Welcome to Diverse, a podcast by the Society of Women Engineers. SWE gives women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering community. On Diverse, we highlight incredible thought leaders and personalities in the STEM community and discover who they are at home, at work and in between.
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Ep 283: Latinas and Allies Working Together to Advance STEM Representation
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In this episode, Helly Torres, Hispanic Heritage Month lead of the SWE Latinos Affinity Group, speaks with Sunita Lavin, a dedicated ally and SWE Latinos AG member, about the critical role of allyship in advancing Latinas in STEM. Torres explores findings from a recent “Lean In” report, which reveals that Latinas remain underrepresented in engineer…
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Ep 282: Engineering Opportunities in Food and Beverage With Tetra Pak
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This episode is sponsored by Tetra Pak.When you grab a carton of juice or a package of your favorite snacks, it’s easy to forget that behind every bite and sip, there’s a world of engineering at work. In this episode of Diverse, two engineers from Tetra Pak share their experiences in the food and beverage industry with Karen Horting, CEO and execut…
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Ep 281: Engineered by Women With Catherine Hunt Ryan of Bechtel
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Learn how women can position themselves at the forefront of future mega construction projects in this episode of Diverse!Catherine Hunt Ryan, president of Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology business, discusses the pivotal role women play in infrastructure projects in conversation with FY25 SWE President Karen Roth.Hear about the evolving global…
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Ep 280: Engaging Youth STEM Voters With Jennifer McAndrew of Tufts University
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Jennifer McAndrew from Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life explores the critical issue of voter turnout among STEM students with Dr. Roberta Rincon, director of research and impact at SWE. McAndrew dives into findings from the recent "Democracy Counts 2022" report from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement, explores why …
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Ep 279: Women of Color in Tech Roundtable With Discover Financial Services
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This episode is sponsored by Discover Financial Services. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests, in their individual capacity, and not necessarily those of Discover.Three leaders at Discover Financial Services discuss their career journeys in tech, their insights on AI and emerging technologies, and how they have b…
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Ep 278: Courageously Authentic Leadership With Shelley Knust of Cummins Inc.
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Shelley Knust, vice president of product compliance and regulatory affairs at Cummins Inc., discusses her approach to courageous leadership in this episode of Diverse.Interviewed by FY25 SWE President Karen Roth, Knust reflects on a pivotal moment in her career when she made an impact on her colleagues by embracing her authentic self. She also shar…
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Ep 277: Business Savvy Tips for Women Engineers With TED Speaker Susan Colantuono
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For women engineers who want to climb the corporate ladder, putting your head down and doing your job is often not enough. Susan Colantuono, TED speaker and founder of Be Business Savvy, shares the key business and strategic skills to help women get ahead in conversation with Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine. Hear Colantuono’s practi…
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Ep 276: Together We Rise: The Power of Innovation in Engineering
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Jenna Henderson, co-lead of SWE’s Women in Government Affinity Group, explores how innovation aligns with this year’s theme of “Together We Rise” with FY25 SWE President Karen Roth.Interviewed by Jennifer Dalzell, co-lead of the Women in Government Affinity Group, the discussion explores the challenges and opportunities that come with embracing inn…
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Ep 275: A Fireside Chat With Forbes "50 Over 50" Awardees Dr. Carlotta Berry and Karen Horting
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Enjoy a fireside chat with two women who were recently recognized on the Forbes “50 Over 50” list in this episode of Diverse!Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE, sits down with Dr. Carlotta Berry, professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and founder of NoireSTEMinist, to discuss their respective work to increase STEM access.Hor…
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Ep 274: How Cal Poly SWE Empowered 1,500+ Fourth Graders to Explore STEM
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Explore an outreach success story from one of SWE’s 400+ Collegiate Sections in this episode of Diverse!Sofie Zalatimo, elementary outreach chair at Cal Poly SWE, and Shayne Conner, vice president of community outreach at Cal Poly SWE, dive into the details of Cal Poly SWE’s annual "Fourth Grade Days" event, which reached over 1,500 students this y…
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Ep 273: Unleashing Your Potential With Sharon Hong of Motorola Solutions
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Sharon Hong, vice president of ecosystem solutions and video sales engineering at Motorola Solutions, explores how engineers can unlock fear, overcome imposter syndrome, and unleash their full potential in this episode of Diverse.In conversation with FY25 SWE President Karen Roth, Hong discusses her inspiring STEM journey and leadership roles in th…
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Ep 272: Communicating to Non-Technical Audiences With TED Speaker Melissa Marshall
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Melissa Marshall, TED speaker and founder of Present Your Science, shares actionable advice to help scientists and engineers share their work to non-technical audiences in this episode of Diverse.Hear practical tips for improving your presentation skills, plus two key communication pitfalls to avoid. Marshall offers additional insights on the role …
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Ep 271: Leadership Training for Engineers in Academia: SWE’s ALWE Program
