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Don't miss out of the SWENext Celebration taking place on Nov. 6, 2026 from 4-5 PM ET at WE26.
This event is open to all current and former SWENexters, as well as their parents/guardians.
RSVP through the link in our linktree. Contact outreach@swe.org with questions.
ALT A colorful flyer with a purple background announces the "SWE Next Celebration" for current and former SWENexters. It highlights a free celebration and networking opportunity, encouraging RSVPs by October 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT. The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) logo is present.
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Mentorship helped SWENext Influencer Riya G. discover her interest in civil engineering. When she couldn't find a local SWENext Club, she started her own to help other students explore STEM!
Read her story: alltogether.swe.org/2026/10/…
#SWENext #GirlsInSTEM #FutureEngineers
ALT Poster for "swe NEXT Influencer" by SWE. Features a person sitting on a large blue megaphone with a laptop. Includes a photo of Riya G. The text reads, "How mentorship and community helped me find my STEM path." Various decorative icons are scattered around.
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Every girl deserves the freedom to learn, pursue her interests and shape her own future.
This #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild, we celebrate girls' voices and leadership while standing for their right to equal opportunities, including in STEM.
#SWENext #GirlsRights
ALT A colorful illustration featuring various doodles such as animals, flowers, and a rainbow. The text reads, "Long Live Girlhood. International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, 2026." At the bottom are logos for "SWE NEXT" and "SWE.
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SWENext Influencer Bernice Y. put SWE engineers Natalie Dean and Jenny Stevens to the test with a quick-fire quiz!
Are you a hands-on engineer who loves mechanics and hardware, or a creative engineer drawn to design?
Share your engineer type below!
#SWENext #FutureEngineers
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SWENext Influencer Bernice Y. recently brought SWENext outreach to a local concert, connecting with future engineers and their families!
More than 60 girls and parents stopped by to learn about SWENext. 💜
#SWENext #SWENextInfluencer #GirlsInSTEM #STEMOutreach
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SWENext Influencer Zoe E. and her SWENext Club are launching a Women in STEM Empowerment Speaker Series! 💡
The series kicks off Oct. 7 with Boeing systems and chief engineer Kimberly Walker. 🛰️
Register: bit.ly/4iZG8fD
#SWENext #WomenInSTEM #STEM #FutureEngineers
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Kerrilee Stewart-Thomas, Ph.D., grew up stargazing in Trinidad and taking things apart to see how they worked. 🔭
That curiosity eventually led to a career developing hydrogen fuel cell technology.
See where her curiosity took her: bit.ly/4xZMcse
#SWENext #HERStories
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We’re celebrating the 2026 SWENext Award recipients! 🎉
Congratulations to the SWENexters and SWENext Clubs making an impact through engineering, STEM outreach and their communities. 💚
Meet the 2026 recipients: bit.ly/4y0RpjM
#SWENext #GirlsInSTEM #FutureEngineers
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They’re back! 🎉
Eight SWENext Influencers are returning for FY27 to continue sharing their voices, experiences and love of STEM with the SWENext community. 💜
We can’t wait to see what they bring to the program this year!
#SWENext #SWENextInfluencer
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RSVP for the SWENext Celebration on Nov. 6 @ WE26 in Boston.
This free networking event & celebration is open to all current and former SWENexters, as well as their parents/guardians.
Use the SWENext Celebration link in bio to register! Contact outreach@swe.org with questions.
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SWENext Clubs can bring Invent It. Build It. to their own communities!
Apply for funding to host a local IIBI event during Engineers Week 2027. Up to five SWE groups will be selected.
Apply by Nov. 15: bit.ly/4iJrvNu
#InventItBuildIt #SWENext #STEMOutreach
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You don’t have to be the loudest person in the room to have something valuable to contribute.
In #SWEMagazine, engineering professor Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh shares her perspective on introversion and appreciating the way you engage with the world: bit.ly/4hsYkMq
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Help more students explore STEM and see where their interests could take them!
Support the SWENext Back to School campaign and the experiences SWENext provides throughout the year: bit.ly/4xMpK6J
#SWENext #FutureEngineers #GirlsInSTEM #STEM
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This #HispanicHeritageMonth, SWENext celebrates Hispanic women and students making their mark in STEM and inspiring the next generation!
