SWE Austin
Serving the area since 1979, the SWE Austin (previously Southwest) Texas Section is a non-profit organization that focuses on helping women achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.
Events
Call for Nominations
We are pleased to announce the call for FY27 SWE Austin Section Officers. We are looking for interested and motivated SWE members to join our section’s leadership team.
Section Elected Officer Positions are elected by the SWE Austin general membership and require a ballot and a vote. Please review the elected leadership positions for FY27 and the position descriptions included in this document.
The nomination form is available at this link. You can nominate yourself or another person for section officer. You can submit the form multiple times if you would like to make multiple nominations. The Nominating Committee will review all nominations and prepare a candidate slate to be presented to the general section membership for a vote. Please note that nominations are due April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm.
SWE acknowledges and respects the value of a diverse community; thus, we encourage all members to consider these opportunities.
Feel free to contact us at sweaustin@swe.org or Gaby Vasquez or Sharon Cuevas via Slack if you have questions about the leadership positions or if you are looking for ways to get involved.
Past Events

Girl Scouts Volunteering Opportunity
Join us for Girl Scouts Badge University and help inspire the next generation of engineers!
We’re looking for volunteers to facilitate a fun, hands-on engineering activity as Girl Scouts work toward earning their Engineering Badge. This is a great opportunity to give back, share your knowledge, and engage with curious, motivated students.
📅 When: Saturday, April 11
- 10:30–11:20 AM (6th–12th grade)
- 1:30–2:20 PM (2nd–5th grade)
📍 Where: Cedar Valley Middle School — 8139 Racine Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681
Two volunteer shifts are available—sign up for one or both! Activities will be interactive, engaging, and designed to spark creativity and problem-solving skills.
📝 Sign up by April 9 to secure your spot and be part of this impactful event!
April Coffee Morning
Join us this Saturday for a casual coffee meetup at Houndstooth Coffee! ☕️
This is a relaxed opportunity to connect, network, and chat with fellow members of the community. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, exchange ideas, or just enjoy a good cup of coffee and conversation, this meetup is the perfect way to start your weekend.
No formal agenda—just great coffee and even better company. Come as you are and stay as long as you’d like!
📍 Houndstooth Coffee
Houndstooth Coffee, 11501 Rock Rose Ave #118, Austin, TX 78758
🕙 Saturday, April 4th | 10:00 AM+
We hope to see you there!

Sustainability Networking Event
We’re hosting a networking + clothing swap event at ACC Highland on April 1 in partnership with Women in Transportation and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
This is a great way to clean out your closet, give back, meet other professionals in the community, and connect with rising talent at ACC. Feel free to bring professional or casual clothing (totally optional), and enjoy a relaxed networking environment with other organizations in the area.
If you’re interested in joining, you can register via the QR code on the flyer or here.
International Women’s Day Networking Social !
Join us with SHPE and NSBE for a networking social on March 31st at 6:30 at Celis Brewery ! RSVP here


March Coffee Morning
Kick off International Women’s Day weekend with SWE Austin at our March Coffee Morning on Saturday, March 7 at 10 AM+ at The Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop.
This casual gathering is a great opportunity to celebrate IWD, meet like-minded women in STEM, and learn more about upcoming SWE Austin events. Members and guests are welcome, so feel free to bring a friend and wear purple in honor of the day!
We look forward to starting the month in community and celebration with you.
Register HERE
📍 The Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop
7100 Woodrow Ave, Suite #100, Austin, TX 78757
🕙 Saturday, March 7th | 10:00 AM+
We hope to see you there!