Society of Women Engineers
East Central Iowa Section

Outreach

SWE-ECI aims to reach out to the local community to provide resources and opportunities to local schools and universities. Some of our outreach events are listed below. To participate in any of SWE-ECIs outreach programs contact SWE-ECI Outreach Director at swe-eci_outreach@swe.org

High School Engineering Mentor Program

SWE-ECI is extremely ecstatic to extend an invitation to local high-school students interested in Engineering and other related fields to this program. Both SWE-ECI and our Mentors understand the importance in guiding our community's future engineers, scientists, and mathematicians. This program focuses on career guidance for high school students throughout the school year.

High-School Mentor Program Presentation

Students and Mentors meet monthly to discuss various topics related to engineering. SWE-ECI arranges the first and last meetings and provides monthly packets to aid in discussion. The remaining monthly meeting times should be scheduled between the student and the mentor accommodating both of their schedules. Mentees are welcome and encouraged to include their parents in the mentoring process.

  • November - SWE-ECI sponsored meeting
    November Discussion Guide
    Mentor-Mentees...Tell me your story
  • December - Mentor-Mentee arranged meeting
    December Discussion Guide
    SELF..Finding ME and who I want to be
    So many majors, What do I want to do? What are my DREAMS?
  • January - Mentor-Mentee arranged meeting
    January Discussion Guide
    College ..Planning to achieve your DREAMS is KEY!
  • Febuary - Mentor-Mentee arranged meeting
    Febuary Discussion Guide
    College ..So many, how to choose?
  • March - Mentor-Mentee arranged meeting
    March Discussion Guide
    College ..What should I expect out of the year?
  • April - Mentor-Mentee arranged meeting
    April Discussion Guide
    College ..So much Freedom, Learn the Importance of Schedules
  • May - Mentor-Mentee arranged meeting
    May Discussion Guide
    Resumes .. What so I need one for?
  • June - SWE-ECI sponsored meeting
    June Discussion Guide
    Mentor-Mentees .. Let's Discuss What's NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Middle School Science Program

This program is geared to introduce middle schoolers to science and engineering. Professionals that are working in industry introduce engineering in the classroom through discussions and demonstrations.

SWE-ECI is currently looking for volunteers to participate in this program. Each volunteer would require to go to a middle school and talk to students regarding engineering in industry and encourage students to consider engineering as their future profession.