Princeton Society of Women Engineers

What is Princeton SWE?

Princeton Society of Women Engineers is dedicated to promoting a sense of community among B.S.E. students, professors, and alumnae of Princeton, and introducing younger girls to the various opportunities offered by studying engineering. Membership in SWE is open to all Princeton students, irrespective of gender.

We hope to achieve our goals through various initiatives, including

  • Alumni Outreach
  • Industry Outreach
  • Badge Workshops for Girl Scouts
  • High School Engineering Colloquium
  • Study Breaks and Social Events

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Updates

Cornell Tech Talk

On Monday, November 18th, SWE hosted an Info Session with Cornell Tech Admissions. The event brought together students eager to learn more about graduate school opportunities, the future of engineering, and what Cornell Tech has to offer.

The session included an overview of Cornell Tech’s programs, emphasizing its innovative, interdisciplinary approach to education. Attendees got a glimpse into how the institution equips students with the skills and experiences needed to tackle real-world challenges in technology and engineering.

SWE x Amazon Event

On November 7th, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) hosted an insightful panel discussion with Amazon , providing an engaging opportunity for students to connect with professionals from one of the world’s leading tech companies. The event brought together aspiring engineers and tech enthusiasts for an hour of valuable insights and networking.

WE24 Conference

This year, Princeton University’s Society of Women Engineers (SWE) chapter had the privilege of attending WE24, the world’s largest conference for women in engineering and technology. With the powerful theme Together We Rise, the event brought thousands of attendees together for three transformative days filled with workshops, networking, and inspiration. Princeton SWE members joined over 450 organizations at the career fair, explored more than 200 sessions, and built lasting connections across a global community of women engineers. To read more about our members’ experiences click here!

Departmental Mixer Study Break

We hosted a study break where underclassmen could come grab some yummy boba and have their questions answered about anything relating to BSE from classes to minors/certificates to clubs to research to internships and everything in between! We had representatives from CBE, CEE, COS, ECE, MAE, and ORFE who shared their advice and insight from their experiences at Princeton.

Welcome Back Event

We had our 2024-2025 school year welcome & introduction event on September 13th! The SWE board introduced themselves to our new and returning members. After giving a quick summary of SWE’s goals, we gave a overview about our fall semester events such as study breaks, community events, corporate talks, advice tables for BSE majors, and upcoming merch drop!