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On-Site Registration
Sponsored by Praxair and Schlumberger Technology Corporation
 
Tuesday October 7 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday October 8 7:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday October 9 7:00am - 6:00pm
Friday October 10 7:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday October 11 7:00am - 1:00pm
 
Registratin is located at the Birmingham/Jefferson Convention Complex - Main Level Lobby
 
Thank You To Our Sponsors:
 
Tote bags sponsored by Caterpillar, Inc., DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Schlumberger Technology Corporation.
Lanyards courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corporation
Career Fair Guide sponsored by Apple and Owens Corning
Pocket Guide courtesy of IBM Corporation, Praxair and Washington Group International
Program Book sponsored by Duke University EMBA Programs
 
Registration packets will be available, including registration badge, event tickets, and program materials. Note that the Program Book contains only programming and activities information. Please refer to the SWE Magazine for Award recipient biographies, SWE Leader biographies, scholarship information and sponsor advertising. Information about local restaurants, entertainment, health stores, drugstores, grocery stores, clothing stores, and churches will be available at the concierge desk on site in the registration area. Volunteers are critical for a successful Conference. If you are interested in sharing in the success of this Conference by volunteering your time, please stop by the SWE Concierge desk in the Registration area. Opportunities include accompanying tours, assisting speakers, concierge, collecting tickets, and Outreach programs for pre-college aged students.

 
  • Conference Fees
  • Transportation
  • Contact Us
  • Services (aerobics, bookstore, press room, etc.)
  • Volunteers
  • Program Changes
  • Methods of Payment
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Questions and Cancellation Notification
  • Registration Deadline
  • Guests
  • Childcare
  • Children
  • Children's Outreach Activities
  • Disabilities, Special Accommodations, and Special Meals
     
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    Conference Fees

  • Full Registration includes:
     
    Taste of Birmingham (Wed)
    Enterprise Keynote Breakfast (Thurs)
    2-Day Career Fair & Technical Exhibits (Thurs/Fri)
    Career Fair Opening Lunch (Thurs)
    Environment Keynote Breakfast (Fri)
    Exhibit Hall Lunch (Fri)
    VIP Reception (Fri)
    Educational Keynote Breakfast (Sat)
    Student Competitions (Sat)
    Student Leadership Luncheon (Sat: Students, Counselors, Faculty Advisors Only)
    Student Awards Ceremony (Sat)
    Track Programs (Thurs/Fri/Sat)
    Technical Paper Presentations (Thurs/Fri/Sat)

    Full Registration: Thru 7/31 8/1-9/22 On-Site
    Member (RM) $325 $375 $425
    Student Member (RSM) $175 $200 $225
    Retired/Unemployed Member(RRU) $200 $225 $250
    Non-Member(RNM)* $450 $500 $550
    Student Non-Member(RNS)* $200 $225 $250

    *All non-member full registration fees include a one-year membership in SWE. Established membership dues are $100 for Professionals and $20 for students.

  • Daily Registrations are for 1 or 2 days only. Includes Events of the day chosen as outlined above.

    Daily Registration: Thru 7/31 8/1-9/22 On-Site
    Member (RM) $150 $175 $200
    Student Member (RSM) $75 $100 $125
    Retired/Unemployed Member(RRU) $100 $125 $150
    Non-Member(RNM)* $175 $200 $225
    Student Non-Member(RNS)* $100 $125 $150

  • Other Registration Fees
     
    Career Fair and Exhibits Only $35/day
    Guest (non-SWE member attending with registered member) $50/day

  • Event Tickets
     
        member/attendee   student/retired/unemployed
    Networking Night Thurs   $55 $40
    Achievement Awards Fri $55 $40
    Student Mentoring Banquet  Sat $55 $30

  • Career Enhancement Series
     
    See complete descriptions
     
    OSHA 10 Hour
    HAZWOPER Refresher
    Assertiveness Skills
    Art of Influencing People
    Power Communication for Women
    Changing Nature of Work Force
    Go Fish: Power, Purpose, & Responsibility
    Performance Enhancing Feedback
    Your Employees Are Your Most Important Customers
    The 12 A's to Axe
    Go Fish: Power, Purpose, & Responsibility
    Quality Leadership - The Hidden Mystery
    Building Client Relationships
    Ethical Fitness & Decision Making
    Principles of Lean Manufacturing
    Policy, Regulation and Compliance
    Creating a Powerful Presence
    Seven Steps for Women Engineering Leaders     		Wed
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    Thurs
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    Fri
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    Sat
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    		$275
    $250
    $90
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    $50
    $75
    $60
    $90
    $50
    $60
    $60
    $60
    $75
    $60
    $300
    $40
    $60
    $50

  • Technical Tours
     
    See complete descriptions.
     

