Our Events
Recurring Events
General Body Meetings
(GBMs)
Every other Monday, GBMs bring together the entire SWE chapter. We have professional Development GBMs which feature guest speakers from sponsor companies discussing topics crucial to the female professional experience in engineering. We also have social GBMs where we focus on making connections through member engagement. Plus, we provide food at each GBM!
Professional Development Events (Pro Devs)
Pro Devs are events tailored specifically towards the company that occur during the middle of the week. Whereas GBM's also contain announcements about general SWE information, Pro Devs are entirely centered around the speaker's topic. There is often more time for discussion at the end of the lecture. Attendees have ample opportunities to make personal connections with the company representatives present, enriching their networking experience.
Education Outreach Events
Education Outreach events aim to enhance the educational experiences of K-12 students in the New River Valley Area. Organized by the Education Outreach Committee, these events include STEM fairs, classroom lessons, and so much more! These initiatives offer a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our community and inspire younger individuals to consider a future in engineering.
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If you're interested in volunteering, contact Amanda Audette at vtswe.outreach@gmail.com
Community Outreach Events
Community Outreach events are directly related to giving back to the greater New River Valley area. We compete in the Serve to Succeed (S2S) nation-wide competition to strive to make the larges positive impact on the community. Some of our events include trash clean-ups and blanket making. Community Outreach also recruits new SWE-sters at Gobblerfest and O-Show.​​​​​
Social Events
In order to foster a stronger community within
our SWE section, we provide social events such
as study nights, holiday parties and other member
gatherings. These events allow our members to
bond beyond our general body meetings and often
take a break from their academic rigor.
Company Social Events
Company Socials are events hosted by companies who sponsor our section of SWE. A combination of professional and casual, these events offer a great space for our members to network with company representatives while socializing and learning about a vast variety of topics!
Yearly Events
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SWE Conference
Each year, the Virginia Tech section sends executive officers and selected members to the SWE Conference. It is a great way to learn more about SWE's diverse history, explore emerging technologies, and network with other attendees and industry representatives. The National Conference is where professional and collegiate members come together for networking and sharing knowledge about the professional industry.
Evening with the Industries (EWI)
Evening With Industry is SWE's annual networking event where SWE and other engineering students meet with corporate representatives in a relaxed and social atmosphere. This event serves as a valuable tool for learning more about industry and career opportunities preceding the CAMEO career fair. Attending students have the chance to submit their resume, which will be distributed to the attending companies. The advantage of attending not only includes getting your resume out early, but allows you to network with representatives one-on-one.
