The Society of Wome Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for wome. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders. The mission of the Society of Women Engineers is to Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the valuse of diversity. The University of Alabama section focuses on encouraging young women to consider engineering as a career, allows its members to provide services to the community, and exhibits the significance of diversity in the College of Engineering. For more information about National SWE check out www.swe.org The Southeast Region, also known as Region D, includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina South Carolina, Tennessee, an Puerto Rico. The Region strives to inspire and encourage Sections to anticipate and meet the changing and diverse needs of their membership. For more information about Region D check out www.swe.org/regiond