Society of Women Engineers Region i

Background

Cindy Hoover is Director for Lean Operations within the Fuselage Structures & Systems business segment at Spirit AeroSystems.

Ms. Hoover came to Spirit in late 2007 from LSI Corporation, where she was the Director of Customer Operations, responsible for the overall customer experience within operations, and Site Manager for the Wichita, KS facility.  

Ms. Hoover has more than 18 years of industry experience in engineering, project management, Six Sigma, and a variety of operations management roles.  She has a diverse back-ground, giving her a wide range perspective on business from development through delivery.  

A graduate of Wichita State University, Ms. Hoover received her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.  She received her executive MBA from Friends University and her Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from Six Sigma Academy.

Ms. Hoover and her husband, Bryan, have three sons, Jeremy, Marcus and Cameron.   In addition to numerous school activities, family time is spent at the soccer fields and traveling to soccer tournaments.

Why I love SWE

SWE is has been a part of my life since college.  I know that I have a network of professional women, friends and colleagues that I can count on for advice and council whenever I choose to take advantage of their expertise.  SWE was like a security blanket for me when I started my professional career, and I knew that I would find someone in the group who would listen to and likely share my concerns and issues.  While my participation in SWE has gone up and down, depending on my circumstances, I always know that I can come back and be welcomed with open arms. 

SWE Experience

Ms. Hoover has been a member of the SWE family since her college days at Wichita State University.  As a professional member of the Wichita Section, she has held almost every officer slot and has participated on numerous committees. 

• Society of Women Engineers – Wichita Section
• Region i Lt. Gov, FY09 
• Executive Contact for Spirit Corporate Membership, FY 09                              
•  Membership Chair, FY 2003-2005, FY09
• Treasurer, FY 1991-1992
•    Section Representative, FY 2001
• Vice President, FY1998-1999, 2002
• President FY2000

Other Community Experience

Ms. Hoover is an active member of the Wichita community, currently serving on the board of trustees for the Wichita Area Technical College and Sedgwick County Technical Training Authority, the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland and the board of advisors for Wichita State University’s College of Engineering.  Previously, she served on the boards of the United Way of the Plains, Wichita Area Outlook Team, and the Wichita Chamber of Commerce.

Background

I am a senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Tulsa.  This summer I worked at Ford Motor Company and also participate in fatigue research on campus.  In my free time I enjoy learning to play the guitar and making chainmail.

Why I love SWE

I love SWE because it empowers women in technical fields.  I also feel like it offers very valuable opportunities on the national level to network and learn about different fields.  At TU it has been an excellent source for information on what being an engineer is like.

SWE Experience

• TU SWE:  Board member since 2007
• TU SWE:  Brownie Day
• TU SWE:  Retreat for High School Girls
• TU SWE: Member since 2005

Other Activities

• Tau Beta Pi OKB President
• IAESTE TU Co-President
• MEPS (Mechanical Engineers Professional Societies) Board Member
• Fatigue Research
• Creep Research

Background

I am a senior majoring in Industrial Engineering at Wichita State University. In addition to pursuing my Bachelor’s, I just started pursuing my Master’s degree. I am hoping to graduate in May with my BS and December with my MS. I recently finished an internship at Hawker Beechcraft of a year and a half. I also have a part time job as a waitress at Texas Roadhouse. In my free time, what little I do have, I spend time with my husband, family and friends.

Why I love SWE

SWE is an amazing organization that opens doors for women in engineering. It allows students to see the tremendous amount of opportunities that engineering has. SWE also encourages young women to pursue engineering and has active community involvement.

SWE Experience

• FY08 Wichita State Section President

Other Activities

• Institute of Industrial Engineers, Spring 2007-present
• Alpha Pi Mu, President, Spring 2007-present

Background

I am a senior majoring in Industrial Engineering and Management at Oklahoma State University. I recently completed my summer internship at Boeing Company in Everett, Washington. I am very active in my student council, as well as my sorority, when I’m not doing homework, of course.

Why I love SWE

SWE has allowed me to get to know other girls who have the same struggles as I do, which ultimately has helped me stay in the engineering college throughout some of the treacherous times. It has empowered me as a female in a male dominated field, and has given me the strength to know I can do this, when time were tough.

SWE Experience

• 2008-2009 OSU President
• 2007-2008 OSU Vice President

Other Activities

• National VP Communications – National Association of Engineering Student Councils
• Central Region VP Outreach – National Association of Engineering Student Councils
•  CEAT Student Council, Oklahoma State University

Background

I am a junior majoring in Petroleum Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. I recently completed my summer internship at Samson for conventional drilling and production, and have done a previous internship at Samson in for coal-bed methane drilling and production.  In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and cooking, and dancing around while singing badly.

