The Society of Women Engineers
at Colorado State University
"Empower women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion."
As a collegiate section of SWE, we are a student-led organization that strives to help women pursuing a career in engineering form friendships, study groups, and provide resources to foster professional connections with women in the STEM industry.
In response to Colorado State University’s COVID-19 action plan, CSU SWE's in-person meetings and events have been changed to virtual for the Fall 2020 semester. Please keep an eye out for upcoming online meetings!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Evening with Industry Event! We hope you had a chance to expand your network! Huge thanks to our sponsors and keynote speaker Annie Elefante for passing on her wisdom and experience in SWE, industry, and life!
We had several SWEster's recognized in the 2020 E-Days Department Awards! Congratulations to the following incredible ladies that represent CSU SWE so well:
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
- Sarah Wakumoto: Outstanding Scholar
- Natalie Rios: Research Excellence
- Emily Radtke: Prof Involvement
- Abigail Fennel: Sophomore Award
Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Theresa O’Donnell-Sloan: Civil Engineering Student Leadership Award
- Zhiyun (Mariah) Wang: Environmental Engineering Achievement Award
- Claire Schreiber: Environmental Engineering Student Leadership Award
Mechanical Engineering
- Kayla Hackett: Junior Academic Excellence Award
Biomedical Engineering
- Sara Dmytriw: Rising Star
- Annie Elefante: Outstanding Service
Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e98DCiy
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
- Sarah Wakumoto: Outstanding Scholar
- Natalie Rios: Research Excellence
- Emily Radtke: Prof Involvement
- Abigail Fennel: Sophomore Award
Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Theresa O’Donnell-Sloan: Civil Engineering Student Leadership Award
- Zhiyun (Mariah) Wang: Environmental Engineering Achievement Award
- Claire Schreiber: Environmental Engineering Student Leadership Award
Mechanical Engineering
- Kayla Hackett: Junior Academic Excellence Award
Biomedical Engineering
- Sara Dmytriw: Rising Star
- Annie Elefante: Outstanding Service
Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e98DCiy
Evening with Industry Spring 2020
Our Spring Evening with Industry was a success! We had over a dozen companies come out to chat with over 60 student attendees, representing all engineering majors. We also had fun catching up with CSU Alumni that attended as recruiters! Special thanks to our Sponsors who made this event possible: HPE, Caterpillar, and Wunderlich-Malec. If you missed it, make sure to come back in the fall for out next Evening with Industry event!
WELocal 2020 - Salt Lake City, UT
SWE National Conference 2019
The CSU section of the Society of Women Engineers made the trip out to Anaheim, California for this year's SWE National Conference! It was an amazing three days full of inspiring speakers, workshops, networking, and team bonding!
A special congratulations to CSU's SWE section for receiving two awards at WE19: Collegiate Gold and Collegiate Best Practice in Mentoring!
Evening With Industry Fall 2019
Our Fall Evening with Industry was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended, and an especially big thank you to our sponsors: Caterpiller and RSM! We saw some valuable connections being formed, and we're looking forward to seeing those connections turn into careers!
SWE Local Conference 2019, Denver
Ten national CSU SWE members networked, attended sessions ranging from professional development to life management, and started off their spring break at the SWE Locals Conference in Denver, CO!
Evening with Industry Spring 2019
Special thanks to Halliburton, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Caterpillar for sponsoring our event! The evening was full of great food, networking, and professional development for all engineering students.
SWE National Conference 2018
Twelve CSU Society of Women Engineers members enjoyed the opportunity of attending the 2019 SWE National Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota! The conference consisted of sessions with professionals in the field as well as a career fair. CSU SWE would like to thank everyone that made this experience possible.
Colorado State University's SWE Section was awarded GOLD for our collegiate section.
Stick with SWE Fall 2018
Stick with SWE is an awesome free opportunity for young women to shadow a CSU engineering student for the day to learn more about CSU, engineering, and college life in general! Thank you to all who attended and to those who volunteered to make this event possible!
Evening With Industry Fall 2018
Special thanks to IM Flash, Gannett Fleming, and Halliburton for sponsoring our event! The evening was full of great food, networking, and professional development for all engineering students.

"For middle school girls, this is what an engineer looks like "
Take a look at the article SOURCE wrote about IAGE:
https://engr.source.colostate.edu/for-middle-school-girls-this-is-what-an-engineer-looks-like/
https://engr.source.colostate.edu/for-middle-school-girls-this-is-what-an-engineer-looks-like/
RMS Spring Summit
The Rocky Mountain Professional SWE section, with help from CSU SWE members, hosted the 2018 Spring Summit on the CSU campus! The day was filled with inspirational and educational information sessions, networking, and recognition of some of our amazing SWE members!
