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Event Recap: High Tech High Heels Friendraiser

by Dallas SWE on in Meetings
HTHH2015-5SWE Dallas held our first Professional Meeting of FY 16 at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science on Tuesday September 15, 2015.  Our meeting was held in conjunction with and in support of the 2nd annual High Tech High Heels Friend Raiser.  HTHH is a non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) fields in North Texas. They accomplish this by funding proven programs which include:
  • STEM Equity Training for Educators
  • STEM Career workshops for Educators
  • Physics Camps for High School Girls

The evening included Networking, a Wine Pull, a Silent Auction, entertainment by the Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership Academy and a Keynote Address delivered by Ray Upton, Vice President of Microcontrollers at Texas Instruments.

Special Thanks to Wanda Gass, Amy Gow, Donna Duren and Robin Bray  for coordinating Dallas SWE’s attendance!

 

Next Younger Professionals Brunch – October 3rd

by Dallas SWE on in Meetings

MexicanSugarIt’s time again for our monthly Younger Professionals Brunch! This time we’ll be in Plano. Please join us!

When: Saturday, October 3, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Mexican Sugar at the Shops at Legacy
7501 Lone Star Drive, B150, Plano, TX 75024
Cost: FREE to register, just purchase your own refreshments!
Here’s a link to Mexican Sugar’s menu.
RSVP: Please let us know you’re coming!
Eventbrite - Dallas SWE Younger Professionals October Brunch!

Please share this with anyone else interested and have them email Dallas SWE Secretary Marzia Monty to join the Listserv. Hope to see you there!

North TX Giving Day Results

by Dallas SWE on in Special Events

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to support your community during North Texas Giving Day on September 17! Even though our $1,775 is a small percentage of the total amount raised (Over $33 MILLION!), we are extremely grateful for each and every cent from the 11 generous donors who contributed to further the mission of Dallas SWE! Your donations help us support local K-12 outreach events, sponsor scholarships to local high school students, and fund professional development programs throughout the year. We’d call our first ‪#‎NTXGivingDay‬ a huge success, save the date for next year – September 22, 2016!

Event Recap: Women in Comms Breakfast

by Dallas SWE on in Special Events

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On September 16, Dallas SWE joined Light Reading at the NFV Everywhere Americas event at the Westin Galleria in Dallas for the Women in Comms breakfast! We enjoyed tasty food and compelling discussion from panelist members Nancy Green (Healthcare Global Lead, Verizon Enterprise Solutions), Brooks McCorcle (President, AT&T Partner Solutions), Monique Hayward (Director, Outbound Marketing, Network Platforms Group, Intel Corporation), and Bita Milanian (Senior Vice President, Marketing Communications, Genband) moderated by Sarah Thomas (Editorial Operations Director, Light Reading).

The group highlighted the expected need for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) workers in the next decade, the importance of including women in those technical and leadership roles, and their passion for encouraging the next generation of girls to develop their interests in these fields despite societal pressure to move away from STEAM as they enter middle school and high school. Communications technology has changed our societies and cultures around the globe so it’s important for teams designing the devices that connect us to mirror those societies and cultures!

Thanks again to Light Reading for inviting Dallas SWE to this event! Enjoy some photos from the event below.

Design Your World – Nov 14

by Dallas SWE on in Outreach, Uncategorized

DYWlogoIf you haven’t heard, registration for our November 14 Design Your World – STEM Conference for Girls at SMU is NOW OPEN! Visit the Design Your World website for more information and instructions on how to register. Reserve your spot soon: our first student group has already sold out!

Stay tuned for details on volunteer registration coming soon!

 

North Texas Giving Day – Sept 17

by Dallas SWE on in Announcements

NTX Giving Day 2015

This year, Dallas SWE is participating in North Texas Giving Day to raise funds for FY16 activities. Give $25 or more to via the Dallas SWE North Texas Giving Day site on September 17th between 6am and midnight and your donations will be multiplied from a pool of $2 MM of bonus funds and prizes! We appreciate your support!

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