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  • Ep 374: FIRST CEO Chris Moore on Mentorship, Robotics, and the Future of STEM

    Ep 374: FIRST CEO Chris Moore on Mentorship, Robotics, and the Future of STEM
    2026/07/01
    Chris Moore, CEO of FIRST, discusses how hands-on robotics programs are helping young people around the world develop confidence, resilience, and a STEM identity in this episode. With host Karen Horting, executive director and CEO of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), they explore the parallels between youth sports and STEM, the unique power of after-school learning, and how the SWE-FIRST partnership is helping students imagine futures as engineers and technologists. Hear why he views failure as part of success, how the energy of the FIRST Championship rivals major sporting events, and why volunteers can have a lasting impact simply by sharing their stories. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting nearly 45,000 members of all genders spanning 90+ 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 https://membership.swe.org.
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    34 分
  • Ep 373: Beyond the Community College Classroom: Golf, Networking, and Swing 4 SWE

    Ep 373: Beyond the Community College Classroom: Golf, Networking, and Swing 4 SWE
    2026/06/23
    The golf course is often called a “second office,” where business deals and professional relationships are formed — but too often, women in engineering haven’t felt comfortable stepping into that space. In this episode, Nichole Neal, engineering faculty at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and Kellie Phong, regional sales manager at Keysight Technologies, share how they created Swing 4 SWE, an initiative designed to bring students, faculty, and industry together on the green. Nichole reflects on how missing early-career golf invitations inspired her to build a program where women can learn the game in a supportive environment, and Kellie shares how Swing 4 SWE helped her say yes to networking opportunities she once would have avoided. Hear their personal experiences as first-generation college students, how Swing 4 SWE connects SWE members across community colleges and four-year universities, and why community colleges are a launchpad for success in the modern AI era. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting nearly 45,000 members of all genders spanning 90+ 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.
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    24 分
  • Ep 371: Engineering Graduates: How to Navigate Your First Year After College

    Ep 371: Engineering Graduates: How to Navigate Your First Year After College
    2026/06/09
    In this episode, FY26 SWE President Inaas Darrat sits down with two early-career SWE leaders to talk honestly about life after engineering school and the lessons they wish they had learned sooner. Abigail Fennell, biomedical engineering Ph.D. candidate at Johns Hopkins University, shares how her mentors and SWE connections helped her realize she wanted to pursue a Ph.D., along with the differences between undergraduate courses and graduate research. Abby Culloton, hydraulic engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, reflects on learning how to make friends after college and transitioning into her first engineering role. Hear practical advice on setting new goals after college, finding support systems as an adult, and letting go of the pressure to figure everything out at once. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting nearly 45,000 members of all genders spanning 90+ 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.
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    39 分
  • Ep 370: What Hockey Teaches Engineers About Performing Under Pressure With Katherine Beaumier

    Ep 370: What Hockey Teaches Engineers About Performing Under Pressure With Katherine Beaumier
    2026/06/02
    What can hockey teach you about succeeding as an engineer? In this episode, Katherine Beaumier, remote operations project execution lead at ExxonMobil and two-time Division 1 women’s ice hockey national champion, explores how lessons from competitive hockey show up in her STEM career. In conversation with host Sam East, Katherine reflects on her journey of leaving home at 14 to pursue hockey opportunities, balancing athletic commitments with a chemical engineering degree, and rebuilding her identity after stepping into the workforce during the height of the pandemic. Hear the parallels between high-performing hockey teams and engineering teams, lessons from athletics to help engineers stay calm under pressure, and why having passions outside of work can strengthen your leadership style. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting nearly 45,000 members of all genders spanning 90+ 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.
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    26 分
  • Ep 369: Tales From the Archives: The First SWE Engineering Legends

    Ep 369: Tales From the Archives: The First SWE Engineering Legends
    2026/05/26
    To see the archival photos and documents referenced in the episode, watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/ItBlWLPcAyU In this special video episode for SWE’s Founders Day, host Troy Eller English, chief archivist for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), is joined by two of the editors of the book, “Women Engineering Legends 1952-1976: Society of Women Engineers Achievement Award Recipients,” Jill Tietjen and Holly Teig. Along with four other members of SWE’s Late Career and Retiree Affinity Group, this literary team explored the stories of the first 25 recipients of SWE’s Achievement Award. They discuss the technical legacy of early women engineers, from Edith Clarke’s work in electrical power systems to Alice Stoll’s research on g-forces and fire-resistant materials, along with the barriers they faced during a time when women made up less than 1% of the engineering workforce. Hear how members of the SWE Late Career and Retiree Affinity Group came together to research these stories, how the SWE archives made this work possible, and why it’s important for engineers today to understand this history. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting nearly 45,000 members of all genders spanning 90+ 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.
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    41 分
  • Ep 368: Advancing AAPI Engineers Into Leadership With SASE CEO Gigi Elbert

    Ep 368: Advancing AAPI Engineers Into Leadership With SASE CEO Gigi Elbert
    2026/05/19
    In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Gigi Elbert, CEO of SASE, sits down with Karen Horting, executive director and CEO of SWE, to explore the experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander engineers in STEM and what it will take to build stronger pathways into leadership. Gigi and Karen unpack why Asian Americans are represented in the workforce but remain underrepresented at the highest levels — with Asian women making up less than 1% of promotions from senior vice president to the C-suite, according to research from McKinsey & Company. They also discuss the growing gap between being “career ready” and navigating the workplace, including understanding unspoken professional norms. Plus, hear how SASE and SWE are helping students move from the classroom to the boardroom through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and community building. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting nearly 45,000 members of all genders spanning 90+ 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.
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    30 分
  • Ep 367: AI's Role in Work-Life Integration for Engineer Moms

    Ep 367: AI's Role in Work-Life Integration for Engineer Moms
    2026/05/12
    AI is everywhere, but how can you use it to make your day-to-day life easier? In this episode of Diverse, Gabriela Salazar, senior pre-sales engineer at Aveva, shares how she uses AI as a practical tool to navigate work, motherhood, and everything in between. In conversation with Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, Gabriela discusses how AI can help engineers save time, reduce stress, and stay confident in high-pressure moments, especially when returning to work after leave or managing the mental load of parenting alongside a STEM career. Hear her personal experience as a woman in engineering in Mexico, how to use AI to quickly catch up after time away from work, and why learning how to ask is one of the most important AI skills you can develop. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting nearly 45,000 members of all genders spanning 90+ 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.
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    24 分