Society of Women Engineers Wichita Section - SWE

06/19/2026

Thank you once again to Neon Flamingo Photo Booth for setting up at our banquet last weekend! Laughs + memories: captured! 💜🎉📸

06/16/2026

Our featured member for June is our FY27 section president, Jessica Melville-Flory!

Jessica is a Structural Analysis Engineer at Spirit AeroSystems. She holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University.

Jessica has been a member of SWE since 2020. She participated in the Iowa State University Collegiate Section as a member, Outreach Chair, and Corporate Relations Director. In 2022, she was selected to take part in the Society's Collegiate Leadership Institute. She joined the Wichita Professional section in 2024 and has previously served as the Outreach Chair and volunteered with Expo.

Her advice for new engineers: don’t be afraid to try and solve a problem yourself first, and ask questions when you get stuck!

06/12/2026

We had a fantastic banquet to celebrate FY26! Thank you to our incredible speaker Julie Ellen Acosta for such inspiring stories, thank you to our banquet planning committee, and we loved having Grace Hill Winery as our venue this year 💜

06/08/2026

There is one day left to get your tickets for our annual banquet! We are excited to hear this year's speaker Julie-Ellen Acosta, founding president of our section and associate vice chancellor at Washington University. Register by June 9 to attend our banquet on Thursday, June 11 at Grace Hill Winery.

05/21/2026

Our featured member for May is Ann Senethivisouk! Ann serves as our Engineering Expo Materials Chair and is highly involved in SWE, along with many other Wichita-area professional and community organizations.

Ann earned her bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Wichita State University and brings over 15 years of experience in software and systems engineering. She began her career at Boeing as an Embedded Software Engineer supporting strategic defense programs, where she developed automated test cases and applied structured software practices to ensure reliability of aerial refueling control systems.

She now serves as a Systems Engineer on the Systems Engineer Interfaces and Test (SEIT) Team at Spirit Defense, a Boeing Company, where she has worked for over six years. In this role, she focuses on verifying and validating systems for defense and space programs, ensuring compliance with government and engineering standards. She also supports process improvements, manages change implementation planning, and contributes to technical documentation under review.

Ann is highly engaged both professionally and in her community. She serves on Wichita State University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Industry Advisory Board and is active in organizations such as the Society of Women Engineers, the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), and the National Association of Asian American Professionals. She has also played a key role in planning Wichita’s annual Asian Festival through the Wichita Asian Association, and contributed to internal inclusion initiatives and employee engagement efforts at Spirit. Outside of work, she values family time, enjoys traveling and exploring local dining, and is currently learning to play mahjong.

Ann's advice for new engineers is to be adaptable and flexible. In your new position, you may find yourself taking on various roles and adjusting to evolving situations. Job descriptions can often serve merely as a framework, particularly in smaller companies. Embrace the chance to engage in diverse tasks and responsibilities, as this will enhance your skills and contribute to your growth.

05/14/2026

What an incredible Engineering Expo season! 🎉

As we look back on this year’s event (and enjoy photos from our committee wrap-up night at CityArts making glass mosaic artwork 🎨✨), we want to give a HUGE thank you to every volunteer who helped make the Engineering Expo possible.

This event doesn’t just magically happen — it takes months of planning, brainstorming, organizing, problem-solving, and teamwork from an amazing group of dedicated volunteers. From coordinating activities and sponsors to setup, logistics, and everything in between, every single person played a part in creating an unforgettable experience for our community.

Thank you for sharing your time, energy, creativity, and passion for STEM education. Because of you, thousands of students and families had the chance to explore engineering in fun and hands-on ways. 💙

We hope to see all of our wonderful returning volunteers back again next year — and we’d love to welcome some new faces too! Planning for next year’s Expo kicks off in September, and we’re always looking for enthusiastic people who want to help inspire the next generation of engineers.

Interested in joining the Expo Planning Committee? Sign up here: https://wichitaexpo.typeform.com/to/MB8Zyen7

05/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Engineering Expo! We loved seeing so many future engineers, innovators, and curious minds exploring all of the amazing booths and activities throughout the event.

We also want to give a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our post-event survey. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and make the Expo even better each year!

🎉 Congratulations to our survey exit prize winners:
• Danielle Parker
• Rachael Sachs
• Tammy Nguyen

Each winner will receive a LEGO Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket set! 🚀

Thank you again for helping make this year’s Engineering Expo such a success. We hope to see everyone again next year on April 10th for Engineering Expo 2027!

05/11/2026

It’s time to celebrate all things SWE! 💜 Come out for a night of food, fun, and recognition at our Annual End-of-Year Banquet. As part of our program, we’ll be celebrating our leadership journey by recognizing our departing board members and introducing the new faces who will lead us into the next year. Whether you’ve been with us all year or are just getting started, join us for a meaningful evening of reflection and connection before we head into summer!

Tickets are required, visit https://wichitaswe.square.site/

Tickets:
Member: $35
Non-Member: $40
Student: $25

Agenda:
5:00 Social Hour & Optional Wine Tours
6:00 Dinner Served
6:30 Year in review, Awards, Officer Transitions
7:00 Guest Speaker
8:00 Social Hour - Dessert & Coffee
8:45 Silent Auction Closes

05/11/2026

🌟 Support the Future of Engineering in Wichita! 🌟

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Wichita Section is gearing up for our Annual Banquet on June 11, and we need your help!

We’re hosting a silent auction to raise funds for Wichita State University engineering students, and we’re looking for local businesses to partner with us. Your support, whether through gift cards, items, or unique experiences, directly helps fund scholarships for the next generation of engineers.

💡 This is a great opportunity to give back to the community while showcasing your business to a wide audience of professionals and supporters.
🔗 Learn more about SWE Wichita: https://www.wichitaswe.org/

If you're interested in contributing or want more details (including our 501(c)(3) information), we’d love to connect!

Thank you for helping us invest in the future of engineering 💙

Society of Women EngineersWichita Professional Section Current Officers➤ PRESIDENT / ELECTJulianne Alexander / Jessica Melville-Flory➤ SECRETARYNatalie Mallow➤ TREASURER / ELECTLiza Elliot / Elisa Dunham☎ [email protected] If any of these photos look fun to you, check out ou...

05/01/2026

⏰ Reminder! ⏰

If you attended the Engineering Expo, don’t forget to take a few minutes to fill out our survey—we’d love to hear your feedback!

👉 https://wichitaexpo.typeform.com/survey26

Everyone who completes the survey and enters their email will be entered into a giveaway—3 lucky participants will win a prize! 🎁

📩 Winners will be contacted via email on May 8th, so be sure to get your responses in soon!

Thank you for helping us make the Engineering Expo even better each year! 🚀