1. SWE Overseas Collegiate Sections Volunteering Abroad 2.
Outline What we did Where we went Who we worked with Programming
How it advances SWEs mission Collegiate section gains Resources
General process Lessons learned 3. What We Did 11 SWE members from
the University of Michigan traveled to India for 2 weeks Planned
and conducted 4-day STEM summer camp 4. Our Partners in India UM
Alumni Walchandnagar Industries Limited Bharat Childrens Academy 82
Students Total 41 girls, 41 boys 5. What We Accomplished Spent 2
weeks in India Mumbai Delhi/Agra Walchandnagar Cultural experiences
STEM-based summer camp US Consulate and collegiate students Taj
Mahal and other historic sights 6. Summer Camp Programming Four
sessions Two activities each day Topics included: Circuits
Renewable Energy Iterative Processes Design-Build-Test Method
Newtons Laws of Motion Meetings with teachers each afternoon 7.
SWEs Mission Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers
as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering
profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life,
and demonstrate the value of diversity. Strategic Goals:
Professional Excellence Globalization Advocacy 8. Collegiate
Section Gains STEM education in a different culture Cultural
competency Leadership and professional development 9. Resources
University support Office of Student Affairs International Programs
in Engineering Women in Engineering Center for Education,
Diversity, and Outreach Engineering Global Leadership Dean of
Undergraduate Engineering Dean of Engineering Alumni support
Walchandnagar Industries Limited SWE support Region H International
Region 10. Step by step process Answer the following questions: Do
you want to go abroad? Want do you expect to gain from it? Is it
feasible for your section to undertake this? Structure and interest
Try to shape out what YOU want your experience abroad to be Find
and get in touch with all the possible resources you have access to
11. Step by step process Things to consider Where What: NPO/NGO vs.
Alumni Long-term relationship vs. one-time trip Sectional
leadership structure Confirm dates with host country Start planning
Choose trip participants Application Establish estimated costs,
sources of funding and personal contribution Plan logistics 12.
Lessons Learned Be flexible! But also be prepared for anything and
everything Importance of group dynamics Communication before &
during trip Preparation of projects Flexibility with materials, or
bring your own Cultural Impact Preparing for it On the ground -
activities Thinking about it once you return 13. Student Reactions
Teacher: Will you come back tomorrow? 14. Contact Information Beth
McBride Trip Lead [email protected]