    Marshall Space Flight Ctr /Boeing Facility
    US Army (AMRDEC)
    Honda Manufacturing of Alabama*
    Miller Steam Plant
    Vulcan Materials - Dolcito Plant
    Univ. of AL Transportation Technology Tour
    Mercedes Benz
    Southern Company Power Systems Development Facility
    Vulcan Park Construction Tour     		Wed
    Thurs
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    Fri
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    Fri     		$40
    $20
    $25
    $25
    $25
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    $15

     
    *Employees of competitive Auto Manufacturers must pre-register and identify their job title and responsibilities here and are subject to approval by Plant personnel.

  • Local Interest Tours
     
    See complete descriptions.
     
    US Space & Rocket Center
    DeSoto Caverns
    Sloss Furnace
    Bud's Best Cookies
    Cahaba Pumping Station
    Botanical Gardens (AM)
    Birmingham Zoo (AM)
    Golf Tournament
    Golf Clinic & Short Course
    Botanical Gardens (PM)
    Birmingham Zoo (PM)
    Botanical Gardens (AM) & Birmingham Zoo (PM)
    Birmingham Zoo (AM) & Botanical Gardens (PM)
    Talladega SuperSpeedway/Hall of Fame/Museum
    Southern Living
    Sloss Furnace
    Civil Rights Museum, 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park
    Cahaba River Canoeing & Kayaking
    Freshwater Aquarium in Chattanooga
    US Space & Rocket Center
    Arlington Antebellum Home & Garden
    		Wed
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    Wed
    Wed
    Thur
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    Fri
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    Sat
    Sat
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    		$40
    $40
    $35
    $20
    $15
    $15
    $20
    $100
    $75
    $15
    $20
    $25
    $25
    $30
    $15
    $35
    $20
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    Adult$65 Child$55
    $40
    $25


     
    Transportation

    Southwest Airlines
    www.iflyswa.com
    offers up to 10% off most fares for air travel to and from the Conference, with the convenience of ticketless travel. To qualify, call Southwest Airlines Group and Meetings Reservations at 1-800-433-5368 and reference Society of Women Engineers and I.D. Code C0193. Reservations Sales Agents are available Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm, or Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Central Standard Time.

    Delta Airlines
    www.delta.com
    is offering special rates which allow you a 5% discount off of Delta's published round-trip fares*. By purchasing your ticket 60 days or more prior to your departure, you can receive an additional 5% bonus discount. Applicable restrictions must be met and seats are limited. Or you may receive a 10% discount from published unrestricted fares.
    *Booking classes I, U and T are not eligible for Delta Meeting Network discounts. Call Delta Meeting Network ® reservations at 1-800-241-6760 Monday-Sunday 8:00 am - 11:00 pm EST, or have your travel agent call for you. Refer to File Number 196561A.

    Taxi and Shuttle Services
    The Sheraton Birmingham provides a shuttle service from the Birmingham International Airport to the Hotel at no charge. The ride time is approximately 10 minutes. Taxi service is also available at the curb outside the Baggage Claim area of the Birmingham International Airport.

    AmTrak
    www.amtrak.com
    Amtrak Train services are available from across the country to Birmingham, Alabama. Please visit the Amtrak site online to see their departing and arriving destinations, fares, schedules, and travel discounts. Parking There is on-site parking for events held at the BJCC. There is also a parking garage attached to the Sheraton to provide covered parking. The cost is $7 a day with unlimited in/out privileges. In addition, metered parking Monday - Friday until 5:00 pm is available on the streets surrounding the BJCC and hotel. After 5:00 pm and on weekends, street parking is free.

    Car Rental
    The 2003 Society of Women Engineers National Conference attendees can receive lowest available car rates when choosing AVIS Rent A Car Systems, Inc. Please call AVIS at 1-800-331-1600 for reservations and refer to Avis Worldwide Discount number J998437.

    Contact us
    Please contact us at registration@swe.org with any registration questions or concerns you may have.

