Diverse: a SWE podcast

Ep 285: Thriving in Engineering While Living With Disabilities Oct 29, 2024

In this episode, Angelie Vincent and Ramak Asgari of the SWE DisAbility Inclusion Affinity Group share their personal journeys as engineers who are thriving in STEM while living with disabilities. In conversation with Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, Vincent and Asgari offer insights into how leaders can create inclusive workplace environments that allow individuals with differing abilities to succeed. Hear their stories of using self-advocacy to receive accommodations and their thoughts on disclosing disabilities at work, along with recommended disability inclusion resources for engineers.

Ep 284: Finding Your Path in STEM With Major Rachel Oliver of the U.S. Space Force Oct 22, 2024

This episode is sponsored by the U.S. Space Force. Major Rachel Oliver, assistant professor at the Air Force Institute of Technology, discusses how she found and followed her unique STEM path step-by-step in this episode of Diverse. Hear Major Oliver’s advice on navigating career setbacks, along with insights into her work on technologies like satellites and event-based sensors. She reflects on the future of the U.S. Space Force and encourages listeners to consider opportunities to serve, regardless of their background or technical expertise.

Ep 283: Latinas and Allies Working Together to Advance STEM Representation Oct 11, 2024

In this episode, Helly Torres, Hispanic Heritage Month lead of the SWE Latinos Affinity Group, speaks with Sunita Lavin, a dedicated ally and SWE Latinos AG member, about the critical role of allyship in advancing Latinas in STEM. Torres explores findings from a recent “Lean In” report, which reveals that Latinas remain underrepresented in engineering and tech, especially in leadership roles. Lavin shares her personal journey as an ally and offers insights into how mentorship, advocacy, and a mindset of curiosity can bridge cultures and drive meaningful change.

Ep 282: Engineering Opportunities in Food and Beverage With Tetra Pak Oct 08, 2024

This episode is sponsored by Tetra Pak. When you grab a carton of juice or a package of your favorite snacks, it’s easy to forget that behind every bite and sip, there’s a world of engineering at work. In this episode of Diverse, two engineers from Tetra Pak share their experiences in the food and beverage industry with Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE. Ruth Lima, service engineer, and Bayan Kishta, process engineer, reflect on what initially drew them to the food and beverage sector, why it’s an attractive field for engineers, and how Tetra Pak has supported their personal career aspirations.

Ep 281: Engineered by Women With Catherine Hunt Ryan of Bechtel Oct 01, 2024

Learn how women can position themselves at the forefront of future mega construction projects in this episode of Diverse! Catherine Hunt Ryan, president of Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology business, discusses the pivotal role women play in infrastructure projects in conversation with FY25 SWE President Karen Roth. Hear about the evolving global landscape for women engineers, Hunt Ryan’s own career journey and the impact she hopes to leave, and a sneak peek of her upcoming keynote at WE24.

Ep 280: Engaging Youth STEM Voters With Jennifer McAndrew of Tufts University Sep 26, 2024

Jennifer McAndrew from Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life explores the critical issue of voter turnout among STEM students with Dr. Roberta Rincon, director of research and impact at SWE. McAndrew dives into findings from the recent "Democracy Counts 2022" report from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement, explores why collegians in STEM majors may be harder to mobilize than those in other fields and identifies strategies that can boost civic participation. Recorded on National Voter Registration Day, this conversation offers insights into increasing collegiate voting in the lead-up to the U.S. elections.

Ep 279: Women of Color in Tech Roundtable With Discover Financial Services Sep 24, 2024

This episode is sponsored by Discover Financial Services. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests, in their individual capacity, and not necessarily those of Discover. Three leaders at Discover Financial Services discuss their career journeys in tech, their insights on AI and emerging technologies, and how they have built communities of support as women of color in the field. Hear insights from Stephanie Jefferson, senior associate IT service management specialist; Yixiu Li, director of generative AI modeling; and Natasha Perez, senior manager of product enablement.

Ep 278: Courageously Authentic Leadership With Shelley Knust of Cummins Inc. Sep 17, 2024

Shelley Knust, vice president of product compliance and regulatory affairs at Cummins Inc., discusses her approach to courageous leadership in this episode of Diverse. Interviewed by FY25 SWE President Karen Roth, Knust reflects on a pivotal moment in her career when she made an impact on her colleagues by embracing her authentic self. She also shares several unique initiatives that empower engineers to bring their full selves to work and offers a sneak peek into her closing keynote talk at WE24.

Ep 277: Business Savvy Tips for Women Engineers With TED Speaker Susan Colantuono Sep 10, 2024

For women engineers who want to climb the corporate ladder, putting your head down and doing your job is often not enough. Susan Colantuono, TED speaker and founder of Be Business Savvy, shares the key business and strategic skills to help women get ahead in conversation with Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine. Hear Colantuono’s practical tips to understand your employer’s market positioning, promote your achievements effectively, and be perceived as a leader in STEM. Learn more about the skills women engineers need to climb the corporate ladder in the Conference 2024 issue of SWE Magazine.

Ep 276: Together We Rise: The Power of Innovation in Engineering Sep 04, 2024

Jenna Henderson, co-lead of SWE’s Women in Government Affinity Group, explores how innovation aligns with this year’s theme of “Together We Rise” with FY25 SWE President Karen Roth. Interviewed by Jennifer Dalzell, co-lead of the Women in Government Affinity Group, the discussion explores the challenges and opportunities that come with embracing innovation in engineering, particularly in the public sector. Hear why diversity fuels innovation, how to handle resistance when changing the status quo, and practical advice for women engineers looking to lead the way in their fields.

Ep 275: A Fireside Chat With Forbes "50 Over 50" Awardees Dr. Carlotta Berry and Karen Horting Aug 27, 2024

Enjoy a fireside chat with two women who were recently recognized on the Forbes “50 Over 50” list in this episode of Diverse! Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE, sits down with Dr. Carlotta Berry, professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and founder of NoireSTEMinist, to discuss their respective work to increase STEM access. Horting and Dr. Berry reflect on what they are most proud of, how their perspectives on leadership have evolved over time, and the unique intersections of their passions, including Berry’s creative venture into writing romance novels featuring Black characters in STEM fields.

Ep 274: How Cal Poly SWE Empowered 1,500+ Fourth Graders to Explore STEM Aug 20, 2024

Explore an outreach success story from one of SWE’s 400+ Collegiate Sections in this episode of Diverse! Sofie Zalatimo, elementary outreach chair at Cal Poly SWE, and Shayne Conner, vice president of community outreach at Cal Poly SWE, dive into the details of Cal Poly SWE’s annual "Fourth Grade Days" event, which reached over 1,500 students this year. In conversation with FY25 SWE President Karen Roth, Zalatimo and Conner share behind-the-scenes insights into managing event volunteers, creating age-appropriate activities, and inspiring the next generation of leaders by exposing pre-college students to STEM.

Ep 273: Unleashing Your Potential With Sharon Hong of Motorola Solutions Aug 13, 2024

Sharon Hong, vice president of ecosystem solutions and video sales engineering at Motorola Solutions, explores how engineers can unlock fear, overcome imposter syndrome, and unleash their full potential in this episode of Diverse. In conversation with FY25 SWE President Karen Roth, Hong discusses her inspiring STEM journey and leadership roles in the security and safety sectors. She also provides a preview of her upcoming WE24 keynote address.

Ep 272: Communicating to Non-Technical Audiences With TED Speaker Melissa Marshall Aug 06, 2024

Melissa Marshall, TED speaker and founder of Present Your Science, shares actionable advice to help scientists and engineers share their work to non-technical audiences in this episode of Diverse. Hear practical tips for improving your presentation skills, plus two key communication pitfalls to avoid. Marshall offers additional insights on the role of visual aids in slides, building confidence, and how AI is impacting the future of communication in STEM.

Ep 271: Leadership Training for Engineers in Academia: SWE’s ALWE Program Jul 30, 2024

Dive into SWE’s award-winning Academic Leadership for Women in Engineering (ALWE) program with two inspiring engineers who are making their mark! Dr. Gisella Lamas, FY25 chair of SWE’s Women in Academia Committee, and Dr. Sanjana Yagnambhatt, member of SWE’s Women in Academia Committee, share their personal experiences as participants in the ALWE program. Hear what inspired them to pursue careers in academia, the lessons from ALWE that influenced them the most, and why the leadership skills and diverse community that ALWE provides are imperative in the academic space.

Ep 270: Negotiation Strategies for Women in STEM With Selena Rezvani Jul 23, 2024

Negotiation happens every day in the workplace — from negotiating a job offer, to pushing back on a proposed initiative, to simply saying no. In this episode of Diverse, author, speaker, and leadership consultant Selena Rezvani shares actionable tips to help women engineers improve their negotiation skills and become their own self-advocates. Hear strategies and scripts to start tricky conversations, overcome common objections, and manage trade-offs. Rezvani shares a personal story that influences the way she sees negotiation and discusses the importance of mentors and peer networks.

Ep 269: Building Legacies, Changing Lives: Donor Perspectives on SWE's Endowed Scholarship Program Jul 16, 2024

Learn how endowed scholarships work and how they make an impact on the next generation of women engineers in this episode of Diverse! Mary Zeis, SWENext coordinator for the SWE Pittsburgh Section, and Jessica Dresang, vice president & project manager with Carollo Engineers, share their personal motivations behind endowing scholarships with SWE in conversation with FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick. Hear what differentiates an endowed scholarship from other forms of giving, how endowed scholarships work behind the scenes, and why they are an ideal option for those looking to leave a long-term legacy.

Ep 268: Dressing Authentically at Work With Dr. Lindarti Purwaningsih of GlobalFoundries Jul 09, 2024

Every day around the world, engineers get dressed to go to work. But due to a variety of appearance-based biases, picking out what to wear can be complicated for some women in STEM. Dr. Lindarti Purwaningsih, principal process engineer, integration engineering at GlobalFoundries, delves into the societal norms, biases, and personal experiences that shape the way women engineers dress in the workplace in this episode of Diverse. Drawing from her popular talk at WE Local Munich, Purwaningsih explores how dressing authentically can empower women in engineering and how organizations and leaders can foster a more inclusive workplace environment for all.

Ep 267: Where STEM Meets Film: Bringing Engineering to the Screen Jul 02, 2024

In this episode of Diverse, Diniece Mendes, director of the office of freight mobility at the New York City Department of Transportation, and Monica Morales, water resources engineer and project manager at Jacobs, share their experiences of being featured in the IMAX film “Cities of the Future.” In conversation with Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, Mendes and Morales discuss the surprising aspects of being part of a movie, how it has impacted their careers, and valuable networking advice for women engineers looking to create unique opportunities for themselves. Learn more about the women who are bringing engineering to the screen in the Summer 2024 issue of SWE Magazine.

Ep 266: The SWE Presidential Transition With Alexis McKittrick and Karen Roth Jun 25, 2024

On July 1, 2024, Karen Roth assumes the role of President of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), concluding Dr. Alexis McKittrick’s one-year term as SWE President. In this episode, McKittrick sits down with Roth to pass the torch, offer words of advice, and share her favorite moments and memories of helping over 47,000 women in STEM “Live Without Limits” over the past year. Roth discusses why she chose “Together We Rise” as her theme, reflects on what she’s most excited about for the year ahead, and shares the impact that SWE has had on her life, personal growth, and career.

Ep 265: Engineers in Public Policy: From Advocacy to Running for Office Jun 18, 2024

Explore the many ways that engineers can get involved with public policy ― from learning about the issues, to speaking to legislators, to even running for office! Jenny Tsao, lead of the SWE Public Policy Affinity Group, provides tips for women in STEM who want to start getting involved in public policy. Katherine Culbert, engineer and candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, unpacks her decision to run for office and the lessons she has learned through this experience. Host Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE, moderates the discussion and shares her public policy memories and experiences, including with SWE’s annual Congressional Visit Days. Please note that as a 501(c)(3) organization, SWE is strictly nonpartisan and cannot endorse political candidates.

Ep 264: Advancing STEM Diversity in Costa Rica With Blanca Rosa Navarro Piedra Jun 11, 2024

In this episode of Diverse, SWE Senator and Global Ambassador Blanca Rosa Navarro Piedra shares her inspiring journey, from being the first SWE member in Costa Rica to establishing two SWE affiliates in the country In conversation with FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick, Ph.D., Navarro Piedra details her advocacy work in Costa Rica, including several joint outreach projects with international partners. Hear her advice for those who want to advance women in engineering around the globe, as well as the story of how Navarro Piedra got started in a STEM career.

Ep 263: How to Create a Moms Group in Your Organization With Heather Ulrich of Caterpillar Jun 04, 2024

Working moms in STEM face a unique set of challenges, and they don’t always get the support they need in the workplace. Heather Ulrich, new product introduction program manager at Caterpillar, joins us on this episode to share how she started a moms group in her company to provide connection, resources, and support for working moms. Hear the steps Ulrich took to bring this group to life, the biggest challenge faced along the way, discussion topics the group covers, and advice on how listeners can establish moms groups in their own organizations.

Ep 262: Engineering Pivots and AI With Prachi Tomar of Exelaration May 28, 2024

Prachi Tomar, associate engineer and AI research analyst at Exelaration, shares how she pivoted from mechanical engineering to software engineering on this episode of Diverse: a SWE podcast. Hear practical steps that engineers can take to enter the software field, how women in STEM can position themselves to succeed in the world of AI, and Tomar’s reflections on moving to the U.S. as an international student.

Ep 261: Leadership Insights With Parsons Corporation CEO Carey Smith May 21, 2024

Carey Smith, chair, president, and CEO of Parsons Corporation, joins us on this episode of Diverse: a SWE podcast to discuss her journey from engineer to corporate leader. Hear which skills from Smith’s engineering background were most valuable as she took on higher leadership roles, the global infrastructure trends and challenges she sees on the horizon, and her reflections on how diversity leads to a more inclusive and engaged workforce.

Ep 260: The SWE Collegiate Experience With Vidhya Thiyagarajan May 14, 2024

Vidhya Thiyagarajan, FY24 SWE collegiate director and an associate scientist in chemical commercialization technology at Merck, joins us on this episode of Diverse to shine a light on the SWE collegiate experience. Interviewed by Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE, Thiyagarajan reflects on starting a SWENext Club at her high school and getting involved with SWE at the University of Pittsburgh. Hear her tips for making the most of SWE during college and her advice for women and girls who are thinking about pursuing engineering.

Ep 259: Addressing Mental Health Stigmas in Asian Cultures May 07, 2024

To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month while acknowledging that May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, the SWE Asian Connections Affinity Group shines a light on mental health stigmas in Asian cultures in this episode. Vandana Khanna, head of global digital finance transformation at Kenvue, shares her personal experiences and discusses how companies can better promote mental health awareness. Dr. Katherine Nguyen Williams, clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego and supervising psychologist at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, discusses the cultural nuances she has encountered in addressing mental health within the Asian community. Sarah Koenig, associate director for manufacturing cost modeling at Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, moderates this important conversation.

Ep 258: Exploring Bias in AI With Mrinal Karvir of Intel Apr 30, 2024

Mrinal Karvir, senior software AI engineering manager at Intel, joins us on this episode of Diverse to shed light on the different types of biases that exist in AI systems and the impacts of each one. Hear how Karvir became passionate about the field of responsible AI and her reflections on what is being done across the industry to reduce bias in this technology. You can learn more about bias and other ethical challenges within AI in the Spring 2024 issue of SWE Magazine.

