Evening with Industry 2026

About Us

The Washington State University Everett chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is excited to host our annual Evening with Industry! SWE is dedicated to supporting not only women in engineering but all minorities in STEM. Our goal on campus is to foster an inclusive community where students feel welcome, heard, and supported. Nearly all of our events are campus-wide, ensuring that everyone has access to resources and opportunities. 

Many of WSU Everett’s students are non-traditional, including first-generation college students, working professionals, parents, and students from immigrant or international backgrounds. We take pride in helping these students gain a competitive edge in their engineering careers.

SWE Throughout the Year

Throughout the year, SWE is active, hosting events that bring students together, develop technical skills, and create career opportunities.

• Soldering Workshops - Twice a year, we organize soldering events that welcome multidisciplinary backgrounds, creating opportunities for students to collaborate and build strong and more inclusive campus communities.

• National & Local Conference - Every year, a small group of members attends SWE’s National Conference, gaining inspiration from keynote speakers, industry leaders, and networking opportunities. Last year, one of our members secured internships from the career fair!

• Company Tours & Workshops - Throughout the year, we partner with local companies to give students firsthand exposure to engineering environments. These tours and workshops connect students with hiring managers who provide resume critiques, interview tips, and career advice.

• Bonding Activities - Beyond the technical and career side of the club, we bring students together for a much-needed brain break from their busy engineering class schedules. These activities give students a chance to relax, unwind, get creative and connect with one another through fun crafts and other activities.

We are always striving to expand our reach, create new opportunities for students, and strengthen our impact within the campus community.

What is Evening with Industry?

Evening with Industry is the culmination of our year of networking, company tours, and career-building workshops. Throughout the year, we’ve worked hard to gather industry contacts, alumni connections, and faculty recommendations - all to bring fantastic companies to meet our students!

Last year, our on-campus event grew so large that it spilled into the lobby. This year, we’re taking it off-campus to a dedicated venue to accommodate even more students and professionals. At Evening with Industry, engineering students from WSU Everett will network over dinner with company representatives. Students will have the opportunity to talk to engineers and professionals about their careers, learn about internships, job openings, and gain valuable insight into the industry. For graduating seniors, this is a prime chance to connect with potential employers and secure opportunities before graduation. This is the largest event hosted by SWE on campus and an incredible resource for students, companies, and the broader community. It’s our way of ensuring that students have direct access to the connections, guidance, and opportunities they need to thrive in their engineering careers.

What will donating help?

WSUE SWE is committed to advocating for and supporting our students to the fullest extent. Your donation will ensure that every student can attend this event for free, removing financial barriers and making it easily accessible to it all. It will also help us provide catering from a local business, so students can focus on networking and connecting with professionals- rather than worrying about keeping the buffet stocked or serving food. Additionally, your support will allow us to move the event off campus to a more spacious venue. Last year, despite its overwhelming success, our space was so limited that some students and company representatives had to sit in the lobby, making them feel disconnected from the event.

With your generosity, we can create an even more impactful experience- one where students gain valuable networking contacts, discover new companies and job opportunities, and access resources they need to build their future careers.

Thank you!

Thank you so much for your consideration and donations! We appreciate it on behalf of everyone involved with not only Society of Women Engineers (SWE), but also the entire WSUE Everett campus community.