Why I love SWE

SWE embodies many values which I respect and a standard that I try to emulate.   SWE has helped further my engineering abilities as well as given me the opportunity to connect with like minded women who are going through the same experience as me.  I have met many wonderful women whom I respect and hope to further my bonds with. 

SWE Experience

• SWE National Conference
• SWE Regional Conference
• OU SWE: FY08 Publicity Chair. Participant in High School Girl’s Day, Engineering Open House, & SWE E-Week activities
• OU SWE: Member since 2006

Other Activities

• Society of Petroleum Engineers: Member since 2006.  Current Freshmen Mentor/Liaison Chai
• American Association of Drilling Engineers: Member since 2007, current Secretary
• Engineer’s Club: Member since 2006, current Winter Ball Chair
• Intramural Softball

Background

I am a senior studying Engineering Management at Missouri S&T (formerly University of Missouri at Rolla).  I was born and raised in St. Louis.  This past summer I interned at Accenture.

Why I Love SWE

I love SWE because it supports and encourages women to pursue engineering.  SWE has allowed me to meet other women at my school.  It has also given me the chance to meet other SWE members around the country as well as professionals in industry.  SWE provides numerous opportunities for leadership, professional development, and networking.

SWE Experience

2008-2009 – President of SWE at Missouri S&T
2007-2008 – Vice President of SWE at Missouri S&T

Other Activities

Epsilon Mu Eta – Engineering Management Honor Society
Intercollegiate Knights – 1^st Vice President, 2^nd Vice President
Mentor for Freshman Orientation (Opening Week) Fall Semester 2006
Host Girl Meets UMR April 2006
Mentor for UMR Fly-In Weekend November 2005

Background

I am a senior majoring in Chemical Engineering at Kansas State University. I’m also involved in Steel Ring Honor Society, AIChE, and my local church. I’ve interned with the Dow Chemical Company the previous two summers and with Hospira Pharmaceuticals three summers ago. In my free time I like to play golf and a variety of intramural sports!

Why I love SWE

It’s a great way to make new friends at college and going to National Conference with our group is always really fun and exciting. SWE has provided me with great opportunities in leadership and responsibility. Being in SWE contributed to getting internships!

SWE Experience

• 2006 Region I Conference: Helped set-up and host at KSU
• Grade School Visit Chair
• Treasurer
• President
• Attended past three National Conferences

Other Activities

• Engineering Ambassador (2006-2008)
• St. Isidore’s Church
• 1st Grade CCD Catechist
• Active AIChE Member
• Steel Ring Brochure Chair (2008-Present)
• Scholars Assisting Scholars Tutor (2007-Present)

Background:

I am a Junior Industrial Engineering student from the University of Missouri. This past summer, I interned with Hallmark Cards, Inc. in the Topeka Manufacturing Facility. In my free time, I enjoy doing puzzles, reading, and scrapbooking.

Why I love SWE:

My favorite part about SWE is the opportunity to meet so many other women engineers from all different ages and backgrounds. It feels like we are a support group, all encouraging each other to achieve, aspire, and advance through engineering, and through life. When I went to the SWE national conference last year, it gave me chills to see the number of women engineers in one location, all determined to succeed in the world. I also became inspired after talking to the professional SWE members and hearing about their careers and all that they have accomplished. I hope that I will be able to accomplish half of what these amazing individuals have in life, and that I may someday inspire young women engineers to succeed as well.

SWE Experience

• Girl Scout Day Event Coordinator for my section (2007-2008)
• Member since 2007

Other Activities

• Tau Beta Pi Member
• Alpha Pi Mu Member
• University of Missouri Engineering Ambassadors
• Missouri Engineering Student Council
• Institute of Industrial Engineers member
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers member

Background

I am currently a Senior, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Biomedical Engineering at Colorado State University. I am originally from India, but I was born and raised in Dubai. In the past I have interned at Honeywell and Merrick & Company, and in my spare time I love to play the piano and to spend time with family and friends.

Why I love SWE

I love being able to help girls learn about engineering and that engineering isn’t just about calculations. After getting involved with SWE I have also expanded my network and met so many brilliant people. Being an active part of SWE has helped develop my leadership skills in addition to showing me how to manage relationships and build teamwork.

SWE Experience

• Colorado State University, SWE Member, Fall 2005-Present
• CSU, President, July 2008-Present
• CSU, Fundraising Officer, Fall 2006-June 2008
• CSU, Various SWE Outreach Activities (Tie Dying, Bridge Building, Rocket Cars, Flashlights)
• CSU, Introduced a High School Mentoring Program over the summer, July 2008

Other Activities

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fall 2005-Present
• Indian Student Association, Fall 2006- Present
• Women and Minorities in Engineering Program