Noisy neighbors or small spaces impacting your ability to work remotely? With so many companies moving to remote work, having a space that enables someone to be successful makes all the difference in job performance and stress. Or are you seeking to increase your net wealth potential through home ownership but don’t know where to start? Join Dallas SWE for our August Professional Development Event: First Time Home Buying 101! During this session, Mechanical Engineer turned Real Estate agent Rachel Gaspar will talk attendees through what it takes to get the home you have always wanted. RSVP by August 28th below or on Eventbrite.
I am very exciting about another year to serve you as President for FY24! Thank you for your continued trust in me to guide Dallas SWE again for this year. I have been involved with SWE since 2008, and with Dallas SWE since 2017. Throughout the past few years, it has been wonderful to see Dallas SWE grow through its array of programming and innovations over the years!
The outgoing officers of FY23 and incoming officers for FY24 just met this past weekend, on July 22nd at my home for our annual transition meeting. We are all very excited about the great things in our pipeline for this year. Our Treasurer – Katie Mills, VP of Outreach – Cyonna Holmes, VP of Membership – Meena Nagappan, and our Secretary – Sammy Zellner, are all going to continue doing amazing work in their roles. I am tremendously grateful for their continued partnership for FY24. We have elected one new officer, our VP of Professional Development, Nicole Anklam, to our team for FY24. Nicole brings a wealth of experience from involvement with SWE Detroit and we welcome her leadership and guidance to Dallas SWE.
One of our goals for our Dallas SWE Professionals is to oversee an impactful year of professional development and member networking, so that you can get the value that helps you advance in your path even faster. Nicole and Meena are already crafting exciting programming on these topics. We will also build off our impactful outreach programs so we can influence more young women to be interested in engineering. Cyonna will continue to keep up the momentum on doing engaging outreach events this year and expanding partnerships with companies and community organizations.
We also intend to grow our sponsorships. Katie has done a fantastic job in securing new partnerships for FY23, and we look forward to growing the list of companies that sponsor Dallas SWE in FY24. If you work for, or know of, a company that might want to sponsor Dallas SWE, please let us know so we can begin having those important conversations.
On that note, if you participated and enjoyed any of our programming from last year, from Outreach, to Professional Development, to the Book Club and Member Socials, to Social Media interaction, to Scholarships, and more, please consider volunteering for a committee. Fill out our Committee Interest survey if you’re interested, and we will be in touch with you soon to get you added to our monthly committee calls.
Also, please remember to renew your SWE membership if you have not already done so. Renewing your membership allows you continued access to the dozens of events we put on a year, networking opportunities, and career support. You can renew your membership by logging into your profile on the SWE Website. Please let me know if you have any questions about the renewal process or any feedback about renewing your membership.
We hope to see you at our upcoming Kick Off Party. Please stay tuned to the newsletter for details from Meena. We hope to make it fun time full of reconnecting with old and new SWE friends.
Be sure stay connected with us through our website, social media channels, and newsletters to stay updated on the latest events and opportunities.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at any time on how Dallas SWE can better serve you. Your ideas, feedback, and contributions are invaluable in shaping the future of our organization. Feel free to reply to this newsletter or drop an email to me directly at Dallas.swe@gmail.com
Once again, welcome to FY24! Let’s make this year an exceptional one together.
Save the date for our Kickoff Event! Join Dallas SWE as we kick off the new fiscal year on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at 11 AM. We are hammering out details so location is TBD. Stay tuned for more updates!
Congratulations to Anmolika Singh, Dallas SWE’s August Member of the Month!
Anmolika Singh is a driven data scientist with a passion for economics, entrepreneurship, and innovation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Data Sciences with a specialization in Economics from The Pennsylvania State University, where she honed her skills in a wide range of technologies.
Currently, Anmolika serves as part of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics team at Stanley Black & Decker in Plano, TX, in the Stanley Leadership Program (SLP). In her role she has undertaken various projects that demonstrate her technical expertise. From developing machine learning models for sentiment analysis in ecommerce, automating efficient ways for industrial availability calculation, Anmolika has proven her ability to extract valuable insights from data to drive informed decision-making.
Anmolika’s career growth showcases her adaptability and dedication to continuous learning. During her tenure as a Professional Services Intern at Dell Boomi, she contributed significantly to client-facing projects and developing applications with API integrations.
Beyond her technical achievements, Anmolika is actively involved in supporting women in engineering through her leadership roles. As a member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in Plano, she served on the Outreach and Scholarships Sub-Committee, facilitating scholarships for high school students and volunteered at outreach events to promote women’s participation in STEM fields. Anmolika’s dedication to supporting women extends beyond SWE, as she also plays a pivotal role in the Stanley Leadership Program Committees, leading initiatives that welcome and guide new SLPs and organizing speaker series to foster leadership development.
Anmolika’s commitment to empowering women in engineering is best reflected in her quote about the Society of Women in Engineering: “What I like the most about the Society of Women in Engineering is its unwavering commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for women to thrive in the engineering industry. Through their programs and initiatives, SWE not only encourages professional growth but also fosters a strong sense of community and camaraderie among women engineers.”
On Saturday June 11th, Dallas SWE hosted a Membership Appreciation Event at Freeplay, Inc. We started off with a presentation to recognize the executive board and the committee members who helped put together events for Dallas SWE this past fiscal year. In addition, we recognized the Member of the Months and the scholarship recipients for FY23. Afterwards, we got some appetizers and had a good time networking with new members, catching up with old friends, and playing some good old retro arcade games.
We also had an opportunity to recap some of the events we held in FY23. We had the opportunity to learn how bright the younger generation is through outreach events like DYW and Girls Inc. Also, the professional development events were very educational like the Resume Roast with Analog Devices. The social events like the Spring Social gave everyone an opportunity to meet people in a casual setting while working on art projects. Finally, we have had some great book club meetings this past year.
Thank you to all the members of Dallas SWE for making it a great year – we would not be able to do any of this without your support and enthusiasm! Let’s see what FY24 has in store for us!
Congratulations to Dallas SWE’s July Member of the Month: Jordan Rider!
From a young age, Jordan had an affinity for STEM related fields. By participating in science clubs and special projects throughout elementary, middle, and high school she fostered a love for STEM fields that led to pursuing a career in engineering.
Jordan first became involved with SWE when she joined her collegiate chapter at the University of North Texas in 2020. She is still working to complete her B.S. in Mechanical and Energy Engineering and strives to be very involved with their SWE chapter.
As a member and officer in UNT SWE, Jordan has been able to lead and implement positive changes following the return to a post-pandemic campus. This coming year will be their third year as a UNT SWE officer and second as UNT SWE President. She has helped plan and lead on-campus events where industry professionals are welcomed to present on a variety of topics to chapter members, as well as outreach events such us Discovery Park’s STEM @ the Park.
This past year, Jordan has started to become more interactive with Dallas SWE. They have advertised Dallas SWE events with their chapter and participated in Design Your World for the first time as an Activity Lead.
Jordan is looking forward to staying active with UNT SWE and Dallas SWE, as well as finishing her degree to start her professional career.
