About Us
Our Story
The Society of Women Engineers, founded in 1950, is a nonprofit educational and service organization in the United States. SWE has over 37,000 members in nearly 100 professional sections and 300 student sections throughout the United States. California State University's chapter of the Society of Women Engineers knows that a woman is more than a diversity quota: she is a necessary and viable asset in all science, technology, engineering, and math-driven fields. CSUN SWE strives to: *Empower women to achieve their goals along their respective career paths. *Be the driving force that establishes these careers as highly desirable for women *Recognize the achievements of women within these traditionally male dominated fields *Challenge negative perceptions against girls and women in STEM fields
Our Core Values
What we stand for
Integrity
Aspire to the highest level of ethical behavior in personal and professional relationships and responsibilities.
Inclusivity
Embrace diversity in its broadest interpretation and commit to creating an inclusive environment for all our members and stakeholders.
Excellence
Conduct activities in a professional manner, demonstrating and demanding the highest standards of business practices.
Support
Provide an organization that fosters mentoring, and the development of professional and personal networks.
Trust
Share a common definition of success with open, transparent access to information, building mutual respect and confidence.