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Dive into SWE’s award-winning Academic Leadership for Women in Engineering (ALWE) program with two inspiring engineers who are making their mark!Dr. Gisella Lamas, FY25 chair of SWE’s Women in Academia Committee, and Dr. Sanjana Yagnambhatt, member of SWE’s Women in Academia Committee, share their personal experiences as participants in the ALWE pr…
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Ep 270: Negotiation Strategies for Women in STEM With Selena Rezvani
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Negotiation happens every day in the workplace — from negotiating a job offer, to pushing back on a proposed initiative, to simply saying no.In this episode of Diverse, author, speaker, and leadership consultant Selena Rezvani shares actionable tips to help women engineers improve their negotiation skills and become their own self-advocates.Hear st…
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Ep 269: Building Legacies, Changing Lives: Donor Perspectives on SWE's Endowed Scholarship Program
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Learn how endowed scholarships work and how they make an impact on the next generation of women engineers in this episode of Diverse!Mary Zeis, SWENext coordinator for the SWE Pittsburgh Section, and Jessica Dresang, vice president & project manager with Carollo Engineers, share their personal motivations behind endowing scholarships with SWE in co…
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Ep 268: Dressing Authentically at Work With Dr. Lindarti Purwaningsih of GlobalFoundries
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Every day around the world, engineers get dressed to go to work. But due to a variety of appearance-based biases, picking out what to wear can be complicated for some women in STEM.Dr. Lindarti Purwaningsih, principal process engineer, integration engineering at GlobalFoundries, delves into the societal norms, biases, and personal experiences that …
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Ep 267: Where STEM Meets Film: Bringing Engineering to the Screen
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In this episode of Diverse, Diniece Mendes, director of the office of freight mobility at the New York City Department of Transportation, and Monica Morales, water resources engineer and project manager at Jacobs, share their experiences of being featured in the IMAX film “Cities of the Future.” In conversation with Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief …
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Ep 266: The SWE Presidential Transition With Alexis McKittrick and Karen Roth
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On July 1, 2024, Karen Roth assumes the role of President of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), concluding Dr. Alexis McKittrick’s one-year term as SWE President. In this episode, McKittrick sits down with Roth to pass the torch, offer words of advice, and share her favorite moments and memories of helping over 47,000 women in STEM “Live Without…
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Ep 265: Engineers in Public Policy: From Advocacy to Running for Office
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Explore the many ways that engineers can get involved with public policy ― from learning about the issues, to speaking to legislators, to even running for office!Jenny Tsao, lead of the SWE Public Policy Affinity Group, provides tips for women in STEM who want to start getting involved in public policy. Katherine Culbert, engineer and candidate for…
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Ep 264: Advancing STEM Diversity in Costa Rica With Blanca Rosa Navarro Piedra
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In this episode of Diverse, SWE Senator and Global Ambassador Blanca Rosa Navarro Piedra shares her inspiring journey, from being the first SWE member in Costa Rica to establishing two SWE affiliates in the countryIn conversation with FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick, Ph.D., Navarro Piedra details her advocacy work in Costa Rica, including seve…
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Ep 263: How to Create a Moms Group in Your Organization With Heather Ulrich of Caterpillar
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Working moms in STEM face a unique set of challenges, and they don’t always get the support they need in the workplace. Heather Ulrich, new product introduction program manager at Caterpillar, joins us on this episode to share how she started a moms group in her company to provide connection, resources, and support for working moms.Hear the steps U…
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Ep 262: Engineering Pivots and AI With Prachi Tomar of Exelaration
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Prachi Tomar, associate engineer and AI research analyst at Exelaration, shares how she pivoted from mechanical engineering to software engineering on this episode of Diverse: a SWE podcast.Hear practical steps that engineers can take to enter the software field, how women in STEM can position themselves to succeed in the world of AI, and Tomar’s r…
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Ep 261: Leadership Insights With Parsons Corporation CEO Carey Smith
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Carey Smith, chair, president, and CEO of Parsons Corporation, joins us on this episode of Diverse: a SWE podcast to discuss her journey from engineer to corporate leader.Hear which skills from Smith’s engineering background were most valuable as she took on higher leadership roles, the global infrastructure trends and challenges she sees on the ho…
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Ep 260: The SWE Collegiate Experience With Vidhya Thiyagarajan
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Vidhya Thiyagarajan, FY24 SWE collegiate director and an associate scientist in chemical commercialization technology at Merck, joins us on this episode of Diverse to shine a light on the SWE collegiate experience.Interviewed by Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE, Thiyagarajan reflects on starting a SWENext Club at her high school and…
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Ep 259: Addressing Mental Health Stigmas in Asian Cultures
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To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month while acknowledging that May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, the SWE Asian Connections Affinity Group shines a light on mental health stigmas in Asian cultures in this episode.Vandana Khanna, head of global digital finance transformation at Kenvue, shares her personal experience…
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