    Services
    Information about local restaurants, entertainment, health stores, drugstores, grocery stores, clothing stores, and churches will be available at the SWE concierge desk on site.
     
  • Aerobics
    Thursday October 9 6:00 - 7:00am
    Friday October 10 6:00 - 7:00am
    Saturday October 11 6:00 - 7:00am
    SB - 3rd floor, Medical Forum Room I
    Get energized for the day with an aerobic workout led by Margie Tatro.
     
  • Book Store and Coffee Shop
    Thursday October 9 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday October 10 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday October 11 9:00am - 3:00pm
    BJCC - 3rd floor, Hallway
    Sponsored by Ford Motor Company
    Enjoy the Bookstore with titles of particular interest to engineers and/or women available for purchase. Coffee Shop will have complimentary coffee, tea and cookies to refresh you between sessions!
     
  • Career Resource Room
    Wednesday October 8 12:00pm - 5:00pm
    Thursday October 9 8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday October 10 8:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday October 11 8:00am - 5:00pm
    BJCC - 3rd floor, East Meeting Room I
    Sponsored by Exxon Mobil Corporation
    The center is for attendees for business related needs and students to update resumes during the conference. There will be access to computers, printers, and the internet along with web based email access. Restrictions may apply for large volume print jobs.
     
  • Meditation Room
    Thursday October 9 8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday October 10 8:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday October 11 8:00am - 5:00pm
    Sheraton Birmingham - 3rd floor, Medical Forum Room I
    This space will be available for quiet time and thoughtful reflection.
     
  • Press Room
    Thursday October 9 8:00am - 6:00pm
    Friday October 10 8:00am - 6:00pm
    Saturday October 11 8:00am - 6:00pm
    BJCC - 3rd floor, top of escalator
    Intermark, acting as the Conference public relations firm, will have Media Kits and daily Press Releases available.
     
  • Speaker Ready Room
    Wednesday October 8 12:00pm - 5:00pm
    Thursday October 9 8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday October 10 8:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday October 11 8:00am - 5:00pm
    BJCC - 3rd floor, East Meeting Room G
    Resources provided in a private room, for speakers to prepare for their presentations.
     
  • SWE Shop
    Tuesday October 7 5:00pm - 8:00pm
    Wednesday October 8 7:00am - 7:00pm
    Thursday October 9 7:00am - 6:00pm
    Friday October 10 7:00am - 6:00pm
    Saturday October 11 7:00am - 1:00pm
    BJCC - Main Level Lobby
    Sponsored by Proctor & Gamble
    Tables and chairs are provided for Sections and Student Sections to display and sell their logo goods. Sections may display as they choose within the hours stated above. Sections are responsible for the safety of their own goods. Security is not provided.

    • Volunteers
    Volunteers are critical for a successful Conference. Approximately 150 volunteers are needed - at least two for each event. Volunteer positions include accompanying tours, assisting speakers, registration, collecting tickets, and much more. An additional 50 volunteers will be needed for Explore Engineering. If you are interested, please email Penny Manuel or fill in information on the registration form.

    Program Changes
    All information printed in the 2003 SWE National Conference Preliminary Program is subject to change. Registered attendees will be notified of any cancelled paid events as soon as possible. Program changes will be announced on the web site.

    Methods of Payment
    (1) On-line: Credit card payment (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) via www.swe.org (2) Fax: Send credit card payments to (312) 596-5252 (3) Mail: Send check payable to SWE (US funds only), or credit card payment to:
    2003 SWE Registration Office
    Dept. 20-1082
    P.O. Box 5940
    Carol Stream, IL 60197-5940
    Registration confirmation will be mailed; however, all badges and tickets must be picked up at the SWE Registration Desk on-site.
    Note: Purchase orders are not accepted for registration fees.
     
    Download the Registration Form (.pdf)

    Cancellation Policy
    Refunds will be issued for written cancellations only (fax and email are accepted) received at the SWE Registration Office no later than Monday, September 22, 2003. Telephone cancellations are not accepted. Refunds for registrations are limited to registration fees only. Ticketed events such as tours, seminars, and special events are NON-REFUNDABLE unless SWE cancels the events. Refunds are granted to the original payee only via the method paid, and will be issued no later than 45 days following the end of the Conference.