Ep 257: How Hobbies Elevate Your Professional Potential With Nichole Elff of Boston Scientific Apr 23, 2024

In addition to her role as process development manager at Boston Scientific, Nichole Elff (she/her) is one of the fastest drag racers in the world! She joins us on this episode of Diverse to discuss her journey and share how hobbies can improve your leadership potential in the workplace. Hear how Elff got started with drag racing and modifying cars, how to integrate your hobbies into your professional brand, and her reflections on being a woman leader in the male-dominated fields of engineering and drag racing.

Ep 256: Reimagining Work With Wendy Cocke, Founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions Apr 16, 2024

Wendy Cocke, founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions, shares actionable advice on how to run your engineering career like a small business, embrace flexibility, and navigate the future of work in this episode of Diverse. In conversation with FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick, Cocke also reflects on the impact SWE has had on her career, including a story of how several SWE members helped refine her WE Local Baltimore keynote address.

Ep 255: Celebrating Arab American Voices in STEM With Inaas Darrat of Trinity Consultants Apr 09, 2024

Inaas Darrat (she/her), director of chemical sector services at Trinity Consultants, joins us on this episode of Diverse to share her journey as a chemical engineer and her insights on how to make STEM fields more welcoming to all. Darrat reflects on her experiences as an Arab American woman in engineering, including common misconceptions, the positive changes she has seen over time, and ideas for listeners who want to become stronger allies. Hear how she course-corrected her career by leaving a Ph.D. program, her leadership advice for women engineers, and her own experiences of overcoming unconscious bias.

Ep 254: A View From the Top: High-Level STEM Insights From the Public and Private Sectors Apr 02, 2024

Two accomplished STEM leaders joined us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share emerging trends and career advancement tips in the public and private sectors. Tamika Abbott, director, office of security technology at the U.S. Department of State, discusses innovations in the security space and details her career journey in the public sector that included missions across the globe. Jackie Reeves, director of IT operations - endpoint solutions at Abbott, reflects on the latest developments in the medical technology industry and shares her experience of reentering the workforce after a career break.

Ep 253: Tales From the Archives: How Two Trailblazers Cleared the Path for Today's Women Engineers Mar 26, 2024

Dive into the stories of Nora Stanton Blatch Barney and Elsie Eaves, two pioneering women engineers who shaped the landscape of STEM, in this episode of “Tales From the Archives,” a sub-series of Diverse. Troy Eller English (she/her), chief archivist at SWE, explores how these women defied the norms of their time and blazed the trail for the women engineers of today. She shares the career advice Eaves offered to women engineers in the 1930s and encourages present-day listeners to reflect on their own roles in shaping STEM history.

Ep 252: Driving Change: Exploring NASCAR’s Diversity Efforts Mar 19, 2024

This episode is sponsored by NASCAR. Andrea Mueller, engineer with Penske Racing, and Brandon Thompson, vice president of diversity and inclusion at NASCAR, joined us on this episode of Diverse to discuss how NASCAR is fostering diversity in motorsports. Interviewed by Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, Mueller reflects on her career journey and details how she pivoted from aerospace engineering to racing engineering. Thompson shares about NASCAR’s efforts to develop pathways for the next generation of STEM professionals, including an innovative new fellowship program.

Ep 251: Highlighting Women Scientists on Wikipedia With Dr. Jess Wade Mar 12, 2024

Women and people of color have often been hidden figures in STEM, with their important contributions going unrecognized. In honor of Women’s History Month, Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE, sat down with Dr. Jess Wade, physicist and faculty member at Imperial College London, who has been working to change this. Dr. Wade has created thousands of Wikipedia pages that highlight the achievements of women scientists and engineers. In this episode, she shares her own STEM journey, the inspiration behind her Wikipedia initiative and the unexpected surprises she has learned along the way. You’ll also hear her tips for listeners who want to increase the visibility of underrepresented communities in STEM fields — on Wikipedia and beyond.

Ep 250: Late Career Engineers Living Without Limits Mar 05, 2024

In this episode, Gabriela Coe and Dr. Mary Bonk Isaac of the SWE Late Career & Retiree Affinity Group share important insights from their engineering careers, including their personal experiences with navigating the underrepresentation of women in STEM. Hear their advice for women engineers approaching late career and retirement — plus, learn about their advocacy work that is encouraging women and girls to pursue engineering. Hang Loi of the SWE Late Career & Retiree Affinity Group moderates this conversation and shines a light on how SWE’s Affinity Groups unite members with shared identities, interests and goals.

Ep 249: Allyship and Unlearning Silence With Author Elaine Lin Hering Feb 27, 2024

Author Elaine Lin Hering (she/her) joined us in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to dive into what allyship truly means and its relationship to learned silence. Interviewed by Larry Guthrie (he/him), director of content strategy at SWE, Lin Hering explores the ways that individuals and organizations unintentionally silence marginalized voices and how to change course. She also offers ways to support your teams in speaking up, insights on how to unlearn silence within yourself, and experiments to help you use your voice to advocate for yourself and others.

Ep 248: From Chemical Engineer to Science Superheroine With Tamara Robertson Feb 20, 2024

Engineer, TV host and STEM advocate Tamara Robertson (she/her) joined us in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to discuss her efforts to instill hope in the next generation of tinkerers and engineers. Interviewed by FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick (she/her), Robertson shares the story of walking away from her corporate engineering job to focus on getting more women into STEM careers. Hear the events that led to Robertson’s role on “MythBusters,” why comic books and superhero science are natural platforms for STEM outreach, and how SWE’s Invent It. Build It. program is helping future engineers build their skills and confidence.

Ep 247: Aviation, Dance, and STEM Outreach: A Conversation With Deysi Melgar Feb 13, 2024

Deysi Melgar, a longtime facilitator of SWE’s Invent It. Build It. pre-college outreach program, joined us at the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to discuss her inspiring career journey and her passion for introducing students to engineering. Interviewed by Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, Melgar reflects on how she balances multiple passions such as dance, STEM outreach and her full-time career in the aviation sector. Plus, hear how being a contestant on PBS’s “Design Squad” fueled her interest in engineering and the advice Melgar would give to her teenage self.

Ep 246: Bridging Cultures in STEM With Neema Nair of Cummins India Feb 06, 2024

Neema Nair (she/her), design & analysis engineering leader for the engine business of Cummins India, joined us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share her experiences of living and working as an engineer in both the U.S. and India. Interviewed by Laurie Shuster (she/her), editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, Nair sheds light on the key similarities and differences for women pursuing STEM careers in these cultures. Hear her reflections on authentic networking, retaining women in the workforce, avoiding common career pitfalls and advocating for important causes within the workplace.

Ep 245: Inspiring the Future: High School STEMinists Share Their Stories Jan 30, 2024

Alden Sherrill and Eleanor Lyons, two inspiring high school students, joined us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share their journeys, including their mentors in STEM. Interviewed by Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE, Lyons and Sherrill reflect on their hands-on experiences in programs such as SWENext, FIRST, and Apple’s Engineering Technology Camp. Also, hear about their future plans, their story of meeting Tim Cook, and their advice on how professional engineers can better support and uplift the STEM leaders of the next generation.

Ep 244: Overcoming Stress and Burnout in Engineering Jan 19, 2024

In this episode, explore how two women engineers navigated workplace stress and imposter syndrome and ultimately found fulfillment by helping others. Yanet Borrego (she/her), self-mastery coach and speaker, shares about the challenges of high-stress STEM environments and her career pivot from chemical engineering to self-mastery coaching. Cary Kaczowka (she/her), program manager at RTX, reflects on her experiences of teaching sailing and engine maintenance classes to women and discusses the importance of secondary passions for stress relief. You can discover more about their stories in the Winter 2024 issue of SWE Magazine.

Ep 243: Starting and Navigating Jobs as an Early Career Engineer Jan 16, 2024

Early career engineers face a unique set of challenges, from navigating new jobs to approaching unfamiliar tasks to assessing whether a workplace is truly the right fit. In this episode, sit in on a mentoring session with Jenni Johnson (she/her), co-lead of the SWE Early Career Professionals Affinity Group, and her real-life mentor Liz San Miguel (she/her) of the SWE Mid-Career Professionals Affinity Group where they discuss these topics. Learn how to figure out if a company is the right place for your long-term growth, strategies to change sectors within engineering and why having a mentor can be life-changing for early career engineers.

Ep 242: International Teams and STEM Leadership With Gretchen Curry of Fortune Brands Innovations Jan 09, 2024

This episode is sponsored by Fortune Brands Innovations. In this episode of Diverse, we dive into the world of international engineering projects with Gretchen Curry, director of quality, North America, at Fortune Brands Innovations. Curry shares her inspiring journey from chemical engineer to leading global projects, including a notable plant startup in Singapore. Hear her insights on navigating international teams and climbing the career ladder as a working mom, plus learn how Fortune Brands Innovations is supporting women engineers in its workforce.

Ep 241: Championing Inclusion With Global Activist-Scholar Morénike Giwa Onaiwu Jan 02, 2024

Morénike Giwa Onaiwu joined us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share insights on inclusion and equity, particularly for the neurodivergent community. Interviewed by Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, Giwa Onaiwu discusses their journey as an advocate, educator and founder of the nonprofit Advocacy Without Borders. Learn the best piece of advice Giwa Onaiwu ever received, what drives her commitment to social justice, and practical ideas that STEM workplaces can implement to become more accessible to all.

Ep 240: How Engineers Shape Our Food Systems With Tetra Pak Dec 19, 2023

This episode is sponsored by Tetra Pak. When you sit down to enjoy your favorite food and drinks, do you ever think about the engineers who made that meal possible? Meet Samantha Bzdawka and Alexus Heldt, two Tetra Pak engineers at different points in their careers who specialize in the equipment that makes cheese and other dairy products. On this episode of Diverse, they discuss the important role engineers play in supporting our food systems.

Ep 239: Achieving STEM Equity With Dr. Ashley Huderson Dec 12, 2023

Dr. Ashley Huderson, STEM and CS Equity Fellow with the U.S. Department of Education*, joins us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share about building STEM education and career pathways for individuals in underrepresented communities. In conversation with Karen Horting, Executive Director and CEO of SWE, Dr Huderson details policies and programs that increase STEM access and exposure, such as the “YOU Belong in STEM” initiative. She also reflects on the best advice from her father, the gifts that come with failure, and why students don’t need straight A’s to achieve success. *Dr. Huderson is currently on sabbatical.

Ep 238: Manufacturing & Technology Innovations With Catherine Hunt Ryan of Bechtel Dec 05, 2023

This episode is sponsored by Bechtel. Dive into the intersection of manufacturing, leadership, and technology with Catherine Hunt Ryan, President of Bechtel’s Manufacturing & Technology business. Recorded live at the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio, Hunt Ryan explores recent legislation and trends that are shaping the manufacturing landscape in this interview with SWE Past President Dayna Johnson. Hunt Ryan also reflects on why women are key to overcoming the construction labor shortage and details the career journey that took her from political science student to her current role at Bechtel.

Ep 237: Empowering the Engineers of Tomorrow With Global STEM Ambassador Jay Flores Nov 28, 2023

Jay Flores, founder of Invent the Change, joins us live at the WE23 Podcast Studio to discuss his mission to engage more students in STEM. Interviewed by FY24 SWE President Elect Karen Roth, Flores shares the moments that propelled him into the world of STEM outreach and advocacy. Hear about his experience on NBC’s "American Ninja Warrior," his vision for empowering the next generation of engineers, and the “It's Not Magic, It's Science” program that Flores brought to SWE’s Invent It. Build It. event at WE23.

Ep 236: The State of Gender Equity in STEM With Gender Scan Founder Claudine Schmuck Nov 21, 2023

Claudine Schmuck, founder of the Gender Scan survey, joins us live in the WE23 Podcast Studio to share the latest data on the gender balance in STEM across the globe. In conversation with FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick, Schmuck sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by women engineers worldwide. She also shares data-driven practical steps to foster inclusivity in STEM at both the individual and policy levels.

Ep 235: Taking Risks and Thriving in STEM with Layra Reza of RTX Nov 14, 2023

This episode is sponsored by RTX. Layra Reza, Associate Director of Operations and Supply Chain at RTX, joins us on this episode of Diverse to share her insights on taking risks, embracing challenges, and overcoming personal and professional adversity. We delve into Reza’s story of immigrating to the U.S. at age 19 and how that experience influenced her as a leader. She also shares tips on how to overcome the fear of failure, the unique story of how she became an engineer, and insights from her 14-year career with RTX.

Ep 234: Executive Leadership Training for Engineers: SWE’s eXXec Program Nov 07, 2023

Peek behind the curtain of SWE’s eXXec program in this episode of Diverse! FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick and Lauren Kegley, Automotive Marketing Manager of Discrete Power Devices at Wolfspeed, share their experiences as participants in the eXXec program. Dr. Kim Warren-Martin moderates this conversation as the facilitator of eXXec. Hear about the lessons from eXXec that influenced them the most, how the program helps engineers embrace their unique leadership qualities, and why it’s important for women in STEM to grow their leadership skills at the executive level.

Ep 233: Self-Coaching and Science-Based Manufacturing With Grisel Quiles of BD Oct 30, 2023

This episode is sponsored by BD. In this episode of Diverse, we sit down with Grisel Quiles, Senior Director of Reagents Manufacturing at BD Biosciences. Learn how working the night shift early in Quiles’s career changed the course of her life, her favorite self-coaching tools for professional success, and the emerging manufacturing industry trends that she finds the most exciting. Plus, she shares about her experiences in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico in 2017.

Ep 232: The Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace With Holly Maudsley of 3M Oct 23, 2023

In this episode, Holly Maudsley, Pilot Plant and Product Development Manager at 3M, shares her personal experiences with ADHD and provides insight on how to better support neurodiverse folks in the STEM workforce. Maudsley covers the different types of neurodiversity, the accommodations needed to make everyone successful, strategies for self-advocacy, and real-world examples of how to foster inclusion for those with ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences.

Ep 231: Championing Inclusivity in Tech With Joannie Fu of Intel Oct 17, 2023

Joannie Fu, Vice President of the Network & Edge Group (NEX) Execution Office at Intel, joins SWE CEO & Executive Director Karen Horting on this episode to discuss building a more inclusive tech sector. Fu reflects on her experience of being out at work as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in the early 2000s, along with the industry changes she has seen since that time. Hear the best career advice Fu ever received, how her background as an architect and structural engineer has influenced her leadership style, and what every STEM leader can do to create more inclusive environments at work.

Ep 230: From Doubt to Empowerment: Navigating Imposter Complex With Tanya Geisler Oct 10, 2023

In this episode, TEDxWomen speaker and leadership coach Tanya Geisler dives into the phenomenon of the imposter complex and provides actionable tools to help women in STEM cultivate more confidence. Geisler shares why she doesn’t call it “imposter syndrome” along with tangible ways to identify your unique version of imposter complex in the moment and overcome these thoughts when they strike. Plus, hear about the “golden shadow” of imposter complex and the hidden strengths that it can reveal underneath.

