• Founded in 1950
• Incorporated in 1952
• Headquarted in Chicago, Illinois
• Over 17,000 members in 90 sections and 300 student sections
• More than 400 members-at-large

Objectives (adopted in 1950)

• Inform young women, their parents, counselors, and the general public of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them
• Assist women in readying themselves for a return to active work after temporary retirement. Serve as a center of information on women in engineering.
• Encourage women engineers to attain high levels of educational and professional achievement.

Mission (adopted in 1986)

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 value of diversity.

Strategic Priorities:

Education and Outreach:
The technical professions will benefit, and the quality of life will be enhanced by more women of all backgrounds pursuing the profession of engineering.

Inclusive Organization:
SWE will be an inclusive organization focused on issues of interest to women of all backgrounds in engineering and technical careers.

Knowledge Source:
SWE will be a worldwide leader and preferred partner in the creation and advancement of information about women in techincal careers.

Professional Leadership:
Women will be acknowledged as demonstrating the skills required to be effective leaders in a global marketplace.

Value and Benefit:
SWE programs and services across the organization will provide value and benefit and meet the diverse and changing needs of Society members and stakeholders.