Join Dallas SWE in celebrating Dallas area graduating collegiate SWE members on Saturday, April 26th, from 10 AM – 12 PM at The University of Texas Dallas.
This event is open to SWE professionals and SWE collegiate members (not just seniors) from surrounding universities and colleges.
The Dallas SWE FY25 Nominating Committee is pleased to present the following slate of candidates for your consideration to serve during FY26 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). Ballots will be distributed to members electronically on May 5th and voting will conclude 21 days thereafter.
Last year, Cyonna Holmes was elected as President Elect for FY25 and will be serving as President for FY26.
Per the Dallas SWE Section Agreement with the Society, additional candidates may be nominated by petition, provided that:
Please send any nominations by petition with the required endorsements and consent of the candidate to the FY25 Nominating Committee Chair, Amanda Alsbrook at aalsbrook55@gmail.com by April 30th.
Thank you!
Dallas SWE FY25 Nominating Committee
Amanda Alsbrook, Cyonna Holmes, Katia Gomez, Malia Kawamura, and Zaineb Ahmad
Dallas SWE is excited to welcome as a new Gold level sponsor: Walter P. Moore! We look forward to working with Walter P. Moore as a global leader because they embrace all the wonder that the people of the world have to offer. Walter P. Moore’s support is a testament to their culture rich in diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds and beliefs. Thank you for your generous support of Dallas SWE!
On February 20th, 2025, the Dallas Society of Women Engineers (SWE) hosted an insightful professional development event at la Madeleine in Dallas, TX. The event, part of the celebration for National Engineers Week, focused on the SHINE method—a powerful tool for maintaining creativity and combating burnout in demanding professions like engineering.
The evening featured Sammy Zellner, a Process Engineer at Texas Instruments, who shared her personal journey and strategies for managing the intense demands of her role. With a background in Materials Science and firsthand experience in the 24/7 nature of manufacturing, Sammy provided valuable insights into balancing a full-time job, active SWE involvement, and personal commitments while still making time for self-care and creativity.
Participants learned about the SHINE method, which stands for Selfcare, Hobbies, Inspire & Imagine, Nest, and Everyday. This approach encourages individuals to find joy in the little things, prioritize self-care, and maintain a creative mindset despite the pressures of their careers. Sammy emphasized the importance of creating routines that incorporate these elements to prevent burnout and sustain professional efficacy.
The event was well-attended, with engineers and professionals from various fields engaging in discussions about the challenges of maintaining work-life balance. Attendees left with practical strategies to implement in their daily lives, inspired to tackle burnout and foster innovation in their careers.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this enriching session. We look forward to seeing you at our future events as we continue to support and empower engineers in their professional journeys!
On March 1, 2025, Texas Girls in STEM Day, Dallas SWE proudly hosted its annual Design Your World STEM Conference, an event dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering young students in STEM. This year, we were thrilled to partner with Collin College, providing students and parents with an immersive hands-on engineering experience, a guided tour of Collin College’s state-of-the-art facilities, and a college preparation panel to help families navigate educational and career pathways.
As a special treat, during lunch, three 9th-grade students—Samanvi, Sindhura, and Sumadhura—from Panther Creek High School presented their innovative project on a digital mentorship platform, showcasing the power of young minds in STEM and their ability to drive meaningful change. The digital platform MKonnect, which can seamlessly connect mentors with mentees worldwide, can be deployed to organizations like Global Jump Start, a non-profit organization.
Since its inception, Design Your World has been a flagship STEM outreach event in North Texas, introducing middle and high school students to the exciting possibilities within science, technology, engineering, and math. This year’s conference was a huge success, thanks to our dedicated volunteers, incredible partners, and enthusiastic students, all working together to create an unforgettable learning experience.
Dallas SWE extends our deepest gratitude to Collin College for their unwavering support in hosting this year’s conference. Special thanks to Tripat Baweja, Smriti Singh, Dawn Jo-Ellen Richardson, and Ariana Herrman, whose expertise, collaboration, and generosity allowed us to create an engaging and impactful event. Their commitment to STEM education and mentorship played a key role in ensuring that students walked away excited, informed, and inspired about future career opportunities in STEM.
