College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Welcome to the Society of Women Engineers!

SWE is a national nonprofit organization spanning both the student and professional sectors of engineering. The mission of SWE is to help empower women and gender queer folks in engineering, math, and technology fields to achieve their full potential as engineers and leaders; to expand the image of engineering as a means of improving quality of life, and to demonstrate the value of diversity.

Daisy Thralow at the SWE '25 Career Fair
DaisyThralow at the SWE '25 Career Fair

The UVM chapter of SWE participates in the following:

  • Hands-on workshops to gain valuable skills
  • Networking events with professionals
  • Advice paneling events
  • Fun bonding activities
  • Regional and national SWE conferences

Meetings

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  • Typically, SWE holds monthly meetings on Monday evenings in Innovation Hall. 
  • Students can find meeting information and updates on our Instagram page and via our SWE emailing list. 
SWE Craft Night at the WAGE Center
SWE Craft Night at the WAGE Center

Contact

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Co-Presidents: Daisy Thralow (dthralow@uvm.edu) & Katrin Lelyushkina (klelyush@uvm.edu)

Officers

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  • Co-Presidents: Katrin Lelyushkina & Daisy Thralow 
  • Vice President: Alena Annunziata 
  • Treasurer: Skye Sularz 
  • Secretary: Katie Rimby 
  • Social Media: Ginger Thralow 
  • Community Outreach: Kate Lockwood 
  • Student Outreach: Kiki Ruddy 
  • Events Coordinator: Jackie Berk

Social Media

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Instagram: @uvm_swe

 

SWE hosted a Professional Engineers Panel with Engineers in the community:
SWE hosted a panel discussion featuring professional engineers  in our community:

Advisor

Bree Mathon

Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

bree.mathon@uvm.edu