ABOUT US

Welcome to our SWENext Club Page!

Our SWENext Club, Little SWEsters, is the first SWENext Club in the state of Rhode Island! It aims to introduce STEM to girls in middle and early high school through STEM activities and mentorship. Middle school is often when girls begin to lose interest in science and math – we want to change this! We hope to get girls interested and keep them interested by giving them opportunities to explore STEM through fun activities outside of the classroom. Girls will participate in STEM-based activities, games, and group discussions with URI collegiate members of SWE.

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WHAT IS SWENEXT?

Good question! SWENext is a way for students younger than the collegiate level to become a part of SWE. SWEnext is a club for young girls to learn about STEM topics. Read more to learn about past and upcoming events!

WHAT ARE SWENEXT CLUBS?

They are a way to connect with SWE members and other SWENexters and to get some experience with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Want to know more? Visit the SWENext Clubs webpage for more information.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Girls ages 11-14 (6th grade-9th grade)

HOW OFTEN DOES SWENEXT MEET?

Monthly on Saturdays at the University of Rhode Island.

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Upcoming Events

Biomedical Engineering

Our February SWEnext event is going to be on Biomedical Engineering! We will learn about biomedical engineering by exploring how apply concepts from biology, technology, and medicine to make things like a prosthetic hand and a model of human lungs. This will be a fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day and learn about what biomedical engineers do in the field!

When: Saturday, February 22nd, 12:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Fascitelli Center of Advanced Engineering, Lab 110

Ages welcome: 3rd - 9th graders