Global Voices in Engineering

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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