Along with 14 Minnesota professional members I attended the Region H conference at University of Michigan entitled Going Green which was personally rewarding as in my career I have taken on the role to define sustain ability in manufacturing my product line. At conference Minnesota agreed to host the Region meeting HART for FY12. The weekend was crammed full of dynamic professional development sessions and meeting up with SWE friends near and far as well as the many collegiates. I am looking forward to bringing some great speakers together to select from for our local Professional Development Spring Seminar. I hope all members will take advantage of this opportunity to register for March 12th. I also want to thank Katrina Sanders and Jacalyn St. Dennis who are working very many hours to pull together this event.
So far this year I have been given the fortune to meet with a few companies regarding how we can partner for programming. The Women in Nuclear event at Par Nuclear was a success as a very informative evening on February 10th. Be on the look out for future new partners. Also thank you to Melissa Kaufman who led a successful local SWE-MN fundraising event well attended on January 21st to ensure the future ability to continue to provide the level of programming that our membership has come to expect.
Now I am looking forward to kicking off Engineers week February 20-27 so consider coming out as a volunteer to Spark Slime Speed or Techfest or to bring a child. A thought to share from the exceptional Keynote at region conference was a challenge to us all to introduce someone to engineering and I think our SWE-MN Outreach programming is one option to meet that goal thanks to Lesley, Rachel, Amanda, and Sara.
Lastly to share with you some state of business, we are short on members to maintain our three person section representation so please encourage others to join SWE as members before the end of March. Elections are also coming up. SWE-MN has appointed the nominating committee of Nicole Danielson-Bartlet, Elizabeth Bierman, and Holli Pheil so speak with them or Lesley Wyckoff and myself if you are interested in an officer position. Also in the past, Minnesota has been under represented in ballot submissions. We have three elections as members privileged to vote in: local Minnesota, region H, and national Board. I strongly urge you all to get out and vote for National and Region contested elections especially since from Minnesota there are some familiar candidates like Alyse Stofer, Elizabeth Bierman, Holli Pheil, and Lindsey Roberts McKenzie.
In close thank you to the chairs and committees for your continued energy,
Angela
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Vice President's Report - February/March 2011
Social Media: Don’t miss the boat!
Most of us have either a Facebook or Twitter account, or are connected on LinkedIn but I know many people who are “anti” these sites. These days you can’t even watch the local news without hearing about one or more of these social media sites (for good and bad reasons). For those of you who don’t belong to one of these networks, you are missing out! Now maybe not all of us are interested to know what our friends or colleagues are eating for breakfast or what they are watching on TV or even who got kicked off of The Bachelor, but there are other things that we may be missing the boat on.
Some examples include:
- Coupons, discounts, and deals from restaurants, bars, salons, etc
- Local and World News (the kind that is non-celebrity related)
- Exciting news from family and friends (ex. engagements, new jobs, baby news, etc)
- New job/career opportunities (remember: “It’s who you know, not what you know”)
Highlights and Announcements from SWE!
(Both Local and Nationally!)
So hopefully, this list (which is not complete) gives you a little motivation to join one or more of these social networking sites.
If you haven’t joined our SWE-MN Facebook page or Linked In group, please do! We are starting to post more information about our events and programs to help spread the word. National SWE has not only a Facebook page but also a Twitter, You Tube, and SWE Talk Blog! For more information about these sites, please visit the SWE Social Media Page here.
Also SWE-MN has created a Social Media Plan that outlines all of our different sites/pages and lists where members can find important information. This Social Media Plan is located on our SWE-MN website- be sure to check it out!
*Disclaimer: Remember to be careful about what personal information you post online. Do not post anything that you wouldn’t want people who don’t know you to find out. Also, be sure to check out the security settings on each site to choose the ones that are right for you.
