Mrinal Karvir, senior software AI engineering manager at Intel, joins us on this episode of Diverse to shed light on the different types of biases that exist in AI systems and the impacts of each one.Hear how Karvir became passionate about the field of responsible AI and her reflections on what is being done across the industry to reduce bias in th…

In addition to her role as process development manager at Boston Scientific, Nichole Elff (she/her) is one of the fastest drag racers in the world! She joins us on this episode of Diverse to discuss her journey and share how hobbies can improve your leadership potential in the workplace.Hear how Elff got started with drag racing and modifying cars,…

Wendy Cocke, founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions, shares actionable advice on how to run your engineering career like a small business, embrace flexibility, and navigate the future of work in this episode of Diverse.In conversation with FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick, Cocke also reflects on the impact SWE has had on her career, includ…

Inaas Darrat (she/her), director of chemical sector services at Trinity Consultants, joins us on this episode of Diverse to share her journey as a chemical engineer and her insights on how to make STEM fields more welcoming to all.Darrat reflects on her experiences as an Arab American woman in engineering, including common misconceptions, the posit…

Two accomplished STEM leaders joined us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share emerging trends and career advancement tips in the public and private sectors.Tamika Abbott, director, office of security technology at the U.S. Department of State, discusses innovations in the security space and details her career journey in the public sector…

Dive into the stories of Nora Stanton Blatch Barney and Elsie Eaves, two pioneering women engineers who shaped the landscape of STEM, in this episode of “Tales From the Archives,” a sub-series of Diverse.Troy Eller English (she/her), chief archivist at SWE, explores how these women defied the norms of their time and blazed the trail for the women e…

This episode is sponsored by NASCAR.Andrea Mueller, engineer with Penske Racing, and Brandon Thompson, vice president of diversity and inclusion at NASCAR, joined us on this episode of Diverse to discuss how NASCAR is fostering diversity in motorsports.Interviewed by Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, Mueller reflects on her career…

Women and people of color have often been hidden figures in STEM, with their important contributions going unrecognized. In honor of Women’s History Month, Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE, sat down with Dr. Jess Wade, physicist and faculty member at Imperial College London, who has been working to change this. Dr. Wade has created …

In this episode, Gabriela Coe and Dr. Mary Bonk Isaac of the SWE Late Career & Retiree Affinity Group share important insights from their engineering careers, including their personal experiences with navigating the underrepresentation of women in STEM.Hear their advice for women engineers approaching late career and retirement — plus, learn about …

Author Elaine Lin Hering (she/her) joined us in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to dive into what allyship truly means and its relationship to learned silence.Interviewed by Larry Guthrie (he/him), director of content strategy at SWE, Lin Hering explores the ways that individuals and organizations unintentionally silence marginalized voices and how…

Engineer, TV host and STEM advocate Tamara Robertson (she/her) joined us in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to discuss her efforts to instill hope in the next generation of tinkerers and engineers.Interviewed by FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick (she/her), Robertson shares the story of walking away from her corporate engineering job to focus on …

Deysi Melgar, a longtime facilitator of SWE’s Invent It. Build It. pre-college outreach program, joined us at the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to discuss her inspiring career journey and her passion for introducing students to engineering.Interviewed by Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, Melgar reflects on how she balances multiple …

Neema Nair (she/her), design & analysis engineering leader for the engine business of Cummins India, joined us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share her experiences of living and working as an engineer in both the U.S. and India. Interviewed by Laurie Shuster (she/her), editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, Nair sheds light on the key similar…

Alden Sherrill and Eleanor Lyons, two inspiring high school students, joined us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share their journeys, including their mentors in STEM.Interviewed by Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE, Lyons and Sherrill reflect on their hands-on experiences in programs such as SWENext, FIRST, and Apple’s Eng…

In this episode, explore how two women engineers navigated workplace stress and imposter syndrome and ultimately found fulfillment by helping others.Yanet Borrego (she/her), self-mastery coach and speaker, shares about the challenges of high-stress STEM environments and her career pivot from chemical engineering to self-mastery coaching. Cary Kaczo…

Early career engineers face a unique set of challenges, from navigating new jobs to approaching unfamiliar tasks to assessing whether a workplace is truly the right fit.In this episode, sit in on a mentoring session with Jenni Johnson (she/her), co-lead of the SWE Early Career Professionals Affinity Group, and her real-life mentor Liz San Miguel (s…

This episode is sponsored by Fortune Brands Innovations.In this episode of Diverse, we dive into the world of international engineering projects with Gretchen Curry, director of quality, North America, at Fortune Brands Innovations.Curry shares her inspiring journey from chemical engineer to leading global projects, including a notable plant startu…

Morénike Giwa Onaiwu joined us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share insights on inclusion and equity, particularly for the neurodivergent community.Interviewed by Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, Giwa Onaiwu discusses their journey as an advocate, educator and founder of the nonprofit Advocacy Without Borders.Learn the b…

This episode is sponsored by Tetra Pak.When you sit down to enjoy your favorite food and drinks, do you ever think about the engineers who made that meal possible? Meet Samantha Bzdawka and Alexus Heldt, two Tetra Pak engineers at different points in their careers who specialize in the equipment that makes cheese and other dairy products. On this e…

Dr. Ashley Huderson, STEM and CS Equity Fellow with the U.S. Department of Education*, joins us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share about building STEM education and career pathways for individuals in underrepresented communities.In conversation with Karen Horting, Executive Director and CEO of SWE, Dr Huderson details policies and pro…

This episode is sponsored by Bechtel.Dive into the intersection of manufacturing, leadership, and technology with Catherine Hunt Ryan, President of Bechtel’s Manufacturing & Technology business.Recorded live at the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio, Hunt Ryan explores recent legislation and trends that are shaping the manufacturing landscape in this inte…

Jay Flores, founder of Invent the Change, joins us live at the WE23 Podcast Studio to discuss his mission to engage more students in STEM.Interviewed by FY24 SWE President Elect Karen Roth, Flores shares the moments that propelled him into the world of STEM outreach and advocacy.Hear about his experience on NBC’s "American Ninja Warrior," his visio…

Claudine Schmuck, founder of the Gender Scan survey, joins us live in the WE23 Podcast Studio to share the latest data on the gender balance in STEM across the globe. In conversation with FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick, Schmuck sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by women engineers worldwide. She also shares data-driven prac…

This episode is sponsored by RTX.Layra Reza, Associate Director of Operations and Supply Chain at RTX, joins us on this episode of Diverse to share her insights on taking risks, embracing challenges, and overcoming personal and professional adversity.We delve into Reza’s story of immigrating to the U.S. at age 19 and how that experience influenced …

Peek behind the curtain of SWE’s eXXec program in this episode of Diverse! FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick and Lauren Kegley, Automotive Marketing Manager of Discrete Power Devices at Wolfspeed, share their experiences as participants in the eXXec program. Dr. Kim Warren-Martin moderates this conversation as the facilitator of eXXec.Hear about…

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 t…