SWE Philadelphia

SWE Philadelphia Society of Women Engineers Philadelphia section - connecting professionals across Philadelphia, Delaware Valley, and Harrisburg regions!

Join our community of over 200 talented members inspiring current and future generations of women in engineering!

Join Philly SWE for a fall hike at the Schuylkill Environmental Center! 🍂 Members and guests/family are welcome. We will...
10/09/2026

Join Philly SWE for a fall hike at the Schuylkill Environmental Center! 🍂
Members and guests/family are welcome. We will meet at the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. Saturday Oct 24th.

RSVP by Oct 21st (Wednesday)
Starting Point: 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128

SWE Philadelphia invites you to join our virtual event, “Beyond Resilience: A Better Way to Navigate Pressure and Change...
09/27/2026

SWE Philadelphia invites you to join our virtual event, “Beyond Resilience: A Better Way to Navigate Pressure and Change,” with Lyla Cookson of Lyla Cookson Coaching on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET.

đź“… Date: October 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 7 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Virtual (link provided upon completion of registration)
RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/giFSeE_m

In this interactive virtual session, you will explore how stress can affect your thinking, recognize thought patterns that may take over under pressure, and practice practical tools for accessing clearer, more constructive responses when things get difficult.

Lyla Cookson is an empowerment coach for women engineers and technical professionals, helping them access their best thinking under pressure. Before becoming a coach, Lyla worked as an electrical engineer, including five years in Japan designing transistor-level analog integrated circuits for Sanyo Electric. She was the only woman and only non-Japanese engineer in a 40-person R&D group, an experience that shaped her understanding of capability, confidence, pressure, and belonging.

Today, as a Certified Life Coach and Positive Intelligence® Coach, Lyla combines her engineering perspective with practical tools for navigating stress, thought patterns, and change. Through Lyla Cookson Coaching, she helps women in technical fields move beyond simply pushing through and learn to access the capability they already have.

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Last Tuesday, SWE Philly came together for the FY27 kickoff, and it was great to see so many of you there! Thank you to ...
09/26/2026

Last Tuesday, SWE Philly came together for the FY27 kickoff, and it was great to see so many of you there! Thank you to everyone who joined!

There are several ways to get involved with the section, keep an eye out for opportunities if you’re interested! Can’t wait to see you all at the next one!

Looking to build deeper connections within SWE Philadelphia? Step up and get involved! Whether you’re drawn to shaping s...
09/26/2026

Looking to build deeper connections within SWE Philadelphia? Step up and get involved! Whether you’re drawn to shaping strategy from an elected officer role or bringing ideas to life on a committee, there’s a place for you to lead and grow.

Full details on each role and committee can be found in the form click below to learn more and sign up. Please submit your interest by October 25, 2026.

Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gHkSRW4R

Committees: Scholarship, Science Fair, Membership, Awards, and Social Media.

Mark your calendars! Join SWE Philadelphia for informal networking and conversation in Elizabethtown, PA, to connect, ca...
09/25/2026

Mark your calendars! Join SWE Philadelphia for informal networking and conversation in Elizabethtown, PA, to connect, catch up, and meet fellow members.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: EVO206 Coffee Co., 206 S Market St Ste 105, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gX3eGcie

We’re excited to kickoff FY27 with a happy hour on Tuesday Sep 22nd! Join us at the Great American Pub Conshohocken, 6 p...
09/04/2026

We’re excited to kickoff FY27 with a happy hour on Tuesday Sep 22nd! Join us at the Great American Pub Conshohocken, 6 p.m. to meet fellow members and officers and hear about our events and programs coming up this year. We will provide light refreshments and 1 complimentary drink to all attendees. Open to SWE section members and guests! RSVP by Sep 15th.

Congratulations to our elected officers for FY27! 🌟
06/30/2026

Congratulations to our elected officers for FY27! 🌟

May 27th is Founders Day for SWE, commemorated each year to celebrate the creation of a “unified, national Society of Wo...
05/28/2026

May 27th is Founders Day for SWE, commemorated each year to celebrate the creation of a “unified, national Society of Women Engineers” on this date in 1950, with the founding sections being Philadelphia, Boston, NYC, and Washington DC.

This year, Philly SWE celebrates founding member Alma Forman’s 100th birthday. Born April 25, 1926, Alma is the first woman to earn a B.S. in Civil Engineering at Drexel (1949), was the driving and encouraging voice for Drexel students to form a women’s engineering conference, and served as the Drexel SWE section Faculty Advisor through 1995! Section members Jen Casta, Heather Bernardin, and Barb Faust were honored to join in Alma’s celebration last month.

SWE Philadelphia invites you to join our virtual event, “Beyond the Blueprint - Career Panel” with Globus Medical on Tue...
05/05/2026

SWE Philadelphia invites you to join our virtual event, “Beyond the Blueprint - Career Panel” with Globus Medical on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Featured Speakers:

Bianca Magsino is a product manager at Globus Medical working on the joint reconstruction team.She studied biomedical engineering at Drexel University and started her career as an engineer at CQ Medical before transitioning into product management in the medical device space. Over the past few years, she has worked at the intersection of engineering, operations, and commercial teams—supporting product development, launches, and working closely with surgeons in the field. Her path wasn’t a straight line, which is why she is especially excited to share her experience and talk about the different ways an engineering background can translate into roles beyond traditional engineering. In her free time, Bianca enjoys drinking coffee with a good book in her hand and hanging out with her husband and 2 dogs.

Emily Laubenstine is a Senior Quality Engineer at Globus Medical, where she supports a range of products including spine systems, trauma systems, and capital equipment. She has recently stepped into a leadership role, managing, and mentoring quality engineers. Emily earned her degree in Bioengineering from Lehigh University and is based in the Philadelphia area. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and running.

Amber Thomas is a Regulatory Specialist with over 5 years of experience in medical devices and pharmaceuticals. She holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University and is currently part of the US Regulatory Team at Globus Medical. Amber specializes in orthopedic medical devices and has experience in preparing and submitting regulatory submissions including 510k’s, Q-Submissions, Breakthrough Device Submissions, as well as HDE Supplements and Reports to the FDA. In her free time, she enjoys playing with
her two French Bulldogs, reading, crocheting, and watching Philly sports (especially the Flyers!).

đź“… Date: May 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 7 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Virtual (link provided upon completion of registration)

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Y7xdqeyvzN7JCBXY7

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Norristown, PA
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