Big things are coming to WE26! ✨
The inaugural @SWENext Innovation Expo is a free half-day event designed to spark curiosity, celebrate STEM, and connect students, families, educators, and advocates through hands-on engineering experiences.
Learn more: bit.ly/4aewj8h
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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
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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.
bit.ly/3nvJ2c4
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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
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“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. 🤖💡
🔗 bit.ly/4db8WgK
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FIRST is officially underway 🚀
If you’re here this week, don’t miss the SWENext Club Mixer!
Come meet other SWENext members, connect with fellow teams, & spend some time building community beyond the competition 💫
We’ll see you there!
#SWENext #FIRSTRobotics
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We’re heading to the FIRST! 🚀
We know how much work goes into getting here and we can’t wait to see it all come together.
If you’ll be there, stop by Booth 1012 to connect and learn more about getting involved.
Plus, we’ve got a SWENext Club Mixer in the works—more to come 👀
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If you're participating in VEX this year, SWENext wishes you the very best of luck!
Learn what a typical VEX V5 season looks like for an intermediate to advanced HS team & why you should start competing in this *unforgettable* experience!
💡 Post idea by SWENexter Aarushi K.
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We’re heading to the VEX Robotics World Championship 🌎
Come find us—we’d love to connect!
📍 Level 1 | Booth 8
In partnership with REC, we’ll also be part of GirlPowered Talks on April 21 💫
Stop by, say hi, and learn more about how to get involved!
#SWENext #VEXRobotics
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Engineering is so much more than the few traditional tracks everyone talks about.
If you don't feel like you fit the typical "engineer" mould, check out SWENext Pathways for some ideas on what you could pursue later on! ⚙️🌟
swe.org/outreach/stem-pathwa…
#FutureEngineers #SWENext
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What if asking the right questions could change the world? 🌍
SWENext influencer Katelyn L. shared this thoughtful piece on Rachel Carson—whose curiosity & advocacy helped reshape how we see the environment today.
Read how big impact often starts small:
bit.ly/4lXIuv3
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It doesn’t always start with a plan—it starts with curiosity 💫
For Alden, that curiosity turned into a passion for STEM, a community through SWENext, and connections that shaped her journey.
Finding your people can make all the difference.
🔗 bit.ly/3F0bFfT
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! 💜✨
Today we’re celebrating the women who paved the way, the mentors who keep cheering girls on, and all the future engineers still figuring out what they want to build next!
That’s the power of #GiveToGain 💫
#SWENext #FutureEngineer
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What if more girls grew up seeing women engineers solving problems every day?
STEM can feel intimidating, but the truth is that engineering is all about asking questions, breaking big challenges into smaller steps, & learning as you go.
Post idea by SWENext Influencer Vivian L.
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