Dallas Society of Women Engineers

Event Recap: AT&T Foundry

by Dallas SWE on May 28, 2014May 28, 2014 in Meetings

Great turnout for the AT&T Foundry!

On Tuesday May 20, 2014 AT&T’s Dallas Chapter of the Women of AT&T (WOA Dallas) and Dallas SWE partnered for an exciting and informative discussion at AT&T’s Foundry in Plano, TX. Over 90 attendees enjoyed refreshments and networking at the Innovation Center. The Plano Foundry is one of five AT&T Foundries in the world. Its unique design facilitates innovation through a collaborative community of technology companies. The Foundry’s open environment fosters creativity and speed to market.

Brent Kendall – Vice President Digital Life Operations gave a brief overview of Digital Life, a consumer product which focuses on security and home automation.

Tracy Moonier – Executive Director Innovation & New Market Development spoke on how AT&T is leveraging each Foundry to innovate. Tracy describes herself as an ‘Intrapreneur’; she is responsible for AT&T’s New Market Development opportunities in the Foundry Innovation Centers. Tracy and her team are responsible for uncovering and implementing breakthrough solutions for business customers and for defining new revenue streams for AT&T Business Solutions. Current and past projects include the Connected Car, the Connected Home and AT&T Toggle, an APP that allows employees the ability to securely access their work email, calendars and more from personal mobile devices.

Tracy went on to speak about how AT&T is working to close the Gender Gap related to women in technology. She stated that AT&T has recently partnered with Udacity and Georgia Tech to create a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) curriculum where participants can complete technical courses at home on subjects ranging from Basic Java Programming to Big Data up to and including a Master’s Degree in Computer Science at a nominal cost from Georgia Tech.

Thanks to our hostesses Jennifer Gamboa-Haker WOA Dallas Chief Executive Officer, Connie Black WOA Dallas Chief Operating Officer, Sue Biancheri Vice President Network Engineering and Dallas SWE Vice President Barbara Read for setting up this great event. We look forward to seeing you at the SWE Scholarship Awards Banquet on June 17th, 2014.

Cherrie Fisher, PMP
AT&T Information Technology
Dallas SWE Vice President-elect

VOTE NOW for FY15 Dallas SWE Officers!

by Dallas SWE on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 in Announcements

Voting is open for FY15 Dallas SWE Officers! If you missed the link in your email, click here to place your vote TODAY!

You must be a member of the Society of Women Engineers in good standing for your vote to be counted. Make your voice heard for the future of Dallas SWE!

The deadline to vote is June 15, 2014.

Want to see where “ideas are made”?

by Dallas SWE on May 5, 2014 in Meetings

Do you love innovation and collaboration? The AT&T Foundry facilitates innovation development through a diverse, collaborative community supported by a network of strategic technology companies. This open environment enables a range of innovation that includes Applications, Devices, Cloud Services, Enabling Technologies, and Operational Support. Come join the Dallas SWE section as we learn how “ideas are made” at the AT&T Foundry!

RSVP HERE by COB May 15th!

When: Tuesday, May 20th, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Where: AT&T Foundry, 2900 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas 75075

Cost: No cost thanks to our generous sponsors AT&T!

FY15 Membership Renewal is OPEN!

by Dallas SWE on May 1, 2014May 1, 2014 in Announcements

When you renew your SWE membership (or join for the first time!) you stay connected with a global professional network of 27,000 enthusiastic, like-minded women engineers, as well as professional development resources that your fellow members consistently rate as “excellent.” You also get discounts on Dallas SWE registration fees for paid events!

You’ll continue to have access to colleagues around the world who are ready to provide support, guidance, and mentorship–the kind of support that will help you succeed professionally and personally. And our accredited educational resources are invaluable tools designed to advance your career, i.e., enhancing leadership skills, career transition guidance, engineering career options, etc.

Strengthen your real-life social network and succeed on your own terms. Renew with SWE: the engineering society that focuses on the discipline of personal success–however you define it.

Your FY14 membership expires Jun 30, 2014. Log in to the Member Services site now to renew for FY15 and confirm your contact information. In addition to the 1-year renewal, there are also 2-year and 3-year renewal options. Visit the “Discounted Membership” link on the Member Services page before renewal to determine your eligibility for reduced dues.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact SWE HQ for additional support.

Joint Networking Event with Fort Worth SWE: May 10

by Dallas SWE on April 29, 2014 in Meetings

We are excited to invite you to a fun networking event with our sister section to the west! Please join us and the Fort Worth SWE section on Saturday, May 10. We’ll be glazing pre-made pottery pieces while enjoying snacks, drinks, and each-others’ company. Non-members are always welcome so share this with your friends!

When: Saturday, May 10, 4-6pm

Where: Sunshine Glaze, 405 North Carroll Avenue, Southlake, TX 76092 Click here for map.

Cost: $10 studio fee plus the cost of the pottery piece you select to glaze.

RSVP here to attend!