for a celebration of SWE’s 75 years of impact on women and girls in engineering! Join SWE Philadelphia, SWE Lehigh Valley, SWE South Jersey, and SWE Drexel for a lunch and more on May 31st at Drexel University – open to all sections and interested guests! Sign up via the link below…

Mark your calendars for SWE Philadelphia’s 2025 Spring Scholarship Celebration! Hosted by our scholarship program corporate sponsor, Saint-Gobain North America, we will be celebrating our collegiate scholarship winners and networking with fellow members. All members are welcome to attend – keep an eye out for our RSVP link!

SWE Philadelphia Annual Scholarship Program – Deadline Extended! The Society of Women Engineers Philadelphia Section collegiate scholarship application is live. Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Engineering and related fields are encouraged to apply by March 31st 5pm EDT using this link: Application A letter of recommendation is also needed for the application and can…

The SWE Philadelphia Section scholarship program is committed to supporting students who identify as women, enrolled in STEM programs at a local university or college. The criteria for selection are science/math/engineering activities, teamwork, leadership, scholarship, and an essay on the student’s personal motivations for pursuing engineering. Judging will be conducted by members of the Scholarship…

The 2025 SWE/Widener University Engineering Girls Camp for high school girls has been scheduled for Saturday, February 22 at the Widener University campus in Chester, PA. The camp runs from Noon to 5 PM, with 3 laboratory sessions and 2-panel discussions, and is an opportunity for high school girls interested in engineering and computer science…

Join SWE Philadelphia for our second annual Galentine’s Day dinner! Casual networking with your SWE gals and great food – hope to see you there! RSVP by Feb 18th at the following link: Galentine’s Day RSVP

SWE is coming to Cherry Hill, NJ on March 7-8, 2025 for WE Local!  This is a fantastic opportunity for Philadelphia section members to participate on the local host committee, or as a breakout session speaker. You’ll be connected to the organizing team and have the opportunity to contribute to the event success while meeting more…

Join section members in person or virtually on Monday November 18th at 6pm at KSM technology partners Audubon, PA as we network and watch this webinar from SWE’s Advance Learning Center. Speaker Donna Brighton helps us understand how our brains react to change and how we can use Refocus, Reframe, and Refresh techniques to work through…

Mark your calendars for SWE Philly’s first virtual general membership meeting! Join virtually on September 23rd at 7 pm to learn more about the section and to hear a special speaker topic on mindfulness. Hope to see you there!

We’re excited to kickoff FY25 with a happy hour on Thursday Sep 12th! Join us to meet fellow members and officers and hear about our events and programs coming up this year. We will provide light refreshments and 2 complimentary drinks to all attendees. RSVP by Sep 5th.

Your feedback is so valuable to our leadership team so that SWE Phildelphia can meet our members’ needs!  Whether you’re just starting your career, moving into a Masters Program, or making a change, we would like to hold virtual and in-person events for the most important topics and professional needs of our section.  Please take…

SWE Philadelphia had a great time touring Philadelphia Distilling’s distillery and tasting their award-winning gins and vodkas to close out FY24! We learned about what goes into making gin and how Philadelphia Distilling sets their process and product apart from their peers – definitely an interesting and tasty tour! SWE Philadelphia had a great time…

Members, thank you for an exciting year as we welcomed new members and officers, partnered with Saint Gobain for networking and our college scholarship program, and awarded over 35 Science Fair awards, 72 high school STEM Certificates of Merit, and 6 college scholarships. Our Professional Membership of 383 people represents women and SWE allies working…

Ballots are now open for SWE Philadelphia members to vote for FY25 Officers! Cast your vote via the link below by noon on June 14th and help elect our next board of officers!

Join SWE Philadelphia for a FY24 closeout distillery tour and tasting at Philadelphia Distilling on June 22nd at 2pm! RSVP by June 17th – $15/person. Enjoy premium cocktails with a dash of chemical engineering!  Only 16 spots available, so RSVP soon!

We are proud to introduce a few of the amazing recipients of the 2024 SWE Philadelphia Scholarship! The section awarded 6 college scholarships for a total of $6000 this year. These accomplished young women have gone above and beyond in their academics and in service to their communities. They embody what it means to be…

Join SWE Philadelphia for our scholarship and year-end section celebration at the Chestnut Hill Brewing Company! The event will be held on Sunday, April 28th from 1-3pm. RSVP via the button below by April 19th. Hope to see you there!

We had a fantastic day at the Delaware Valley Science Fair reviewing engineering projects across middle school and high school entrants! Thanks to the SWE Philly officers Julianna Kerwood and Jennifer Casta for judging our section Special Awards!

Our annual high school Certificate of Merit program (https://philadelphia.swe.org/certificate-of-merit/) needs a lead. This effort will need about 1 hour per week in April and May to  Please contact phila_president@swe.org or phila_outreach@swe.org if you would like to support these important events! University Diploma or Certificate Flat Icon Vector.svg from Wikimedia Commons by Videoplasty.com, CC-BY-SA 4.0

Members of SWE Philadelphia, including Jessie Gmeinder, Tori Morgan, and Kimberly Bailey attended the WE Local event March 1-2 in Baltimore, MD.  The WE Local conferences are a great way to participate in workshops and networking with just as much impact as Society-level conference but at a smaller scale (and maybe closer to home)!  Philadelphia members can look…

Thanks to everyone who attended the Galentine’s Day event! We had a great time getting to know each other, talking about our different experiences, and learning from each other! So glad to have the SWE community as we celebrate Women’s History Month!

Please RSVP by March 1st by clicking here. SWE Philadelphia is proud to partner with Saint-Gobain Malvern, who will host a networking social on Wednesday March 6th beginning at 5:30 p.m.  We will open with networking and hors d’oeuvres, hear from speakers about career opportunities from engineering to business strategy, engage in discussion, have time for networking.  Saint-Gobain…

Join SWE Philadelphia for a fun Galentine’s Networking Dinner to celebrate all the support you get from your gal(-entines)! Looking forward to seeing you all there! RSVP here by Feb. 18th!

The 2024 SWE/Widener University Engineering Girls Camp for high school girls has been scheduled for Saturday February 24 at the Widener University campus in Chester, PA (off I-95 at the bottom of the Blue Route, a few miles south of the Philadelphia airport). The camp runs from Noon to 5 PM, with 3 laboratory sessions and 2 panel discussions, and is…

​RSVP is Open! Virtual Professional Development Event​ When:  Wednesday November 15th at 6:00 p.m.Please join SWE Philadelphia for a virtual event by Kelly Charles Collins, who will help us shape our personal and professional goals by exploring Vision, Voice, Visibility, and Value.  Kelly is an experienced legal professional and corporate coach who helps people explore, shape, and drive towards…

Please join us at the Great American Pub in Conshohocken on September 14th at 6pm! Meet fellow members for this social gathering, learn more about the section, and share your ideas and feedback! For city members, Great American Pub is extremely walkable from the Conshohocken SEPTA station! This event is open to members and guests,…