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Dallas SWE Call for Nominations for FY21 Leadership

by Dallas SWE on in Announcements

It’s that time of year again! We are gearing up to elect a new team for Dallas SWE Leadership. Nominations for FY21 Dallas SWE Leadership are now open! 

Do you know someone whose expertise and values should be represented on the leadership team? Would you personally like to participate in a leadership role? SWE is a great place to showcase your leadership skills, give back to your community, and build a network of engineering professionals and friends. Dallas SWE is currently seeking nominations for officers to serve for FY21, beginning July 1, 2020. There are 6 positions available and self-nominations are highly encouraged! By our section bylaws, elected officers must be voting members of Dallas SWE in good standing with the Society. 

This spring, Dallas SWE voting members will participate in an election for the following offices:

  • President
  • Executive Vice President
  • Vice President of Membership
  • Vice President of Outreach
  • Secretary
  • Investment Committee (3-year term,1 open position)

Formal responsibilities can be found in our section bylaws. You can also view practical descriptions and estimated time commitments of our assigned activities here. Please e-mail any questions to FY20 Nomination Committee Chair, Zaineb Ahmad at zgahmad@gmail.com.

Please submit nominations to zgahmad@gmail.com by Monday, April 1st at 11:59 pm.

February Professional Development Meeting Recap

by Dallas SWE on in Professional Development

During the first professional development meeting of 2020 Aditi Banerjee, Managing Director at Accenture, spoke on making and executing a successful plan in order to meet personal and professional goals. Throughout the night, members asked questions and the room became a discussion hub led by Ms. Banerjee. She began the night by sharing her own career path.  She pointed out that as she was promoted and worked with different products, in order to be successful, she went beyond her job responsibilities to learn product/ concept she was working on in depth. She emphasized the importance of having a mentor and shared some key tips her mentor gave her. To wrap up the night, she shared strategies she uses to stay on track and focused on her goals, including writing them down, monitoring and updating as needed. She encouraged us to be flexible with our journey and be open-minded when new opportunities come up because sometimes those unexpected opportunities challenge you to grow.   

CANCELLED: Dallas SWE March Social Hike & Brunch

by Dallas SWE on in Special Events

Following the guidance of the CDC, Dallas SWE has decided to cancel our March Social Hike and Brunch on March 28. The health of our members, associates, and community is our priority at this time. 

In the meantime, please refer to SWE’s statement on COVID-19 for more details on individual preventative actions.

Join Dallas SWE for our March social hike followed immediately by brunch on Saturday, March 28.

Register for the hike and the brunch today!

CANCELLED: Dallas SWE March Professional Development Meeting: Engineering Your Financial Future Sponsored by IBM Cloud

by Dallas SWE on in Professional Development

Following the guidance of the CDC, Dallas SWE has decided to cancel our March Professional Development Meeting on March 19. The health of our members, associates, and community is our priority at this time. As financial understanding and independence is an important topic, we will attempt to reschedule this meeting for later this year. 

In the meantime, please refer to SWE’s statement on COVID-19 for more details on individual preventative actions.

This is not your mother’s financial seminar! Learn from Shelley Stracener’s first 15 years of her engineering career experience and get some practical resources for applying your engineering skills to your personal economy towards the goals of financial independence and eventual retirement. While this session is geared towards early and mid-career professionals, it’s never too late to manage your money well.

This meeting will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at IBM Cloud.

Click here to register and for more details.

March Member of the Month: Shay Goldberg

by Dallas SWE on in Membership Appreciation

Congratulations to Shay Goldberg, Dallas SWE’s March 2020 member of the month!

Shay Goldberg grew up in Houston, TX. She moved to Richardson, TX in 2002 to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. Shay received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2006 and went to work in investment banking. After working as an investment banker for two years she moved to a financial planning firm where she worked for nine years. After working in finance for several years she decided to switch career paths and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. She worked full time while attending classes at The University of Texas at Dallas. In 2019 she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Shortly after graduation Shay landed her dream job in the aerospace industry as a mechanical engineering designer at L3Harris in Greenville, TX.

While Shay was a member of SWE during college, her job and course load didn’t allow her to participate in the UTD SWE section. After graduation she jumped headfirst into the Dallas SWE section, joining the Membership and Outreach Committees. Shay served as the Evaluations Co-Coordinator for Design Your World 2019, helped organize the 2019 Holiday Party, and is helping to organize the March hike/brunch event. She also volunteers outside of SWE by mentoring aspiring engineers and participating in Engineering Week activities for children.

Shay is also a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Order of the Engineer. In her free time she enjoys touring craft breweries, traveling, exercising, playing board/card games, and spending time with her five nieces.

“I was surprised when I went back to school what a small percentage of my classmates were female. I found strength and support from my female classmates. SWE is a continuation of that support system for me into my career. In the short time I have been an active member of the Dallas SWE chapter I have made many lasting relationships and have been inspired by the women I have met. I promised myself after I graduated that I would make it my mission to help the next generation of female engineers and I believe SWE is the perfect platform for that with events like Design Your World and the developing mentor program. I look forward to continuing my involvement with SWE as I grow in my new career.”

Shay Goldberg

CANCELLED: Girl Scouts STEM Around the Bases

by Dallas SWE on in Special Events

Following the guidance of the CDC, Dallas SWE has decided to cancel our volunteer opportunity at the Girl Scouts STEM Around the Bases. The health of our members, associates, and community is our priority at this time.

In the meantime, please refer to SWE’s statement on COVID-19 for more details on individual preventative actions.

Join us in volunteering at the Girl Scouts STEM Around the Bases on Saturday, April 18 from 3:00 – 6:45 pm at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Girls will participate in STEM activities then cheer on the Frisco Roughriders as they play the Tulsa Drillers. Volunteers will help with the Dallas SWE hands-on activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please register here!

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