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
Professional Development Event Survey
RMS wants your feedback on what kind of Professional Development programming you would like to see over the next year. Please take our five minute survey to share your feedback and help us shape which kind of events we do!
Seeking Committee Chairs and Members
Are you interested in becoming more involved with the Rocky Mountain Section? Or perhaps want to re-engage with RMS as part of a new and different opportunity. RMS in an active SWE section with a larger membership base, and with that, RMS has a broad range of ways to hone your personal and professional skills while contributing to the community. Please complete the interest form and let us know what you are interested in.
Virtual Book Discussion, Nov 19
SWE Rocky Mountain Section will be discussing The Nature Fix by Florence Williams. This virtual discussion will be Nov 19, 7 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.
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 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.
