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 are held Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in Zach 450A. We would love to see you there!
Officers
Catherine Castaneda
Howdy! My name is Catherine Castaneda, a class of 2027 year engineering student from San Antonio, TX. I'm excited to return as a third-year SWE officer, now serving as this year’s Professional Development Chair! With my previous experience in SWE, I’m looking forward to helping members grow through networking opportunities, career-focused events, and building your confidence in professional settings. I can’t wait to meet more of you and support your academic career at SWE!
Sri Kuram
Howdy! My name is Sri Kuram and I am a chemical engineering student, class of 2027, from Austin, Texas. My journey with SWE began with the Public Relations committee and continued as a Peer Mentorship Co-Chair. I really enjoy photography, reading, running and just hanging out with friends during my free time. I am so excited to be a Professional Development Co-Chair for the 2025-26 year, as I have learned so much from my peers and I am excited to pass on the knowledge. I'm looking forward working with everyone!
