SWE’s Third Virtual Event in Mexico: Fostering Women’s Collaboration
Read the highlights from SWE's Mexico’s third installment of their virtual event series, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, and networking. Source
Alpha Centauri: The Closest Star System
Photo of the Day The closest star system to the Sun is the Alpha Centauri system. Of the three stars in the system, the dimmest -- called Proxima Centauri -- is actually the nearest star. The bright stars Alpha Centauri A and B form a close binary as they are separated by only 23 [...]
The Twisted Disk of NGC 4753
Photo of the Day What do you think this is? Here’s a clue: it's bigger than a bread box. Much bigger. The answer is that pictured NGC 4753 is a twisted disk galaxy, where unusual dark dust filaments provide clues about its history. No one is sure what happened, but a leading model holds [...]
Methane Bubbles Frozen in Lake Baikal
Photo of the Day What are these bubbles frozen into Lake Baikal? Methane. Lake Baikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Russia, is the world's largest (by volume), oldest, and deepest lake, containing over 20% of the world's fresh water. The lake is also a vast storehouse of methane, a greenhouse gas that, if [...]
NASA 2025: To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond
Preparing to orbit and do science on the Moon, investigating how solar wind interacts with Mars, and demonstrating quiet supersonic flight are just a FEW of the milestones we have planned for 2025. To learn more about the missions mentioned in this highlight video, take a deep dive into these links: [0:09] Artemis II Mission: [...]
Fox Fur, Cone, and Christmas Tree
Photo of the Day What do the following things have in common: a cone, the fur of a fox, and a Christmas tree? Answer: they all occur in the constellation of the Unicorn (Monoceros). Considered as a star forming region and cataloged as NGC 2264, the complex jumble of cosmic gas and dust is [...]
Embracing Technology for Impactful Change
Nancy Sun reflects on her 20+ year career in tech and shares how she used her engineering background to support neurodivergent children — including her own. Source
Year in Review: Explore SWE’s Highlights of 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, SWE reflects on the Society’s achievements and impact from the past year. Source
SWE Diverse Podcast Ep 294: The Power of Perseverance With Secretary of Puerto Rico DTOP Eileen Vélez-Vega
Eileen Vélez-Vega reflects on her time as the first woman to be appointed Secretary and CEO of the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works in this episode of Diverse: a SWE podcast! Source
HeForSWE Affinity Group Spotlight on Allies
In their new spotlight month post, the HeForSWE AG asked women and men alike how they can be allies in the workplace. Source