Professional Development
About Professional Development
From Site Visits to Dinner & Discussions, our Professional Development program consists of events that enhance our members' professionalism and prepare them for industry.
Our Professional Development events are connected to the BuildU tracks, which cover skills that are crucial for engineers in professional settings.
SWE members who attend one event from each of the 3 categories below will be awarded the SWE-TAMU BuildU Certificate and an extra SWE point at the end of the semester.
If you have a question about any of these events, please reach out to development@swetamu.org.
Industry Exploration Events
These events connect members with industry partners to provide real-world insights into various engineering fields. Opportunities such as Lunch & Learns, Dinner & Discussions, and site visits allow members to engage directly with professionals, explore company cultures, and gain a deeper understanding of career possibilities.
Technical Workshops
These hands-on sessions focus on building technical proficiency in widely-used engineering tools and software platforms. Members will have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in programs such as SolidWorks, Python, MATLAB, MultiSim, etc.
Workplace Success Events
Designed to prepare members for professional environments, these events focus on developing essential soft skills. Through workshops on public speaking, leadership, communication, and more, members will gain the confidence and tools needed to thrive in collaborative and dynamic workplace settings.
PD Office Hours
Our PD Officers will be holding office hours to assist members with resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Whether you are getting started with your resumes or just need them to be reviewed, we are here to help you with the process! We can also help with practicing for an interview, reviewing your ETAM essays, and more!
Our office hours will be held TBD at Zach. We would love to see you there!
Officers
Ioana Sandu
Howdy! My name is Ioana Sandu and I am a senior electrical engineering major from Houston, Texas. I started my SWE journey in the SWElites Professional Development committee in which I went on to become the counselor the following year. I then went on to serve as PD Co-Chair and Peer Mentorship Co-Chair, and I am lucky to be able to serve as the Professional Development Co-Chair again! In my free time, I like to spend time with family and friends, watch movies, and learn languages!
Meenalika Singh
Howdy! My name is Meenalika Singh and I am a junior computer science engineering student from Delhi, India. I started my SWE journey during my freshman year as a SWElite in the fundraiser committee, and then proceeded to become a counselor in my sophomore year for the same. SWE holds a special place in my heart, and I aspire to cultivate the same supportive atmosphere for others as the professional development officer this year.
