GradSWE Illinois

🚨 We have exciting news! 🚨 GradSWE is grateful to receive the GIANT award from the IDEA Institute to conduct mixed-method research on the impacts of weSTEM conference!

Applications to attend the SWE National Conference October 24-26 in Chicago with GradSWE are open. Spots are reserved for members with a history of involvement with GradSWE events. Apply by May 31st at 11:59PM. Or, apply to the Collegiate Poster and Rapid Fire Competition.

building partnerships, technology strategy, and fundraising. Please RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… or through the link in bio! Come and support! (3/3)

Mostly known as Ariana The Techie is a 3X founder, 14-year full-stack software engineer & the founder of Mueshi Incorporated. Currently, she serves on the Board of Trustees for the Museum of Contemporary of North Miami, a world-renowned art institution where she focuses on (2/3)

Alles in STEM is excited to host a virtual workshop on how to be an active ally for women of color within the tech industry. In this virtual workshop, Ariana Waller will dive into how allies can better support women of color in tech. (1/3)

SWE Collegiate Competitions include various challenging programs, projects, and special activities that build valuable hands-on experience while sharpening your leadership, technical, and problem-solving abilities.

Call for WE24 Collegiate Poster & Rapid Fire Competition is now OPEN! Showcase your skills and imagination! Please see the poster for an overview of the current competitions and to download submission packets.The deadline is June 15, 2024.

Celebrate the end of the semester and recognize our newest grads at the Spring Extravaganza on April 30th, 2024, from 6-7:30 pm! Join us for an unforgettable celebration with games, dinner, and opportunities to mingle with fellow graduate students. RSVP through the link in bio!

Diversity and Social Justice Education is happy to announce an upcoming student-led & student-centered workshop on racial justice! This is a free workshop & is open to any enrolled UIUC student. Free lunch will be provided! You can register for this event through the link in bio!

The session focuses on and pivots around the different reasons why a Python user would call MATLAB algorithms! RSVP through the link in bio!

GradSWE Lunch Series! In this session we will discuss how to work together with Python and MATLAB, being able to interchangeably call algorithms developed in one of the 2 languages from the other, thus expanding the possibilities when carrying out Data Science projects.

Dive into a world of creativity and connection by joining us for the GradSWE March Social on March 27th, 2024 from 7pm to 8pm. Get the opportunity to connect with fellow grad students while crafting bracelets and enjoying delicious snacks! RSVP through the link in bio!

..detailing the responsibilities of each committee position followed by a Q&A session with current GradSWE Committee members. Please RSVP (Link in bio) if you are interested in attending! Note that RSVP is not required to attend, but it will help us know how many people to expect

Interested in joining the 2024-2025 GradSWE and weSTEM Conference committee? Come learn about the committee positions available at the GradSWE Meet and Greet. We will have a short presentation.. (1/2)

Join and learn on how to appreciate our diversity in campus together! RSVP through the link in bio!

Join our next lunch talk “Culture, not Costume” with Dr Sang Lee, Associate Director of Social Justice Leadership at Diversity and Social Justice Education. Dr Sang will explore the nuances of cultural appropriation vs. appreciation and ways to engage others in this conversation.

Come join us for Game Night on February 27th, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm featuring Scribbl.io and Kahoot accompanied by snacks! Whether you're an artist or a trivia aficionado, it will certainly be an evening of friendly competition and entertainment. RSVP link in bio!

Twenty committee positions are available with a commitment level for everyone (e.g., 1 hour per week up to several hours per week)! Elections will take place Thursday, March 28th at 5pm.

Are you interested in getting more involved with GradSWE while honing and developing your leadership skills? Apply to join the 2024-2025 GradSWE & 2025 weSTEM Conference Committee through the link in bio.

They have advocated for SWE in Washington DC on the importance of gender equity in STEM. They’ve also worked within the SWE Central Illinois Section to help the members understand the role they can play in advocacy. RSVP through the link in bio! (4/4)

Join our January 31st GradSWE Lunch and Learn to hear from Stacey DelVecchio and Teresa Cushing, co-chairs of the SWE Central Illinois Advocacy Committee. Stacey and Teresa are both engineers who have a passion for advocacy. (3/4)

What’s all the buzz about advocacy regarding gender equity in STEM and how can you get involved? The landscape covering STEM and gender equity advocacy can be quite large. Fortunately, there are some basic things you can do to stay current on the issues and... (1/4)