WE16 took Philadelphia by storm last week with over 11,000 participants from 23 countries descending over the birthplace of America. SWE-RMS members presented sessions, volunteered, judged competitions, attended committee meetings and brought home awards. The following SWE-RMS members were recognized for their outstanding achievements, read on for their bios that were included in the 2016 conference issue of SWE Magazine.

Emerging Leader Award, Laura Schafer, Emerson Process Management
For far-reaching technical skills in the oil and gas industry, evidenced by patents, publications, and through leadership; and for dedicated mentoring and the ability to inspire innovation in others.

Spark Award, Erica Messinger, Keysight Technologies
For leadership that creates environments in which women engineers can flourish, and for spirit and commitment that only grows stronger with time.

Distinguished New Engineer Award, Casey Griswold Waggy, Ball Aerospace
For outstanding work on mission-critical satellite systems, for leadership that enhanced the visibility and outreach efforts of the local SWE section, and for supporting the next generation of women engineers.

Outstanding Faculty Advisor, Terry Comerford, Colorado State University
For all-out commitment to advancing the status, programming, and membership of the Colorado State University SWE section, and for positively influencing the lives of future women engineers.

FY24 SWE Recognition Awards
Awards

FY24 SWE Recognition Awards

SWE Rocky Mountain Section was honored at WE24 Chicago with SWE Mission Recognition Award. Mission recognitions are for SWE Groups that embody SWE core values and demonstrate continuous improvement and growth as they work to achieve the Society’s strategic goals. 2024 SWE Mission Recognition, Silver The FY2024 awards process was updated to be the SWE…

2024 Scholarship Awards
College

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…

2024 RMS Summit Awards
Members | Awards

2024 RMS Summit Awards

The SWE RMS Summit Awards are presented to RMS members, teams, or collegiates who have made an outstanding contribution to activities within RMS during the fiscal year. Nominees are judged based on the significance of the achievements cited on behalf of the nominee and on the contributions of the nominee to various RMS activities. RMS Summit…

2024 Spring Summit Recap
College | Prof Dev

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…

2024 Essay Contest Results
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2024 Essay Contest Results

Essay Contest Chair:   Bomsaerah Seong 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! The Great Women…

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RMS at WE23 Los Angeles

Over 50 RMS representatives traveled to Los Angeles to attend the world’s largest conference for women in engineering and technology from October 26-28. More members joined the conference virtually. Congratulations to the 2023 award recipients. RMS was recognized for the Mission Awards. You may read more about those on the WE23 Mission Awards blog post….