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
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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
FY25 RMS Executive Council Voting is Open
RMS members are invited to vote in the FY25 RMS Election for the Executive Council positions. Candidate bios and the voting form are on the VOTE page.
The FY25 Executive Council as proposed by the Nominating Committee is:
- Kaitlin Chapman, Candidate for President
- Heather Munoz, Candidate for 1st Vice President (VP)
- Madalene Fetsch, Candidate for VP of Professional Development
- Geya Kairamkonda, Candidate for VP of Collegiate Engagement
- Shannon McAvoy, Candidate for VP of Membership
- Sara Ellis, Candidate for VP of Outreach
- Mindy Knuth, Candidate for Secretary (incumbent)
- Ashley Pietz, Candidate for Treasurer (incumbent)
2024 Essay Contest Results Are In!
The results of the 37th annual Great Women in Engineering and Science Essay Contest are in! The competition was fierce again this year with 38 entries from 9 schools in Colorado and Wyoming. A panel of volunteer judges enjoyed reviewing all of the essays. Congratulations to every entrant!
GESTEM Volunteers Needed
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Lead a group of 7th grade students to fun, hands-on STEM-themed workshops on May 16 at the Auraria Higher Education Center campus. GESTEM is an exciting event that introduces middle school girls to the wide range of opportunities in potential careers in STEM fields through hands-on workshops and interactions with engineering professionals. RMS hosts around 1,000 girls, at no cost to the girls to attend.
Become a GESTEM Partner Today
Girls Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (GESTEM) is an exciting event that introduces middle school girls to the wide range of opportunities in potential careers in STEM fields through hands-on workshops and interactions with engineering professionals. The event will be May 16 at the Denver Auraria campus. RMS hosts around 1,000 girls, at no cost to the girls to attend. More than 95% of our funding comes from generous corporate sponsors, which keeps this event free and equitable for students to participate. Sponsorship levels and benefits are set to fit every budget. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and see the detailed prospectus.
Employment Opportunity
Future opportunities will be added here. If interested in advertising, learn more about this partnership Employment Advertising opportunity.
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 Spring Summit Recap
2024 Spring Summit Recap RMS brings you this one day professional development conference and awards ceremony. The 2024 Spring Summit co-hosted by Rocky Mountain Section and University of Colorado Denver Section was a great success! The theme was Empowering Possibilities – reflecting on purpose, resilience, and joy, we strengthen our connection, empowering ourselves and each other. It was…
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.
