is a Professional Section of the
Society of Women Engineers
A world with gender parity and equality in engineering and technology.
The Society of Women Engineers is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. For more than seven decades, SWE has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. Our organization is centered around a passion for our members’ success and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities reflected in today’s exciting engineering and technology specialties.
Rocky Mountain Section (RMS) is one of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) largest sections with over 600 members. The section is also large in physical space encompassing all of Wyoming and most of Colorado with the Colorado Springs and Pueblo areas being part of Pikes Peak Section.
RMS has dedicated leaders, volunteers and contributors thorough its large membership base that are committed to SWE’s core values and mission. RMS hosts many programs and events throughout the year that highlight four focus areas: Collegiate Engagement, Membership, Outreach, and Professional Development.
Collegiate Counselors
Gear Up Collegiate Partnered Series
Professional Enrichment Talks
Scholarships
Spring Summit
RMS Collegiate Engagement focuses on connecting and supporting collegiate sections within our section boundary. RMS regularly hosts events that directly partner with local collegiate SWE sections.
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Awards
Discussion Club
Local Socials
Membership Events
RMS Membership focuses on supporting RMS members by highlighting their accomplishments and bringing them together for networking and fun.
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Certificates of Merit
Essay Contest
Girls Exploring STEM
SWENext
RMS Outreach focuses on introducing girl identifying students in K-12 grades to STEM. In addition to RMS hosted program and events, RMS actively supports other local K-12 outreach events that connect with our mission.
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Collective Wisdom Groups
Women in Industry
– Lightning Talks
– Professional Development Sessions
– Technical Tours
– Women in X
RMS Professional Development focuses on providing mutual support and professional development for STEM professionals. RMS also partners with local companies and professional organizations to host many of these events.
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News and Announcements
An Inspiring Evening with Stacy Pederson
RMS is thrilled to partner with the Merrick Professional Women’s Roundtable (MPWR) to bring you an unforgettable event featuring speaker Stacy Pederson.
Join us in person or online for “Dying to Laugh, How to Be Happy When Your Life is a Mess” to learn Stacy’s 7 actionable steps on how to stress less, enjoy life more, and be HAPPY…even at work!
Event is Sept 5 from 5-7 pm at Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.
Volunteers Needed for RMS Booth at YES!fest
Join us in person or online for “Dying to Laugh, How to Be Happy When Your Life is a Mess” to learn Stacy’s 7 actionable steps on how to stress less, enjoy life more, and be HAPPY…even at work!
Event is Sept 5 from 5-7 pm at Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.
RMS is hosting a booth at the Youth Engineering and Science Festival – YES!fest – on Sat, Sept 14 from 10am – 3pm at the LINC Library Innovation Center in Greeley. YES!fest promises to be a fun and educational festival for the whole family with booths and exhibitors from across many science and engineering fields providing hands-on activities for all age levels. YES!fest seeks to create a change in attitude toward engineering as a meaningful potential career option and emphasize its relevance in our everyday lives. https://www.mylibrary.us/yesfest/
RMS needs volunteers to assist with a robotic hand activity and hand out information about SWENext at the booth. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm but you do not need to be available for the entire duration; shifts are available. Contact Sara Ellis for additional information or to volunteer.
Virtual Book Discussion, Aug 27
SWE Rocky Mountain Section will be discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. This virtual discussion will be Aug 27, 5 pm. Email Bounkheana Chhun to RSVP. The book can be found on Amazon or at your local library on Hoopla or Libby depending on your network.
FY25 Election Results
Thank you for participating in the FY25 election. The SWE Rocky Mountain Section FY25 Executive Council will begin their term on July 1, 2024. The officers are:
- President
Kaitlin Chapman - Vice President
Heather Munoz - VP of Collegiate Engagement
Geya Kairamkonda - VP of Membership
Shannon McAvoy
- VP of Outreach
Sara Ellis - VP of Professional Development
Madalene Fetsch - Treasurer
Ashley Pietz - Secretary
Mindy Knuth
Congratulations!
Employment Opportunity
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
Zero Homes is a dynamic, fast growing startup seeking an innovative, senior engineer who loves a challenge, takes pride in their work, and wants to build the world’s leading home electrification software platform. The ideal candidate loves to learn and is fully up to speed on modern engineering tools.
We are on a mission to electrify the world’s homes for healthy and sustainable living. Using our proprietary technology platform and easy to use mobile app, homeowners can generate an advanced energy model of their home, which streamlines purchasing and installation for electrical upgrades.
For more information, check out the Senior Full Stack Software Engineer job description.
Upcoming Events
RMS upcoming events are shown in our Google calendar. For more information about our events and other interesting events, join the RMS email newsletter and follow us on social media.
2024 Scholarship Awards
Scholarship Chairs:Sarah Green (Entering Freshmen) and Jennifer Buechler (College) The Society of Women Engineers Rocky Mountain Section awards scholarships each year to students entering college and students in college in CO & WY. These scholarships are meant to help students continue to excel and reach their educational goals. We want to give a special thank you…
RMS New Mailing Address
UPDATED March 2024
Our mailbox host location has moved, and our SWE RMS mailing address has changed! Our new address is:
Society of Women Engineers – Rocky Mountain Section
1090 S Wadsworth Blvd Unit C-7201
Lakewood, CO 80226
Mail from our previous PO Box is being forwarded to our new permanent mailing address. This new mail service includes a variety of features that improves our section’s ability to better manage mail and ultimately better serve our members and partners.
