Coverage of the Launch of SpaceX CRS-32 Dragon Cargo Vehicle to the ISS
Coverage of the Launch of the SpaceX CRS-32 Dragon Cargo Vehicle to the International Space Station.
The Art of Predicting Failure: Using Simulation to Stay One Step Ahead of Disaster
In the world of engineering, simulations are key to predicting failure and saving lives — from towering skyscrapers to delicate heart stents. Sena Kizildemir, Ph.D., shares how high-fidelity modeling can protect lives, infrastructure, and the future before anything goes wrong. Source
Galaxy Lenses Galaxy from Webb
Photo of the Day Is this one galaxy or two? Although it looks like one, the answer is two. One path to this happening is when a small galaxy collides with a larger galaxy and ends up in the center. But in the featured image, something more rare is going on. Here, the central [...]
The Orion Nebula in Visible and Infrared
Photo of the Day The Great Nebula in Orion is a colorful place. Visible to the unaided eye, it appears as a small fuzzy patch in the constellation of Orion. Long exposure, multi-wavelength images like this, however, show the Orion Nebula to be a busy neighborhood of young stars, hot gas, and dark dust. [...]
SWE Stands With Collegiate Sections, Affiliates Impacted by DEI Bans
Advisory Council formed to provide strategic guidance to navigate new restrictions. Source
Beyond the 29%: The Ongoing Fight for Equality in STEM and How We Win
Lavanya Jawaharlal, Ph.D., reflects on the microaggressions and workplace culture considerations affecting women in tech — as well as the reasons to be optimistic about the future. Source
Important Member Notice for Bylaws Amendment: Move Nominating Committee Procedural Items to Election Manual
In accordance with the Society of Women Engineers Bylaws, Article XIII – AMENDMENT, this proposed bylaws amendment is being presented to the membership. The SWE Board of Directors will vote on these changes following the 45-day notice period. The amendment proposal contains the rationale and pro/con considerations. B2540: Amend SWE Bylaws – Move Nominating Committee... [...]
Important Member Notice for Bylaws Amendment: Restructure Standing Committees
In accordance with the Society of Women Engineers Bylaws, Article XIII – AMENDMENT, this proposed bylaws amendment is being presented to the membership. The SWE Board of Directors will vote on these changes following the 45-day notice period. The amendment proposal contains the rationale and pro/con considerations. B2538: Amend SWE Bylaws – Restructure Standing Committees... [...]
A Day in the Life of a Civil Engineer — STEM Pathways
Meet Courtney Kelly, a civil engineer, entrepreneur, and SWE member. Source
Halo of the Cat’s Eye
Photo of the Day What created the unusual halo around the Cat's Eye Nebula? No one is sure. What is sure is that the Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is one of the best known planetary nebulae on the sky. Although haunting symmetries are seen in the bright central region, this image was taken [...]