The University of Texas at Austin

Women in Engineering Program

What's the Difference Between WEP & SWE?

WEP: Women in Engineering ProgramSWE: Society of Women Engineers
Who we are: Student support program within the Student Affairs Division of the Cockrell School of Engineering; run by full-time professional staff UT's Student Section of the national SWE organization; a registered student organization; run by student officers and volunteers
Who we serve: Open to all Cockrell School engineering students; membership not required; events and support services are free of charge Open to all Cockrell School engineering students; membership required; members pay dues to participate; Professional Member Sections available for Engineering graduates
Mission: To increase the overall percentage of women in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin by:
  • educating girls and women about engineering
  • inspiring women to pursue the unlimited opportunities within the world of engineering
  • and empowering women engineers to benefit society
 To strengthen and empower women engineering students by:
  • providing education about the challenges facing female engineers
  • creating a sense of identity and community
  • providing resources for women engineers
  • enhancing leadership and professional skills
Funded by: Cockrell School of Engineering and corporate partners Membership dues and corporate partners

The bottom line—both WEP and SWE are here to provide opportunities and support for engineering women.

Engineering My World

How are you engineering your world? Discover how the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) has changed lives through their programs. Current engineering students, faculty, and alumni share stories on how they are engineering their world.

Go to Engineering My World