SWE - Eastern Nebraska

04/10/2026

🌟 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

SWE is looking for individuals to join our leadership team for the FY27 term! Whether you want to nominate a colleague who inspires you, or you are ready to self-nominate and take the next step in your own professional journey, we want to hear from you!

Serving on the board is a rewarding way to give back to the engineering community. To ensure you feel fully prepared, we’ve included a detailed overview of each role and its responsibilities in our recent newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/tnusby

Requirement: Officers must be able to attend a monthly conference call or report updates to the Executive Council.

📩 To make a nomination or request more information: Reach out to us at [email protected].

04/08/2026

‼️ REMINDER

Email us at [email protected] for a free ticket!

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Join us for a chance to learn more about the organizations that help our industry thrive.

04/01/2026

🆓 FOUR FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE

Join SMPS for The A/E/C Masters, a spring networking event bringing together A/E/C professionals from across the metro! SWE Nebraska is sponsoring 4 FREE TICKETS to attend this event. Email [email protected] to claim one!

Tee up for an afternoon of great connections, friendly competition, and a chance to learn more about the organizations that help our industry thrive. Visit each organization’s table to get your “scorecard” stamped and you’ll be entered to win a membership to the association of your choice.

Member Ticket Price: $25
Non-Member Ticket Price: $30
Other Organization Member: $25

Learn more about the event here:

Join us for a chance to learn more about the organizations that help our industry thrive.

03/17/2026

💡 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

SWE is looking for volunteers to judge science projects from 8 - Noon on Friday, March 27 at the Metro Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF)!

We are presenting awards for this event, and we will be judging projects in the STEM field that are being presented by young women. It is a fun event and a great opportunity to see what great projects these ladies presenting. You will receive FREE admission to the zoo, so after the judging is done, you are welcome to visit the zoo on your own. More information at msefomaha.com

Note that no judging experience is required!

Please contact easternnebraska.swe.org by March 20 if you are interested. Please reference MSEF in your subject line.

03/05/2026

💡 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

FIRST LEGO League is hosting their biggest two-day competition in Nebraska history, and they need YOUR help to make it a success! Zero robotics experience is required. 📅 When: March 20 & 21, 2026
📍 Where: Lincoln, NE (Cook Pavilion, Coliseum, City Campus Union)
We need volunteers to help run this massive event. Sign up SOON to secure your spot and help inspire the next generation of STEM leaders!

To learn more about signing up, view our newsletter:

SWE - March Newsletter

03/03/2026

⭐️ MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

We are proud to see our SWE Nebraska members featured in the Midlands Business Journal! A huge thank you to our amazing SWEsters for sharing their insights and experiences, and to MBJ for highlighting how women are forging careers in Nebraska's critical industries.

Read the full feature here:

Women ages 25 to 34 now earn bachelor’s degrees at higher rates than men, 47% compared with 37%, according to Pew Research Center data released in November 2024. Yet, women

03/02/2026

‼️ REMINDER

Join SWE - Eastern Nebraska in our March Meeting Event (virtual)! Sign up through the Eventbrite link here: https://TransitionalIntelligencesponsoredbySWE.eventbrite.com

02/12/2026

⭐ FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

The SWE Eastern Nebraska February Newsletter is out: https://app.smore.com/n/jb2eh

2026 CALENDAR of EVENTS
February 22 - 28 - E-Week
March 4 & 5 - Introduce a Girl to Engineering - UNO
March 10, 2026 - Transitional Intelligence - Virtual Presentation
March 20 & 21 - First Lego League Championship - Lincoln
March 26 & 27 - Nebraska Women in STEM Conference - LaVista
March 27 - Metro Science & Engineering Fair - Henry Doorly Zoo - Omaha
April 15, 2026 - SMPS 3rd Annual Networking Event - Omaha

SWE - February Newsletter

01/27/2026

✅ EVENT RECAP

Thank you to everyone who attended tonight's "Invest Like a Woman" event. A special shoutout to Schemmer for hosting us and to David Pezzella for sharing his expertise.

01/19/2026

📌 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Introduce a Girl to Engineering! We are expecting over 400 students (grades 6-12) at UNO this March, and we need your help to make it a success! SWE will be hosting a booth and hands-on activity to get the students excited about engineering.

Event Details:
Dates: March 4 & 5
Location: UNO

Interested in helping out? Please contact Ana Hanke to sign up or get more details: 📞 708-314-5737 ✉️ [email protected]

01/19/2026

‼️ REMINDER

Please RSVP by January 22nd to attend this event!

❗ UPCOMING EVENT

Join us on Monday, Jan 26th for a free dinner and an expert-led session on investment strategies designed for women.

The Details: 📅 When: Mon, Jan 26, 2026 📍 Where: Schemmer (1044 N. 115th St., Omaha) OR Virtual 🕔 5:00 PM: Optional Office Tour 🕠 5:30 PM: Dinner 🕕 6:00 PM: Speaker: David Pezzella, CFP

What we'll cover: ✅ Investment strategies for beginners & pros ✅ Current market insights ✅ New 529 opportunities ✅ Q&A with wealth advisors

🎟 Cost: FREE 📝 RSVP: Please register by Jan 22 to help us get a headcount for dinner!

Sign up now: https://InvestLikeAWoman.eventbrite.com

01/07/2026

❗ UPCOMING EVENT

Join us on Monday, Jan 26th for a free dinner and an expert-led session on investment strategies designed for women.

The Details: 📅 When: Mon, Jan 26, 2026 📍 Where: Schemmer (1044 N. 115th St., Omaha) OR Virtual 🕔 5:00 PM: Optional Office Tour 🕠 5:30 PM: Dinner 🕕 6:00 PM: Speaker: David Pezzella, CFP

What we'll cover: ✅ Investment strategies for beginners & pros ✅ Current market insights ✅ New 529 opportunities ✅ Q&A with wealth advisors

🎟 Cost: FREE 📝 RSVP: Please register by Jan 22 to help us get a headcount for dinner!

Sign up now: https://InvestLikeAWoman.eventbrite.com