year, SWE holds a GEARS Day event at universities such as the University of Pennsylvania to help high school girls understand and explore the possibilities of engineering as future careers. Different workshops are offered, such as Engineering as an Environment Consultant, Bio-pharmaceutical Manufacturing, etc. Awards SWE Achievement Award In 1952, the Society of Women Engineers conferred its first and highest tribute - the Achievement Award - to Dr. Mária Telkes for her “meritorious contributions to the utilization of solar energy”. The Achievement Award has been presented annually since and recognizes a woman engineer for outstanding contributions over a significant period of time in any field of engineering. SWE Annual Awards Program SWE recognizes individuals - at all stages in their careers - who enhance the engineering profession and advocate for women in engineering through contributions to industry, education, and the community. SWE also recognizes groups. The Multicultural Awards celebrate groups that demonstrate the strongest advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Mission Awards recognize groups working to further the SWE mission. Awards are also offered for Collegiate Competitions and the K12 SWENext community. Publications In 1951, only a year after the society was first established, the SWE began publishing the Journal of the Society of Women Engineers, which included both technical articles and society news. In 1954, the journal was superseded by the SWE Newsletter, a magazine format that focused primarily on SWE and industry news. In 1980, it was again renamed, this time to US Woman Engineer. In 1993, the title was changed yet again to SWE, which remains its current periodical title, with the subtitle "magazine of the Society of Women Engineers". The fifth volume of SWE was published in 2011 to celebrate the society’s 60th anniversary and to explore SWE's history in more depth using its archives. Past presidents 2019-2020, Penny Wirsing Notable historical members See also Engineering Glossary of engineering Engineering ethics Sources SWE History Allaback, Sarah, "The First American Women Architects", University of Illinois Press, 2008, ()., p. 34 Kindya, Marta Navia, "Four Decades of The Society of Women Engineers", Society of Women Engineers (1990) (ASIN: B0006E93SA) External links American engineering organizations Women's organizations based in the United States Women in engineering Organizations for women in science and technology Engineering societies based in the United States Non-profit organizations based in Illinois Organizations established in 1950 1950 establishments in the United States