Join us for the 2026 Engineering Week at the School of Engineering and Technology (SET)! We're hosting an action-packed week full of learning, experiencing and exploring all things engineering and SET.

Preparation Workshops

Join the Society of Women Engineers at UW Tacoma (SWE) to prep for Engineering Week! SWE will be hosting two workshops in the week prior, February 16 - 20.

  • Resume Workshop focused on tailoring resumes for engineering and technology roles
  • Networking and Communications Workshop to practice introductions, communicating with professionals, and asking strong career-focused questions.

More details will be shared soon! To be notified first about updates, connect with SWE on Dubnet, Discord, or Instagram.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

SWE Evening with Industry
Hosted by the Society of Women Engineers at UW Tacoma
William W. Philip Hall (WPH) | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at UW Tacoma for our annual Evening with Industry, an exclusive networking dinner connecting South Sound engineering students with professionals across the region. This student-organized event creates a welcoming, low-pressure environment where attendees can learn about industry pathways, explore career opportunities, and form meaningful professional connections.

Representatives from engineering and technology companies, such as WSP, Tacoma Power, PACCAR, and Infoblox, will engage with students through structured networking, small-group conversations, and optional company presentations. Disciplines represented typically include Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and IT. You’ll also have the chance to meet UWT engineering professors and connect with fellow engineering students from across campus.

Look forward to:

  • A structured networking dinner
  • Meet employers looking for emerging talent among all STEM fields
  • Engage with UWT engineering faculty and network with peers
  • Raffle prizes for attendees
  • Catered food and drink
Registration and Tickets

UW Tacoma Students

Dubnet RSVPs open: January 5, 2026
Dubnet RSVPS close: February 21, 2026

This is a business casual event.

RSVP here: SWE Evening with Industry | UWT Students

Community College Students

Tickets open: January 25, 2026
Tickets close: February 21, 2026

This is a business casual event.

RSVP here: SWE Evening with Industry | CC Students

Employers / Company Representatives

Tickets open: NOW!
Tickets close: end of day February 14, 2026.

  • Companies purchasing 2 tickets receive a resume book of student attendees
  • Companies purchasing 4 tickets receive and resume book and an optional 5-minute company presentation slot

RSVP here: SWE Evening with Industry Tickets | Employer
Friday, February 27, 2026

SET Open House
Hosted by School of Engineering and Technology at UW Tacoma

Join the School of Engineering and Technology to connect with UW Tacoma SET Faculty, advisors, and explore our labs on campus! Drop in anytime - bring transcripts and questions if you'd like to connect with an advisor.

More details coming soon!
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Previous Engineering Weeks

Engineering Week 2024
Thursday - February 22nd, 2024 Friday - February 23rd, 2024

Girl Dayhi, engineer
William Philip Hall
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
"Our goal in SET is to spark girls’ interest in engineering by introducing them to different engineering disciplines, real-life models, and engineering labs and equipment. We hope to demystify engineering and inspire girls to consider pursuing future careers in engineering. Please join us for hands-on activities, student and faculty panel discussions, and tour our lab facilities."

 

SET Open House
Milgard Hall
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
"Connect with UW Tacoma SET Faculty, advisors, and explore our labs on campus! Drop in anytime- bring transcripts and questions if you'd like to connect with an advisor."

Spotlight on Civil Engineering
Milgard Hall
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
"Learn about the high demand field of Civil Engineering! Hear from current UW Tacoma Civil Engineering students about their summer internships, undergraduate research, and our local ASCE chapter."
Girl Day Schedule

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm | Check In

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Welcome!

4:45 pm - 5:15 pm | Learning Labs & Industry Panel

Industry Panel
Nara Almeida from SET Civil Engineering Program
Michelle Tibke from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Future of Engineering Panel & Student Panel

Future of Engineering Panel
Raghavi Sakpal from SET Computer Science & Systems Program
Heather Dillon from SET Mechanical Engineering Program
Mari Orama from Parametrix

Student Panel
Nnenna David-Uka, Masters in Cybersecurity & Leadership Student
Qaturi Vaughn, Electrical & Computer Engineering Student

6:00 pm | Closing Remarks

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