Please feel free to send suggestions or comments to me at vp@swe-mn.org or Angela at president@swe-mn.org
Membership - February/March 2011
Hello to all SWE-MN members (or soon-to-be members)! We want to take this time to encourage everyone to become, or renew as an “official” member of SWE-MN. Right now, through the end of our fiscal year (June 30th), membership dues are half off! That’s right, membership for the rest of this year is $50. Just a reminder that you’ll get a great discount on the Spring Seminar if you are a member of SWE. To become a SWE member, or renew, go to:
https://ams.swe.org/swessa/ssaauthmain.login_page
If you are a new member, click on “Join SWE”. If you are renewing, you can login directly to renew. If you forgot your password, you can request it be sent to your e-mail account. Please let us know if you have any problems, and we can provide a paper copy of the application.
It was great to see many of you that came to the Winter Fundraiser on January 21st! I know I had a great time, and won a number of cool silent auction prizes. We have a few membership events coming up this spring that we hope you take advantage of. At the end of this month, we are having a Happy Hour to just get together and relax during E-week. We wanted to have a fun event for those of you that just can’t make it to the awesome weekend events during E-week. Check out the announcement in this newsletter, or on the SWE-MN calendar. In June we will again be hosting the Spring/Summer Picnic to cap off our year. More details to come as we start planning. If you are interested in helping us plan any of these events, please contact us at membership@swe-mn.org.
Happy Hour Event!
For those of you that just can’t make those awesome weekend outreach events (like Spark, Slime, and Speed). How better to celebrate being an engineer than gathering with other engineers to catch up with friends and meet new ones! Food and beverages are up to you. Happy hour specials like half price pizza if you arrive early!
https://ams.swe.org/swessa/ssaauthmain.login_page
If you are a new member, click on “Join SWE”. If you are renewing, you can login directly to renew. If you forgot your password, you can request it be sent to your e-mail account. Please let us know if you have any problems, and we can provide a paper copy of the application.
It was great to see many of you that came to the Winter Fundraiser on January 21st! I know I had a great time, and won a number of cool silent auction prizes. We have a few membership events coming up this spring that we hope you take advantage of. At the end of this month, we are having a Happy Hour to just get together and relax during E-week. We wanted to have a fun event for those of you that just can’t make it to the awesome weekend events during E-week. Check out the announcement in this newsletter, or on the SWE-MN calendar. In June we will again be hosting the Spring/Summer Picnic to cap off our year. More details to come as we start planning. If you are interested in helping us plan any of these events, please contact us at membership@swe-mn.org.
Happy Hour Event!
For those of you that just can’t make those awesome weekend outreach events (like Spark, Slime, and Speed). How better to celebrate being an engineer than gathering with other engineers to catch up with friends and meet new ones! Food and beverages are up to you. Happy hour specials like half price pizza if you arrive early!
Professional Development - February/March 2011
18th Annual Professional Development Spring Seminar: Forging
Breakfast and lunch are included in the cost of registration
For more information on the event, including the day's agenda, please check out www.swe-mn.org/springseminar2011.html
For event registration and payment, please click here
WIN Presentation Recap
On Thursday, February 10th, the Women In Nuclear (WIN) group at PaR Nuclear hosted SWE-MN for an
educational evening about nuclear power. After an enlightening presentation by Sara Mancell from WIN,
SWE-MN members were showed around PaR Nuclear’s manufacturing area, where the purpose of each piece of equipment was explained. We learned valuable information about how nuclear power is produced, today’s energy market, and the industry’s many safeguards. SWE-MN would like to thank Sara Mancell and WIN for a fantastic event!
Upcoming PD Committee Meeting
The PD Committee will be having a committee planning meeting to discuss final details for the Spring Seminar. We would love to have you join us at the meeting!
The PD committee is still looking for more members to discuss ideas and help out with events. If you have any questions or suggestions, or would like to join the Professional Development Committee, please contact Katrina Sanders or Jacalyn St. Dennis at pd@swe-mn.org.
FY11 Professional Development Schedule
The tentative schedule for Professional Development Events is as follows. More details to come!
