Meet Stephanie Raeman, a computer and systems engineer who turned her love of problem-solving into a career and now helps students discover the possibilities of STEM through robotics, technology & hands-on learning.
Learn more about Stephanie's journey: bit.ly/4utlmHm
One more SHLA session before the 2025-2026 program year wraps up!
Join us for the final SHLA session and get the chance to meet SWE President Inaas Darrat.
Contact outreach@swe.org for the registration link.
School may be out, but your STEM journey doesn't have to be on pause. ☀️🔬
Swipe through for STEM-inspired ways to stay busy this summer, courtesy of SWENext Influencer Aleksandra F.!
What STEM goal are you working toward this summer? Let us know in the comments. 👇
Meet Claire Mulford, a workflow automation engineer and SWE member, who is helping shape the future of manufacturing through automation, technology, and problem-solving.
Learn about her career journey and the skills she uses every day. Read more: bit.ly/4foUWmf
Help shape the future of SWENext!
We're looking for SWE members and adult advocates to join the FY27 Precollege Work Group and support programming, educator engagement, and student outreach.
Apply by June 8 at 11:59 p.m. CT: bit.ly/3Z49kaf#SWENext#FutureEngineers
To the Class of 2026, congratulations! 🎓💜
Whether you're heading to university, exploring a new opportunity, or taking the next step in your STEM journey, we can't wait to see what you accomplish.
What college will you be attending this fall? Let us know in the comments!
Thanks to matching support from past SWE presidents & former board members, every Founders Day gift can go even further!
Support for SWE helps expand STEM opportunities, SWENext Clubs, & create spaces where students can learn, connect, and grow together.
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The future of STEM is being shaped by innovators & leaders across every industry 💡
SWE highlights influential women from the AAPI community whose work in AI, aerospace, energy, technology, business, & beyond is inspiring the next generation in STEM.
🔗 bit.ly/4uf09BC
Did you miss the Managing Burnout SHLA session? No worries! Register to attend the SHLA Global Watch Party on 5/27 at 9:30 a.m. In this session students will watch the Managing Burnout session recording, and then complete a group reflection. Contact outreach@swe.org to register.
Why do steel beams and rubber bands react so differently under pressure? 👀
SWENext Influencer Vivian L. is breaking down Young’s modulus, an engineering concept that helps explain how stiff different materials are and why some materials bend more than others under force.
Eshé Pickett’s STEM journey started with curiosity, puzzles, and a high school coding class that changed everything.
Learn how mentorship, determination, & community helped her overcome challenges in college and build a career.
Read more: bit.ly/3Ri5x8A
Over 200 students stopped by the 2nd annual SWENext Club Mixer during FIRST Championship 💜
SWENext Clubs shared what they do in precollege outreach, talked about their robotics teams, connected with other students, and even led a quick engineering activity during the event!
The Innovation Faire at #FIRSTChampionship was packed with creativity, curiosity, and connection ⚡
Special thanks to Jay Flores for continuing to support the next generation in STEM after previously hosting the 2023 IIBI opening ceremony 💜
What happens when SWE clubs and FIRST Robotics come together? 💜🤖
SWENext Influencer Breanna S. shares how these communities helped her build confidence, grow technical skills, and connect with other girls passionate about STEM.
Learn more: bit.ly/42UzHBr
Burnout is real, but you don’t have to navigate it alone!
Join us for a SHLA session with professional engineers about managing burnout, balancing responsibilities, & building healthy habits for long-term success in STEM.
Email outreach@swe.org for registration information.
“Wandering into the robotics lab as a freshman, I had no clue that it would become my second home.”
SWENext Influencer Aarushi K. reflects on her VEX Robotics journey, sharing the unforgettable moments that shaped her high school experience. 🤖💡
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Looking back at VEX 🤖✨
From build sessions and strategy talks to competition-day excitement, VEX gave students the chance to collaborate, problem-solve, & bring their ideas to life.
Here’s to the teams, mentors, & students who made this VEX season one to remember!
Maria Palamara didn’t start by following a perfect plan—she started by taking things apart just to see how they worked. That curiosity led her to a career in engineering, 12 patents, & eventually a whole new path helping others as a counselor.
Read more: bit.ly/4cVv1Rr
Shoutout to the teachers who make STEM click 💡
The ones who stay after class, cheer you on, and remind you that you can figure it out (even when it feels impossible).
Drop a 💜 or tag a teacher who’s made a difference in your journey!
#TeacherAppreciationDay
They made it to FIRST 🚀
After weeks of building, testing, and preparing, Zoe and her team, FTC Team 10298, Brainstormz, are at Worlds—getting ready for presentations and soaking in the moment.
This is what all that hard work was leading up to!