It’s time to renew your Society of Women Engineers (SWE) membership for fiscal year 2026, beginning July 1, 2025.
As you complete your renewal, don’t miss the opportunity to explore any of SWE’s joint member organizations, an initiative built in collaboration with other professional societies that, like SWE, are committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in STEM. These partnerships recognize that our identities are multifaceted, and so, too, should be our professional communities.
SWE members have joint membership options with the following DEIB-focused societies, including exclusive pricing and more:
- Advancing Indigenous People in STEM (AISES)
- AISES is dedicated to advancing Indigenous people in STEM, from PK‑12 to professionals and retirees, through leadership development, scholarship, and community-building programs.
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- NSBE’s mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community at large.
- Out in STEM (oSTEM)
- oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, professionally, and academically by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.
- Out to Innovate
- Out to Innovate empowers LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in STEM by providing education, advocacy, scholarships, professional development, networking, outreach, and peer support.
- Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)
- SASE is dedicated to the advancement of Asian heritage scientists and engineers in both education and the workforce, empowering them to reach their full career potential.
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.
- Women in Manufacturing (WiM)
- WiM champions women in all sectors of manufacturing through professional development, networking opportunities, leadership training, and advocating for workplace equity.
Benefits of Joint Membership
SWE’s FY25 Member Engagement Committee connected with Melissa Venedicto (she/her/ella), who holds membership and leadership positions in both SWE and SHPE to discuss her experiences as a joint member.
Melissa serves as the marketing chair for the SHPE Twin Cities Professionals chapter, the scholarship co-chair for the SWE Minnesota Section and a member of the SWE Member Engagement Committee. As one of the fewer than 2% of Hispanic women in the engineering workforce [1], Melissa leverages her dual membership in SHPE and SWE to bridge representation gaps and foster inclusive communities across the engineering landscape.
Her work reflects a deep commitment to advocacy, mentorship, and intersectional belonging — principles that guide her efforts to amplify underrepresented voices and create pathways for future engineers.
When asked what this dual involvement means to her, Melissa shared, “Being involved in leadership positions at both SHPE and SWE allows me to give back to the communities that shaped me, while opening doors for others like me to thrive in spaces where we’ve been historically underrepresented. A joint partnership between these organizations is powerful. It unites cultura y comunidad, technical excellence, and advocacy. Representation isn’t just about being present; it’s about making space, building bridges, and lifting others as we rise. As my abuela once said, ‘Porque cuando una sube, todas subimos.’”
By engaging with multiple organizations, you can gain exposure to a wide range of perspectives, events, and development opportunities. Whether it’s attending conferences, accessing targeted resources, gaining perspective to enhance your allyship and advocacy, or finding a community that reflects your full self, joint membership creates space to grow both personally and professionally.
SWE’s joint membership program is designed to make cross-society memberships more affordable. Members can receive discounts, typically 25-30% and, in some cases free, on partner society memberships when renewed alongside their SWE membership.
Start the new membership year by expanding your network and deepening your community. Follow these steps to become a joint member and take advantage of the benefits today.
Interactions Among Joint Member Partners
SWE and partner societies share a strong history of collaboration, grounded in a shared commitment to fostering inclusion, community, and leadership in STEM. These collaborations have included cross-society meetups and shared conference presence, both of which create space for dialogue and connection across communities.
Looking ahead, SWE is actively working with these partner societies to shape a tactical plan for fiscal year 2026. This planning effort is driven by the FY26 SWE Member Engagement Working Group, SWE HQ, and joint member organization leaders to build intentional programming that enhances how SWE and the joint member organizations work together to support member needs.
As the planning progresses, the spirit of partnership remains strong, and SWE looks forward to expanding these connections and shared impact in FY26.
References:
[1] Gutierrez, Lizbeth. “Pinellas Woman Hopes More Latinas Look to STEM Careers,” January 20, 2024. https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/01/21/latinas-in-stem.
