Welcome to the Charlotte-Metrolina Section of the Society of Women Engineers. We received our reinstatement charter on August 28, 1999. Our geographical boundaries include North Carolina zip codes 280-282 and South Carolina 297. We currently have 35 paid members.

The Power of Diversity

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is the driving force that establishes engineering and technology as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. Founded in 1950, SWE is a not-for-profit educational and service organization with 300 collegiate and 100 professional sections nationwide, as well as members-at-large. It empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders

SWE Mission (Adopted in 1986)

Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, demonstrate the value of diversity.

Education and Outreach
The technical professions will benefit, and the quality of life will be enhanced by more women of all backgrounds pursuing the profession of engineering.

Inclusive Organization
SWE will be an inclusive organization focused on issues of interest to women of all backgrounds in engineering and technical careers.

Knowledge Source
SWE will be a worldwide leader and preferred partner in the creation and advancement of information about women in technical careers.

Professional Leadership
Women will be acknowledged as demonstrating the skills required to be effective leaders in a global marketplace.

Value and Benefit
SWE programs and services across the organization will provide value and benefit and meet the diverse and changing needs of Society members and stakeholders.