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Podcast by Society of Women Engineers

Episodes

  • Ep 233: Self-Coaching and Science-Based Manufacturing With Grisel Quiles of BD

    30/10/2023 Duration: 36min

    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

    23/10/2023 Duration: 38min

    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

    17/10/2023 Duration: 28min

    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

    10/10/2023 Duration: 35min

    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

    03/10/2023 Duration: 37min

    In this episode, Diverse features Kate Maxwell, the CTO for Defense & Intelligence in Microsoft's Worldwide Public Sector. 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

    26/09/2023 Duration: 33min

    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

    19/09/2023 Duration: 25min

    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

    12/09/2023 Duration: 26min

    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

    05/09/2023 Duration: 33min

    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

    29/08/2023 Duration: 34min

    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

    23/08/2023 Duration: 32min

    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

    16/08/2023 Duration: 29min

    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

    09/08/2023 Duration: 26min

    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

    24/07/2023 Duration: 28min

    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

    06/07/2023 Duration: 37min

    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

    27/06/2023 Duration: 29min

    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

    22/06/2023 Duration: 49min

    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

    25/05/2023 Duration: 46min

    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

    10/05/2023 Duration: 23min

    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

  • EP: 214 Mandeep Gill from Global Champion Partner Becton Dickinson and Company

    17/04/2023 Duration: 27min

    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.

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