Past Events from 2015 - 2016
Career Day
April 19, 2016 (7-9pm)
SWE NJ hosted Middle School's Career Day at Leonia Middle School. Our volunteers helped plan and host two 45 minute sessions for middle school girls and their parents. We discussed what it means to be an engineer, ran a short activity, and opened the floor for Q&A.
April 19, 2016 (7-9pm)
SWE NJ hosted Middle School's Career Day at Leonia Middle School. Our volunteers helped plan and host two 45 minute sessions for middle school girls and their parents. We discussed what it means to be an engineer, ran a short activity, and opened the floor for Q&A.
Generations in the Work Place
April 6, 2016 (6:30pm)
Understanding the differences between and perceptions of various generations can be tricky. Our Professional Development Committee hosted this presentation on transfer of knowledge and how to interact with members of all generations within the workplace. The event was held at AECOM (30 Knightsbridge Road, Suite 520, Piscataway, NJ 08854) for a cost of $5/person. Light refreshments and food were included!
April 6, 2016 (6:30pm)
Understanding the differences between and perceptions of various generations can be tricky. Our Professional Development Committee hosted this presentation on transfer of knowledge and how to interact with members of all generations within the workplace. The event was held at AECOM (30 Knightsbridge Road, Suite 520, Piscataway, NJ 08854) for a cost of $5/person. Light refreshments and food were included!
STEM 1.0
April 2, 2016 (10am - 12pm)
STEM 1.0 was an all-day event of interactive workshops that taught Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to adult Girl Scout volunteers so they can then pass on what they've learned to girls ages 5-18. NJ SWE had one 50 minute session at 10am for "Intro to Engineering". The event was held at the East Brunswick Service Center (108 Church Lane, East Brunswick NJ).
April 2, 2016 (10am - 12pm)
STEM 1.0 was an all-day event of interactive workshops that taught Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to adult Girl Scout volunteers so they can then pass on what they've learned to girls ages 5-18. NJ SWE had one 50 minute session at 10am for "Intro to Engineering". The event was held at the East Brunswick Service Center (108 Church Lane, East Brunswick NJ).
Bowling Night with SWE Rowan
March 28, 2016 (8pm)
The Collegiate Relations Committee organized this casual mixer for our professional members to meet the Rowan University SWE Collegiate section. SWE NJ also had the opportunity to network with SWE members from the Philadelphia professional section. The event was held at the Glassboro Bowl & Recreation Center (503 N. Delsea Dr., Glassboro, NJ 08028) and only cost $1/game, $1/shoes, $1 draft/soda.
March 28, 2016 (8pm)
The Collegiate Relations Committee organized this casual mixer for our professional members to meet the Rowan University SWE Collegiate section. SWE NJ also had the opportunity to network with SWE members from the Philadelphia professional section. The event was held at the Glassboro Bowl & Recreation Center (503 N. Delsea Dr., Glassboro, NJ 08028) and only cost $1/game, $1/shoes, $1 draft/soda.
Paint Night
March 24, 2016 (6:30pm)
What a fun social activity! We had so much fun learning to paint, sharing a bottle of wine, and munching on pizza at Sabrina's Art Studio (143 Morris Street, Morristown, NJ 07960). Tickets were $32/person.
March 24, 2016 (6:30pm)
What a fun social activity! We had so much fun learning to paint, sharing a bottle of wine, and munching on pizza at Sabrina's Art Studio (143 Morris Street, Morristown, NJ 07960). Tickets were $32/person.
An Evening of Engineering for Girls
February 25, 2016 (5:30 - 8pm)
In honor of National Engineers week and National "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day", Bayonne High School and NJ Society of Women Engineers presented "An Evening of Engineering Girls". The event featured a light dinner, guest speakers, hands-on activities and demos. Girls in grades 7-12 and parents were invited!
February 25, 2016 (5:30 - 8pm)
In honor of National Engineers week and National "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day", Bayonne High School and NJ Society of Women Engineers presented "An Evening of Engineering Girls". The event featured a light dinner, guest speakers, hands-on activities and demos. Girls in grades 7-12 and parents were invited!
