SWEAfricanAmericanAG

Our goals are to: (1) Build community (2) Provide Professional Development Opportunities and (3) Empower Members
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In celebration of #Juneteenth, we are hosting a free virtual event, "Resilience and Representation: Celebrating Juneteenth and Amplifying Black Women's Voices in Engineering and Technology," on June 17th from 3 - 4 pm CDT.
Learn more and register here: https://t.co/TUcAJRlv03

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Join Winifred Ereyi today on the WITI Africa platform for a conversation with Prof Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, photo attached, the world’s first woman with a PhD in Cybernetics!

Details:
Date: June 13th, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm PDT
Register: Online at https://t.co/32a0bPkzt5

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In celebration of the National Read Across America initiative and Women’s Month this March, we invite you to a special pop-up book meet featuring “Sisterhood Heals.

Join us on 3/24/24, at 2 p.m. ET !

Visit the link below to sign up today for this event: https://t.co/kno2glePMd

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#NSBE50 will occur next week, March 20-24, 2024, in Atlanta, GA!

There will be a NSBE and SWE Mixer on Friday, March 22nd, from 2 to 3:30pm EDT.

Visit the link below to see the agenda for NSBE50: https://t.co/S8phdjghYl

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On this International Women's Day, let's aspire to #InspireInclusion today and every day.
Links below identify Black Women in STEM:
https://t.co/BAo1Zm6Kil
https://t.co/SRvJjZUI24
Who are other Black Women in STEM you would like to recognize? #IWD2024 #Blackwomeninstem

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REMINDER: our workshop THIS THURSDAY February 22, 2024

This workshop will address overcoming career obstacles, providing insights on pursuing your next opportunity.

Join us and sign-up using the link below:
https://t.co/jUY5o9LTVn

Would love to see you there!

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*Awards Check-In Session*

Join us *this Sunday February 18th* as we support AG members in deciding which awards to apply for and more.

This session is on Sunday, February 18th from 7:30pm-8:30pm EST!

Visit the link below to register today:
https://t.co/EnkQnYo5Lo

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*Awards Check-In Session*

Join us *this Tuesday February 6th* from 7:30pm-8:30pm EST to get coaching as you apply for an FY24 award!

Attend this upcoming session to learn more details.

Visit the link below to register today: https://t.co/eOOpvf1th5

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As we embark on Black History Month 2024 we proudly embrace the theme “African Americans and the Arts”, chosen by The Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALH).

Please review our events/activities calendar for February 2024.

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As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his legacy in the US, this quote from him:
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?'" highlights helping others.

How do you plan to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday this year?

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📢 Hey everyone! If you're at the conference, come join us outside LACC-Room 304C at 1:30 PM PT for some snacks and beverages! 🍪🥤 Let's recharge and network. #TakeABreak #ConferencePerks #WE23😊

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Hosted by Sharon Kalango, Co-Lead of SWE's African American Affinity Group, this virtual event is your passport to unlimited possibilities!

Connect with innovators, thought leaders, and go-getters from around the world. Break through boundaries and ignite your potential.

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🚀 Join us for an electrifying evening of networking and inspiration! 🌟

🌐 Unbounded Connections: Networking Beyond Boundaries 🌐

📅 Tonight at 5 PM PT

👉 Register here: https://t.co/BdSXTk6MaQ
Login to the virtual platform with the email used to register for #WE23

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Do you want your resume to stand out from the rest? Are you planning to seek jobs during WE23 or otherwise? Well, join this session to get your resume reviewed and suggestions from members of the African American Affinity Group leadership team!
https://t.co/UtSuscrwQn

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WE23 Executive Women’s Luncheon
The event will take place in-person only 11:30am to 1:30pm PT on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
https://t.co/phDWnyr19M

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There are two luncheons occurring during WE23 where you can either self-nominate or nominate another person to attend either of the two (or possibly both).

These luncheons get filled quickly, so nominate yourself or someone else today!

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The deadline for these nominations is September 26, 2023.

The links for nominations are below.

WE23 Women of Color Luncheon
The event will take place in-person only 11:30am to 1:30pm PT on Friday, October 27, 2023.
https://t.co/Fnb4ewJ1Zy

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But we are also looking for more people to joint the leadership team. We are looking for the following:
Heritage Lead
Collegiate Engagement Lead
Awards Lead
Mentoring Lead
Secretary
If you are interested in any of these positions please email [email protected].

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Meet the Leads for FY24 for the SWE African-American Affinity Group. We are all very excited to help lead this group this year.