More than 60 women engineers and students gathered on May 27, 1950, hoping to create a unified national organization supporting and advancing women in engineering. With more than 47,000 members spread across the globe today, the Society of Women Engineers is building on the founders’ legacy to inspire women and help them achieve their full potential as engineers and leaders.
In a traveling exhibit, and online, SWE presents stories, images, and memorabilia from the rich history of the Society. The full exhibit will be on display at WE25 in New Orleans, Oct. 23-25, as well as select local events around the world. Here we present the history of SWE’s pre-college and collegiate outreach efforts.