Society of Women Engineers Wichita Section - SWE

10/17/2026

We are having an amazing day at the Advanced Learning Library DIY day! Come see us until 3pm!

10/16/2026

Guess what tomorrow is - DIY day at the Wichita Advanced Learning Library! We’ve got a screen printing demo ready to go along with lots of other activities. Bring a light colored shirt, bag, sweatshirt, whatever you’ve got and we’ll put the new library logo on it! DIY day is TOMORROW - Saturday October 17 2026 from 10am-3pm.

10/13/2026

Our featured member for October is Sangeeta Bhattacharjee, PE, PMP!

Sangeeta is an Assistant City Engineer with the City of Hutchinson, Kansas, and a part-time engineering instructor and subject matter expert with Kaplan North America. Her experience spans academia, engineering consulting, and municipal engineering, with expertise in infrastructure design, project management, and public-sector engineering. She is passionate about using her skills to make a meaningful difference in her community.

Sangeeta is active in the engineering profession through leadership and volunteer roles. She currently serves as Treasurer of ASCE and Vice Chair of the NSPE Engineering Access and Growth Committee. She is passionate about STEM outreach and encouraging students, especially young women, to explore engineering careers.

At the heart of Sangeeta's life is a belief that her skills and talents are meant to serve others. She volunteers extensively through her temple community, helping organize events, support fundraising efforts, feed hundreds of people, and provide technical guidance for facility improvement projects.

Her commitment to service extends beyond engineering. Sangeeta participates in annual dance performances supporting nonprofit causes, sings in three languages, and enjoys cooking and baking for community events. For her, volunteering is more than an activity, it's a way of life.

Sangeeta has been involved with SWE Wichita for the past three years, serving as Membership Chair in 2024 and supporting the SWE Engineering Expo. She values SWE as a place where women can connect, learn, grow, and support one another.

She believes success is most meaningful when it is used to uplift others, create opportunities, and make a positive impact. Outside of engineering and volunteering, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and exploring her many creative interests.

Her advice to new engineers: "Become your own brand. Be the person people want to work with, trust, and value. Work hard, stay humble, and never stop learning and growing. Know your worth and never settle for less than you deserve, personally or professionally."

10/12/2026

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re proud to recognize organizations like AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) that help create pathways, community, and opportunity for Indigenous students and professionals in STEM. Diversity of backgrounds and perspectives makes engineering stronger, and we’re grateful for groups that help every engineer find a place to learn, grow, and lead.

AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. Since 1977, AISES has supported individual student and profession...

10/09/2026

One month until BOSTON 2026!

The countdown to Boston is officially ON! ✨

One month from today, thousands of women and allies in engineering and technology will come together for WE26, the world’s largest conference for women in engineering and technology.

Three days. One incredible SWE community. Plenty of reasons to .

Join us Nov. 5-7 in Boston, Massachusetts! Start making your plans for WE26 at the link in the comments.

09/18/2026

Our featured member for September is Cassiana (Cassie) Schroeder! Cassie is a composites and NDI Material and Process engineer (M&PE) at Boeing Wichita. She has been at Spirit / Boeing Wichita since she graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in aerospace engineering and minor in nondestructive evaluation. She also has a MS in Operations Management from Friends University. She's held several jobs at Spirit including R&D and Systems Engineering (requirements), until she moved to M&PE in 2018.

Cassie has been a long time member of SWE, starting in college and then joining the Wichita section early in her career. She was previously our section secretary, and served on the leadership board for Spirit's business resource group, SWEPT.

Outside of SWE, Cassie stays busy with her two kids in elementary and middle school, many hobbies, and travel (mostly camping trips)!

Her advice for new engineers is to ask questions! "You don't have to know everything. I'm always more impressed with people who ask good questions."

09/17/2026

💜 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 ONLY! 💜

Help the WSU Student Section of SWE win an extra $1,000 to celebrate Wichita State Founders' Day! The student organization with the most donors receives bonus funding, and every donor counts.

Your gift will help SWE students attend the WE Local Conference in St. Louis this spring for networking, professional development, and career opportunities.

⚙️ Give TODAY - September 17 before midnight!
⚙️ Every donor counts, no donation too small
⚙️ Help send future engineers to network at global SWE

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Tag a friend here and donate online at:

https://www.givecampus.com/schools/WichitaStateUniversity/founders-day/pages/engineering/society-of-women-engineers?a=13644836

09/10/2026

Thank you to all the students and volunteers for supporting WSU at our joint event with SWE & the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). It was a fantastic evening of networking with a great turnout to help students as they seek out internships and engineering jobs!

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.