Community Outreach at SWE UW provides supplemental engineering and technology education to k-12 schools and two-year colleges with the goal of increasing female and underrepresented student participation in STEM.
We partner with middle schools, high schools, and two-year colleges to provide inclusive programs for students to get a head start in engineering and prepare for their futures.
Our impact
We are proud to make an impact in schools across Washington.
20+
schools
500+
K-14 students reached since Fall 2019
180+
K-14 students reached since Fall 2020
Our mission
Accessibility
Provide STEM resources and mentorship
Empowerment
Empower underrepresented kids and young adults to pursue STEM
Community
Build a community with K-12 educators who want their students to succeed
Our programs
Visit the pages below to find helpful student resources, find out what events are coming up, and see how get involved in our programs!
Middle school
A spark of science today, a STEM degree in the future. The middle school outreach team hosts fun, interactive events for middle school students to see what it’s like being an engineer.
High school
Are your students ready for college? Partner with SWE to connect high school students with our mentors who can give tips on how to apply, share their work experience, talk about UW life, and so much more!
2-year college
Transferring to a four-year college is an investment to your future. We have SWE members who have gone through the transition and are willing to mentor two-year college students.
Get Involved
Teachers, bring SWE to your school
If your school doesn’t have a STEM program, SWE can help your students immerse in the world of science and tech through online classrooms. These virtual activities are led by our engineering students who are excited to share what they’re learning in college!
Contact us now and let’s get your school connected.
Middle School: uwswe.middleschooloutreach@gmail.com
High School: uwswe.highschooloutreach@gmail.com
2-Year College: uwswe.twoyearoutreach@gmail.com
General Questions: uwswe.outreach@gmail.com
Volunteer with SWE
As a volunteer, you get to lead virtual activities with K-14 students who may not have a chance to learn STEM at their school. We’re looking for UW students who have a passion for diversity and inclusion and aspire to make a difference in the engineering community.
Explore with us on Youtube!
Head over to the Outreach Youtube Channel for a series of videos on Python, videos on specific engineering fields, and much more!
SWE Code Introduction to Coding
Find out what coding is, what a programming language is, and why you should learn coding in this short video.
SWE Explore Types of Engineering Part 1
This video briefly explains the four types of engineering - Bioengineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering.
SWE Explore Types of Engineering Part 2
This video briefly explains four more types of engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Industrial Engineering
Check us out on Spotify!
Check us out on Spotify Podcasts where we talk about our experiences as women in STEM, such as college tips and tricks, imposter syndrome, and more! Written transcripts will also be provided for every podcast episode.
Help us bring STEM to more schools
Lots of Title I schools still don’t have the funding for a STEM program. With your support, more students from underrepresented communities have a chance to study STEM. If you are interested in making a donation to SWE UW*, please contact us directly at swe@uw.edu.
*We are a 501c(3) organization.