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What kind of legacy do you want to leave in STEM? 💭✨ This #WHM, we’re spotlighting Dr. Ruth Jones—motivational speaker, trailblazer, & the second African American woman in AL to earn a PhD in physics. Her message: you can be the CEO of your own life. bit.ly/4mkOX2v

Don't miss the next SHLA session on March 18th! This session is a chance to connect with leadership members from the UC Berkeley SWE section, and learn what advocacy, equity, and leadership means to them. Email mailto:outreach@swe.org for the registration link!

Meet Lillian Evelyn Gilbreth — Widely recognized as the first female Industrial Engineer ⚙️ Even while facing gender bias alongside raising 12 children, she kept designing and optimizing systems to make life easier for real people. Because She Paved the Way.

Don't miss the next SHLA session on March 18th. This session is a chance to connect with leadership members from the UC Berkeley SWE section, and learn what advocacy, equity, and leadership means to them. Email mailto:outreach@swe.org for the registration link!

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! 💜✨ Today we’re celebrating the women who paved the way, the mentors who keep cheering girls on, and all the future engineers still figuring out what they want to build next! That’s the power of #GiveToGain 💫 #SWENext #FutureEngineer

From robotics to computer science — Madalyn’s journey shows what’s possible when curiosity, confidence, & community come together 💡 Her story is a reminder that growth isn’t a straight path, & with perseverance & support, amazing things can happen. 🔗 bit.ly/4lgNAlx

What if more girls grew up seeing women engineers solving problems every day? STEM can feel intimidating, but the truth is that engineering is all about asking questions, breaking big challenges into smaller steps, & learning as you go. Post idea by SWENext Influencer Vivian L.

Happy #WorldEngineeringDay 🌍✨ Engineering isn’t just about equations — it’s about building solutions that improve lives around the world! From clean energy to robotics to smarter cities, engineers turn big ideas into real-world impact. The future needs your ideas. 💡

#WomensHistoryMonth is a celebration of women who changed the world 💜 Every woman making history today was once a girl with a big idea, a lot of questions, & the courage to try. This month, we celebrate the women who paved the way in STEM for the future-history makers. 💫

It takes ONE moment to spark a future engineer 🚀 This #IntroduceAGirlToEngineeringDay, show girls they belong in STEM 💡✨ Grab our Train the Trainer Guide for activities + club ideas: bit.ly/4s7dlqI Ready to explore engineering + find your people? Join #SWENext 💜

Hi, I’m Nisa, a SWENexter and aspiring computer scientist who is passionate about using technology to make a positive impact. Let’s work together to create more inclusive, hands-on spaces where students can learn, experiment, and build a better future with technology.

Meet Hattie Peterson 👷🏾‍♀️ First Black woman to earn a civil engineering degree and first to work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Her work in flood risk reduction helped protect communities. 🌊 Inspired by SWENext Influencer Megan D. 💡 #SWENext #SheCanSTEM #BeThatEngineer

It’s #EngineersWeek ⚙️ Build a boat from a 12"x12" sheet of foil and see how many pennies it can hold without sinking 💰 Redesign. Improve. Test again. What was your cargo capacity? 👀 Tag us so we can see your build! Inspired by SWENext Influencer Megan D. 💡 #EWeek2026

Engineers Week is here 🚀 This year’s theme is “Transform Your Future.” Engineering is about solving real problems and creating change in your community. If you could transform one thing in the world, what would it be? 💡 #EngineersWeek #EWeek2026 #SWENext

STEM runs in the family 💙👩🏾‍🔬✨ In the December 2025 issue of SWE Magazine, All in the Family shares how mother-daughter duo Latonya and Carlin Coleman are building a legacy in engineering together. Support. Representation. Generational impact. 🚀 ➡️ swe.org/magazine/all-i…

What does STEM leadership look like in high school? SWENext Influencer & FIRST Robotics leader Zoe and STEM Next Flight Crew Youth Ambassador Charlee share what it’s like to lead, build community, and navigate being “the first.” Check it out: bit.ly/4kmt8PP

Meet Mary Jackson, NASA’s first Black female engineer. 🚀 She started as a “human computer,” analyzing wind tunnel data before breaking barriers in aerospace. Her story was later told in Hidden Figures. Post idea by SWENext Influencer Megan D. 💡 Who inspires you in STEM?

So you wanna be in STEM? 💭 (Part 2) STEM classes can be tough. This episode shares real tips for getting through the hard weeks without giving up. What helps you push through a challenging class? ⬇️ Inspired by a SWENexter idea from Arushi P. 💡 #SWENext #BeThatEngineer

Have you started a STEM club? Led a project? Created space for others to explore engineering? The SWENext Awards celebrate students and clubs who are turning ideas into action and building real impact in their communities. Apply before March 1: bit.ly/3LIqGTs

🏙️ Big ideas. Bold designs. Future engineers in action. SWENext is heading to DiscoverE’s Future City in Washington, D.C.! We’ll be at the Expo Hall connecting with students & cheering on teams reimagining the cities of tomorrow. Attending? Come find the SWE booth and say hi 🚀