    Questions and Cancellation Notification
    Please address all cancellations to: 2003 SWE Registration Office Phone: 312-596-5223 230 East Ohio, Suite 400 Fax: 312-596-5252 Chicago, IL 60611-3265 Email: registration@swe.org

    Registration Deadline
    In order to take advantage of early registration fees, register as soon as possible. The advance registration deadline for mail registration is POSTMARKED or completed on-line by July 31, 2003. Pre-registration and on-line registration will close on September 22, 2003. If you have not registered by this date, please take your registration with you to be processed on-site. Attendance at some events may be limited. Tickets will be issued in the order that registrations are received. On-Site Registration Hours Tuesday October 7 5:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday October 8 7:00am - 7:00pm Thursday October 9 7:00am - 6:00pm Friday October 10 7:00am - 6:00pm Saturday October 11 7:00am - 1:00pm Ticket Resale Information For your convenience, the SWE concierge desk will support a ticket exchange program at which members can swap, sell, or donate tickets with each other.

    Guests
    Spouses/significant others and family members of Conference attendees may register as Guests and participate in Conference non-ticketed events. Guests may participate in ticketed events by purchasing tickets for each event per instructions below. On-site registration of ticketed events is subject to availability. Guests may not be SWE members. Health & Fitness Aerobics will be provided on the mornings of Thursday through Saturday from 6:00 - 7:00am.

    Child Care
    Wednesday - Saturday
    Childcare is available at the hotel during the conference
    7:45am - 5:15pm; Cost: $5/hr or $40/day per child, includes snacks.
    5:15pm - 10:15pm; Cost: $8/hr per child, includes snacks.
    Sheraton Birmingham - 4th floor, Hospitality Suite
    Lunch or Dinner may be provided upon request for an additional $5/child per meal
    Wee Care Academy, Inc. will be providing on-site care for children from birth to 12 years old. They will provide fun in-house age appropriate activities that include; arts and crafts, games and movies and more. If you have not registered in advance please note onsite registration is subject to available space and is on a first come first serve basis. If interested go directly to the Child Care suite to register onsite or contact Gaynell Hendricks at Wee Care Academy directly at (205) 326-2489.
     
    If your child is school age please also look below at Children’s Activities. These are opportunities for children of Conference attendees and exhibitors.
     

    Children
    Children 12 and over may register as Guests to attend non-ticketed events, or may purchase student tickets to attend ticketed events. They may enter the Career Fair and Technical Exhibits if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
     
    Children under 12 are not required to register to attend non-ticketed events, but must purchase student tickets for ticketed events. They are not permitted on the Exhibit Hall floor at any time during set-up, exhibit hours, or tear-down. Children who are participating in a Conference outreach program will be permitted into the Exhibit Hall under the direction and supervision of the program leaders. There may be tour restrictions and some exceptions may apply for children under 5. Please call the SWE Conference Office at (800) 892-2858 for any specific questions or concerns regarding children's fees for the Conference events. Childcare as noted above will be available for attendee and exhibitor convenience.
     
    See also: Children’s Outreach Activities
     

    Children's Outreach Activities
    Children’s Outreach Activities being held at the conference for local groups are also available to Conference attendees and exhibitors children if they are in the target age range. See each Activity and if your child is eligible and you are interested in them participating please email Michelle Ballew and include: your name, address, phone, email, dates attending the conference, child's name, gender, age, and activity in which you wish to participate. This is on a first come first serve basis, for available space, so it is recommended you respond as soon as possible.
     
  • Engineering your Future
    Thursday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
    Presented by: Esther A. Heller, Girl Scout Committee Chair and Susan E. Anderson, Girl Scout Committee Co-chair
    This event is open to conference attendees who have an 8th-12th grade Cadette or Senior Girl Scout who is interested in being part of SWE's Engineering Your Future Program? The Girl Scout will be participating in age-specific, hands-on activities, visiting the Career Fair and interacting with SWE members throughout the day.
     
    Note: For this event please contact esther.heller@swe.org or susan.anderson@swe.org direct for details and girl registration forms.
     
  • Explore Engineering
    Thursday, 11:00am - 5:00pm
    Sponsored by Raytheon Company
    9:00am - 5:00pm
    McWane Science Center
    Presented by Tanya Andrews, NASA and Heather Hendrix, University of Alabama student
    This event is open to middle school through high school and is open for both genders of conference attendee children as the hands on activities are for all children.
     