Explore their stories, experiences and resources for your own STEM journey: bit.ly/4rhKD7p
#SWENext #GirlsInSTEM
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SWENexters ages 14-18 are invited to a virtual Networking Night this Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 7-7:30 p.m. CT!
Connect with other students in SWENext during this 30-minute session.
Email outreach@swe.org for the registration link.
#SWENext #FutureEngineers #GirlsInSTEM #STEM
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SWENext Influencer Aleksandra F. shares a few benefits of starting a SWENext Club, including opportunities to connect with engineering professionals and access resources for club activities.
Learn more about SWENext Clubs: swe.org/outreach/swenext-clu…
#SWENextClubs #FutureEngineers
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Being part of SWENext can connect you to even more ways to explore STEM!
Through SWE’s outreach partners, SWENexters can discover programs, competitions and hands-on experiences.
It’s one more reason to join SWENext for free: swe.org/outreach/outreach-pa…
#SWENext #FutureEngineers
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Join SWE’s UCI Section for Engineering Majors Demystified, a six-part Zoom series exploring engineering majors, class requirements, career paths and more!
Students ages 12-18 can hear from current college students and ask questions during an open Q&A.
RSVP using the QR code!
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Civil engineer Danielle “Dani” Schroeder learned that struggling doesn’t mean you have to struggle alone.
Her squad helped her keep going & now she’s paying that support forward as a mentor to future engineers. 💚
Read her #HerStories feature: alltogether.swe.org/2026/08/…
#SWENext
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Every girl deserves the opportunity to dream big, explore what’s possible and know her voice and ideas matter.
This #WomensEqualityDay, SWENext celebrates the women who helped create new possibilities and the next generation ready to keep moving progress forward. 💚
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SWENext Club Counselors, don’t forget to check in! 💜
The SWENext Club Annual Check-In is due Sept. 1. If your club plans to remain active for the 26-27 school year, submit your check-in before the deadline.
Check in today:bit.ly/44xDHZ2
#SWENextClubs #ClubCounselors
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Our next SWENext Club Spotlight takes us to Owerri, Nigeria! 🌍💜
Young STEMists is helping girls build confidence through mentorship and hands-on projects, including building their own FM radios.
Meet the club:bit.ly/4c4hZjJ
#SWENext #SWENextClubs #FutureEngineers
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Every STEM journey is unique, and every achievement deserves to be celebrated.
SWENext recognizes students who demonstrate leadership, curiosity, community involvement, and a passion for engineering.
💡 Post idea by SWENext Influencer Sadia M.
#SWENext #FutureEngineers
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Not everything you hear about STEM is true! 🚀
There are so many paths into STEM & no single "perfect" way to get there. Keep asking questions, exploring your interests & challenging misconceptions.
Which myth have you heard the most?
💡Post by SWENext Influencer Krishanika P.
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Ever wondered how your phone or VR controller can make you feel something that isn’t there?
That’s haptic technology, turning digital signals into vibration, pressure or resistance.
Engineering isn’t just what we see. Sometimes, it’s what we feel.
💡SWENext Influencer Sejal S.
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New school year, fresh start!
Here are 3 essential tips to help you ace the year ahead 📚🎒
💡 Post idea by SWENext Influencer Mehak M.
#SWENext #FutureEngineer #BackToSchool
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Thinking about engineering? The classes you take now can prepare you for the future.
Math & science build tech skills, while English & communication help you collaborate, lead, & share ideas.
Start with what makes you curious. 💜
💡 Post idea by SWENext Influencer Isabella L.
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Planning for another great year with your SWENext Club?
Don't forget to complete your Annual Check-In Form by September 1 to keep your club active for the 2026-2027 school year.
Submit your Annual Check-In today: bit.ly/44xDHZ2
#SWENextClubs #ClubCounselors
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Through the SWENext Influencer program, Britney gained leadership experience, built meaningful connections & discovered new confidence along the way. ✨
Ready to start your own journey? Applications close July 31: bit.ly/4hcbO0k
#SWENext #SWENextInfluencer
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Become a SWENext Influencer today! If you've been thinking about applying, this is your sign.