Ladies Night with Stevens University and NJIT
February 18, 2016 (7pm)
The Collegiate Relations Committee invited our professional members to paint pottery with Stevens University and New Jersey Institute of Technology SWE collegiate section. This was a very well attended event at the Crop-Shop in Hoboken, NJ. The cost was $10/person + $4-25 for pottery item (depending on size)
February 18, 2016 (7pm)
The Collegiate Relations Committee invited our professional members to paint pottery with Stevens University and New Jersey Institute of Technology SWE collegiate section. This was a very well attended event at the Crop-Shop in Hoboken, NJ. The cost was $10/person + $4-25 for pottery item (depending on size)
Rutgers University "SWE and Beyond"
January 26, 2016 (7 pm)
During the SWE - Rutgers Section "SWE and Beyond" meeting, our members served on a panel to speak about staying involved in SWE after college and the benefits of a SWE membership throughout your professional career. This was an event coordinated by the Collegiate Relations Committee and hosted on the Rutgers Campus (Busch Campus Center, 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854).
January 26, 2016 (7 pm)
During the SWE - Rutgers Section "SWE and Beyond" meeting, our members served on a panel to speak about staying involved in SWE after college and the benefits of a SWE membership throughout your professional career. This was an event coordinated by the Collegiate Relations Committee and hosted on the Rutgers Campus (Busch Campus Center, 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854).
NJ SWE Holiday Party & Charity Drive
December 9, 2015 (6:30 - 8:30 pm)
SWE NJ's Annual Holiday Party was held at Millie's Old World Meatballs and Pizza in Morristown, NJ. We had such a blast wearing our favorite ugly sweaters to compete for a prize. SWE NJ also collected non perishable food items for a donation to a local food bank. Your generosity was much appreciated. We already can't wait for next year! Tickets were $30 for Professionals and $15 for Students.
December 9, 2015 (6:30 - 8:30 pm)
SWE NJ's Annual Holiday Party was held at Millie's Old World Meatballs and Pizza in Morristown, NJ. We had such a blast wearing our favorite ugly sweaters to compete for a prize. SWE NJ also collected non perishable food items for a donation to a local food bank. Your generosity was much appreciated. We already can't wait for next year! Tickets were $30 for Professionals and $15 for Students.
General Body Meeting
November 11, 2015 at 6:30PM
JJ Bittings, 33 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
We're back from WE15 and are excited to share what we learned during the conference and our experiences. This meeting will go over our goals for the year, the events we have or will be planning, and to solicit any feedback or ideas for future events, and any other issues you'd like to discuss. For those who are interested in being involved with our section, please make sure to attend this event since we will be establishing committees.
November 11, 2015 at 6:30PM
JJ Bittings, 33 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
We're back from WE15 and are excited to share what we learned during the conference and our experiences. This meeting will go over our goals for the year, the events we have or will be planning, and to solicit any feedback or ideas for future events, and any other issues you'd like to discuss. For those who are interested in being involved with our section, please make sure to attend this event since we will be establishing committees.
NJ SWE Kick-off Event of the Year!
September 30, 2015 (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Join us for a night of speed networking at our first event of the year!
This was a great chance to learn about becoming a member of NJ SWE, becoming more involved and learning about upcoming events. We reconnect with our colleagues and networked with new members. Door prizes and speed networking were especially fun. This event was held at Camillo's Restaurant (31 MacArthur Avenue Sayreville, NJ 08872) and appetizers were provided.
September 30, 2015 (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Join us for a night of speed networking at our first event of the year!
This was a great chance to learn about becoming a member of NJ SWE, becoming more involved and learning about upcoming events. We reconnect with our colleagues and networked with new members. Door prizes and speed networking were especially fun. This event was held at Camillo's Restaurant (31 MacArthur Avenue Sayreville, NJ 08872) and appetizers were provided.
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