Society of Women Engineers
Upcoming Events
Historic Sailboat Tour
Thursday, September 29 at 5pm at the Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, 1 Washington St, Newport, RI 02840. Register to attend using this link.
Join your fellow Society of Women Engineers members and the current crew of Maiden to tour a part of women's history! Maiden is berthed right across from Belle's Cafe. The tour is expected to last roughly 30-45 minutes, with the opportunity to ask any and all questions about systems aboard the boat and the extensive refit she has gone through in recent years. Networking and happy hour to follow nearby at Stoneacre Garden (151 Swinburne Row, Newport, RI 02840). Stoneacre Garden is .5 miles or a 10 minute walk from Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard).
History: In the 1989-90 Whitbread Round the World sailboat race, Tracy Edwards and her all female crew broke barriers for women in sailing when they successfully and competitively sailed around the globe. The journey was recently chronicled in the 2018 documentary: Maiden.
Note: while this event is free to attend, a donation to The Maiden Factor Foundation is appreciated and will support their mission to give girls access to education around the globe. This event was previously scheduled on September 22nd but has been moved out a week due to Maiden's maintenance schedule.
Apponaug Brewery Happy Hour
Wednesday, October 5th at 5-7pm. We are planning the next happy hour in Warwick at the Apponaug Brewery, https://apponaugbrewing.com/. Come grab a drink or dinner with your fellow women engineers! Keep up to date with the Facebook event, https://fb.me/e/1K6SiZOje.
Thursday, September 29 at 5pm at the Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, 1 Washington St, Newport, RI 02840. Register to attend using this link.
Join your fellow Society of Women Engineers members and the current crew of Maiden to tour a part of women's history! Maiden is berthed right across from Belle's Cafe. The tour is expected to last roughly 30-45 minutes, with the opportunity to ask any and all questions about systems aboard the boat and the extensive refit she has gone through in recent years. Networking and happy hour to follow nearby at Stoneacre Garden (151 Swinburne Row, Newport, RI 02840). Stoneacre Garden is .5 miles or a 10 minute walk from Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard).
History: In the 1989-90 Whitbread Round the World sailboat race, Tracy Edwards and her all female crew broke barriers for women in sailing when they successfully and competitively sailed around the globe. The journey was recently chronicled in the 2018 documentary: Maiden.
Note: while this event is free to attend, a donation to The Maiden Factor Foundation is appreciated and will support their mission to give girls access to education around the globe. This event was previously scheduled on September 22nd but has been moved out a week due to Maiden's maintenance schedule.
Apponaug Brewery Happy Hour
Wednesday, October 5th at 5-7pm. We are planning the next happy hour in Warwick at the Apponaug Brewery, https://apponaugbrewing.com/. Come grab a drink or dinner with your fellow women engineers! Keep up to date with the Facebook event, https://fb.me/e/1K6SiZOje.
About Us
The New England Shoreline Section of the Society of Women Engineers is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE-NESS members are pioneers, advocates and mentors who support the professional journey and are impacting the future of engineering and technology.
SWE-NESS members live or work in Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut and we have four collegiate sections: Brown University, Roger Williams University, the Coast Guard Academy and University of Rhode Island.
We are an active group, with regular meetings and ongoing educational programs for youth of all ages. You don’t have to be an engineer or a woman to be active in SWE.
SWE-NESS members live or work in Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut and we have four collegiate sections: Brown University, Roger Williams University, the Coast Guard Academy and University of Rhode Island.
We are an active group, with regular meetings and ongoing educational programs for youth of all ages. You don’t have to be an engineer or a woman to be active in SWE.
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FY23 Planning Meeting
FY23 EC #3 - Tuesday, October 11th, 7:30-9pm on Google Meet
Email new_englandshoreline@swe.org if you are interested in joining the Executive Council planning meeting. We discuss plans for events we want to hold in the new year and what activities our members are interested in, so come provide your input.
Email new_englandshoreline@swe.org if you are interested in joining the Executive Council planning meeting. We discuss plans for events we want to hold in the new year and what activities our members are interested in, so come provide your input.
SWE-NESS members and friends had a great time at our Paint Night Fundraiser on February 7th 2020!
Visit the Events page to see our past events!
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