February 23rd – PD Committee Meeting at Panera
March 12th – SWE-MN Spring Seminar at the Honeywell Learning Center
April – Mayo Tour & Speaker in Rochester
May – Microsoft event at Mall of America, TBD
Please join us for the 18th Annual Professional Development Spring Seminar sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers. The Spring Seminar provides an excellent opportunity for professional and personal growth. The seminar will consist of 4 sessions featuring an array of topics. With multiple speakers per session, each attendee can personalize his or her own experience.
Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Honeywell Learning Center
1985 Douglas Drive North
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Cost: $55 for members, $80 for non-members, $30 for unemployed members / college students
Questions: Email Jacalyn or Katrina at pd@swe-mn.org
Breakfast and lunch are included in the cost of registration
For more information on the event, including the day's agenda, please check out www.swe-mn.org/springseminar2011.html
For event registration and payment, please click here
WIN Presentation Recap
On Thursday, February 10th, the Women In Nuclear (WIN) group at PaR Nuclear hosted SWE-MN for an
educational evening about nuclear power. After an enlightening presentation by Sara Mancell from WIN,
SWE-MN members were showed around PaR Nuclear’s manufacturing area, where the purpose of each piece of equipment was explained. We learned valuable information about how nuclear power is produced, today’s energy market, and the industry’s many safeguards. SWE-MN would like to thank Sara Mancell and WIN for a fantastic event!
Upcoming PD Committee Meeting
The PD Committee will be having a committee planning meeting to discuss final details for the Spring Seminar. We would love to have you join us at the meeting!
When: February 23, 2011
Location: Panera at
6064 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
The PD committee is still looking for more members to discuss ideas and help out with events. If you have any questions or suggestions, or would like to join the Professional Development Committee, please contact Katrina Sanders or Jacalyn St. Dennis at pd@swe-mn.org.
FY11 Professional Development Schedule
The tentative schedule for Professional Development Events is as follows. More details to come!
February 23rd – PD Committee Meeting at Panera
March 12th – SWE-MN Spring Seminar at the Honeywell Learning Center
April – Mayo Tour & Speaker in Rochester
May – Microsoft event at Mall of America, TBD
Outreach - February/March 2011
Spark Slime Speed, Feb 20th at the science museum, we are positioned to have a great event w/ everything planned and volunteers settled. Should be an exciting new experience in a free section of the museum!
Tech Fest, Feb 26th
Wow! That's Engineering Committee Members Needed
Tech Fest, Feb 26th
Wow! That's Engineering Committee Members Needed
Awards and Recognition!
Congratulations to SWE-MN!!
SWE-MN Professional Section took home the honors at this year’s National Conference!
National 2010 Awards:
- Professional Development Event Award for “Sustaining Ourselves and Our Skills” – First Place (Spring Seminar)
- Strategic Communications Award, Newsletter – Third Place
Region H 2010 Awards:
- Outreach Award
- Continuous Improvement Award
These awards are a huge affirmation that SWE-MN is on the right path! Congratulations to the many people who make these possible.
For Individual National Award Recipients, please click here
For more information about the awards and recipients, please visit the SWE Magazine's online conference issue here
Remember; the time to apply for Individual National Awards is approaching for 2011!
Applications are due March 31 and some of them take a long time to gather – these are serious awards!
Contact Cassie at awards@swe-mn.org for help with applications!
Fund Development - February/March 2011
Thank you to all of those who contributed to our winter fundraiser!
Get to Know Swe-MN: Melissa Kaufman Perlmutter
I was introduced to SWE my first week at Cornell University, when I was invited to attend a Welcome Picnic. I was impressed by the friendly, enthusiastic members, and have been involved with SWE ever since. I have held positions including Cornell Section President, Region E collegiate webmaster, and I am currently involved with National SWE as a member of the Collegiate Interest Committee.
Since moving to Minneapolis, I have loved being a part of SWE-MN, and I am currently the Fund Development Chair – thanks everyone for making our Winter Fundraiser last month such a success!