Ep 229: Breaking Barriers in Tech With Kate Maxwell of Microsoft Oct 03, 2023

In this episode, Diverse features Kate Maxwell, CTO, Defense & Intelligence, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft. Interviewed by FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick, Maxwell delves into the worlds of artificial intelligence and defense, reflects on her experiences as one of the “Top 100 Women in Tech,” and gives a sneak peek of her WE23 keynote. She also shares about SWE’s impact on her career and outlines the tangible benefits that diversity brings to the tech industry.

Ep 228: Recruiting Youth Into STEM With Mel Fisher of BD Sep 26, 2023

This episode is sponsored by BD. Explore the realm of STEM recruitment and youth outreach with Mel Fisher, Training & Development Leader at BD Plymouth UK, on this episode of Diverse. She shares her insights on the STEM workforce skills gap and what she is hearing from young women in her outreach efforts, as well as a personal anecdote on imposter syndrome and BD’s innovative programs to support the next generation of engineering leaders.

Ep 227: Un Cafecito With a Woman in STEM: Dr. Justina Sanchez Sep 19, 2023

Welcome to an episode of “Un Cafecito With a Woman in STEM,” a sub-series of Diverse: a SWE Podcast. In this episode, Lennis Perez, the Hispanic Heritage Month Lead within SWE’s Latinos Affinity Group, speaks with Dr. Justina Sanchez, Quality Engineer at TÜV SÜD. Dr. Sanchez shares about how she started her STEM journey as an administrative assistant, what a typical day looks like for a product safety engineer, and her new book that celebrates women in engineering.

Ep 226: Diversity in Aerospace with Dr. Debra Emmons of The Aerospace Corporation Sep 12, 2023

This episode is sponsored by The Aerospace Corporation. Dr. Debra Emmons, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at The Aerospace Corporation, joins SWE Executive Director and CEO Karen Horting to discuss diversity initiatives in the aerospace industry, including the Space Workforce 2030 pledge. Dr. Emmons also reflects on her favorite space-related moments, emerging aerospace trends, and her top piece of advice for women in leadership.

Ep 225: Empowering Innovators in Hardware Development With Pratik Founder Sera Evcimen Sep 05, 2023

Dive into the dynamic world of hardware development with Sera Evcimen, Founder and Technical Director of Pratik Development! As a mechanical engineer, startup mentor, and hardware enthusiast, Sera has amassed a wealth of experience in industries from space exploration to robotics. In this episode, she highlights the future of hardware development, shares exciting advancements in climate tech, and reflects on how to close the gender gap in hardware engineering.

Ep 224: Medical Technology Roundtable with Smith+Nephew Aug 29, 2023

This episode is sponsored by Smith+Nephew. Join us as we sit down with three leaders from Smith+Nephew to discuss their career journeys, their insights in the medical technology field, and the company’s mentorship programs that are supporting women in STEM. Hear insights from Kalavati Bhashyam, Senior Director of Hardware Engineering, Robotics and Enabling Technologies; Angela Mejia, Senior Quality Director of Arthroscopic Enabling Technologies; and Dr. Runi Brownhill, Director of Strategic Sciences, Wound Management R&D.

Ep 223: Recognizing Women in STEM: Introducing SWE’s New Awards Program Aug 23, 2023

Dive into the SWE Awards Program with FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick, FY24 Awards Implementation Lead Pamela Morison, and FY23-24 Director Inaas Darrat. In this episode, they share the significance of recognizing women in STEM, the history of the SWE Awards Program, and the upcoming changes that will make the program more inclusive.

Ep 222: A Fireside Chat With SoCalGas President Maryam Brown Aug 16, 2023

In this episode, SWE CEO and Executive Director Karen Horting sits down with Maryam Brown, the President of SoCalGas. Listen as Karen and Maryam discuss the clean energy transition, the most unexpected lesson of Maryam’s career, and what Maryam plans to share in her upcoming WE23 keynote address.

Ep 221: Celebrating Women Engineers in Government and Public Service Aug 09, 2023

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as an engineer in the public sector? In this episode, join Jenni Dalzell and Jenna Lynn Henderson, Co-Leads of the SWE Women in Government Affinity Group, along with FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick as they discuss career paths for engineers in public service and government. You’ll also learn about the Affinity Group and how it creates connections and professional development opportunities for women engineers in this sector.

Ep 220: Navigating Change with Teren Branson of Fortune Brands Innovations Jul 24, 2023

This episode was sponsored by Fortune Brands Innovations. Women in STEM can find themselves in a steady stream of challenges ― from juggling work-life balance to navigating organizational pressures to trying to “do it all” at the expense of their own well-being. In this episode, Teren Branson, Senior Director of Engineering at Fortune Brands Innovations, details her journey as an engineer and how to embrace the personal and professional challenges that occur along the way. Branson also shares the invaluable advice she received at her first SWE conference, a decision in her career that she would not make again, and how Fortune Brands Innovations is driving change worldwide.

Ep 219: Passing the Torch ― Insights from the Outgoing & Incoming SWE Presidents Jul 06, 2023

On July 1, 2023, Dr. Alexis McKittrick assumes the role of President of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), concluding Dayna Johnson’s one-year term as SWE President. In this episode, Dayna sits down with Alexis to pass the torch, offer words of advice, and share her favorite moments and achievements from her time as SWE President. Alexis discusses her top three areas of focus for SWE, as well as her career journey to this point and why she chose “Live Without Limits” as her theme for the upcoming year.

Ep 218: Transgender Voices in Engineering with Bree Fram Jun 27, 2023

An active-duty lieutenant colonel and astronautical engineer in the U.S. Space Force, Bree Fram (she/her) is one of the highest-ranking out transgender officers in the U.S. military. In this episode, she sits down with host Sam East (she/her) to discuss her journey, both professional and personal. Hear how an early interest in Star Trek led to Fram's passion for space and STEM, what progress she has seen for the LGBTQ+ community in the military, and why organizations benefit from prioritizing diversity, vulnerability, and authenticity in the workplace.

Ep 217: Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day with Neeraja Ganesh Jun 22, 2023

June 23rd is International Women in Engineering Day ― a day to highlight the achievements of women in engineering, as well as to address the disparities that women experience in STEM fields. To celebrate, Neeraja Ganesh, TEDx speaker and WE Local Bengaluru keynote speaker, sat down with SWE President Dayna Johnson to share her thoughts on mindset and leadership for women in engineering on this episode of Diverse: a SWE podcast. Hear Neeraja’s six tips to overcome imposter syndrome, how her 25-year career in STEM led to a passion for global gender equity, and what policies companies can adopt to better support women in the engineering workforce.

Ep 216: Asian Americans in STEM: Vietnamese Refugee Stories May 25, 2023

In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, this episode highlights the personal stories of Hang Loi and Dr. Tracy Nguyen, two Asian American women in STEM who escaped Vietnam as children during the fall of Saigon. They sat down with SWE Board Member Jennifer Chen Morikawa to share their unforgettable accounts of the refugee experience, what they went through to start a new life in the U.S., and how these experiences influenced them to pursue careers in STEM.

Ep 215: Inspiring Women in the U.S. Military with Major Melissa K. Bierma of the U.S. Space Force May 10, 2023

This episode was sponsored by the U.S. Space Force. In this episode, we speak with Major Melissa K. Bierma, Chief, Information Integration Branch HQ, United States Space Force (USSF), located in the Pentagon. Major Bierma shares about her early mentorship experiences as an engineer, the gifts that come with failure, and what advice she would give to women who are interested in a career in the U.S. Space Force. About Our Guest: Major Melissa K. Bierma is the Chief, Information Integration Branch, HQ United States Space Force, Pentagon. In this capacity, she is responsible for integrating the USSF into Joint and DAF future warfighting concepts, reviewing emerging technologies to implement CSO priorities, and aligning wargaming efforts across the USSF enterprise. Major Bierma earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and subsequently commissioned through Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp, Detachment 643 in March 2006. In addition, she also earned a Master of Science in industrial and human factors engineering from Wright State University in 2012. She transferred to the USSF in December 2020.

EP 214: Mandeep Gill from Global Champion Partner Becton Dickinson and Company Apr 17, 2023

On this episode of Diverse, a SWE Podcast, FY23 President Dayna Johnson is joined by Mandeep Gill the Technical Documentation, Labeling, and UXD Portfolio Manager from Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Greater India R&D. They sit down to discuss her draw to STEM, her educational journey, and her work with coaching and mentoring young women.

EP 212: Starr Ginn- 2023 AIAA Aviation Forum Apr 12, 2023

Starr Ginn- the Advanced Air Mobility Lead Strategist at NASA- discusses the upcoming 2023 AIAA Aviation Forum and reflects on her journey to NASA.

EP 213: Ana Sopalovic - Senior Mechanical Engineer @ TAE Apr 11, 2023

Ana Sopalovic discusses how her upbringing ignited her passion for mechanical engineering which ultimately lead her to TAE.

EP 211: Arts Are the "A" in STEAM Mar 27, 2023

What do STEM and the arts have to do with each other? Meet two women nonprofit leaders who say, "Plenty!" They're igniting interest in STEM for underserved kids and young girls through dance, music and theater, and having a lot of fun in the process.

Ep 206: Meredith Moore on Diversity Drivers Webinar Mar 22, 2023

Meredith Moore, CEO and President - Leverette Weekes is a Diversity Driver in many ways. Hosted by President Dayna Johnson, Meredith divulges in how to stay relevant and impactful in Corporate America along with helping corporations stay on top of the game by: simply listening. Meredith's extensive background as a DE&I enforcer brings knowledge and influence in this influential episode. Listen in...

Ep 210: Wan Leng Lim from Global Champion Partner Becton Dickinson and Company Mar 16, 2023

On this episode of Diverse, a SWE Podcast, host Sam East is joined by Wan Leng Lim, a Senior Manager at Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Greater Asia R&D. They sit down to discuss her draw to STEM, her educational journey, and her work with coaching and mentoring young women.

Ep 209: What Happened in 1957: A Turning Point in SWE’s Journey Toward Inclusion Feb 28, 2023

In this special episode for Black History Month, Anne Perusek, SWE’s director of editorial and publications and Troy Eller English, SWE’s archivist sit down to talk about a few events that took place in 1957 that led to a turning point in SWE's journey towards inclusion.

Ep 208: Sponsored Episode - The Home Depot with Nalini Subu Feb 03, 2023

On this episode of Diverse, SWE President Dayna Johnson sits down with Nalini Subu, senior systems engineer principal at The Home Depot. Listen as they discuss Nalini's education background, her work with The Home Depot and the mentorship programs she is involved with.

Ep 206: National Mentoring Month with the Early Career Professional AGs Jan 25, 2023

SWE's Early Career Professional Affinity Group took over this special episode of Diverse, a SWE podcast, to talk about National Mentoring month. Former and current ECP AG Co-Leads, Amber Kreceman (she/her), Mahati Vavilala (she/her), and Marie-Pierre (MP) Delisle (she/her) sat down to chat about mentorship, sponsorship and creating an authentic and intentional personal Board of Directors.

Ep 204: WE22 Keynote Speaker Phyllis Schneck Jan 11, 2023

On this episode of Diverse, SWE President Dayna Johnson sits down with WE22 Keynote Speaker Phyllis Schneck. They reflect on Phyllis's experience at WE22 and expand on her opening keynote speech.

Ep 205: Sponsored Episode - HP Inc. with Swapna Tom Jan 11, 2023

On this episode of Diverse, SWE President Dayna Johnson sits down with Swapna Tom, the distinguished technologist for the Enterprise Data and Analytics team at HP Inc. They discuss her journey to becoming an engineer, her current role at HP Inc. and the various volunteer projects she is a part of.

Ep 207: Lost Women of Science on Y.Y. Clark Dec 06, 2022

This is an episode from SWE Stories, Tales from the Archives, a sub-series of Diverse a SWE Podcast. Hosts Anne Perusek, SWE's director of editorial and publications and Troy Eller English, SWE's archivist sit down with Carol Sutton Lewis, co-host of the The Lost Women of Science podcast series, and Nora Mathison, senior editor and social media manager for the series.

Ep 202: WE22 Keynote Speaker Michele Sullivan Pt. 2 Dec 01, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, FY22 SWE President Dayna Johnson is joined once again by WE22 keynote speaker, Michele Sullivan. Listen as they discuss Michele's experience at WE22.

Ep 203: SWE Stories, Tales From the Archives: Big Trees From Little Acorns Grow Nov 29, 2022

On this episode of SWE Stories: Tales from the Archives, a sub-series of Diverse, a SWE Podcast, Anne Perusek, SWE’s director of editorial and publications and Troy Eller English, SWE’s archivist sit down to talk about Ruth "Dollar Sign" Shafer, SWE's fundraising dynamo in the 1950's and 1960's

Ep 201: Live At WE22 With Keynote Speaker Nancy Post Nov 04, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, SWE President Dayna Johnson sits down with WE22 Keynote Speaker Nancy Post. This special episode was recorded live at the WE22 career fair floor in the Diverse Podcast Booth powered by Hess.

Ep 200: Live At WE22 Hess Sponsored Episode: Kathy Woody Oct 31, 2022

On this special episode of Diverse, Anne Perusek, SWE's Director of Editorial and Publications sits down with Kathy Woody, the Principal Advisor Energy & Environmental Technology at Hess. This episode was recorded live on the career fair floor at WE22 in the SWE Diverse Podcast Booth sponsored by Hess.

Ep 199: Live At WE22 With Deb Leach Oct 27, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, guest host Katelyn Roudebush sits down with Deb Leach, Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Global Founderies. This special episode was recorded live at the WE22 career fair floor in the Diverse Podcast Booth powered by Cummins.

Ep 198: Sponsored Episode - The Home Depot with Diane Egede-Nissen Oct 25, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, host Sam East sits down with Diane Egede-Nissen, a distinguished engineer at The Home Depot. They talk about Diane's educational experience, including her time spent abroad in Norway as well as her over 16+ years at The Home Depot.

Ep 197: Sponsored Episode: Roundtable With Discover! Oct 20, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, a SWE podcast, host Sam East sits down for a round table discussion with the three woman at the helm of Discover’s mobile application. Listen as Sam speaks with Kristina Kuntz, Director of Digital Development, Melissa Douros, Vice President of Digital Design and Experience, and Jill Wereley, Senior Director of Digital Experience and Platform Strategy.

Ep 196: Netflix's Baking Impossible Team at WE22 Oct 15, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, SWE President Dayna Johnson sits down with some of the cast of Netflix's Baking Impossible. Co-winners Sara Schonour and Rodolfo Goncalves join Dayna with fellow contestants Jacob Swiezy and Brandi Romines and Baking Impossible judge Andrew Smyth to talk about what bakineering is, their experiences on the show and their role in SWE's upcoming conference, WE22!

Ep 195: Researching the First Women PEs with Melinda Luna Oct 14, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, guest hosts Anne Perusek, director of editorial and publications for the Society of Women Engineers, and Troy Eller English, SWE archivist, are joined by Melinda Luna, a licensed professional engineer and longtime SWE member, and a member of SWE’s Latinos affinity group.

Ep 194: WE22 Keynote Speaker Michele Sullivan Oct 03, 2022

In this episode, Dayna Johnson, President of the Society of Women Engineers, speaks with Michele Sullivan, speaker, author and social impact advisor. They discuss Michele's experience as a speaker and her new book, Looking Up: How a Different Perspective Turns Obstacles into Advantages.

