FY26 President Bridget Germany

Welcome, all!

My name is Bridget Germany, and I am very excited to be the president of Colorado School of Mines Society of Women Engineers (SWE) this school year! Throughout my time at Mines, SWE has helped me to grow into the leader I didn’t know I could be, advance professionally, form lasting friendships, and pay it forward. And I can’t wait to see how SWE is going to continue to do these amazing things this year.  

For the theme of SWE this year, I have chosen “Charting New Courses”. 

“Charting New Courses” evokes the idea of setting a fresh direction, taking initiative, and navigating toward new opportunities or goals—especially in uncharted or unfamiliar territory. It suggests vision and ambition, as you’re not just following an existing path but creating your own. It also implies change and adaptability, showing a readiness to evolve, take risks, and face new challenges. At its core, it’s about empowerment—being the one steering the ship and making intentional decisions about your future. Additionally, it reflects innovation by encouraging new strategies, breaking routines, and reimagining what is possible. 

For SWE, this phrase is especially meaningful. It captures the spirit of pushing boundaries in a traditionally male-dominated field, advocating for inclusion, and creating new spaces for women and marginalized genders in engineering. “Charting New Courses” reflects how SWE members lead with courage, whether through professional development, outreach, or leadership. It’s about forging paths not only for ourselves but for those who follow—advancing equity, driving change, and building a stronger, more diverse engineering community. 

Outside of SWE, I am a senior in chemical engineering. My past internships have been in process engineering, and I really want to work in direct air capture (DAC) development. I am also a member of Mines Circle K International, AMWA, and Alpha Phi. I am so proud to be involved in such an empowering community at Mines and can’t wait to welcome more people in. 

If you ever see me around, feel free to come say hello; I am always happy to help and meet new friends.  

You can reach me at germany@mines.edu if you ever have any questions and/or want to learn more about our amazing SWE section.