News

12 members of SWE attended the WE16 national SWE conference in Philadelphia PA. The event was inspiring and productive for all who attended! We’re excited to report that our section received two awards! Additionally, all of the undergraduate members who attended received interviews—and many currently have internship or job offers!

Have you ever wondered why TED talks are fascinating, how Hollywood draws from millennia-old story principles, and why stories are key to becoming unforgettable and creating connection?

GradSWE was delighted to host a storytelling workshop by author and award-winning PBS filmmaker Charles Vogl, who gave a two hour interactive workshop for over 40 students! 

GradSWE members welcomed new students to the group this fall while eating delicious frozen yogurt. We loved getting to share our mission with everyone! Keep your eyes peeled for our fall events.

The Yale SWE section received its charter at the Region F Conference hosted at West Point on Saturday, February 27.  This was the culmination of more than a year of work by the Yale SWE section and represents the growth of SWE at Yale over the past 3 years.  Without the dedication and hard work of both our grad and undergrad members, this would have been impossible.  

SWE and WISAY (Women in Science at Yale) joined forces to host a BBQ for our members.  Drawing attendees from across the STEM fields at Yale, a fun time was had by all!  

Eva Pietri led a discussion on gender bias in STEM that was attended by students from across the STEM disciplines at Yale.  She presented research on implicit bias and showed some short movie clips that she has helped to create.  These videos, which dramatize situations where gender bias comes to the fore, are designed to help combat implicit bias by helping viewers to become aware of it.  After her presentation, she led a lively discussion about gender bias.

On September 2nd, in the Branford College common room, 25 prospective engineering students joined the SWE board and other engineering upperclassmen to discuss classes and shopping period. The upperclassmen provided insights into how to create a balanced schedule while still fulfilling all engineering course prerequisites and classes.