Ep 193: Un Cafecito with a Woman in STEM: Ilya Marotta Sep 28, 2022

Welcome to an episode of "Un Cafecito with a Woman in STEM", a sub-series of Diverse, a SWE Podcast. This week is a very special episode as SWE celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with our first Spanish only podcast, sponsored by Discover. This episode is a conversation between Evelyn Cortes-Davis, Director of Water Engineering and Technical Services at Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, and Ilya Espino de Marotta, Deputy Administrator of the Panama Canal, as she shares her career journey that led her to become the Executive Vice-President for Engineering leading the Panama Canal Expansion. Bienvenidos a este episodio especial "Un Cafecito with a Woman in STEM", una sub-serie de Diverse, el podcast de la Sociedad de Mujeres Ingenieras(SWE). Este episodio es parte de la celebración del mes de la Hispanidad, patrocinado por Discover. Hoy vas a ser parte de una conversación entre la Ingeniera Evelyn Cortes-Davis, la Directora de Agua y Servicios Técnicos en el Departamento de Agua y Energía de Los Angeles, y la Ingeniera Ilya Espino de Marotta, la subadministradora de Canal de Panamá y Vicepresidente de Operaciones, donde nos comparte su trayectoria que la llevó a convertirse en Vicepresidente Ejecutiva de Ingeniería y liderar la expansión del Canal de Panamá. Que lo disfruten.

Ep 192: How Women Lead with Julie Castro Abrams Sep 22, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, guest host Lynda Grindstaff, Vice President at McAfee and active SWE member, sits down with Julie Castro Abrams, founder and CEO of How Women Lead! Listen as they talk about How Women Lead came to be, the meaning behind its credo and how SWE members can join!

Ep 191: Un Cafecito with a Woman in STEM: Lennis Perez Sep 16, 2022

Welcome to an episode of “Un Cafecito with a Woman in STEM”, a sub-series of Diverse, a SWE Podcast. In this episode, Diverse host, Sam East, sits down with Lennis Perez, a wellness engineer, international public speaker, certified meditation teacher and coach. Listen as they talk about her STEM journey, the burnout she experienced and how she uses that experience to help others.

Ep 190: FIRST Robotics Deans List Student Diana Omar Sep 09, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, a SWE Podcast, host Sam East is joined by 17 year-old high school student and FIRST Tech Challenge Dean's List Award Winner! Listen as Diana talks about her passion for STEM, her experience with FIRST Robotics and how advocating for underrepresented students has inspired her direction in life.

Ep 189: Sponsored Episode: Kari Fauber with Keysight Sep 02, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, a SWE podcast, host Sam East sits down with Vice President of Global Partner Sales and eCommerce at Keysight Technologies, Kari Fauber. Listen as they discuss Kari's inspiration for pursuing a career in STEM, her experience as a leader e-commerce and her proudest accomplishment thus far in her career.

Ep 188: Sponsored Episode: Vandana Singh with Schneider Electric Jul 13, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, a SWE podcast, host Sam East sits down with Vandana Singh, Senior Vice President of Secure Power North America at Schneider Electric. Listen as they talk about Vandana's professional goals, her work with non-profits and how Schneider Electric has adapted as a majority of their employees have transitioned to working remotely.

Ep 186: A Presidential Farewell and Hello Jul 01, 2022

In this special episode of Diverse, a SWE Podcast, SWE President Rachel Morford sits down with SWE President Elect Dayna Johnson. Listen as they talk about what being the SWE President entails and what their journeys to this position have been like. They also reflect on Rachel's past year as President and talk about Dayna's plans for her presidency.

Ep 187: Sponsored Episode: Kristen Bridgeman from Cummins Jun 21, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, a SWE Podcast, host Sam East is joined by Kristen Bridgeman, director of engineering at Cummins Inc. Listen as Kristen talks about how Cummins Inc.'s RePower Group helped empower her to come back to an engineering role after a 20 year hiatus.

Ep 185: Domino Master's Wonder Women Team Jun 16, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, SWE President Rachel Morford sits down with two members of FOX's Domino Master's Wonder Women Team, Farah Bajwa and Brianne Martin. Listen as they talk about their experience on Domino Masters and the engineering knowledge and background they brought to the competition.

Ep 183: Dr. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua and Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh on Attending Community College Jun 06, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with professors Dr. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua and Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh. They are the founding co-leads for SWE's Community College Affinity Group! Listen as they talk about their educational backgrounds, their experience as teachers and advice they have for high school students who are considering starting off at a community college.

Ep 181: Global Transitions And International Pursuits Jun 02, 2022

On this special episode of Diverse, a SWE Podcast, we revisit a Fireside Chat from November with Ranul Jain, M.S. Innovative and Sustainable Chemical Engineering at Chalmers University. In this chat, she discusses her various experiences and share what she thinks is really the trick to adjusting to a new country, climate, and life: embracing it with an open mind.

Ep 180: When Asia Meets America Pt. 2 May 23, 2022

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Asian American Affinity Group is taking over Diverse for 2 incredible episode to highlight AAPI women engineers who came to the US as international students. Listen to part 2 as host, Sarah Koenig, talks to Marina D’souza, Dung Nguyen and Vanessa Li about what school in America was like for them and what it was like finding their first jobs.

Ep 182: Equinix Sponsored Podcast with Helenn Gutierrez May 18, 2022

In this episode of Diverse, our host Sam East, sits down with Helenn Gutierrez, capacity engineer senior executive at Equinix. Listen to this episode to hear about what first attracted Helenn to STEM and how her move from the Domican Republic to Florida impacted her decision to pursue engineering.

Ep 179: When Asia Meets America Pt. 1 May 17, 2022

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Asian American Affinity Group is taking over Diverse for 2 incredible episode to highlight AAPI women engineers who came to the US as international students. Listen to part 1 as host, Sarah Koenig, talks to Nora Lin and Dr. Vidya Chamundeswari Narasimhan about their move to the US while in college and the culture shock they experienced.

Ep 178: AFRL Sponsored Podcast with Dr. Kathleen Dipple May 11, 2022

In this episode of Diverse, our host Sam East, sits down with Dr. Kathleen Dipple, a research scientist with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Munitions Directorate at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Listen as they talk about AFRL, Dr. Dipple’s research goals, and advice she has for young researchers.

Ep 177: Linda Thomas on her career, volunteering and music May 04, 2022

In this episode of Diverse, Anne Perusek, Director of Editorial and Publications for the Society of Women Engineers and Troy Eller English, SWE Archivist, sit down with Linda Thomas, a SWE Fellow and a recipient of SWE’s Distinguished Service Award. Listen as they discuss Linda’s long career at Boeing Defense, Space, and Security, her experience volunteering with SWE, and how retirement has allowed her to spend more time on her love for music.

Ep 184: SWE's eXXec program with Rose Hollister and Terra Winston Apr 26, 2022

In this episode of Diverse, host Sam East sits down with Rose Hollister and Terra Winston, two members of SWE's eXXec program. They talk about the program, their roles in it, and the upcoming eXXec event in June 2022.

Ep 176: Lisa M.P. Munoz Pt. 2 Mar 30, 2022

On this episode of Diverse, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with returning guest Lisa M.P. Munoz. Listen to the episode to hear about Lisa's research on how women's inequities in the STEM workforce have evolved overtime, the potential causes for women being uncredited and underrepresented, and a few stories about forgotten women in science.

Ep 175: Sponsored - Tracy Propheter from Raytheon Technologies Mar 25, 2022

In this SWE Diverse Episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Tracy Propheter, Deputy Design Engineer at Pratt and Whitney, owned by Raytheon Technologies. Listen as Tracy shares her journey to becoming an engineer, how she brings her creativity to her work, and her experience volunteering with Girl Scouts.

Ep 174: Sara Schonour on winning Baking Impossible Mar 18, 2022

In this SWE Diverse Episode, Dayna Johnson, President elect of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Sara Schonour, winner of Netflix’s Baking Impossible! Sara talks about her experience on the show, how her engineering background prepared her for the competition, and how her life has changed since the show wrapped recording in 2020.

Ep 173: Leadership For A New Resilience Roundtable Mar 15, 2022

In this special SWE Diverse Episode, Anne Perusek, Director of Editorial and Publications for the Society of Women Engineers, hosts a round table discussion with three incredible women - Lauren Stevens, Vice President of Programs, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Anita Bestelmeyer, Senior Director of Corporate Computer-aided engineering at Becton Dickinson and company, and Luciana Taylor, Senior Director of Keysight’s Pathwave software solutions. They were all featured in the latest issue of the Society of Women Engineer’s magazine in the article, Leadership for a New Resilience.

Ep 172: Jayshree Seth talks about 2nd Book Mar 08, 2022

In this SWE Diverse Episode, Karen Horting, CEO for the Society for Women Engineers, sits down with Jayshree Seth, a corporate scientist at 3M and 3M’s first-ever Chief Science Advocate. Jayshree is also author of the book “The Heart of Science: Engineering Footprints, Fingerprints and Imprints”, published by SWE in 2020. Listen as she talks about her new book, her experience writing a song, and why the Jayshree Seth Scholarship for Women of Color is so important to her.

Ep 171: Is it a segregation or selective memory? A discussion with Vi Brown Mar 04, 2022

In this SWE Diverse episode Anne Perusek, director of editorial and publications for the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Vi Brown, former SWE President and CEO and founder of Prophecy Consulting Group and Vi Brown Speaks. Nearly 20 years ago, Vi wrote an article for the SWE Magazine, titled “A Segregation of Memory: The 1921 Tulsa Race Riots”. Listen as Vi and Anne discuss the affluent Black Wall Street in Tulsa, the events that led to the riot, and the conspiracy of silence that followed.

Ep 170: Nina Ahuja on Engineering Foundation with another STEM Occupation Mar 02, 2022

In this special SWE Diverse Episode for Black History Month, Joanne I. Hill, the secretary for the African-American Affinity Group for the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Nina Ahuja, the social media lead for the African American Affinity Group for SWE. Nina also has her own business where she consults with small and medium organizations on their process implementations and improvement initiatives. Listen as Nina talks about her background in engineering and what led her to pursuing a different career while utilizing her engineering degree.

Ep 169: Black Women Engineers in Leadership Roles with Tarolyn Buckles Feb 28, 2022

In this special SWE Diverse Episode for Black History Month, Joanne I. Hill, the secretary for the African-American Affinity Group for the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Tarolyn Buckles, President and CEO of Onyx Enterprises Inc. Tarolyn talks about her leadership style, the ways she gives back to her community, and advice she has for other young women who want to start their own business.

Ep 168: Janeen Uzzell on being a global leader Feb 25, 2022

In this SWE Diverse episode, Karen Horting, CEO for the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Janeen Uzzell, CEO of NSBE, the National Society of Black Engineers. Janeen talks about her background in engineering and her incredible career at General Electric, Wikipedia, and now NSBE.

Ep 167: Engineering as a Pathway to Community Leadership with Debra Coleman Feb 23, 2022

In this special SWE Diverse Episode for Black History Month, Louvere-Walker Hannon, co-leader of the African American Affinity Group for the Society of Women Engineers sits down with Debra Coleman, co-lead of the SWE African-American Affinity Group and the collegiate development lead for FY22. Debra is also a real time embedded software engineer at the Boeing Company in Seattle. Debra talks about what building a community means to her and how being a black engineer impacts the way she leads in her community.

Ep 166: Kusum Joshi on sustaining a career in IT Feb 04, 2022

In this SWE Diverse episode, Kusum Joshi shares about her work, her inspiration to pursue engineering, the importance of collaborating and mentoring to break barriers in IT career.

Ep 165: Priya Chodon: On the Importance of Self-Care Jan 20, 2022

In this SWE Diverse Episode, Karen Horting, CEO for the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Priya Chodon, test expert of printer firmware at HP Inc. Listen as Priya talks about her experience working in the quality domain at HP for the past 17 years, how her career revolves around customer-centric solutions, and how she integrates self-care practices into her daily routine.

Ep 164: Sponsored Podcast: Booz Allen - Cassie Rothrauff Jan 14, 2022

In this SWE Diverse episode, Dayna Johnson, President Elect of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Cassie Rothrauff, a lead engineer for Booz Allen's Global Defense Group (GDG). They talk about Cassie's time at Old Dominion University, her volunteer work with young students as a software robotic coach for FIRST Tech Challenge Teams, and some of her current projects at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Ep 163: Documenting Inequities in the Sciences with Lisa M.P. Munoz Dec 30, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Roberta Rincon, associate director of research for the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Lisa M.P. Munoz, science communicator and author of the upcoming book A New Picture of a Scientist: Creating a New Culture for Science That Overcomes Obstacles in Equity. Listen as Lisa shares how she became a science communicator, her experience working on the film Picture a Scientist, and how that led her to write her own book. This is part 1 in a 4 part series with Lisa M.P. Munoz!

Ep 162: SWE Diversity Drivers: Annette Clayton Dec 03, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Annette Clayton, the chief executive officer and president of North America Operations for Schneider Electric. Listen as Annette discusses her background in engineering and how every step she’s taken has led her to where she is now. She also talks about how Schneider Electric has grown in the last 16 year, how more than half of their board is women, and how they continue to strive to have 3 women in every team.

Ep 161: How Sarah EchoHawk and AISES paves a way for Indigenous Peoples in STEM Nov 30, 2021

In this episode of Diverse, a SWE Podcast, Karen Horting, CEO of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Sarah EchoHawk, the CEO of AISES, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. Sarah talks about some of the challenges facing First Nation and Indigenous Peoples when it comes to furthering their education, especially in STEM, the ways that AISES combats those challenges and how you, as an Ally, can also help.

Ep 160: Sponsored Podcast: Amy L. Freeman - NSF Nov 26, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Amy L. Freeman, the Assistant Dean of Engineering Outreach and Inclusion at Penn State and Presidential Awardee for the 2017 PAESMEM Award. Listen as Amy talks about what inspired her to become a mentor, the importance of support during transitions, and a few of her proudest moments as a mentor.

Ep 159: Sponsored Podcast: Kate Obaggy - Cummins Nov 02, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Katie Obaggy, Senior Specialist on Technical Functional Excellence for Cummins. Listen as Katie talks about the obstacles she has faced as a woman in engineering, how others in the industry can create a more inclusive environment, and her professional goals in both her career and her involvement with SWE.

Ep 158: Sponsored Podcast: Penny Gunterman - AVEVA Oct 27, 2021

In this SWE Diverse podcast episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, talks with Penny Gunterman, VP of Operations Portfolio Marketing at AVEVA. Penny shares her experience as a woman in STEM who coped with leukemia and the impact it had on her family and how her life and career have flourished in remission.

Ep 157: A Fresh Perspective on Climate Change Solutions w/ Jennie Stephens Oct 24, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Jennie C. Stephens, Director of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University. Listen as Jennie talks about her book Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist, Feminist Leadership on Climate and Energy, energy democracy and why it matters, and how you can leverage the power of collective action.

Ep 156: Sponsored: Quanya O'Neil - Siemens Energy Oct 22, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Quanya O’Neil, the head of High Voltage Circuit Breaker Manufacturing for Siemens-Energy’s Richland at the Mississippi facility. Learn about what a typical day in Quanya’s position looks like, how she deals with adversity as a woman in engineering, and what she looks for in new recruits.

SWE Ep 155: SWE Stories – Tales from the Archives: Male Allies and Generational Change Oct 21, 2021

SWE’s archives are full of unsavory anecdotes about male colleagues, bosses, and sometimes even male relatives who underestimated or belittled the skills and professionalism of women engineers over the years. But here we share stories of SWE’s male allies, who made space for women in engineering, provided them with opportunities, and who listened to women engineers when others would not.