I received my B.S. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell in 2006. After graduation, I joined GE’s Operations Management Leadership Program, and spent two years completing four assignments in Supply Chain, moving back and forth between Cincinnati and Boston. In the summer of 2008, I transferred to GE in Minnetonka to join my husband Jason, who is completing his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Every time I moved, I always connected with the local SWE section and immediately had a network in my new home.
I am now working as a Sourcing Specialist for GE Water and Process Technologies, a producer of water treatment products and filtration equipment. I spend my time searching for the highest quality/least expensive supply of material to feed the manufacturing process.
Outside of work and SWE, I enjoy traveling, seeing shows at the local theaters, attending the different outdoor season festivals around the Twin Cities, and I can’t wait for the snow to melt so I can go jogging around lakes.
Since moving to Minneapolis, I have loved being a part of SWE-MN, and I am currently the Fund Development Chair – thanks everyone for making our Winter Fundraiser last month such a success!
Melissa and I at the Winter Fundraiser
I received my B.S. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell in 2006. After graduation, I joined GE’s Operations Management Leadership Program, and spent two years completing four assignments in Supply Chain, moving back and forth between Cincinnati and Boston. In the summer of 2008, I transferred to GE in Minnetonka to join my husband Jason, who is completing his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Every time I moved, I always connected with the local SWE section and immediately had a network in my new home.
I am now working as a Sourcing Specialist for GE Water and Process Technologies, a producer of water treatment products and filtration equipment. I spend my time searching for the highest quality/least expensive supply of material to feed the manufacturing process.
Outside of work and SWE, I enjoy traveling, seeing shows at the local theaters, attending the different outdoor season festivals around the Twin Cities, and I can’t wait for the snow to melt so I can go jogging around lakes.
Notre Dame in Paris
Section Representatives - February/March 2011
Region H Conference at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
The conference was hosted by University of Michigan, Ann Arbor from February 4-6, 2011 was attended by over 600 members. It started off with Collegiate Upgrade Event and Presidents Meeting on Friday. There were many Networking and Social events like SWE Carnival with exciting activities, carnival snacks and more; a Networking Casino hosted by representatives from different companies; a SWE Café to catch up with old friends over coffee and pastries. There was also a Dance performance by students and WALL-E showing that night.
The events on Saturday began with a breakfast speech by Dr. Nancy Love, Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental, University of Michigan. She talked about the importance of conference theme “Going Green”. The keynote speaker, Pamela Fletcher is Global Chief Engineer at Chevrolet Volt & Plug-In Hybrid Electric Powertrains, General Motors. She shared some of the measures taken by GM towards Going Green.
At the joint member meeting, the bid for next Region H Conference was won by University of Wisconsin, Madison. The conference would be hosted on February 17-19, 2012 at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Conference Center. At the professional business meeting, the slate for FY12 was announced for the following positions: Lt Governor, Senator, Secretary, Treasurer, Alt Senator and Region H Rep to National Nominating Committee.
The sessions covered topics related to Going Green, professional development, career development and topics related to SWE and SWE sections success. The networking lunch provided a great opportunity for members to interact with representatives from many companies. The Career Fair had over 50 companies some of which were Medtronic, Cummins, Caterpillar, Rockwell Automation etc. There were some tours offered for the members: The Big House, Adaptive Materials – a leader in portable fuel cell power, University of Michigan Museum of Art and the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility.
At dinner, the Dean of Engineering from University of Michigan, Prof. David C. Munson Jr. welcomed all the SWE members, talked about the importance of the theme “Going Green” and it was followed by the State of SWE Address by Stacey Minch DelVecchio, Treasurer of SWE. The keynote speaker of the night was Elizabeth Iversen, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Navigation Systems Division, Northrop Grumman Corporation who shared her story with us with great messages about taking risks and making choices.
Please feel free to contact us at sectionrep@swe-mn.org with your comments, questions or concerns. Please note the new email address!
Kalyani, Lindsey and Charlene
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