News & Events

January 2026 Member of the Month: Lt. Col. Arminta Harness

by Dallas SWE on in Membership Appreciation

The Dallas SWE January 2026 Honorary Member of the Month is Lt. Colonel Arminta J. Harness, a life member of SWE who was an extraordinary engineer, military officer and SWE advocate. Some of her many accomplishments include being the first woman engineer in the U.S.A.F, retiring as a Lt Colonel in 1974, holding the roles of SWE LA Section President and SWE President, and receiving both the SWE Fellow Member Grade and Distinguished Service Award. For more information about Ms. Harness and her amazing life, please see the her biography on the SWE website.

New Year, New Book: Piranesi

by Dallas SWE on in Special Events

The Dallas SWE Book Club pick for Transforming & Becoming is Piranesi by Susanna Clarke! We’ll be discussing this award winning book on Saturday, February 7 at 10am at Legacy Hall. Meet on the second floor at the tables to the left of the escalator. If you can’t wait that long or just want to keep talking books, join us on our #book-club Discord channel or Storygraph Book Club forums.

Next, we’ll continue with the Transform & Becoming theme and read the runner up: The Six by Loren Grush. No date set for this discussion yet.

Piranesi was released in 2020, and it’s likely your local library will have copies. If you’d like to get a copy of your own, here are a few links to check out:

Audiobook: Libro.fm

Physical copy: Thriftbooks, HPB

Ebooks: Bookshop.org

If you’d like to receive Dallas SWE Book Club email, please email aalsbrook55@gmail.com with a request to be included.

Register for February Book Club Meet Up

Join Dallas SWE at WE Locals!

by Dallas SWE on in Special Events

Join Dallas SWE Members at a WE Local Conference! These events bring together engineers and technologists of all genders at all levels, from college throughout their career, for professional development sessions, networking opportunities and inspirational speakers. 
Dallas SWE Members will give presentations at the following WE Locals:

🚙 Austin, TX – February 20-21, 2026

✈️ Portland, OR – February 27-28, 2026

💻 Register here: https://welocal.swe.org/

Join the Dallas SWE Discord to see who else is attending and to plan carpooling and meet-ups! We hope to see you there!

January Membership Event: Ring in The New Year!

by Dallas SWE on in Membership Appreciation

Kick off the new year with great company, delicious food, and fun conversations over lunch at Seasons 52 on January 10th at 12pm! This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow SWE members, network, and celebrate the amazing year ahead. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, catch up with familiar faces, or simply treat yourself to a fantastic meal, this lunch is for you! Your ticket includes a pizza spread selection, your choice of entrée, and a SWE-et dessert! Tickets are limited, so RSVP soon! 

This event is open to both members ($20) and non-members ($30). Event registration closes on January 3.

Register for the January Membership Event

Dallas SWE is thrilled to launch our brand-new mentorship experience: SWE Trios!

by Dallas SWE on in Announcements

Dallas SWE is thrilled to launch our brand-new mentorship experience: SWE Trios!

Have you ever wanted deeper connections within SWE? Looking for career or life advice in a smaller group setting? Excited to meet women engineers who live in your area? Join a Trio!

Our inaugural program will match you with two fellow SWE members—intentionally grouped by career stage, location, and industry—forming a tight-knit circle of support, inspiration, and real talk.

What You’ll Gain:
🧠 Mentorship and the chance to mentor
💡 Fresh perspectives and advice from women at different career stages
🌟 New professional connections that grow into true friendships
🎉 Fun, non-engineering hangouts to unwind and recharge

SWE Trios launches this January—keep an eye out for the signup form in the first January Newsletter so you can start building those meaningful connections!

Dallas ISD STEM Expo–Call for Volunteers

by Dallas SWE on in Outreach

Join Dallas SWE at the largest STEM expo in Texas!

Sign up to volunteer in helping run a hands-on activity/demonstration Dallas ISD STEM Expo! All engineering disciplines are welcome.

The event will be held on Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at the Automobile Building at Fair Park (3809 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210) from 9am-3pm.

Registration closes Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 5pm. Volunteers must be 18 or older and must be approved by Dallas ISD through Voly. See event registration link for more volunteer information.

Register to Volunteer at Dallas ISD STEM Expo
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