Women pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers at Dallas College now have the opportunity to be involved in a nationwide organization. Led by Mang Cin, the Women in Engineering club has been rebranded to join the nationally recognized Society of Women in Engineering. With the rebranding process nearly complete, Cin is now awaiting approval from SWE’s national office to officially finalize the transition.
Cin explained the rationale behind the shift. “I want this club to really solidify our passion to research more into why we want to do what we do,” Cin said. “I really want that for everyone because it’ll never not be beneficial to always know how to brand yourself in the world.” This rebranding opens doors for students to network with professionals, access scholarships and participate in national conferences.The SWE chapter at Dallas College is dedicated to supporting and empowering women pursuing careers in engineering. Cin emphasized the club’s focus on inclusivity and support.
“With a really good officer team and support that will be coming from the internal and external communities of Dallas College, I have no doubt that challenges will be resolved,” She said. By offering mentorship, workshops and networking opportunities, SWE’s goal is to bridge the gender gap in engineering to encourage more women to pursue and thrive in this traditionally male-dominated field.
“I hope that this society can not only increase membership, but very much encourage women to go out of their comfort zone, especially as community college females, trying to look for opportunities, fighting for opportunities, and being rejected,” Cin said.
Aligning with SWE also means more opportunities for members to grow professionally and academically, Cin said, adding, “What I really want is for our club to grow leadership skills, professional skills, public speaking skills, the desire to research and how to find opportunities beyond the internal opportunities that we have at Dallas College.” The rebranding to SWE is more than just a name change. It’s a strategic move to better serve the needs of Dallas College’s engineering students, according to Cin, who is excited about the future.
“I want this society to always be evolving into something even greater than where it is right now. And I’m a firm believer that things will grow as long as you water it and take care of it,” she said.