Join a community of students who share their STEM journeys, create inspiring content & help encourage the next generation of engineers.
Applications close soon: bit.ly/4hcbO0k
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Between classes, projects, and extracurriculars, it is easy to let self care slide to the bottom of the to do list, but engineering a great future starts with taking care of yourself today! 🚀✨
Post inspired by SWENext Influencer Karla A. 💡
#SWENext #InternationalSelfCareDay
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Zoe's SWENext Influencer experience included attending Invent It. Build It., joining the SWE podcast & building meaningful connections across the SWE community.
Ready to grow as a leader and inspire others through STEM?
Apply for the FY27 cohort today: bit.ly/4hcbO0k
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Curiosity can take you farther than you ever imagined. 🌎
Jennifer Rodrigues followed her curiosity across the world, found confidence through SWE, and grew into an engineer, leader, and mentor.
Read how her STEM journey unfolded: bit.ly/4hlVpXe
#SWENext #HerStories
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There's still time to volunteer!
Join SWE at the Girl Scouts Unite Convention in Washington, D.C., July 23-25.
If you're in the DMV area, we'd love your help representing SWE & promoting SWENext!
Sign up by July 20: bit.ly/4vkIisQ
#Volunteer #GirlScouts #SWENext #SWE
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Turn your passion for STEM into something that inspires others. ✨
Create content, build leadership experience, grow your portfolio, and have your work featured on SWE's social media and swe.org.
Apply by July 31: bit.ly/4hcbO0k
#SWENextInfluencer #SWE
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Engineering is hidden in the things you already love every day! 🧠
From skincare to true crime, your favorite hobbies could point you toward a future STEM career.
Swipe through to discover which engineering field matches your interests!
Post idea by SWENext Influencer Karla A.
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Ever wonder what other SWENext Clubs are up to? 👀
This month's Club Spotlight is the Prospect Robotics SWENext Club!
They build robots, mentor younger students, host Girls in STEM events & turned a microgrant into a girls-led robotics project.
➡️ bit.ly/4fc81xh
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What makes someone fall in love with STEM?
Chris Moore, CEO of FIRST, joins SWE Executive Director and CEO Karen Horting to talk about robotics, mentorship, and why trying, learning, and even failing are all part of the journey.
Listen now: bit.ly/4eQfl1y
#SWENext
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Looking for volunteers to join us at the Girl Scouts Unite Convention in Washington, D.C., July 23-25!
If you're in the DMV area, we'd love your help representing SWE & promoting SWENext.
All experience levels are welcome!
Sign up by July 20: bit.ly/4vkIisQ
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Happy 4th of July!✨
We’re spotlighting the engineering behind drone light shows.
These displays may look like simple lights in the sky, but they are powered by coding, GPS, sensors, LED technology, wireless communication, and control systems.
💡 Post by Influencer Sejal S.
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Engineering shapes more than the world around us. It shapes how people experience it. From reliable power & internet access to safe transportation, infrastructure engineering plays a vital role in connecting communities & supporting everyday life.
💡 Post by Influencer Vivian L.
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What can Sally Ride's story teach the next generation of engineers? 🚀
After watching the National Geographic film Sally, SWENext Influencer Kaitlyn G. reflected on three lessons that changed the way she thinks about success in STEM.
Read more: bit.ly/3SSdOkc
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SWENext Club Counselors: Have you completed your Annual Check-In?
If your club plans to remain active for the 2026-27 school year, complete the Annual Check-In Form by 9/1 to stay connected to funding opportunities, resources, and program updates.
🔗 bit.ly/44xDHZ2
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Happy #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay!
Today, we're celebrating the women engineers who are solving problems, driving innovation, and inspiring future generations of STEM leaders.
Learn more about women engineers across the SWE community: bit.ly/4eVcjKF
#INWED26
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#Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, TX were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Today, we celebrate the achievements of Black innovators & leaders who continue to inspire future generations.
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Graduating SWENexters, you may be eligible for an exclusive C2C membership opportunity that helps you stay connected to SWE as you take your next step toward college.
Check your email for your sign-up code!
Not a SWENexter yet? It's not too late to join: swe.org/outreach/swenext/
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