Ep 154: Sponsored Podcast: Rebecca Haug - Booz Allen Hamilton Oct 11, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Rebecca Haug, a Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton, leading technical delivery teams. Learn about how Haug found her place in STEM despite some challenges along the way, how she transitioned to become a working mother, and her work with mentoring women in engineering.

Ep 153: Diversity and Inclusion Male Ally: Mark Joppru Oct 08, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Mark Joppru, the head of Consumer Segment and Service Robotics for ABB in the US. Listen as Mark talks about his love for robotics, the importance of male ally ship, and advice he has for others in the industry wanting to create a more inclusive environment in their teams.

EP 152: Denise Countryman: Software Engineer Powerhouse Oct 06, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Denise Countryman, the Vice President of Technology at Home Depot. Listen as Countryman shares her software engineering roots, her 20+ years experience at Home Depot, how the company has embraced cutting-edge technology and the advice she has for women entering a STEM field.

SWE Episode 151: Un Cafecito with A Woman in STEM: Mariel Cisneros Oct 01, 2021

Welcome to another episode of “Un Cafecito with a Woman in STEM”, a sub-series of SWE’s Diverse Podcast. In this episode, Marissa Doyen, the Hispanic Heritage Month Lead within SWE’s Latinos Affinity Group, speaks with Mariel Cisneros, a Systems Engineering Manager and technical lead at Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC). Listen as Cisneros talks about her journey as a Mexican immigrant, how her passion for space derived from a children's book about astronomy, and her approach to managing her team.

SWE EP 150: Un Cafecito with A Woman in STEM: Sandra Cauffman Sep 23, 2021

In this episode of “Un Cafecito with a Woman in STEM”, a sub-series of SWE’s Diverse Podcast. In this episode, Marissa Doyen, the Hispanic Heritage Month Lead with SWE’s Latinos Affinity Group, speaks with Sandra Cauffman, the Deputy Director of Earth Science Division in the Science Mission Directorate at NASA. Listen as Cauffman shares how she accomplished her childhood dream of working at NASA and how she now helps inspire other young girls.

SWE EP 149: Un Cafecito With A Woman In STEM: Beatris Mendez Gandica Sep 15, 2021

Welcome to another episode of “Un Cafecito with a Woman in STEM”, a sub-series of SWE’s Diverse Podcast. In this episode, Marissa Doyen, the Hispanic Heritage Month Lead within SWE’s Latinos Affinity Group, speaks with Beatris Mendez Gandica, the Security Program Manager at Microsoft and the CEO of the Neuvo Foundation. Listen as Gandica talks about her experience as a Latinx leader, how her non-profit became to be and her favorite part of working in STEM.

EP 147: Joan Michelson: Hire outliers to drive results Sep 10, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Joan Michelson, the host of the acclaimed and newly re-branded podcast, Electric Ladies. Michelson discusses her interest in climate, energy and sustainability, why she believes women make strong leaders in green industries, and the biggest life lessons she’s learned in her years of being an interviewer.

EP 146: Sponsored Podcast: Amanda Fennell - Relativity Sep 10, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, sits down with Amanda Fennell, the Chief Security Officer and Chief Information Officer for Relativity, a legal and compliance tech company. Learn about Fennel’s philosophy of “work/life grace”, her outlook on remote work, and how she actively incorporates both her own and her colleague’s hobbies and passions into the workplace.

EP 145: Judy Nitsch and Jill Tietjen: The Power of Diversifying Boards Sep 06, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Karen Horting, the Executive Director and CEO of SWE, and Anne Perusek, the Director of Publications at SWE, sit down with features of the Summer 2021 SWE magazine, Jill Tietjen and Judy Nitsch. Jill is a past Society president, life member, and is the author on ten books as well as a national speaker. Judy is the now-retired founding principal of Nitsch Engineering, a woman-owned engineering firm with 120 employees, headquartered in Boston with offices in Washington, D.C., as well as Worcester and Lawrence, Massachusetts. Learn more about their background, life experience, and advocacy for diversified boards.

EP 148: How Stephanie Hill's Journey led to the Advancement of STEM education Sep 03, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, the incoming FY22 president of SWE, speaks with Stephanie Hill, who is the executive vice president of Rotary and Mission Systems(RMS)for Lockheed Martin Corporation. The RMS portfolio features more than 1,000 programs and employs more than 34,000 people from around the world. Learn more about her background, accomplishments, and community outreach efforts in the advancement of STEM education.

EP 144: Patti Poppe: Trailblazer in a Male Dominated Industry Aug 25, 2021

In this episode, Rachel Morford, President of the Society of Women Engineers, speaks with Patti Poppe, CEO of PG&E. Poppe has blazed a trail in two male dominated fields: energy and automotive. She discusses her roles in those sectors as well as how her training a an engineer has prepared her to be a CEO. Plus, if you've ever wondered how clean energy and electric cars work hand-in-hand, be sure to listen!

EP 142: Barbara Humpton: How Fostering a Growth Mindset Builds Leadership Qualities Aug 17, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, the incoming FY22 president of SWE, speaks with Barbara Humpton, a keynote speaker at the upcoming WE21 in Indianapolis. She is the CEO of Siemens USA, a leading technology company that is driving the transformation of industry and infrastructure. Learn more about her background, vision and commitment to diversity in STEM fields.

EP 141: Exploring the Perspective of Global Members Living and Working in the US Aug 03, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Monica Harrison, the FY22 Chair of the SWE Membership Committee, and Dayna Johnson, the FY22 Society President Elect, discuss Global Membership with the lead of the Global Membership Work Group, Juliana Dagnese, and Larisa Schelkin, who is also from the Global Membership Work Group. Learn more about their background, roles, and unique perspective of being Global Members living and working in the US.

EP 140: Laura Gerstner: How R&D Supports Inclusivity, Growth, and Opportunity for Women Engineers Jul 21, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, the incoming FY22 president of SWE, speaks with Laura Gerstner, who works in research and development investment at CNH Industrial. She is a leader within the technology division and oversees R&D investments across agriculture and construction businesses. Laura has used her past experiences in engineering, program management, product development, finance, and accounting to bring a unique perspective to the industry. Learn more about her background, her role at CNH Industrial, and how her work supports inclusivity, growth, and opportunity for women in engineering.

EP 139: Combining Engineering and Research at the Air Force Research Laboratory Jul 06, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, FY21 president of SWE, speaks with Dr. Nia Peters, a research electrical engineer with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Dayton, Ohio. Fluent in Japanese, French, and Brazilian Portuguese, Dr. Peters has blended her love for language learning development with research on natural language processing technologies. Learn more about her background, what it's like working for AFRL and how her work is changing the way we look at language.

EP 138: Un Cafecito With a Woman in STEM: Melanie Weber Jul 05, 2021

Welcome to “Un Cafecito with a Woman in STEM”, a sub-series of SWE’s Diverse podcast. In this Diverse episode, Marissa Doyen, Hispanic Heritage Month Lead within SWE's Latinos Affinity Group, speaks with Melanie Weber, a structural and mechanical design engineer at the Boeing Company working on the CST-100 Starliner Spacecraft.

EP 137: A SWE Presidential Farewell(and Hello!) Jul 01, 2021

Get to know SWE's incoming President, Rachel Morford, and listen as FY21 President Heather Doty wraps up her year as president in this special episode of Diverse! Listen as Heather discusses her reflections on SWE presidency and Rachel shares her ambitions and wishes for the year ahead.

EP 136: SWE Celebrates Pride Month: A Conversation With oSTEM Jun 28, 2021

In our second Pride Month episode of Diverse, SWE CEO and Executive Director Karen Horting speaks with Lilian Martinez, CEO and Executive Director of Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM). Listen as Karen and Lilian discuss the importance of giving visibility to LGBTQ+ leaders in STEM, issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, and how we can all work to improve inclusiveness in our lives, teams and organizations.

EP 135: Maggie Kreiser on Seeking Professional Development Opportunities as a Young Engineer Jun 28, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, FY21 president of SWE, speaks with Maggie Kreiser, a process engineer at Compass Minerals. Learn about Maggie's background in petroleum and natural gas engineering, her role as a process engineer, and why she actively seeks professional development opportunities to strengthen her skills and career.

EP 134: SWE Celebrates Pride Month: Experiences of Nonbinary Students in Engineering Jun 21, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Alexa Jakob, lead of SWE's LGBTQ+ and Allies Affinity Group, speaks with Dr. Andrea Haverkamp (she/they). Dr. Haverkamp recently completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering with a doctoral minor in Queer Studies at Oregon State University. Her three year research project explored the experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming students in engineering and computer science, such as their sources of community support and collective resiliency in the face of adversity. Listen as Alexa and Andrea discuss this research and the experiences of nonbinary students in engineering.

EP 133: Susan Uthayakumar on Challenging the Status Quo to Forge Your Own Career Path Jun 01, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, FY21 president of SWE, speaks with Susan Uthayakumar, president of the sustainability business division at Schneider Electric. Learn about Susan's career driving sustainability, efficiency and resiliency in the electronics industry and how, as a woman in leadership, she has intentionally challenged the status quo to forge her own career path.

EP 132: APAHM 2021 - SASE CEO Khánh Vu on Allyship for the AAPI Community May 24, 2021

In our third Diverse episode during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2021, SWE CEO and Executive Director Karen Horting speaks with Khánh Vu, CEO and Executive Director of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE). Listen as Karen and Khánh discuss the importance to giving visibility to AAPI leaders in STEM, how SASE is responding to the increase in violence against AAPI individuals, and how we can all be stronger allies to the AAPI community.

EP 131: APAHM 2021 - Past SWE President Gloria Montano on Assimilation and Self-Acceptance May 17, 2021

In our second Diverse episode during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2021, Dr. Vidya Chamundeswari, a member of SWE's Asian Connections Affinity Group leadership team, speaks with Gloria Montano, SWE's first Asian American president (1997-1998). Listen as Gloria speaks about her Filipino roots and American assimilation, transitioning from Silicon Valley to the nonprofit sector, changes in SWE governance and leadership since her presidency, and more.

EP 130: Smita Tharoor on Addressing Unconscious Bias in Our Professional and Personal Lives May 10, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, FY21 president of SWE, speaks with WE Local Europe keynote Smita Tharoor. As a motivational keynote speaker and thought leader on unconscious bias, Smita is passionate about helping others understand and rectify their own unconscious biases. Listen as Heather and Smita discuss bias and the importance of inclusion.

EP 129: APAHM 2021 - SWE's New Directors on Diversifying Representation in SWE Leadership May 03, 2021

In our first Diverse episode during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2021, Margaret Omori, SWE's Asian Connections Affinity Group Vice Lead, speaks with two newly elected SWE Directors, Jennifer Morikawa and Kalyani Mallela. Together, they discuss their Asian cultures, their involvement in SWE, their motivation behind stepping into director positions, and the "bamboo ceiling" that often hinders the careers of AAPI women.

EP 128: Is It Time To Step Into a Leadership Role? Apr 26, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, FY21 President of SWE, speaks with Lauren Thompson, Senior Manager of Transmission Controls at Stellantis. Listen as Heather and Lauren discuss transitioning from a technical role to a leadership role, the importance of creating and maintaining a strong professional network, and what surprised them about SWE's eXXec program.

EP 127: Åsa Cervone on Embracing Curiosity to Encourage Inclusion Apr 22, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, FY21 President of SWE, speaks with Åsa Cervone, Global Program Manager for Generation Services CRM & Field Service Digitalization at Siemens Energy. Listen and learn about Åsa's STEM education, her successful career with Siemens Energy, and why she believes curiosity is key to adopting an inclusive mindset.

EP 126: Carla Boragno on Taking Risks in Order to Grow Apr 20, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Karen Horting, CEO & Executive Director of SWE, speaks with Carla Boragno, 2021 WE Local Europe keynote speaker and Senior Vice President, Head of Global Engineering and Facilities for Roche. Listen as Carla talks about how her successful career started with taking a risk, and how following our intuition and making mistakes can often lead us toward personal and professional fulfillment.

EP 125: Dr. Sue Black on Defying the Odds to Succeed in Tech Apr 15, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, FY21 President of SWE, speaks with Dr. Sue Black OBE(Officer of the Order of the British Empire). Sue is a 2021 WE Local Europe keynote speaker and a passionate advocate for women in tech. Listen as Sue talks about her unconventional and inspiring educational journey to obtain her Ph.D. in software engineering, and where her career has taken her since then.

EP 124: Sheenam Ohrie on Increasing D&I in the Tech Industry Apr 12, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Karen Horting, CEO & Executive Director of SWE, speaks with Sheenam Ohrie, 2021 WE Local India keynote speaker and Vice President of Digital Services at Dell Technologies in India. Listen as Sheenam talks about her career with Dell, her passion for increasing diversity in the tech industry, and her upcoming WE Local India keynote, "The Art and Science of Unlearning."

EP 123: Susan Ferguson on Helping Solve Global Gender Issues Apr 02, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, FY21 President of SWE, speaks with Susan Ferguson, 2021 WE Local India keynote speaker and Country Representative for the United Nations (UN) Women Office in India. Listen as Susan talks about her work with the United Nations, the issues being faced by women and girls across the globe, and why it's crucial for us to diversify traditionally male-dominated industries such as engineering.

Tales from the Archives: Getting from There to Here in Public Policy Mar 31, 2021

SWE members typically head to Washington D.C. around this time each year for Congressional Visits Day, speaking to their legislators about policy issues relevant to STEM education and women in the engineering workforce. SWE has hosted Congressional Visits Day for more than a decade. It’s pretty remarkable, not only because of the impact that members can have in educating policymakers, but also because for much of its history the Society has expressly avoided participating in public policy. So today we’re going back into the archives to explore how SWE’s stance evolved from actively avoiding public policy advocacy in its early years to actively engaging in it.

EP 121: SWE Research - The State of Women in Engineering 2021 Mar 24, 2021

Get a sneak peak into SWE Magazine's State of Women in Engineering issue in this SWE Diverse episode with Roberta Rincon, SWE’s associate director of research, and Anne Perusek, SWE’s director of editorial and publications. Listen along as Roberta and Anne discuss SWE's upcoming research issue (to be published in April 2021), with a large focus on the impacts of COVID-19 on the engineering pipeline and K-12 education.

EP 120: Shwetambari Shetty on Staying Healthy While 'Stuck' at Home Mar 22, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, FY21 President of SWE, speaks with Shwetambari 'Shwe' Shetty, 2021 WE Local India keynote speaker and a fitness expert at India's largest fitness chain. Listen as Shwe enlightens us through health and wellness education and advice for these times when many of us are spending more time than ever within the confines of our homes.

EP 119: Louvere Walker-Hannon on Getting More Black Women Involved in STEM Feb 25, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, we wrap up Black History Month with Nikia Brown, African-American Affinity Group Black History Month Lead, and Louvere Walker-Hannon, SWE African-American Affinity Group Lead and MathWorks Senior Application Engineer. Listen as Louvere and Nikia discuss the challenges faced by Black women in STEM, the importance of mentoring and volunteering in communities of color, and how societies like SWE and NSBE are helping diversify the engineering industry.

