Section Officers
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Kalie Knecht - President
Nuclear Engineering utkswe.president@gmail.com "During the past four years, SWE has been a crucial in helping me through engineering, even at the toughest of times. SWE has unlocked doors to cool internships and fantastic friendships which have encouraged me and inspired me to do my best as an engineer. Thanks to SWE, I have co-oped at Dominion Energy, conducted undergraduate research in the Nuclear Engineering Department, and interned at Argonne National Lab. As president, I hope to encourage fellow SWE members to set high goals and achieve more than they thought possible." |
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Abigail Cooper - President Elect
Mechanical Engineering utkswe.presidentelect@gmail.com "SWE members have given me a lot of great examples and advice. With the encouragement from SWE, I completed a two term co-op in 2017 with Halyard Health as a process engineer co-op. I got my interview from attending SWE National Conference in Philadelphia 2016. I think without SWE I would not have realized how many opportunities are available for engineers and students at the UTK." |
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Emme Fitts - Treasurer
Biomedical Engineering utkswe.treasurer@gmail.com "SWE has brought me so many friendships and connections that I am so thankful for. I love that SWE has encouraged me by giving me countless opportunities to grow as a woman in the STEM field. One of these being my leadership position in SWE that has allowed me to become more involved in the Engineering department, in general. SWE has also encouraged me to pursue my internship at HCA Healthcare this summer. I am so excited to be a part of an organization that's main focus is to inspire women!" |
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Keirsten Brown - VP of Special Events
Chemical Engineering utkswe.events@gmail.com "SWE is an amazing resource to help young women find support in a male dominated field. Through SWE I have found great friendships and had so many wonderful opportunities. SWE has taught me how to network, plan events, and support others in a group. I am very glad to be a part of such a great organization! I hope to give back to SWE through my officer position." |
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Mary Daffron - VP of Volunteering & Outreach
Mechanical Engineering utkswe.outreach@gmail.com "I am currently working at the Fiber and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF) under Dr. Uday Vaidya. I have a minor in Materials Science and Engineering and am in the Grand Challenge Scholars Program. I was a EERE intern at Techmer PM in the summer of 2017 and an IACMI intern in the summer of 2016 at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. I love SWE and am so grateful for the opportunities I have been given!" |
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Elizabeth Spaulding - VP of Fundraising
Chemical Engineering with a Biomolecular Concentration utkswe.fundraising@gmail.com SWE has provided me with an opportunity to improve myself in every facet of my University involvement. Whether it be jobs, or my study abroad experience, I believe that the skills SWE helps you develop really pay off. Overall, I think SWE represents so much more than just engineering, and as an officer this year I want to keep expanding SWE's reach so that we can continue to help students. |
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Samantha Karklins - Recording Secretary
Chemical Engineering with a Biomolecular Concentration swe@utk.edu "SWE is an amazing organization that offers its members endless opportunities and support while pursuing engineering. I have met many of my closest friends through SWE, as well as been given the opportunity to grow as a leader. As a SWE officer, I hope to be able help our section make a difference in more women’s lives." |
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Margret (Maggie) Fisher - Communications Secretary
Chemical Engineering with a Biomolecular Concentration utkswe.communications@gmail.com "SWE has guided me through many of the stages of college; it has helped me improve my resume, find a summer job, gain a research position, and take on a leadership role. I find this organization to be extremely organized and impactful. With both fun and helpful events for students, and a wealth of resources, SWE is a society I am grateful for." |
Section Chairs
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Past Officers
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2017-2018 Officers
(clockwise, starting top left) Mikayla Ehrsam - President Kalie Knecht - President Elect Lauren Flader - VP of Fundraising Madison Oehler - VP of Special Events (Spring) Mary Daffron - Recording Secretary Abigail Cooper - Communications Secretary Mariah Lafond - Treasurer (Spring) Keirsten Brown - VP of Volunteering & Outreach Not Pictured: Haley Prater - VP of Special Events (Fall) Hannah Hajdik - Treasurer (Fall) |
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