Women in Engineering: Success Stories from STEM Professionals

Women in Engineering: Success Stories from STEM Professionals


Latest Episodes

WIE 016: How to Boost Emotional Intelligence for Engineers in the Workplace
April 23, 2024

In this episode, we talk with Karine Leblanc, vice president of Sales at iAIRE, LLC, and a renowned speaker, trainer, coach, and author, about the critical role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in engin

WIE 015: Unique Opportunities for Engineers in the Water Industry
April 09, 2024

In this episode, I talk with L'Oreal Stepney, P.E., a distinguished board member of the Texas Water Development Board, about unique opportunities for engineers in the public sector, particularly in th

WIE 014: Tips for Aspiring Female Engineers in the Energy Sector
March 26, 2024

In this episode, I talk with Marsaynee Attia, DPAC Reliability Engineer at Duke Energy Corporation, about the importance of seeking mentors and sponsors, communicating assertively, and staying up to d

WIE 013: Navigating Careers & Fostering Innovation in the Engineering World
March 12, 2024

In this episode, I talk with Cristi A. Haygood, D.Eng., CEO of Alyse Engineering Innovations, about the art of creating real value in engineering, the dynamics of high-performing teams, and the intric

WIE 012: Exploring Impactful Engineering Roles (Beyond Traditional STEM Careers)
February 27, 2024

In this episode, I talk with Katherine Fath Despinoy, P.E., PMP, Sarah Zarzecki, P.E., PMP, and Melissa Edsill Tiedemann, AICP, about a range of topics, including challenges faced by women in engineer

WIE 011: Unconventional Pathways to Triumph in Diversity and STEM
February 13, 2024

In this episode, I talk with Jamelle H. Ellis, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Empowerment Strategies, LLC and senior scientist at Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), about the vital role of

WIE 010: Achieving Aviation Sustainability with Design, Technology, and Collaboration
January 30, 2024

In this episode, I talk with Indhira Figuereo, Senior Vice President and National Aviation Market Leader at WSP USA, about her journey in civil engineering, focusing on aviation. She talks about manag

WIE 009: Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering
January 16, 2024

In this episode, I talk with Palisha Sthapit, EIT, technical resource engineer at Rinker Materials, about her experiences as a young woman of color in the engineering industry, covering her role as a

WIE 008: Bridging the Sponsorship Gap for Women in Construction: From Protege to Powerhouse
January 02, 2024

In this episode, I talk with Andrea Janzen, founder, and CEO at Ambition Theory, about the results of her 2023 Building Better: Women in Construction report, developed in collaboration with the Nation

WIE 007: The Impact of Nonprofits in Shaping the Future of Science and Technology
December 12, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kari L. Jordan, Ph.D., executive director at The Carpentries, about her transition from engineering to leading a nonprofit firm, and how nonprofits are shaping the fut