SWE 2009-2010 Executives
President
Kate Lyons

email: buswepresident@gmail.com.
Year in School: Senior
Major: Mechanical Engineering and Music (Piano)
Hobbies/Interests:
Running, fishing, creative writing, and Rubik’s cubing
Plans after graduation:
After graduation, I plan to work in the engineering industry, complete my MBA, learn fluent Spanish, and teach private piano lessons.
Favorite aspect(s) of SWE:
SWE provides many opportunities to network with professionals and gives a glimpse of the “real world” of engineering while still in school. Also, I have made many friends who have been extremely helpful with homework, classes, and mutual support.
Vice President
Emily Larsen

email: buswevicepres@gmail.com.
Year in School: Senior
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hobbies/Interests:
Swing Dancing, Fencing, Reading
Plans after graduation:
I am considering going into the Peace Corps after I graduate or getting a job in test engineering. Or possibly going to Grad school.
Favorite aspect(s) of SWE:
My favorite aspect of SWE is being able to meet new people. I have made some really great friends through SWE.
Secretary
Erin Westerby

email: buswesecretary@gmail.com.
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hobbies/Interests:
Running, reading, origami, eating peanut butter
Plans after graduation:
Peace Corps and work in the alternative energy field
Favorite aspect(s) of SWE:
Collegiate/Professional connection, getting to know other SWE members, leadership opportunities
Treasurer
Sara Guzzardo

email: buswetreasurer@gmail.com.
Year in School: Senior
Major: Civil Engineering
Hobbies/Interests:
Hanging out with friends and family, Stumbling the Internet, Watching Movies
Plans after graduation:
Getting a job I enjoy and moving to someplace new and exciting
Favorite aspect(s) of SWE:
The friendships I've made, the homework help, and the connections to Companies for future jobs/ experiences
Publicist
Munah Gwyan

email: buswepublicist@gmail.com.
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Civil Engineering
Hobbies/Interests:
Reading, jogging, singing, trying to act like I can dance, and hanging out with friends
Plans after graduation:
I hope to go to grad school maybe at Stanford University.
Favorite aspect(s) of SWE:
I love how SWE motivates girls, especially me to pursue my goals in engineering.
Information Technology
Sara Klinger

email: buswetech@gmail.com.
Year in School: Senior
Major: Industrial Engineering
Hobbies/Interests:
Swing Dancing, Sewing, crocheting, photo editing, playing board games
Plans after graduation:
After I graduate I plan to go to work for a fortune 500 company as an Industrial Engineer. I would like to work in warehousing or manufacturing in the midwest US if I can.
Favorite aspect(s) of SWE:
The best part of SWE is the members. Many of my best friends I have met through SWE. I love that I can ask for help on homework or talk to them about issues in my life. I also love how many opportunities SWE give it member to get involved. Everything from networking with professionals and conferences to outreach and team building.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Reyer

email: jreyer@bumail.bradley.edu.
Office: 312 Jobst Hall
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Education:
  • BS General Engineering 1991, University of Illinois
  • ME ME 1993, Carnegie Mellon University
  • PhD ME 2000, University of Michigan
  • SWE Counselor
    Emily Munday

    email: esteimel@mail.bradley.edu.