Authenticity is key to landing that interview and even that job. By Rishelle Wimmer, SWE Editorial Board Congratulations, you’ve been invited to a job interview! Well prepared, you’ve collected background information on the company and the people who will be at the ...

By Payal Singh, SWE Editorial Board and Nicole Woon, SWE Editorial Board Chair-electWe’ve all been the new person on the team, trying to learn how to do new tasks and manage the transition from your previous circumstances, but are also trying to meet people and develop meani...

A desire to help others through volunteering with Habitat for Humanity has proved to be rewarding beyond measure. By Mary C. Verstraete, Ph.D., F.SWE, SWE Editorial BoardMy father taught me how to use workshop tools. Hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and even a power drill...

Downplaying or masking certain facets of one’s identity can undermine one’s sense of well-being and efforts for authenticity at work. By Marcie Mathis, SWE Editorial Board Dictionary.com defines covering as “the act of hiding or downplaying aspects of one’s identity in...

Returning to Work as a New Mom One of the most difficult things I’ve ever done was drop my baby off at day care when my maternity leave ended. CREDIT: Tetiana Garkusha By Emily Ongstad, Ph.D., SWE Editorial BoardI hadn’t spent more than a few hours away from my so...

Encouraging candor, a willingness to challenge the status quo, and understanding that words matter are all traits of a psychologically safe workplace. The result is better performing and more creative teams. By Emily Carney, SWE Editorial Board I’m captivated by recent...

A return to the traditional classroom raises some fundamental issues as the education community strives to ensure student engagement both in person and virtually. By Rishelle Wimmer, SWE Editorial BoardSeeking a university education is an act of hope. Students invest thei...

One family’s journey over generations and continents reflects both the dominant social forces of the times and the powers of fortitude, courage, and the spirit to never give up. By Afrin Naz, Ph.D., SWE I am a brown Muslim woman from southeastern Asia who became an ass...

Sometimes we are unable to recognize the value of our own efforts. It helps to step back with the help of a trusted friend or colleague, and the prompts below, to see how to put those experiences in the proper context to convey their value when job hunting. By Ambika Dube...

Three SWE members with extensive board experience share their insights and advice. Having served on a number of different boards, including three electronics industry organizations, and currently a community nonprofit, I am happy to share my board of directors journey.By...

With each opportunity building on prior activities, my SWE-Boston board experience led to increasingly important involvement in other professional societies. This helped to set me on a path of serving on college and industry boards. I have served on the governing boards o...

A combination of personal circumstance, qualifications, and a desire for personal and professional growth brought board opportunities and clarity toward my new career path. After graduating with my bachelor’s degree and getting married, my husband and I moved to a communi...