Society of Women Engineers

Partnering with SWE-CRS

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a national non-profit education service organization of professional and student engineers. Our mission is to stimulate women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, to expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and to demonstrate the value of diversity. We invite and encourage your organization to share in this mission by partnering with the Chicago Regional Section (CRS).

SWE-CRS is the second largest professional SWE section in the country, with over 300 members. We organize a wide variety of family-friendly engineering-related and networking programs; provide role models, outreach, and career guidance for local elementary and high school students; offer continuing development workshops to our members and the general public; and award scholarships to area high school senior women. In addition, we support and mentor SWE chapters at local universities including Northwestern University, Notre Dame, University of Illinois at Chicago, Valparaiso University, Northern Illinois University, Purdue University Calumet, and the Illinois Institute of Technology. Through participation in SWE-CRS activities, members broaden their perspectives and help sustain a strong science and technology workforce in the Chicago regional area.

Partnering with SWE-CRS provides you with opportunities to:

• Contribute to sustaining a vibrant, talented engineering workforce in our region
• Foster the professional development of engineers in your organization
• Meet and network with highly qualified engineering professionals in our region
• Reach engineering students from Northwestern University, Notre Dame, University of Illinois at Chicago, Valparaiso, Northern Illinois University, Purdue University Calumet and the Illinois Institute of Technology
• Receive recognition on our website and membership communications

Learn more about the many ways your organization can partner with SWE-CRS through these links:

• Sponsor a signature event
• Host a professional development meeting
• Host a facility tour
• Contribute to student scholarships and awards
• Support collegiate SWE activities
• Participate in outreach for K-12 students

Your organization's sponsorship level is recognized based on cumulative donations within a fiscal year. We also happily accept donations to underwrite general operating expenses and gifts of prizes and giveaways. If you would like more information on our sponsorship opportunities, please let us know at SWE_CRS.Finance@swe.org.

Sponsor a signature event

Host a professional development meeting

Sponsor a family friendly professional development meeting for SWE members and friends. Our organizing committee provides the topic, speakers, and attendees. Your company provides the meeting location, audio/visual equipment, food, and beverages.

Sponsorship: $400

Host a facility tour

Sponsor a tour for SWE members and friends. Sponsorship applies toward providing a tour location and, if applicable, admission fees and refreshments.

Sponsorship: $400

Contribute to student scholarships and awards

Support collegiate SWE activities

Network with engineering students by sponsoring a meeting with SWE collegiate sections. Sponsorship applies toward purchasing food and refreshments at the meeting. Potential students attending the event include Northwestern University, Notre Dame, University of Illinois at Chicago, Valparaiso University, Northern Illinois University, Purdue University Calumet and the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Sponsorship: $300

Participate in outreach for K-12 students

SWE-CRS outreach events are a great opportunity to involve your engineers in fun activities. We coordinate these events for students ages K-12 to increase awareness of engineering and encourage them to consider technical careers. Sponsorship underwrites facility fees, supplies, advertising, and any prizes/giveaways.

Sponsorship: $300