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SWE UT Committees

Awards/Recognition Committee

This committee helps our SWE chapter and its individual members get awards and recognition by informing members and encouraging them to apply.

Danielle Johnson

Email: ut.swe.awardschair@gmail.com
Major: Chemical Engineering
Graduating: May 2016
Fun fact: I don't know how to whistle.

I love UT and being in Austin. I don't know what I want to be when I grow up, but I'm hoping that I can somehow incorporate my chemical engineering degree into the culinary world because I'm passionate about food, cooking and eating it! Being part of SWE has introduced me to so many engineers, and I want to help to continue to make this an organization people want to join.

CEW Committee

Careers in Engineering for Women (CEW) is a week long summer program for middle school students. It is designed to increase the representation of women in engineering and technical fields. CEW chairs work with the CEW Coordinators in planning and organizing CEW.

Jasmine Luo

Email: jasmineluo1118@gmail.com
Major: Chemical Engineering
Graduating: May 2016
Fun Fact: It's sort of dorky, but I like to cross-stitch to relieve stress.

I love the opportunities SWE provides its members, and that's why I really wanted to get involved. I'm really glad to be a CEW chair, so I can encourage other women to join engineering in the future and hopefully SWE!

Tiffany Yick

Email: tiffanyick@utexas.edu
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduating: 2016
Fun Fact: My favorite animal is the cow. :)

I used to tutor a couple of middle school girls and I LOVED it. I can not wait to be a part of SWE as one of the CEW Chairs. :) I also love meeting new people so whenever you get the chance, say HI!

Corporate Committee

The corporate committee chair helps assist VP Corporate by organizing Lunch & Learns, managing the Company Corner and assisting in other SWE corporate related events.

Annie Diep

Email: annie_diep@utexas.edu
Major: Electrical Engineering
Graduating: May 2015
Fun fact: I love making people smile!
Additional Position: Region C SWEFL (SWE Future Leader)

Hi everyone! I'm currently a third year in Electrical Engineering. I enjoy exploring, baking, crafting, music, and photography. I love hanging out with friends, trying new things, and I love meeting new people! It never ceases to amaze me how different people can be, and the insight I can take away from each meeting. I look forward to meeting each and every one of you! Hook'em!

Internal Affairs Committee

This committee assists the VP Internal in planning and executing services to SWE members and leaders. Specific duties include ordering food for general and officer meetings, selling membership T-shirts, managing the electronic test bank on Blackboard, and planning and hosting the Springs Awards Banquet at the end of the Spring semester.

Emily Walt

Email: ecwalt@utexas.edu
Major: Chemical Engineering
Graduating: May 2016
Fun Fact: I LOVE food and traveling. Ironically, I have never been out of the US. If I had to describe myself with my favorite thing to do it would be doing something that I have never done before.

I am a freshman chemical engineer, and I believe in working had while having fun! This is my first year in SWE, and I cannot wait to have fun with all of its members. We are going to do great things!

Fundraising Committee

This committee focuses on organizing and running SWE Bake Sales, as well as helping the treasurer brainstorm for new fundraising ideas.

Lauren Flottorp

Email:lflottorp@utexas.edu
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Graduating: May 2015
Fun Fact: I love cooking, playing tennis, and skiing when I can.

I'm so glad I joined SWE because I feel more involved with the University and I've met so many new people from the other engineering majors. I plan on going to graduate school after I get my degree so I think it would be cool to continue with SWE and join the SWE graduate committee!

Outreach Committee

This committee will help brainstorm ideas for community work, coordinate and plan outreach activities and actively partipates in our projects.

Mona Lotfi

Email:mnlotfi8@utexas.edu
Major: Civil Engineering
Graduating: May 2015
Fun fact: One of my goals in life is to become fluent in French

I love learning and I have also enjoyed having the opportunity to pick up some old hobbies while in college. I love playing violin and reading and I am excited to become involved in SWE's IM Soccer team this year.

Publicity Committee

This committee creates fliers and posters for SWE events and meetings, and aids in general publicity. The chair also helps brainstorm and implement new publicity initiatives, and assist the historian when necessary.

Enakshi Wikramanayake

Email: enakshi_w@yahoo.com
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduating: May 2015
Fun fact: I love water related activities and I play water polo, kayak, water ski, and snorkel.

I am from Sri Lanka. I am now a sophomore Mechanical Engineering major. I am excited to be a part of such an amazing organization and participate in its activities. I love travelling, nature and the outdoors.

Recruitment/Retention Committee

This committee's primary goal is to help recruit new members to join SWE, retain current members, and increase active member involvement. Specific duties include organizing the Finals Care Packages distributed at the end of each semester, organizing member recognition throughout the year, assisting in the fall and spring semester membership mail-outs, and organizing and attending recruiting events throughout the year.

Kristen Pearson

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Social and Leadership Committees

This committee focuses on providing activities for our members to develop leadership and teamwork skills. Specific duties include organizing social activities during the year, organizing and attending the spring leadership retreat, and coordinating joint social events with other organizations.

Sarah Hutchinson

Email: hutchinson.sarah@gmail.com
Major: Chemical Engineering
Graduating: December 2014
Fun Fact: I have 7 brothers and sisters and my Mom has created hybrids of our names for when she wants to call several of us at once.

This is my first year joining SWE as a transfer student and Im excited to be involved with such a supportive organization. Im looking forward to getting to know other members at social events! I like learning new things and enjoy being outdoors playing frsiby or riding my bike.

William Gao

Email: william.gao218@gmail.com
Major: Chemical Engineering
Graduating: May 2014
Fun Fact: I love esports/video games, specifically League of Legends. I love listening to music and I play saxophone.

I've been in SWE for about a semester before this one and I wanted to get involved more this semester. I feel as if SWE has many unique opportunities for me in the future.

Store Operations Committee

This committee focuses on maintaining the SWE store, including buying and stocking items for sale.

Katie Chu

Email: katie.chu@utexas.edu
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduating: June 2016
Fun Fact: I become bubbly/giggly when I am sleep deprived! (Don’t keep me awake just for that, though!)

I am so excited to play a part in SWE and hope to get along with the fellow officers and also members. I enjoy music, play piano and cello, and also tennis! I also love animals!

Robin Stewart

Email: robin.stewart@utexas.edu
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduating: May 2016
Fun Fact: I love popcorn.

I am from Grapevine, play the flute, and play soccer. I expect that SWE will help make my first semester and year memorable. I also love to read books; anything remotely futuristic is incredibly interesting to me.

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