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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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