SLiCE's Student Leadership Awards
The SWE section and our very own Outreach Coordinator, Natalie Rios, were recognized for our IAGE program!
- Introduce A Girl to Engineering ............... Outstanding Educational Program of the Year Award
- Natalie Rios ................ ............................ Outstanding Emerging Leader of the Year Award
Silver Medal Award - Hannah Mikelson
Our very own Hannah Mikelson was awarded the prestigious Silver Medal Award! This award, presented by the Colorado Engineering Council, is awarded to one engineering student from each select university. Hannah, a biomedical and mechanical engineering student, has had several co-ops and internships, held numerous SWE leadership positions, and has been involved with other student organizations during her time here at CSU!
WELocal 2018 Awards
Our section was honored with three awards at the SWE WELocal - Tulsa, OK conference!
- Introduce A Girl to Engineering ............... Innovation Award
- CSU SWE Mentoring Program ................ Intertwined Award
- Hannah Mikelson ..................................... Intrepid Award: Undergraduate of the Year 2018
Stick with SWE
CSU SWE hosted a high school shadowing event on Friday, February 2nd that was a huge success! The first year of the event, Stick with SWE, allowed high school girls to come shadow members of SWE. They were able to experience engineering classes and a typical Friday on a college campus! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible.
Check out the link CSU Source wrote about this event:
engr.source.colostate.edu/high-school-girls-day-life-csu-engineering/
Check out the link CSU Source wrote about this event:
engr.source.colostate.edu/high-school-girls-day-life-csu-engineering/
WE17 Awards
We are excited to announce that our section has been honored with two awards from SWE:
Two SWE members were also awards two incredible scholarships! Congratulations Lauren Pott and Theresa O'Donnell.
- SWE Mission Award - Collegiate (Gold)
- SWE Mission Award - Best Practices: Awards and Recognition
Two SWE members were also awards two incredible scholarships! Congratulations Lauren Pott and Theresa O'Donnell.
Learn More About SWE
Click here for a video introduction.
SWE also has an active Youtube channel! Videos include information about governance, scholarships, awards, mentoring, and more.
SWE also has an active Youtube channel! Videos include information about governance, scholarships, awards, mentoring, and more.
Articles of Interest
"For high school girls, a day in the life of CSU engineering"
engr.source.colostate.edu/high-school-girls-day-life-csu-engineering/
"CSU SWE chapter recognized for outreach efforts"
http://source.colostate.edu/csu-society-women-engineers-chapter-recognized-outreach-efforts/
"Middle-school girls try out engineering for a day"
http://source.colostate.edu/middle-school-girls-try-engineering-day/
"Karla Young, College of Engineering"
The journey of a non-traditional CSU engineering graduate
source.colostate.edu/bridging-the-gender-diversity-gap-in-engineering/
"Bridging the gender diversity gap in engineering"
source.colostate.edu/bridging-the-gender-diversity-gap-in-engineering/
"Summertime standouts: College of Engineering"
source.colostate.edu/summertime-standouts-college-of-engineering/
engr.source.colostate.edu/high-school-girls-day-life-csu-engineering/
"CSU SWE chapter recognized for outreach efforts"
http://source.colostate.edu/csu-society-women-engineers-chapter-recognized-outreach-efforts/
"Middle-school girls try out engineering for a day"
http://source.colostate.edu/middle-school-girls-try-engineering-day/
"Karla Young, College of Engineering"
The journey of a non-traditional CSU engineering graduate
source.colostate.edu/bridging-the-gender-diversity-gap-in-engineering/
"Bridging the gender diversity gap in engineering"
source.colostate.edu/bridging-the-gender-diversity-gap-in-engineering/
"Summertime standouts: College of Engineering"
source.colostate.edu/summertime-standouts-college-of-engineering/
"To the Women in my engineering class..."
An open letter to women in engineering from a male perspective
easterneronline.com/36007/letters-to-the-editor/letter-to-the-editor-stem/Letter to the Editor: STEM
An open letter to women in engineering from a male perspective
easterneronline.com/36007/letters-to-the-editor/letter-to-the-editor-stem/Letter to the Editor: STEM
Thank you to our 2017-2018 Sponsors!
Antea Group
CDM Smith
Halliburton
Rockwell Automation
CDM Smith
Halliburton
Rockwell Automation

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