The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.

SWE Mission (Adopted in 1986)

Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.

SWE Objectives (adopted in 1950)

• Inform young women, their parents, counselors, and the general public, of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them.

• Assist women in readying themselves for a return to active work after temporary retirement.

• Serve as a center of information on women in engineering.

• Encourage women engineers to attain high levels of education and professional achievement.

Values

Integrity: We aspire to the highest level of ethical behavior as evidenced by honesty and dignity in our personal and professional relationships and responsibilities.

Respect: We acknowledge gender, ethnic, cultural and other differences, and strive to respect the added values they bring.

Mutual Support: We provide an organization that fosters mentoring, and the development of professional and personal networks.

Professional Excellence: We conduct our activities in a professional manner, demonstrating and demanding the highest standards of business practices.