Swe Podcasts

What’s it really like to study engineering at a community college, and where can that path take you? Denise Grazielle Cruz, SWE collegiate member at Essex County College, and Maeliz Colon, SWE counselor for the Springfield Technical Community College SWE Affiliate, discuss their STEM experiences at community colleges with SWE President Karen Roth. Hear why they chose the community college path, the stigmas and misperceptions they experienced along the way, advice for women studying engineering, and reflections on how to grow participation within SWE Affiliates at community colleges. --- The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.