The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Penn is a collegiate chapter of the national SWE organization, a nonprofit that empowers women to achieve their full potential as engineers and leaders while promoting engineering as a force for positive change. Penn SWE advances this mission through professional development, educational outreach, community building, and advocacy for gender equity. We strive to cultivate an inclusive engineering community in which students can develop professionally, form meaningful connections, support future generations of engineers, and recognize the value of diverse perspectives.
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Society of Women Engineers (Undergraduate)
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Question: Can I reuse essays if I'm applying to more than one committee and my essay works for both prompts? - Anonymous
Thank you for your interest in our committees! Although you are allowed to write about the same experiences for multiple committees, we encourage you to tailor each response to the purpose of each committee more.
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Question: The listserv link does not work. - Sara Asgari
Thank you for bringing this to our attention! The listserv link on our website should be fixed now. For reference, please use this link to sign up: http://eepurl.com/gC87Y1
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Question: Can you join if you are not in SEAS but taking a second major in SEAS? - Anonymous
Yes, of course! Anyone who's pursuing a STEM/engineering major or minor is welcome to join.
Our committee apps are currently closed but will reopen in January. In the meantime, please be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram -- we'd love to see you at our events this fall :)
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Question: What is the time commitment like to be on a committee? - Anonymous
Committees usually meet every other week, and tasks are assigned at the meetings. So the minimum is probably 2-3 hours a week, but could definitely be more if you want more tasks and want to be more involved! Being on a committee is really what you make of it. Let us know if you have any other questions :)
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52 Registered (50 - 100 Members)
Currently Accepting: No
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Both Semesters
Classification: Undergraduate open
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How to Get Involved
All Penn engineers are welcome to attend our events and subscribe to our listserv .
Members seeking a more active role can apply to join one of Penn SWE’s committees:
Advocacy Committee: Promotes gender equity through events for the Penn Engineering community and beyond.
Educational Outreach Committee: Supports STEM education and future generations of women engineers through initiatives such as GEARS Day, High School Shadowing Day, and mentorship with local students.
Community Development Committee: Builds a close-knit, confident community of engineers through social programming, personal connections, and career development.
Fall 2026 committee applications are due September 5 at midnight:
https://forms.gle/bY73gPw2p5pgMDM7A
Board elections are held at the end of the fall semester for calendar-year positions. Students are encouraged to participate in a committee before running for the board.
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