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Renew your SWE membership for FY24!

by Dallas SWE on in Announcements

As the next fiscal year approaches, it’s time to secure your continued growth and success as an engineer by renewing your membership with SWE. With a vibrant community of like-minded professionals and a plethora of exclusive resources, SWE is your passport to unlocking unparalleled opportunities. Gain access to cutting-edge industry insights, mentorship programs, and career development workshops that will propel your expertise to new heights. Network with STEM leaders, collaborate on innovative projects, and make lifelong connections that will support your growth. Renew your SWE membership today so we can continue to embrace a bright future for the women in STEM.

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 and going to Member Subscriptions. Don’t forget to renew early using code EBIRDFY24 for a discount and pay just $95 for 12 months of membership.

Renew Membership Today!

FY24 Dallas SWE Leadership Team

by Dallas SWE on in Announcements

We are pleased to announce that our FY24 Dallas SWE Leadership Team has been elected after verifying results from our election, which ran May 3-26. Thank you to everyone who voted and made their voices heard!

Your FY24 Dallas SWE Leadership Team:

  • President – Rana Karimi
  • Vice President of Professional Development – Nicole Anklam
  • Vice President of Membership – Meena Nagappan
  • Vice President of Outreach – Cyonna Holmes
  • Treasurer – Katie Mills
  • Secretary – Samantha Zellner
  • Investment Committee Member (3-year term) – Terriekka Cardenas

Your new officers and Investment Committee members will start their terms on July 1, 2023, following transition meetings with current Dallas SWE leadership.

Lastly, don’t forget to renew your membership for FY24 at www.swe.org (code EBIRDFY24 for renewals!).

Thank you!
Dallas SWE FY23 Nominating Committee
Amanda Alsbrook, Zaineb Ahmad, Malia Kawamura, Katia Gomez, Thi Dao

Event Recap: Negotiation Professional Development Event at UNT SWE

by Dallas SWE on in Meetings

On April 4th, Dallas SWE President, Rana Karimi, spoke at UNT SWE on the topic of gender and negotiation. The evening began with an icebreaker for attendees to get to know each other. Once everyone was acquainted, Rana delivered her talk, with a keen focus on empowering women in the workplace. Rana provided invaluable insights and strategies to help attendees effectively negotiate their first starting salaries. Through engaging discussions and Rana’s storytelling on real world negotiation experiences, participants gained a deeper understanding of the negotiation process, learned to identify their value, and developed confidence in advocating for themselves. Rana’s anecdotes made the event both enlightening and informative, increasing awareness of the tools and knowledge to navigate their future salary negotiations successfully. The future of UNT SWE members is bright, as the attendees are more aware of the gaps and focus areas to proactively pursue equitable compensation in their professional endeavors.

Dallas SWE would like to thank and recognize UNT for their partnership on this opportunity, with special recognition to UNT SWE President, Jordan Rider, for coordinating and hosting this event.

June Book Club

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Join Dallas SWE for our June Book Club on June 24 at 10 AM at Civil Pour Dallas! We will be discussing The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean. We will be meeting at Civil Pour. They have coffee, beer, wine, and food available for purchase. Register by June 22.

Register below or on Eventbrite.

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June Member of the Month: Aamina Masood

by Dallas SWE on in Membership Appreciation

Congratulations to Aamina Masood, Dallas SWE’s June Member of the Month!

Aamina became a member of SWE through Collin College’s chapter in 2021. She had recently started her Associates in Cybersecurity to update herself and found out about SWE. Later that year, she volunteered for Design Your World. Aamina has been a volunteer with Girl Scouts for more than 12 years so was excited to help out with DYW.

Aamina then volunteered to help with the Outreach committee and helped with the activity ideas for DYW 2023. She enjoys working with girls and wants to further interest in STEM for girls.

Aamina is a graduate of Imperial College, London, UK having completed her Bachelors and Masters in Information Systems Engineering. She has worked in web development and is currently studying cybersecurity. Aamina also holds associate degrees in Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts. Currently, she teaches Baking at Collin part-time and is searching for an appropriate position in the cybersecurity field.

This summer, Aamina’s goals are to pass the CCNA and Security+ exam certifications and volunteer with the Collin Robotics Summer Camp as Lego is one of her favorite things.

Having been in the computing industry for a long time, Aamina has this to say about SWE, “When I graduated from Imperial, there were very few women in my graduating class and even fewer in the industry. I was very lucky to find a woman run firm that gave me great experience. However, I love how SWE has so many supportive women. It makes my heart happy to see such appreciation.”

April Book Club Recap

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Dallas SWE Book Club read and discussed Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus in April. We had a great discussion talking about the various roles people can play in elevating women, particularly women in STEM. The book club has really been discussing the world through the eyes of fiction books. We are reading The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean for our June discussion. Join us at Civil Pour for another great discussion!

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