EP 118: Talking with TIME's Kid of the Year, Gitanjali Rao Feb 10, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M, speaks with TIME's 2020 Kid of the Year, Gitanjali Rao. At just 15 years old, this brilliant young innovator has designed and built technology and tools that address serious issues like water contamination, opioid addiction and cyberbullying. Get to know Gitanjali and her innovations in this episode—we promise it’ll leave you feeling inspired and eager to help the world through engineering.

EP: 117 Empowering Black Professionals in STEM with Kanika Tolver Feb 08, 2021

Happy Black History Month! In this SWE Diverse episode, Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo, FY21 SWE African-American Affinity Group Lead, speaks with Kanika Tolver, an engineer, speaker, author and coach. Kanika is a highly decorated information technology Federal Government professional, rebel entrepreneur and Certified Professional Coach who’s fueled by an extraordinary commitment to social change and helping others create their own "epic lives." Listen as Kanika and Bralade discuss the challenges faced by Black women in STEM, how to overcome those obstacles, and how we can all work to create a more inclusive and equitable environment in our workplaces.

EP 116: Revolutionizing Femtech with Amanda French Feb 01, 2021

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, FY21 President of SWE, speaks with Amanda French, co-founder and CEO of Emme, a healthcare technology company focused on women’s health. Amanda is a mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience bringing innovative femtech products to the market. Her research and development background in medical devices makes her an expert in the industry. Learn about her groundbreaking inventions and the femtech industry!

EP 115: Men as Diversity Partners: Ken Fulmer, President & CEO of Urban Engineer Jan 29, 2021

As National Mentoring Month comes to an end, Heather Doty, FY21 President of SWE, speaks with Ken Fulmer, President and CEO of Urban Engineers and co-founder of SWE's HeForSWE Affinity group. Together they discuss how men can help be mentors and allies for women in engineering.

EP 114: National Mentoring Month Celebration with Mentor Dr. Mauricio Cabrera-Ríos Jan 19, 2021

In honor of National Mentoring Month, Yareni Lara-Rodríguez, mentoring lead at the SWE Latinos AG, speaks with Dr. Mauricio Cabrera-Ríos, professor and researcher at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. Together they discuss his interest in mentoring women in STEM and how mentoring has been helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.

EP 113: Reignite Your Light with Dr. Kim Warren Martin Dec 23, 2020

Most people believe fulfillment is a rare by-product of success and that you're lucky if you get to experience it. Dr. Kim Warren Martin argues against that mentality. As a former engineer, she sees things formulaically and has discovered that fulfillment is not a fantasy—it's a formula. Having a formula means you don’t have to sacrifice your success for fulfillment, nor do you have to sacrifice your fulfillment for success. In this SWE Diverse episode, Dr. Kim and Heather Doty, FY21 SWE President, discuss how you can #HaveItAll...as long as you're the one who defines what "it all" means to you. To learn more and register for Dr. Warren Martin’s SWE empowerment workshops, visit advancelearning.swe.org.

EP 112: "Good Guys" Supporting Women in the STEM Workplace Dec 21, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Sandra Guy, Chicago-based journalist and SWE Magazine contributor, speaks with Brad Johnson, Ph.D. and David Smith, Ph.D., co-authors of "Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women." During this episode, they talk about men supporting women in the STEM workplace as well as their latest book, "Good Guys: How Men Can Become Better Allies for Women in the Workplace."

SWE Stories: Tales from the Archives- Mentoring Pt. 2 Dec 07, 2020

Archivist Troy Eller English talks to Anne Perusek, SWE Magazine's Director of Editorial and Publications, to bring you Tales from the Archives- Mentoring Pt. 2. In this second part, we share how mentors have impacted the careers of SWE members' professional careers.

SWE Stories: Tales from the Archives- Mentoring Pt. 1 Nov 30, 2020

Archivist Troy Eller English talks to Anne Perusek, SWE Magazine's Director of Editorial and Publications, to bring you "Tales from the Archives- Mentoring Pt. 1. In this first part, we share stories of SWE members who talk about the value mentors played in their early lives and in college. Be sure to join us for part two where we'll explore the impact mentors had on SWE members' professional careers.

EP 109: First Female President of NCEES- Patty Mamola Nov 23, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with Patty Mamola, executive director of the Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Together they discuss what it is like for Patty to be the first female president of the National Council Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and how to create a more diverse/inclusive environment in engineering.

EP 108: The Benefits of Mentorship with Cathy Meyn Nov 18, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with SWE Member Cathy Meyn, retired Corporate Director of Programs at Northrop Grumman. Cathy has a passion for mentoring and has mentored college students, peers, and employees from multiple companies, beginning her mentoring path in the fourth grade. During this episode, she helps us better understand the different kinds of mentorship, how to find or become a mentor, and how mentorship benefits both mentor and mentee. She also gives advice on how to maintain a strong mentor/mentee relationship amid the virtual communication shift brought about by COVID-19.

Picture a Scientist Pt. 2- Behind the Scenes with Jane Willenbring Nov 16, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks to Jane Willenbring who was a scientist on the feature-length documentary film, "Picture a Scientist." This is the second part of a two-part series where we will be hearing from the directors and the scientists from this documentary. In part two, Jane talks about the harassment women face in the STEM field and how she overcame this problem. To learn more about the documentary, go to pictureascientist.com.

Picture a Scientist Pt. 1- Behind the Scenes with the Directors Nov 11, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with Ian Cheney and Sharon Shattuck, who were directors and producers on the feature-length documentary film, "Picture a Scientist." This is the first part of a two-part series where we will be hearing from the directors and the scientists from this documentary. In part one, Ian and Sharon discuss what it was like to make this film and how scientists are changing their overall approach in politics and activism. To learn more about the documentary, go to pictureascientist.com.

EP 105: Combining Science and Law at Cummins- Rose James Nov 09, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with Rose James, Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property/Commercial at Cummins Inc. Together they discuss what working at Cummins is like as a legal counsel and the advice Rose has for women interested in STEM.

EP 104: WE20 Mega Session: How To Be A Fierce Self-Advocate Nov 04, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with one of our WE20 Mega Session speakers, Selena Rezvani, author of "Pushback" and president at NextGenWomen, LLC. Together they provide a teaser of Selena's WE20 Mega Session, "Negotiate Like a Boss: How to Be a Fierce Self-Advocate."

EP 103: Intro to NOAA's Funding Program for Small Businesses Nov 02, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with Tiffany House, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Commercialization Specialist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Together they discuss NOAA SBIR's program and how it provides small businesses with the right resources to develop their innovative technologies in the commercial sector.

EP 102: WE20 Mega Session- Style Matters with Anne Collier Oct 26, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with one of our WE20 Mega Session speakers, Anne Collier, CEO of Arudia. Together they discuss Anne's goals as CEO and leadership coach and provide a teaser of Anne's WE20 Mega Session, "Style Matters: How Cognitive Diversity Affects Your Work." If you haven't made plans to attend WE20, register today at WE20.swe.org to listen to Anne and other inspiring speakers from the comfort of your home!

EP 101: WE20 Keynote- Jennifer Rumsey Oct 19, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with one of our WE20 Keynote speakers and recipient of the Suzanne Jenniches Upward Mobility Award, Jennifer Rumsey, president of the Components Segment for Cummins Inc. Together they discuss Jennifer's goals as President of Components at Cummins and a sneak peek at Jennifer's WE20 Keynote. If you haven't made plans to attend WE20, register today at WE20.swe.org to listen to Jennifer and other inspiring speakers from the comfort of your home!

EP 100: WE20 Keynote- Laura Maxwell Oct 12, 2020

Happy 100th episode! In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with one of our WE20 Keynote speakers, Laura Maxwell, senior vice president of supply chain at PepsiCo Foods North America. Together they discuss Laura's goals as Senior VP at PepsiCo and a sneak peek at Laura's WE20 Keynote. If you haven't made plans to attend WE20, register today at WE20.swe.org to listen to Laura and other inspiring speakers from the comfort of your home!

EP 99: WE20 Keynote- Sundari Mitra Oct 05, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with one of our WE20 Keynote speakers, Sundari Mitra, corporate vice president and general manager of the IP Engineering Group at Intel Corporation. Together they discuss Sundari's journey from India to the U.S., her experiences as CEO of a startup company, plus a sneak peek at Sundari's WE20 Keynote. If you haven't made plans to attend WE20, register today at WE20.swe.org to listen to Sundari and other inspiring speakers from the comfort of your home!

EP 98: FY21 Specials Directors Discuss Equity in STEM Sep 28, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with recently appointed FY21 Special Directors, Dr. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua and Dr. Maisha Gray-Diggs. Together, they discuss their accomplishments as black women in STEM and what they hope to bring to the Society's diversity, equity and inclusion goals.

EP 97: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage with Latina Leader, Eileen Vélez-Vega Sep 21, 2020

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, SWE is highlighting Hispanic women engineers. For our first podcast during Hispanic Heritage Month, Marissa Doyen, Latinos Affinity Group Lead of the Society of Women Engineers interviews Eileen Vélez-Vega, vice president at Kimley-Horn and a director on SWE's board of directors. In this episode, Eileen discusses her career path in STEM, the significance of being a Latina leader within SWE and her company and obstacles she has faced as a minority in engineering.

EP 96: The Business Case for Happy Remote Working Employees Sep 14, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with Alessandra Costa, vice president of field engineering at Cadence Design Systems. Together, they discuss Alessandra's move from Italy to the United States to work with Cadence and how Cadence has successfully gone to remote work and kept their employees happy during these difficult times.

Episode 95: bp Women Give Advice on Navigating Early Career Amidst a Pandemic Sep 01, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with Amy Patton, Early Career Talent Acquisition Manager at bp, and Katy Hilburn, an intern at bp's Whiting, Indiana Refinery. Together, they discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the workforce, the changes that have occurred as a result, and how women engineers and technologists can navigate and adapt to these changes.

EP 94: WE Local India Keynote- Rasha Hasaneen Aug 17, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY21 President, speaks with Rasha Hasaneen, vice president of innovation and product management excellence at Trane Technologies. Rasha will be a keynote speaker at WE Local India, Bengaluru in April 2021. Together they discuss Rasha's career with Trane Technologies and obstacles she has faced in a male-dominated industry.

HP Podcast Series #3- Transforming HP Over Nearly 3 Decades Jul 21, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, FY20 SWE President Cindy Hoover speaks with Dr. Qian Lin, a research scientist who works on computer vision and deep learning in the HP Labs. This is the last podcast in our three-part HP series about social responsibility. Dr. Lin discusses what it's like being a fellow at HP and how she has helped transform HP over three decades.

Episode 93: Working From Home as a Dow Leader and Parent During a Pandemic Jul 08, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, SWE FY20 president-elect, speaks with Brandie Dessauer, an integrated supply chain manager at Dow. Together they discuss working from home as a leader at Dow and parent during a pandemic.

Episode 92: Jayshree Seth's Perspective on Current Crises and the Path Forward Jul 01, 2020

WE19 "Celebrate SWE!" keynote speaker, 3M's Jayshree Seth, joins SWE CEO and executive director, Karen Horting, to discuss two issues dominating our world and personal lives: the COVID-19 virus, and systemic racism—a virus in its own right.

HP Podcast Series #2- HP Print and Quality Jun 23, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, FY20 SWE President Cindy Hoover speaks with Katie Hirschey, Contractual Quality Program Manager in Print Hardware Systems at HP. This is the second in a three-part podcast series with HP about social responsibility. Katie discusses the impact of her work in HP Print and Quality along with her engagement in the intern program and in her regional SWE community.

The Coronavirus Pandemic's Impact on Gender Inequality in Engineering Jun 15, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, SWE senior manager of research, Roberta Rincon, speaks with Dr. Rachel Korn, director of research on organization bias at the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California Hastings College of Law. Together they discuss the impact that the coronavirus pandemic could potentially have on gender inequality in engineering.

Sustainability and Tech- Go Hand in Hand Jun 15, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, SWE Senior Manager in Research, Roberta Rincon speaks with Sakshi Mishra, Energy and AI researcher at National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Sakshi focuses on applying artificial intelligence to solve climate change problems through increased adoption and deployment of renewable energy sources. Together they discuss how important it is to communicate to the younger generation of women that are seeking meaningful tech careers that have a positive impact on the sustainability of the planet.

SWE Stories: Tales from the Archives: SWE Celebrates 70th Anniversary May 27, 2020

In honor of SWE's 70th Anniversary, Archivist Troy Eller English talks to Anne Perusek, SWE Magazine's Director of Editorial and Publications, to bring you "Tales from the Archives," honoring the women who founded SWE and recounting SWE's early years, including anecdotes about some of SWE's first meetings.

HP Podcast Series #1- Technical Leader in 3D Printing in Barcelona May 20, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, FY20 SWE President Cindy Hoover speaks with Virginia Palacios, 3D Product Management Director at HP. This is the first in a three-part podcast series with HP about social responsibility. Virginia discusses how HP's equipment saved her dad's life, her knowledge of 3D Printing and the obstacles she has faced as a woman in engineering.

Episode 87: Balancing Work and Mom Life as an Engineer- APAHM May 15, 2020

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), SWE is highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander women engineers. For our second podcast during APAHM, Jenny Morikawa, SWE's Asian Connections Affinity Group Advisor, interviews Angela Lo, solution quality engineer at IBM and Sowmya Nagesh, senior engineering technical lead at Caterpillar Inc. In this episode, they discuss how they balance work and mom life as Asian Pacific American women and lessons they have learned since working from home during this time.

Episode 86: Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Past SWE President, Nora Lin May 01, 2020

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), SWE is highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander women engineers. For our first podcast during APAHM, Le Si Qu, SWE's Asian Connections Affinity Group Co-Lead, interviews Nora Lin, retired engineering project manager at Northrop Grumman and past president of the Society of Women Engineers, FY 2010. In this episode, Nora discusses her career in STEM, her experiences as a past SWE president and advice for aspiring engineers and technologists.

SWE Stories: Tales From the Archives- Early Achievement Award Recipients Offer Advice Pt. 3 Mar 30, 2020

SWE Archivist Troy Eller English talks to Anne Perusek, SWE's Magazine Director of Editorial and Publications, bring you part three from a 1968 SWE national convention panel with seven Achievement Award Recipients from previous years.

Episode 85: BP's Virginia Moore on Not Giving Up on Your Dreams Mar 19, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, FY20 SWE President Cindy Hoover speaks with Virginia Moore, rig engineer at BP, and the third generation of her family working as a well engineer. Virginia is passionate about promoting science and engineering to more girls and young women, and encouraging to not give up on their dreams! Together they discuss Virginia's professional and academic accomplishments and how we can create a more diverse, inclusive environment for women in engineering.

SWE Stories: Tales From the Archives- Early Achievement Award Recipients Offer Advice Pt. 2 Mar 16, 2020

SWE Archivist Troy Eller English talks to Anne Perusek, SWE's Magazine Director of Editorial and Publications, bring you part two from a 1968 SWE national convention panel with seven Achievement Award Recipients from previous years.

SWE Stories: Tales From the Archives – Early Achievement Award Recipients Offer Advice Mar 02, 2020

SWE Archivist Troy Eller English talks to Anne Perusek, SWE's Magazine Director of Editorial and Publications, bring you part one from a 1968 SWE national convention panel with seven Achievement Award Recipients from previous years.