We would also like to send a special thank you to Qorvo, whose team led an interactive electrical engineering activity, where students had the opportunity to build and test their own radio signals—and even play their favorite music! This experience brought engineering concepts to life in a creative and tangible way, showcasing the magic of problem-solving, innovation, and real-world applications of STEM.
We truly appreciate the time, effort, and expertise of Kurt Cimino, Anita Luo, Tamara Bassam, Disha Patel, Marvin Harris, Dzianis Babko, and Spencer Gregory, whose guidance helped students explore electrical engineering in a fun and engaging way.
This year, over 30 middle school students participated in the conference, engaging in three hands-on STEM activities led by industry professionals, university students, and Dallas SWE volunteers. The event was made possible by over 40 dedicated volunteers, all passionate about mentoring and inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Students had the opportunity to explore various STEM fields, including:
✅ Mechanical Engineering – Led by UNT SWE, students worked on a helicopter design challenge, learning about forces, aerodynamics, and engineering design principles.
✅ Electrical Engineering – Guided by Qorvo engineers, students designed and tested their own radio signals, understanding the fundamentals of wave frequencies and communication technology.
✅ Biomedical Engineering – Facilitated by Dallas SWE volunteers, students explored medical device innovation, learning how engineering principles can be applied to designing and building a flotation device.
Throughout the day, students not only participated in these exciting activities but also had the chance to tour the Collin College campus, gaining exposure to STEM education pathways, college resources, and career opportunities in engineering and technology.
In addition to student activities, Collin College hosted a parent panel, equipping families with valuable insights on college preparation, scholarships, and career development in STEM. This session provided parents and guardians with the tools and resources they need to support their children’s educational journeys and career aspirations.
By engaging both students and their families, Design Your World 2025 created a holistic approach to STEM education, ensuring that students feel supported and encouraged as they explore engineering and technology careers.
A huge thank you to our event organizers, mentors, and facilitators who made this event possible. Special recognition goes to: Katia Gomez, Cyonna Holmes, Ana Gonzalez, Lyndsey Bouve, Chenai Sukume and Robyn Broniewski.
Your leadership, dedication, and passion for STEM education and outreach have made a lasting impact on these students, giving them the confidence and inspiration to pursue careers in science and engineering. We couldn’t have done it without you!
A special thank you to Charles Claudet for his creativity and generosity in designing our 2025 event T-shirt.
We would also like to thank our incredible sponsors, whose generosity and commitment to STEM outreach continue to drive the success of Design Your World.
🎉 Qorvo, Collins Aerospace, PepsiCo, HEB, Analog Devices, Raytheon, Toyota, Walter P. Moore, and Dave & Lynn Mortenson 🎉
Your support ensures that students from diverse backgrounds have access to hands-on STEM learning opportunities, sparking curiosity and shaping the future of innovation.
Design Your World 2025 was an incredible success, but our mission to empower the next generation of engineers doesn’t stop here! If you or your organization would like to:
✅ Sponsor future Design Your World events
✅ Volunteer as a mentor, activity leader, or speaker
✅ Partner with Dallas SWE on STEM outreach initiatives
We’d love to connect with you! Please reach out to us at dallas.swe@gmail.com to get involved.
Together, we can continue inspiring young minds, breaking barriers, and building a future where more students—especially young women—see themselves as engineers, innovators, and leaders in STEM.
Thank you to everyone who made Design Your World 2025 a success! We look forward to seeing you at future events! 🚀🔬⚙️
Join Dallas SWE for our March Book Club event. We will be reading You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (mostly) True Notes on Gossip by Kelsey McKinney, host of the podcast Normal Gossip.
As always, even if you don’t start / finish the book, you are welcome to join! Kelsey also has a great podcast that will be great supplemental listening to this book.
We will be meeting on March 22 at 10 AM at Legacy Hall at Legacy West, at the 2nd floor tables by the beer vats.
