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fall 2009 support, good will, and a deep desire to contribute.” The outpouring has been evident at the core team’s planning meetings and teleconferences. Recently team members met to strategize at IBM’s corporate headquarters in Armonk, N.Y. Coming from varied backgrounds, with many meeting in person for the first time, each brought to the table a wealth of ideas. The enthusiasm and focused energy were palpable. According to Ronna Robertson, SWE’s FY’06 president, “SWE’s board members are actively involved on each of the core teams. Working together to develop the programs supported through this partnership has been easy because SWE’s goals are so closely aligned with IBM’s goals. Once the high-level plans have been formulated, our next step will be to bring our national committees and their members into the planning process.” SWE hopes that the support received from IBM will inspire other corporations to become more involved. Karen Horting, SWE director of development said, “IBM has long been a world leader in technical innovation. And now thanks to this enhanced partnership, we’re able to harness that spirit of innovation to more effectively tackle the obstacles faced by women in engineering and technology careers. I hope that 65 47 N AT I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L AC K E N G I N E E R S Engineering + Diplomacy = Adventure A married couple, both members of NSBE, enjoys exciting careers with the Department of State – By David Bates The AE Niche Small groups met By Brian L. will join together with Alumni more corporationsJackson, NSBE National IBM Extension Chair informally to brainand SWE in finding new ways to achieve storm before the 48 Alumni Officers greater work force diversity.” strategy session at IBM. At this moment in history, among the critical 51 Finishing ‘Army the need issues facing our country isStrong’ for a techMilitary opportunities to ensure the recruitnical work force. The need came as a miracle for Maj. Anthony Johnson, math professor at West Point – By Donna to ment and retention of women in engineering, M. Owens create a more diverse work force, build a 54 ‘Brother E.D.’ Receives Navy Diversity Award stronger engineering pipeline, to reach out to both 59 existing engineers/technologists and‘Three-Over-Three’ Students, Alumni Support to those of the near and long-term future, has never been more important. Through the 60 Golden Torch Honorees enhanced partnership there is the opportunity to 70 do thoseMembers more, and truly make a AE things and on the Move difference. I Taking the lead in a time of crisis H IT! F INI S PERFECT THE DEGREE YOU’VE www.finish-it.org earned. Listen to your gut. Go for the final touch. Take the FE Exam. Tell a prospective employer you’re serious about being an engineer. I Move to the top of the resume stack I Stand out from other applicants I Get interviews faster LAUNCH THE CAREER YOU deserve. L I C E N S U R E E : Turn that little e into a big E. Professional Engineers move up the career track faster and earn more. P .E.s are also winning candidates for management positions. Find out what it takes. Ask NCEES. . .www.finish-it.org Y O U ’ R E W O R T H I T 46 • career engineer • fall 2009 • www.nsbe.org SWE FALL 2005 25

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