Episode 84: Become a Better, Stronger Leader in Engineering Feb 26, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, President Elect Heather Doty speaks with Jo Miller CEO of Be Leaderly and author Woman of Influence: 9 Steps to Build Your Brand, Establish Your Legacy, and Thrive. Jo has dedicated two decades to helping women advance into positions of influence by leveraging their leadership strengths and has served as a moderator for SWE's eXXec program. In this SWE Diverse episode, Jo speaks to some of the lessons in her book, as well what women can look forward to by attending SWE’s eXXec program.

Episode 83: Celebrating Black History Month with Past SWE President Sherita Ceaser Feb 17, 2020

In celebration of Black History Month, SWE is highlighting African American women engineers. For our second podcast during Black History Month, Bralade Koroye Emenajo, African American Affinity Group Lead of the Society of Women Engineers interviews Sherita Ceasar, senior vice president at Comcast and the first African American President of the Society of Women Engineers, FY 2004. In this episode, Sherita discusses her career path in STEM, her past as SWE president and advice for current and future engineers and leaders.

Episode 82: Breaking Barriers: Thriving on the Technical Track- SWE Black History Month Feb 06, 2020

In celebration of Black History Month, SWE is highlighting African American women engineers who are breaking barriers in the technical track. For our first podcast during Black History Month, Bralade Koroye Emenajo, African American Affinity Group Lead of the Society of Women Engineers interviews Andrea Taffe, Certification Engineer at Collins Aerospace and Linda Thomas a recent retiree as a technical fellow with the Boeing Company in Seattle Washington. In this SWE Diverse episode, together they discuss obstacles they have faced as a female technical fellow in engineering, how industries can create a more diverse environment within their organization and how to find a healthy work/life balance.

Episode 81: Theresa Payton on Fighting Cybercrime During Elections Jan 22, 2020

Every morning as we scroll through the day’s news headlines, a question lurks. How can I trust what’s online as I listen to political debates and controversies – and how might the news that I read online influence my vote? These questions are more important than ever as the next presidential election nears. In this SWE Diverse episode, Chicago-based journalist and SWE Magazine contributor Sandra Guy speaks with Theresa Payton, CEO and co-founder of cybercrime-fighting firm Fortalice Solutions.

Episode 80: Women Executives in Engineering - Sarah Joseph of the NSA Jan 08, 2020

In this SWE Diverse episode, FY19 SWE President Cindy Hoover speaks with Sarah Joseph of the National Security Agency (NSA). Sarah is a Computer Science Researcher who holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a master’s degree in human-computer interaction. In this SWE Diverse episode, she discusses her knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and adversarial machine learning, as well as what it's like to work for NSA.

Episode 79: Intel's Sierra Reid on Creating Your Own Career Nov 25, 2019

In this special edition podcast recorded live at WE19 in Anaheim, California, SWE past president Jessica Rannow speaks with Intel's Sierra Reid who explains the concept of 'job crafting,' and how we can all create and cultivate our ideal careers.

Episode 78: Spooky Stories in Engineering Oct 30, 2019

We think of Halloween as goblins and trick-or-treating. But this spooky holiday can also bring back memories of workplace horrors for women engineers. In this SWE Diverse episode, Chicago-based journalist and SWE Magazine contributor Sandra Guy speaks with several women who are telling their spooky stories — how they’ve overcome those terror-filled times so perhaps, you can be encouraged that you, too, can prevail.

Episode 77: Allyson Stewart-Allen on the Cost of Cultural Ignorance Oct 18, 2019

In this SWE Diverse episode, FY19 SWE President Cindy Hoover speaks with WE19 Mega Session speaker Allyson Stewart-Allen about the importance of cultural understanding in our careers and business operations. In this episode, Allyson discusses the benefits of understanding different cultures, the cost of ignorance when it comes to other cultures, and what you can expect from her WE19 Mega Session, "Influencing Across Cultures."

Episode 76: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Past SWE Presidents Oct 14, 2019

Has SWE become more inclusive over the years? Find out in for this Diverse podcast featuring two Hispanic past SWE presidents—Anna Salguero and Alma Martinez-Fallon—and hosted by Bianca McCartt, co-lead of the SWE Latinos Affinity Group. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, SWEsters!

Episode 75: Joan Williams on Navigating Gender Bias Preferences in the Workplace Oct 03, 2019

Do women in STEM have to prove themselves more than men do? Are office politics more complicated for women than men? How does motherhood affect women engineers? In this SWE Diverse episode with WE19 Mega Session speaker Joan Williams, we'll address some of those gender bias issues and how to navigate them in the workplace.

Episode 74: Jill Hauwiller on Knowing When it's Time for a Career Change Sep 19, 2019

Wondering if it's time for a career change? In this Diverse podcast episode, FY20 SWE President Cindy Hoover explores that topic with Jill Hauwiller, Founder of and Principal Consultant at Leadership Refinery. Jill is here to help you gain some insight on examining your career path and knowing when—and how—to make a move.

Episode 73: The Future of the Engineering Workplace with Sarah Watzman Sep 12, 2019

Wondering what the future of the engineering industry looks like? In this Diverse podcast episode, FY20 SWE President Cindy Hoover explores that topic with Sarah Watzman, PhD, of the University of Cincinnati Online. Learn what changes we can expect—including a shift in demographics, the role of artificial intelligence, and changing classroom dynamics.

Episode 72: Kim Varga on Using Disruption to Advance Your Career Aug 27, 2019

In this Diverse podcast episode, FY20 SWE President Cindy Hoover speaks to Kim Varga, Director of Operations & Engineering at Schneider Electric. Learn how Kim has used disruption techniques to progress through the leadership ranks, and how you can employ these techniques to advance your own career.

Episode 71: WE19 Keynote and Disney Engineer, Rachel Hutter Aug 21, 2019

In this Diverse podcast episode, SWE CEO Karen Horting speaks to our WE19 Friday Morning Keynote, Rachel Hutter. Learn about Rachel's unique background of engineering and theater, her career at Disney, her passion for SWE Conferences—and get a preview of her fun and inspirational keynote presentation!

Episode 70: One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Woman Engineering Kind, Part 2 Jul 19, 2019

(PART 2) In a two-part series on SWE's Diverse podcast, Anne Perusek, SWE's director of editorial and publications, and Troy Eller English, SWE's archivist, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing and the SWE members who helped humankind reach the moon.

Episode 69: One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Woman Engineering Kind, Part 1 Jul 19, 2019

(PART 1) In a two-part series on SWE's Diverse podcast, Anne Perusek, SWE's director of editorial and publications, and Troy Eller English, SWE's archivist, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing and the SWE members who helped humankind reach the moon.

Episode 68: From Serbia to U.S. Academia, NYU Tandon's First Female Dean Jul 11, 2019

In this Diverse podcast episode, FY19 SWE President Penny Wirsing speaks with Jelena Kovačević, the first female dean at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. Raised in Serbia in the city of Belgrade, Jelena earned an electrical engineering degree from the University of Belgrade before moving to New York City to attend Columbia University. In her new role at Tandon, she is committed to getting more women interested in technology. Tandon's freshman class has more than double the national average of women in engineering, but Jelena wants that number to grow.

Episode 67: Penny Wirsing Passes the Torch to New President Cindy Hoover Jun 26, 2019

In this Diverse podcast episode, FY19 SWE President Penny Wirsing passes the metaphorical torch to FY20 SWE President Cindy Hoover. Learn about Cindy's educational, professional and societal background and her goals as the new SWE President, wrapped up with some parting words of wisdom from Penny in her last SWE podcast as host.

Episode 66: "The Change Starts with Me" — An Aerospace Engineer with Dreams of Greater DEI&B Jun 19, 2019

In this Diverse podcast episode, Gulnaaz Afzal—an international graduate student pursuing aerospace engineering—speaks about her experience coming to the US from India, obstacles she has faced and fought back against as a minority female engineer, and her passion for advancing DEI&B in the engineering world and for women in general.

Episode 65: Dean Ropella on Changing the Face of Engineering Jun 12, 2019

In this Diverse podcast episode, Dr. Kristina Ropella, first female dean at Marquette University's Opus College of Engineering, speaks to FY19 SWE President Penny Wirsing about her goal of changing the face of engineering.

Episode 64: The Experience of Being an Asian American Female Engineer May 29, 2019

n honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, SWE Members Pearl Yamaguchi and Valerie Mencias discuss their experience as Asian Americans and reflect on how their culture has impacted or affected their engineering careers.

Episode 63: SWE President Penny Wirsing on Her Career & Retirement May 10, 2019

In celebration of Mother's Day AND the retirement of SWE's FY19 President Penny Wirsing, daughter Carrie Wirsing asks Penny about her SWE presidency, how she found work-life balance in her career, and what it feels like to retire from her profession.

Episode 63: SWE President Penny Wirsing on her Career & Retirement May 09, 2019

In celebration of Mother's Day AND the retirement of SWE's FY19 President Penny Wirsing, daughter Carrie Wirsing asks Penny about her SWE presidency, how she found work-life balance in her career, and what it feels like to retire from her profession.

Episode 62: Dr. Kerri Phillips Encourages Girls to "Stay in the Game" May 09, 2019

In this Diverse podcast episode, SWE President Penny Wirsing (FY19) speaks with Kerri Phillips, a senior engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and a visiting professor for the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. Kerri, who holds a PhD in aerospace engineering, speaks about her TEDxWomen talk she gave to high school students interested in pursuing STEM careers. The TED talk, "Don't Let the Brushback Pitch Take You Out of the Game," encourages young girls to follow their passions, even in the face of obstacles.

Episode 62: Dr. Kerri Phillips Encourages Girls to "Stay in the Game" May 08, 2019

In this Diverse podcast episode, SWE President Penny Wirsing (FY19) speaks with Kerri Phillips, a senior engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and a visiting professor for the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. Kerri, who holds a PhD in aerospace engineering, speaks about her TEDxWomen talk she gave to high school students interested in pursuing STEM careers. The TED talk, "Don't Let the Brushback Pitch Take You Out of the Game," encourages young girls to follow their passions, even in the face of obstacles.

Episode 61: Elizabeth Loboa, Mizzou's First Female Dean of Engineering Apr 16, 2019

In episode 61, SWE President Penny Wirsing talks to Elizabeth Loboa, the first female dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri. Her path wasn’t always clear, but she stayed with it — and she encourages students to do the same.

Episode 60: Meet eXXec 2019 Speaker, Rose Hollister Apr 11, 2019

In this podcast episode, SWE president Penny Wirsing speaks with one of the eXXec 2019 keynote speakers, Rose Hollister. Rose is a consultant for Fortune 500 companies, a published author and a professor. Listen as Rose talks us through her experience as a woman making her own path in a mostly male-dominated industry, her steadfast belief in the importance of networking, and her advice for technical experts who wish to pursue leadership opportunities or become stronger leaders.

SWE Tales from the Archives Episode 5: Breaking Boundaries PartTwo Mar 18, 2019

SWE Archivist Troy Eller English and SWE Magazine's Director of Editorial and Publications Anne Perusek, bring you part two of our women engineers breaking boundaries story. Part 1 was recorded live at SWE's Annual Conference in October 2018.

Episode 59: Women Executives in Engineering - Crea Kitcher, Operations Director, PepsiCo Mar 06, 2019

SWE FY19 President Penny Wirsing sits down with Crea Kitcher, operations director with PepsiCo.

Episode 58: Mentoring in the Month of January Jan 24, 2019

Past SWE president's Penny Wirsing and Jessica Rannow talk mentoring in the month of January, hurdles, and direction for finding a mentor, and how SWE has and continues to be a great resource for mentoring guidance.

Episode 57: SWE Magazine Backstory Podcast: “If She Can See It, She can Be It” Dec 07, 2018

SWE’s Director of Editorial and Publications Anne Perusek talks about a STEM outreach campaign with Jon Reisfeld, a SWE Magazine writer.

SWE Tales from the Archives Episode 4: Breaking Boundaries Part One Dec 07, 2018

SWE Archivist Troy Eller English talks to Anne Perusek, SWE’s Director of Editorial and Publications, about women breaking boundaries at SWE’s annual conference.

Episode 56: SWE Member Karen Schmahl, Professor of Engineering at Florida International University Nov 30, 2018

SWE Member Karen Schmahl, a professor of engineering at Florida International University with a Ph.D. in industrial engineering, talks about her 35-year career.

Episode 55: Aerospace Project Engineer Melody Mojib with Stratasys Nov 08, 2018

Melody Mojib is an Aerospace Project Engineer supporting Additive Manufacturing at Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, and she has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Diverse Podcast Episode 54: SWE Global Ambassador in Canada, Karen Chan Oct 25, 2018

SWE Global Ambassador in Canada, Karen Chan, sits down with SWE past President, Jessica Rannow, for an onsite WE18 podcast to talk about advocating for SWE globally.

Diverse Podcast Episode 53: Cindy Kent WE18 Keynote Part 2 Oct 25, 2018

Cindy Kent SWE's WE18 Opening Keynote sits down with past SWE President Jessica Rannow to talk about her opening remarks and some of the questions that came out of the session.

Diverse Podcast Episode 52: Valerie Gervais of Saint-Gobain Oct 15, 2018

SWE FY19 President Penny Wirsing talks to Valerie Gervais, SVP of HR for Saint-Gobain North America, as part of our Women Executives in Engineering podcast series.

Diverse Episode 51: Cindy Kent WE18 Opening Keynote Sep 27, 2018

WE18 Opening Keynote Speaker Cindy Kent speaks with FY19 SWE President Penny Wirsing as part of our Women Executives in Engineering podcast series and a special preview of her remarks at WE18.

Diverse Episode 50: New India Gender Bias Study Sep 25, 2018

Penny Wirsing, SWE FY19 President, discusses SWE’s India Gender Bias Study with lead researcher Joan C. Williams, Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California Hastings College of Law and Founding Director of the Center for WorkLife Law.

Diverse Episode 49: Sonya Benson Of PepsiCo Sep 18, 2018

FY19 SWE President Penny Wirsing talks to Sonya Benson, an associate principle engineer at PepsiCo with a Ph.D. in Macromolecular Science and Engineering.

Diverse Episode 48: WE18 First-Timers Aug 13, 2018

Find out what WE18 First-Timers need to know from FY19 SWE President Penny Wirsing and SWE Past President Jessica Rannow.

Diverse Episode 47: Returnships with SWE and iRelaunch Aug 03, 2018

FY19 SWE President Penny Wirsing joins Carol Fishman Cohen, Chair and Co-founder of iRelaunch, to talk about the SWE iRelaunch STEM Re-entry Program.

Diverse Episode 46: Women Executives in Engineering - Karen Beale of IBM Jul 05, 2018

As part of our Women Executives in Engineering series, FY19 SWE President Penny Wirsing interviews Karen Beale of IBM who has attended eXXec, SWE’s executive leadership training program.

SWE Stories: Tales from the Archives, Episode 4 - Nevertheless, She Persevered Part 2 Jun 03, 2018

SWE Archivist Troy Eller English and Director of Publications Anne Perusek uncover more stories of gender bias and sexual harassment in part 2 of Nevertheless She Persevered.

Diverse Episode 45: Men as Diversity Partners - Michael Milligan, Executive Director and CEO of ABET May 17, 2018

As part of our Men as Diversity Partners podcast series, FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken talks to Michael Milligan, Executive Director and CEO of ABET.

Diverse Episode 44: Demonstrating Courageous Leadership May 16, 2018

SWE FY18 President Jonna Gerken talks to Sabina Nawaz, a global CEO coach and speaker, about courageous leadership.

