Why Join SWE?

If you live in New Jersey, when you join SWE as a member of the national organization, you are automatically a member of our section.  SWE membership is open to all women and men engineering students, engineers in all disciplines, and non-engineers with equivalent engineering experience. 

Here is a sampling of the SWE membership fees. For more information about the membership grades, please check out the SWE Membership web page.

• New Professional membership dues are $120 which includes the SWE magazine. Each year after that is $100.
• Student Upgrade dues (graduated within past 12 mos.) are $20
• Student Upgrade dues (graduated within past 24 mos.) are $50
• Retired/Unemployed dues are $50
• Lifetime membership dues are $2000
• Reduced dues are available for members who submit membership application after January 1 and before June 30th of the fiscal year

The fiscal year of SWE is from July 1 through June 30. 

When you join SWE you’re joining more than an organization, you’re joining a movement toward equality and opportunity for women in engineering. Our mission is focused but our impact is vast. We provide the resources you need whether you are beginning, resuming, or building your career. We also encourage creative and intelligent girls at an early age to explore the field of engineering. Through such career development and awareness, we are making significant strides together.

Membership Benefits

Community of Support
SWE is an inclusive organization focused on issues of interest to women specializing in engineering and technical careers.

• A strong network of women engineers from academia, government and industry, corporate representatives, government officials, and other individuals supporting and advocating for the mission of SWE.
• Awards and recognition programs honoring outstanding accomplishments of women in the engineering profession as well as those who have contributed significantly to the advancement of women in engineering and technology professions.

Education and Development
SWE's education and outreach activities are designed to enhance the quality of life for women of all backgrounds who pursue the profession of engineering.

• Scholarship opportunities for all educational and professional levels, including undergraduate and graduate students, and women re-entering the workforce as engineers (at national and section levels).
• Reduced fees for admittance to national and regional education conferences that offer networking, professional development, seminars, workshops, and leadership training.

Resources and Information
As a worldwide leader in engineering knowledge and support, SWE is a partner you can turn to for advanced, relevant information about women in technical careers.

• SWE Magazine - the Society's award winning magazine, covering issues of interest to women engineers including the achievements of women engineers, career development, career guidance, activities within the Society, and technical topics.
• Monthly SWE News.
• SWE Online Communities.
• Webinars and podcasts.
• Online career center where you can manage your resume and search hundreds of jobs posted monthly by SWE’s sponsors.
• Outreach programs that encourage girls to pursue careers in engineering through SWE's alliances with Girls Inc., Girl Scouts, and US FIRST (Foundation for the Insipration and Recognition of Science and Technology.)

Leadership Skills
Members are encouraged and supported in the development of skills necessary to be effective leaders in a global marketplace.

• Develop leadership experience in a non-threatening environment through leadership roles at the sectional, regional, and national levels.
• Publish articles in the SWE Magazine.
• Present technical papers at national and regional conferences.
• Lead seminars and workshops at national and regional conferences.