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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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.

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