    This program is designed to introduce the next generation to engineering, science and technology as middle and high school students, parents and teachers attend interactive events. Students participating in this event are by invitation and must be registered prior to the conference. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up and participate. Featured speaker is Dr. Alan Tratner.
     
  • RoboLab Mania!
    Friday 9:00 – 12:00pm
    Room BJCC, East D
    Presented by: National Instruments
    This is for school age children who middle and high school students, they will work in age appropriate groups based on how many participants sign up.
     
    Children, students, teachers and anyone interested in learning about building and controlling LEGO™ robots are encouraged to attend this hands-on event! Participants will be introduced to RoboLab, the powerful software used for programming and controlling creations built using the LEGO™ Mindstorms kit. Teams will then design, build, and program their own robot, competing to overcome the proposed challenge. All equipment will be provided and all ages are welcome.
     
  • Women in Engineering and Technology Girl Scout Workshop by UAB
    Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm
    BJCC - 3rd floor, East meeting Room L
    Presented by students and faculty from the UAB School of Engineering, representing the Biomedical, Civil & Environmental, Electrical & Computer, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering departments
    This event is open to ages 3rd grade to 6th grade and is open for both genders of conference attendee children, however it will have female role models as speakers and volunteers, but the hands on activities are for all children.
     
    This workshop is for local area Girl Scouts. The purpose of this program is to increase girl's awareness of women in technology and introduce them to the wide range of career choices in engineering while earning a Girl Scout patch or badge. As our society grows more dependent on technology, the demand for engineers of all types will be great. Historically, women are tremendously under-represented in engineering. Therefore the goal of this exercise is to expose girls to engineering and technology in a fun and interesting way and to encourage them to explore technological pursuits.
     
  • Thinking SMART Hands On Programs
    Saturday 1:00 - 4:00pm
    BJCC - 3rd floor, East meeting Room L
    Workshop presented by Rita Chamberlain, Director of Research Programs, Girls Inc. of New Hampshire and Lori Trabalka, Thinking SMART Coordinator at Girls Inc. of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
    This event is open to middle school through high school and is open for both genders of conference attendee children as the hands on activities are for all children.
     
    This workshop is full of hands-on activities for the local girls from Girl's Incorporated that are being developed as a result of the partnership between Girls Inc. and SWE. Activities from Material Girls (Civil Engineering/Architecture), Eco Girls (Ecology/Environmental Engineering), and Galaxy Girls (Space / Physics) will be shared with middle and high school girls. If you are interested in more information be sure to attend the session earlier in the day on "Thinking Smart" from 11:00-11:50am to learn more about it.
     
  • Career Setting - The Bead Game Simulation
    Friday - 11:00-11:50, East Meeting Room F
    Interactive technical presentation by Jill Almaguer, P.E.
    This event is open to ages middle school and above and is open for both genders of conference attendee children as the hands on activities are for all children.
     
    How do people select their careers? Where do people start? Never before has the U.S. labor force been given more career options in its history. Nor has the U.S. labor force been given less guidance and less education on choosing a fulfilling career. This is especially true with our high school and college students. What's the cost? Perhaps choosing the wrong job in the wrong place at the wrong time. Participants are exposed to a 15-minute action-learning simulation of trading multi-colors beads. The exercise is fast-paced, easy to learn and has extreme interaction. The objective of the simulation is to transform the individuals' mindsets to three career setting principles. The effectiveness of this exercise will be detailed using student evaluations.
     
  • The Cinderella Project
    Saturday, 2:00 - 3:50pm
    Workshop and presentation by Emma Seiler, National Academy of Engineering and Teresa Sappington, Oak Grove High School, Hattiesburg, MS.
     
    This event is open to ages middle school and above and is open for both genders of conference attendee children.
     
    The Cinderella Project is an engineering design activity for mid to high school girls. It integrates the engineering design process and the biomechanics of the foot to design a comfortable, yet sturdy and stylish shoe. Once designing the shoe, the girls must then create a marketing plan to sell their shoes.
     

    • Disabilities, Special Accommodations, and Special Meals
    All participants needing special accommodations due to a disability should check the appropriate box on the registration form so that any required assistance can be provided. Any special requests should also be addressed to the SWE Conference office at (800)892-2858, by fax to (630)271-8234, or by e-mail to jelipani@showmgmtservices.com.
    For a special meal requirement, please check the box provided on the registration form. If additional information is required, send to jelipani@showmgmtservices.com, or fax to (630) 271-8234.

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