SWE - September Newsletter

• September Meeting - Wednesday, September 17
• October Meeting Information
• November Meeting Information
• Networking Event
• Lighting the Spark-H3 Careers
• Conversation with Women in STEM
• Celebrating Women in STEM Luncheon
• Membership Join/Renew Information
• WE25 Registration Information
• SWE Calendar

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Location: HDR

1917 S. 67th Street, Omaha

Agenda

Check-in: 5:15 – 5:30 Check-in in the lobby by 5:30 p.m. HDR is a secured building

5:30 – 6:00 Social - Dinner and Drinks

6:00 – Speaker – Daniella Ibarra – “Securing Promotions and Raises as an Early Career Engineer”

Free to all members and guests

Are you ready to get paid and promoted? This session provides the blueprint. Daniella will show you how to translate your hard work into the career advancement you deserve. She will cover essential strategies like confident self-advocacy, building a network that works for you, and creating a pitch that showcases your true value. Through a dynamic presentation and collaborative breakout groups, you'll practice these skills in a supportive environment, ensuring you leave with a clear plan for your next career move.

The information in this talk will be valuable to all who attend. Please invite your friend or coworker.

We are requiring RSVPs for this event in order to facilitate check-in and to provide an online link to those who will be attending remotely. Even if you are unsure, we would appreciate it if you would let us know. Please RSVP full name to Lori Calub at Lori.Calub@hdrinc.com subject: "SWE Event", or text Lori at 402-290-3161, indicating in-person or online by Monday, September 15. Instructions with parking and a link to online will be sent out to all registered attendees.

Last minute attendees will need to contact Lori before noon, day of the event. If you are signed up, but running late, also contact Lori.

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Location: Lancaster County Extension Office, Bldg. C, 444 Cherrycreek Rd, Lincoln, NE

Agenda

5:45 - 6:00 p.m. - Social followed by Dinner

6:15 Speaker - Pam Dingman, Lancaster County Engineer

Free to all members and guests. We encourage you to RSVP in order to get an accurate count for the dinner. Email Janis Pfingsten at easternnebraskaswe@gmail.com or text her at 402-672-3482.

Pam Dingman, the Lancaster County Engineer, will talk to us about the functions of the County Engineers office, followed by a tour of the facility.

The Lancaster County Engineers Office is responsible for designing, constructing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing county roads, streets, and bridges. They prepare a one- and six-year road and bridge improvement program and budget. Additionally, they oversee engineering and landscape architecture services for park and recreation projects and the Lancaster County Prison.

In this presentation, Quinn will discuss female communication and leadership styles, and how they impact you working in a male-dominated industry. After this presentation, you will have a better understanding of barriers for women in the industry and ways to mitigate or overcome those barriers.

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Location: Lamp Rynearson, 14710 W. Dodge Road, Ste 100, Omaha

Agenda

5:30 pm Social/Dinner

6:00 pm Presentation

Free to all members and guests

CEU credits available

We will share this presentation both in-person and online.

Register here: https://SWENebraska_FemaleLeadership_Communication.eventbrite.com

October 18 - Lincoln - Topic: A Briefing on the Function of the Lancaster Co. Engineers

November 18 - Omaha - Topic: Female Leadership & Communication Styles, Speaker Quinn Texmo

December - Holiday Crafting Event - TBD

January/February - Omaha - Topic: Financial Planning and Investing

NETWORKING EVENTS

Don't miss the opportunity to discover careers and make connections!

Date: September 16, 2025

Location: Metropolitan Community College - South Campus

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for an event dedicated to helping students and young adults discover their passion, especially those unsure of their next steps. Explore career pathways and connect with businesses representing a wide range of H3 (High Wage, High Skill, High Demand) professions. Hear compelling career stories from young, local professionals.

Not a student? Come network with STEM professionals and find ways to get involved!

Register here: Lighting the Spark - H3 Careers Tickets, Tue, Sep 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

Hear from two dynamic women in architecture and engineering leading an inspiring collaboration with Girls Inc of Omaha. Their project brings together an intentionally women-led team to design and build a new space for Girls Inc—one that reflects the organization’s mission to empower girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We’ll also be joined by Girls Inc of Omaha Executive Director Candias Jones, who will share the vision behind the project and the critical need it addresses.

Tuesday, September 23 at Noon via Zoom

Meeting Registration - Zoom

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center

2021 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, NE

The Celebrating Women in STEM Luncheon is an event dedicated to honoring Nebraska’s women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

At this year’s luncheon, there will have a fireside chat with inspiring women in STEM leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Agenda

11 a.m. – Registration and Networking

11:30 a.m. – Lunch and Program

Tickets are $40

Click here to learn more about the panel of speakers, and also a link to register.

Celebrating Women in STEM Luncheon – Nebraska Women in Stem

Be sure to renew your membership by the end of September. New members can renew anytime. Membership will go through June 2026.

Looking for a community of STEM professionals while navigating the next chapter in your career journey? The SWE Nebraska group offers the following to meet your needs!

A Community of Support:

- Work-life balance events from finance tips to health and wellness

- Social events such as trying out local shops around Eastern Nebraska or craft activities

Professional Development:

- Mentorship whether looking for advice on your current position or looking to explore other companies

- Workshops on managing work relationships

Networking Opportunities:

- Learn about companies that host SWE events

- Regional, national, and virtual career fairs exclusively for SWE members

Volunteering in K-12 Education

- Speaking to local robotics high school clubs or judging local science fairs

- Preparing activities for afterschool programs in underrepresented schools

To learn more about our events, click on our website and like our facebook group.

Visit: Join SWE - Society of Women Engineers for more information

If you have questions, please contact our Membership Chair, Zully Mora at zllperez@gmail.com

Join us at WE25, the Annual Conference hosted by the Society of Women Engineers, where the brightest minds and trailblazers in engineering and technology of all genders representing 85 countries come together to connect, innovate, and inspire. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your engineering journey, WE25 is your opportunity to learn, network, and grow in a community of innovators.

Join WE25 in New Orleans: Innovate, Network, Inspire

SWE is excited to announce a new Countdown to Conference webinar series! These webinars were hand-picked for the Advance Learning Center during the WE25 Call for Participation (CFP) process.

Introverts have unique strengths that can make them exceptional leaders. In a world that often values extroverted traits, it's time to recognize and unleash the power of introverts.

In this engaging session, participants will receive the "stage directions" for introvert success in the form of actionable strategies and inspiration to step out from behind the scenes and confidently take center stage. You'll learn how to recognize and showcase your unique qualities, how to take care of your introvert battery in order to show up as your best self, communication and presentation strategies, and how to embrace visibility. Whether you're an emerging leader or someone looking to elevate your leadership journey, you'll walk away with the tools and mindset needed to lead with impact and purpose.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

· Acknowledge introverted traits and the impact on your career success

· Captivate your audiences by enhancing communication and networking skills

· Transform and enhance your visibility with your authentic voice

From Backstage to Center Stage: Empowering Introverts for Career Success | SWE

September 16 - Lighting the Spark-H3 Careers

September 17 - SWE Meeting - Omaha

September 23 - Conversation with Women in STEM

October 15 - Celebrating Women in STEM Luncheon

October - 15 - SWE Meeting - Lincoln

October 23-25 - WE25 in New Orleans

November 18 - SWE Meeting - Omaha

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