Who can join SWE?
Everyone is welcome to join SWE as a member! Our programs are focused on those who want to be in a woman-oriented space, and we welcome individuals who identify as non-binary or gender expansive who are comfortable in such an environment.
Available SWE Pittsburgh Positions
SWE Pittsburgh Elections 2026-27
The SWE Pittsburgh section is successful because of you, our members. We need five extraordinary members to help SWE Pittsburgh by serving in an officer role. Current officers may choose to run again. The section officers are:
- President
- Vice President of Programming
- Vice President of STEM Outreach
- Treasurer
- Secretary
Positions descriptions can be found here. If you’re interested but are not sure where you’d be the best fit, please reach out to us at swe.pittsburgh@gmail.com – we’re happy to talk with you!
Section officers serve for a term of one year (July 2026 – June 2027). All officers and committee chairs participate in a SWE Pittsburgh monthly phone call and an annual face-to-face meeting.
We encourage all Pittsburgh members to consider submitting your nomination for an officer role or to recommend someone for an officer role. New officers will be mentored and guided by the experienced members, so anyone who is willing to commit can take on a role. We need our members to step forward to help us continue as a successful section.
Please email your nomination to swe.pittsburgh@gmail.com. Please include your name, the officer position, and a short couple of sentences on why you are interested and how you are qualified for the officer position. A member of the nominating committee will reply.
Please submit nominations by April 20th. The Nominating Committee will present the slate of recommended candidates in the May newsletter. The ballot will be sent to paid members of SWE in mid-May. Thank you!
Nominating Committee: Mary Zeis (Chair) & Karley Zimmerman
Nominating Committee Chair
Primarily February – June
- Leads the Nominating Committee in finding at least one qualified candidate for all five of the elected officer positions.
- Holds the election for the officers and reports the results.
- Cannot run for an elected office in the same year they are on the Nominating Committee.
- Committee members are needed, too.
STEM Outreach for Schools Coordinator
Primarily September – May
- Fields requests from schools for participation in their STEM nights, virtual classroom visits, science fairs, etc.
- Finds volunteers from among our members to participate.
- Decides on hands-on activities to do.
Data Officer – Co-Leader
Year Round, once a week for < 1 hour per week
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the Pittsburgh Section membership roster and MailChimp newsletter distribution list. This information is used by the Membership Chairs to welcome new members. It is also used by the VP of Programming to invite members to events and by the VP of STEM Outreach to find volunteers who live near the events.
Let’s Stay in Touch!
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