Diverse Episode 43: Military Spouses in STEM May 02, 2018

FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken interviews Michelle Aikman of the Society of Military Spouses in STEM.

SWE Stories: Tales from the Archives, Episode 3 - Nevertheless, She Persevered Apr 20, 2018

SWE’s Troy Eller English and Anne Perusek find stories of sexual harassment and gender discrimination in SWE’s Archives.

Diverse Episode 42: Women Executives in Engineering Neelu Khatri Honeywell India Apr 19, 2018

As part of our Women Executives in Engineering podcast series, FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken talks with Neelu Khatri, President – Aerospace for Honeywell India.

Diverse Episode 41: Women Executives in Engineering Monika Panpaliya of Boeing International Apr 19, 2018

As part of our Women Executives in Engineering podcast series, FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken talks with Monika Panpaliya, Senior Director of IT at Boeing International.

Diverse Episode 40: Engineering Licensure with NCEES Apr 16, 2018

FY19 SWE President Penny Wirsing talks to Davy McDowell of NCEES, the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, and Kathy Marks of Carollo Engineers.

Diverse Episode 39: Governance Update - Collegiate Voting Mar 21, 2018

Penny Wirsing, SWE’s FY19 President, talks with Mary Beth Biddle, FY18 SWE Faculty Advisor/Counselor-Elect, about collegiate voting rights under SWE’s Governance Update.

Diverse Episode 38: Governance Update - Collegiate Faculty Advisors and Counselors Mar 21, 2018

Penny Wirsing, SWE’s FY19 President, talks with Mary Beth Biddle, FY18 SWE Faculty Advisor/Counselor-Elect, about how Collegiate Faculty Advisors and Counselors will be helping with SWE’s Governance Update.

Diverse Episode 37: Men as Diversity Partners - Steve Cricchi of the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command Mar 06, 2018

In this podcast, we continue our Men as Diversity Partners Series with Steve Cricchi of the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command talks about NAVAIR’s plan to recruit, retain, and develop female engineers.

Diverse Episode 36: Women Executives in Engineering - Sylvia Acevedo, CEO, Girl Scouts of the US Feb 28, 2018

Our Women Executives in Engineering series continues with Sylvia Acevedo, CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA. She is also an engineer, author, and entrepreneur.

Diverse Episode 35: SWE Congressional Outreach Update Feb 26, 2018

SWE FY18 President Jonna Gerken talks about STEM education funding and SWE’s public policy with Della Cronin of Bose Washington Partners.

Diverse Episode 34: Women Executives in Engineering - Alysia Green, GM of Upstream IT at Chevron Feb 22, 2018

As part of our Women Executives in Engineering Podcast Series, we feature Alysia Green, General Manager of Upstream IT at Chevron.

Diverse Episode 33: FIRST Jan 30, 2018

SWE FY18 President Jonna Gerken talks with Nancy Boyer, Director of Research and Evaluation at FIRST, and some FIRST competitors.

Diverse Episode 32: Global Leadership Award recipient Liz Ruetsch of Keysight Technologies Jan 24, 2018

Penny Wirsing, FY18 SWE President-Elect, talks with Global Leadership Award recipient Liz Ruetsch of Keysight Technologies.

Diverse Episode 31: US Army Education Outreach Program Jan 22, 2018

FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken talks with Monica Chu, a Near-Peer Mentor with the GEMS program, a STEM enrichment program of the US Army Education Outreach Program or AEOP.

Diverse Episode 30: Community College and Engineering Degrees Jan 15, 2018

Dr. Roberta Rincon, SWE’s Research Manager, talks about a new report on community college transfer students with FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken.

Diverse Episode 29: SWE Governance Update Jan 09, 2018

FY19 SWE President Penny Wirsing talks with FY18 Collegiate Director Ingrid Arambula about SWE’s Governance Update for Collegiate Members.

Diverse Episode 28: SWE is coming to Tulsa Oklahoma Jan 09, 2018

FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken talks about WE Local Tulsa and SWENext DesignLab with Kristina George and Rachel Harvill.

Diverse Episode 27: Global Leadership Award Recipient Karen Ramsey-Idem Jan 04, 2018

FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken talks with SWE’s Global Leadership Award Recipient Karen Ramsey-Idem, Director of Global Technical Resource Planning and Management at Cummins.

Diverse Episode 26: The Need for Technical Leadership Dec 04, 2017

SWE FY18 President Jonna Gerken interviews Sandra Smith of Brown University’s Executive Master of Science and Technology Leadership program about the need for technical leadership.

SWE Stories: Tales from the Archives - experiencing SWE’s annual conference through the years Nov 02, 2017

In episode #2 of SWE Stories: Tales from the Archives, Society of Women Engineers Archivist Troy Eller English and Director of Publications Anne Perusek discuss how members experience SWE’s annual conference.

Diverse Episode 25: Millennial Engineer April Ruggles Oct 04, 2017

FY17 President Jessica Rannow talks with millennial engineer April Ruggles who is just five short years already has five patents to her name.

Diverse Episode 24: Women Deans of Engineering - Nada Marie Anid and Elaine Scott Sep 28, 2017

SWE’s Peggy Layne talks to Engineering Deans Nada Marie Anid and Elaine Scott who she interviewed for an article in the Fall 2017 issue of SWE Magazine.

Tales from the Archives - Episode 1 The Second Shift Sep 19, 2017

In this first episode of SWE Stories: Tales from the Archives, SWE Archivist Troy Eller English and Director of Editorial and Publications Anne Perusek share members' stories about "The Second Shift.”

Diverse Episode 23: The Mrs Band Sep 14, 2017

FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken talks with Andra Liemandt of The Mrs, a Texas based all female band who will be playing SWE’s Annual Conference, WE17, in Austin, TX.

Diverse Episode 22: Women Executives in Engineering - Janeen Judah, Society of Petroleum Engineers Sep 06, 2017

For Diverse's Women Executives in Engineering podcast series, FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken interviews Janeen Judah of Chevron who is the 2017 President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Diverse Episode 21: Women Executives in Engineering - Pamela Jackson, V.P. of Technology at Emerson Aug 28, 2017

Continuing our Women Executives in Engineering podcast series, FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken interviews Pamela Jackson, V.P. of Technology at Emerson and a life member of SWE.

Diverse Episode 20: Men As Diversity Partners - Ernest Adams, Danaher Aug 16, 2017

Jessica Rannow, FY17 President of the Society of Women Engineers, talks to Ernest Adams, Vice President of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Danaher as part of our Men As Diversity Partners podcast series.

Diverse Episode 19: Women Executives in Engineering - Marilyn Tears, ExxonMobil Jul 27, 2017

As part of our Women Executives in Engineering podcast series, FY17 SWE President Jessica Rannow interviews Marilyn Tears, the Safety, Security, Health, and Environment Manager at ExxonMobil Development Company.

Diverse Episode 18: SWE Governance Update May 25, 2017

In our latest podcast on SWE’s Governance Update, Penny Wirsing, Chair of the Governance Task Force, talks with Karen Roth, FY17 Director of Professional Excellence.

Diverse Episode 17: Lorraine Bolsinger, VP of the Accelerated Leadership Program (XLP) at GE May 16, 2017

FY17 SWE President Jessica Rannow talks with Lorraine Bolsinger, Vice President of the Accelerated Leadership Program (XLP) at General Electric, a keynote speaker at SWE's WE17 conference. SWE’s Annual Conference is Oct. 26-28 in Austin, TX.

Diverse Episode 16: Men as Diversity Partners - Part 4 May 08, 2017

Our Men As Diversity Partners Podcast Series continues as FY17 SWE President Jessica Rannow talks to Patrick Harper, Vice President and General Manager of the Technology Order Fulfillment team at Keysight Technologies.

Diverse Episode 15: The World Needs Deep Technical Experts May 05, 2017

Jessica Rannow, FY17 President of the Society of Women Engineers, talks with Kendra Eads, Director of Technical Quality and Functional Excellence at Cummins Inc, about the need for deep technical experts.

Diverse Episode 14: Men As Diversity Partners - Part 3 Mar 08, 2017

Gene Fraser, Vice President of Programs, Quality and Engineering at Northrop Grumman is featured in our latest Men as Diversity Partners podcast. He established the Women in Leadership program at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.

Diverse Episode 14: Women Engineers Research and Current Literature Feb 20, 2017

FY17 President of the Society of Women Engineers Jessica Rannow talks to two authors of SWE Magazine’s Annual Literature Review about research related to women in engineering: Peter Meiksins, Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Professor of Sociology at Cleveland State University, and Peggy Lane, Assistant Provost for Faculty Development at Virginia Tech.

Diverse Episode 13: Women Engineers in Public Policy Feb 13, 2017

Jessica Rannow, FY17 President of the Society of Women Engineers, talks with Della Cronin, a principal at Washington Partners, about SWE’s public policy efforts including its congressional outreach.

Diverse Episode 12: SWE Climate Control Research Study Jan 31, 2017

FY17 President of the Society of Women Engineers Jessica Rannow discusses SWE’s Climate Control study with lead researcher Joan C. Williams, Distinguished Professor of law at the University of California Hastings College of Law and Founding Director of the Center for WorkLife Law. The results of the study suggest the engineering workplace climate is tougher for women and people of color than it is for white men.

Diverse Episode 11: SWE Scholarships Jan 30, 2017

Jessica Rannow, FY17 President of the Society of Women Engineers, talks with Mary Beth Biddle about SWE scholarships. Biddle is a mechanical engineer at Lockheed Martin Space Systems and SWE’s Scholarship Coordinator.

Diverse Episode 10: Men As Diversity Partners - Part 2 Jan 10, 2017

To close the gender gap in engineering and technology, the Society of Women Engineers knows engaging men is a key part of that goal. In our latest SWE Diverse podcast, FY17 SWE President Jessica Rannow discusses men as diversity partners with Ken Barrett, the Chief Diversity Officer at General Motors.

Diverse Episode 9: Men As Diversity Partners - Part 1 Jan 04, 2017

tephanie Senkevich, SWE Member and mechanical engineer at Becton Dickinson, interviews BD’s Executive Vice President and Chief Regulatory Officer Rick Naples about men as diversity partners for women in engineering.

Diverse Episode 8: The Making of a STEM Comic Book Dec 21, 2016

SWE President Jessica Rannow interviews Kelly Thompson about her work as a professional novelist and comic book writer and her involvement with the development of the new SWE comic series, Constance and Nano.

Diverse Episode 7: SWE Governance Update Oct 06, 2016

For SWE’s Diverse podcast series, Jessica Rannow, FY17 President of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), interviews Natalie Vanderspiegel. Natalie is an FY17 Sonora Region Senator and a Professional Life Member of SWE. In this podcast brought to you by SWE Advance, Jessica and Natalie discuss SWE’s Governance Update. SWE’s Governance Task Force is now reviewing hundreds of recommendations from our working groups to create one cohesive plan. Natalie explains the process and talks about her role in the Senate Working Group. For more information, go to governance.swe.org.

Diverse Episode 6: Luann Pendy: WE16 Keynote Oct 04, 2016

For SWE’s Diverse podcast series, Jessica Rannow, FY17 President of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), interviews Dr. Luann Pendy, Senior Vice President of Global Quality at Medtronic. Dr. Pendy is the opening keynote speaker at WE16, SWE’s annual conference. In this podcast brought to you by SWE Advance, Dr. Pendy talks about her education, career, and how she strives to encourage other women to pursue careers in STEM. Dr. Pendy is the executive sponsor of Medtronic’s Women’s Network, which is a resource group creating and promoting opportunities for women in the workforce. She is also a member of the Leadership Council on Advancing Women at the Conference Board. In 2015, she was named one of the Top 50 Women of Influence in Technology by the National Diversity Council.

Diverse Episode 5: Are You Conscious of Your Unconscious Bias Mar 10, 2016

Growing up in India taught Smita Tharoor the value of tolerance and the acceptance and appreciation of differences. In this podcast, Tharoor discusses her work helping others become more conscious of their unconscious bias, the value of cultural awareness, and the insights she has gained from working in the very different workplace cultures of the UK and in India. UK-based Tharoor is the founder of Tharoor Associates, a training, coaching and organizational development company. She will be a guest speaker at SWE’s WE conference in India in April 2016, delivering a session titled “Are You Conscious of Your Unconscious Bias?” Tharoor discusses recent research that revealed that those who believe they are not biased are in fact likely to be the most biased — and ways to work more effectively with those individuals.

Diverse Episode 4: SWENext Engineering Future Engineers Jan 26, 2016

According to the US Department of Labor, women currently make up 7% of mechanical engineers. Early on in her career, Dr. Beth Holloway was one of them. Now Assistant Dean of Engineering for Undergraduate Education at Purdue University, Dr. Holloway is also the Director of the Women In Engineering Program which is the first of its type nationally. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, all from Purdue. SWENext is a great way for students aged 18 years and under to get involved in the Society of Women Engineers. We asked SWENexters to submit their questions for Dr. Holloway, who spoke about the engineering profession, the college application process and how to prepare for life as an engineering undergrad. And her advice on applying for scholarships is not to be missed!

Diverse Episode 3: María Fernanda Mejía, Senior Vice President & President Kellogg Latin America Oct 16, 2015

SWE President Colleen Laymen has a conversation with Senior Vice President & President Kellogg Latin America, María Fernanda Mejía about leadership, mentoring in the moment and the challenges women engineers face today.

Diverse Episode 2: Gender Equity & Engineering: Leadership Strategies for Inclusive Cultures Sep 16, 2015

SWE leaders will be launching the first national gender study of its kind this spring. In episode two of the Diverse podcast series, “Gender Equity & Engineering: Leadership Strategies for Inclusive Cultures”, host Jo Miller interviews founder and principal of Primer Michaels, Beth Michaels, who is leading the SWE National Gender Equity Culture Study. Learn about the research and how corporate culture impacts the retention and advancement of women employees.

How To Navigate Successfully Through Workplaces Shaped By Subtle Bias Aug 26, 2015

Gender bias falls into four distinct patterns. 1) Prove-it-again!: women have to provide more evidence of competence to be seen as equally competent; 2) Tightrope: Women have to behave in traditionally masculine ways (direct, commanding, ambitious) to be seen as go-getters—but women are expected to be feminine. Often women find themselves walking a tightrope between being seen as too feminine to be competent or too masculine to be likable. 3) Maternal wall: Motherhood triggers strong negative competence and commitment assumptions. 4) Tug of War: Gender bias fuels conflict among women, for example when women receive the message that there’s room for only one woman at the top. My interviews with 127 women (over 60 of them in STEM) show how these biases play out in everyday workplace interactions—and the strategies successful women have used to navigate workplaces shaped by subtle bias.

Diverse Episode 1: Chevron Driving Growth with Diversity Aug 17, 2015

Jo Miller hosts SWE new podcast series, Diverse. Jo interviews S. Shariq Yosufzai Vice President, Global Diversity, Ombuds and University Partnerships, Chevron Corporation about their recent Catalyst Award win and how the company has developed a strategy and rationale for diversity as talent and revenue driver.

International Speaker Series: Diane Janknegt WE Europe Keynote Apr 10, 2015

A brief conversation with Diane Janknegt, founder of WizeNoze technology for kids. Diane was the keynote at the Society of Women Engineers WE Europe conference May 2015.

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