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  • Ep 364: Career Pivots, Culture, and Community: Stories From Arab American Women Engineers

    Ep 364: Career Pivots, Culture, and Community: Stories From Arab American Women Engineers
    2026/04/21
    April is National Arab American Heritage Month, celebrated each year in the U.S. to honor the contributions, stories, and impact of the Arab American community. In this episode, civil engineer and construction manager Ashwaq Alhammami and transportation project engineer Farrah Rawashdeh join host FY26 SWE President Inaas Darrat to explore their personal experiences as Arab American women in engineering. Hear how their identities shape the way they approach their STEM careers, along with examples of how they have navigated cultural differences in the workplace. They share the career pivots that led them to this moment — including starting over in a new country, walking away from a Ph.D. program, and adapting to a change in graduation plans — and reflect on the creation of the American Arab Engineering Society. — 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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    34 分
  • Ep 363: Rethinking Failure With WE Local Dublin Keynote Audrey McCormack

    Ep 363: Rethinking Failure With WE Local Dublin Keynote Audrey McCormack
    2026/04/14
    Audrey McCormack, opening keynote for WE Local Dublin and senior director, research & commercialisation facility lead at MSD Ireland, discusses how engineers can turn failure into a powerful career advantage in this episode. In conversation with host Sam East, Audrey reflects on her unconventional path from electrician to biotech leader and shares how the moments that didn’t go to plan shaped her resilience, confidence, and leadership style. Hear how to pursue STEM roles when you don’t meet every requirement, rebuild confidence after a failure, and create space for your team to take risks — even in high-stakes technical environments. Audrey will expand on these insights as the opening keynote at WE Local Dublin, taking place April 23-24, 2026. WE Local conferences bring together engineers and technologists for networking opportunities, professional development, and inspiring conversations like this one. Register at welocal.swe.org to join SWE at WE Local Dublin or an upcoming WE Local near you. — 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 362: “Survivor 48” Star Eva Erickson on Engineering, Hockey, and Breaking Barriers

    Ep 362: “Survivor 48” Star Eva Erickson on Engineering, Hockey, and Breaking Barriers
    2026/04/07
    Competing on Survivor might seem worlds apart from earning a Ph.D., but Eva Erickson proves that the grit required to succeed in STEM can translate anywhere! In this episode, Eva shares her experience as the first openly autistic contestant on Season 48 of Survivor and as a Ph.D. candidate in engineering at Brown University. She discusses how her analytical mindset helped her tackle challenges on the island, as well as her experience breaking barriers as the captain of the men’s hockey team at Brown University. In conversation with Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of the Society of Women Engineers, hear how Eva blends science, competition, and advocacy — plus her advice for women engineers and allies who want to pursue authentic and multifaceted career paths. — 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.
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    23 分
  • Ep 361: Engineering Across Borders: Global Connections for Women in STEM

    Ep 361: Engineering Across Borders: Global Connections for Women in STEM
    2026/03/31
    When women and allies in engineering connect globally, they strengthen the entire community. In this episode, host Abosede Adewole, collegiate engagement lead for the SWE Global Women Engineers Affinity Group, is joined by Banisha Prinja, lead-elect, and Eshika Mahajan, professional development lead, to discuss how they have built relationships with engineers around the world and the benefits they have gained from these global connections. They open up about their experiences as women in STEM, from navigating industries where they were the only women in the room to finding commonalities across their experiences in Nigeria and India. Hear why a global perspective matters at the local level, what to do when you don’t “feel ready,” and how participating in SWE’s Global Women Engineers Affinity Group has grown their networks and leadership skills. Learn more and get involved with the SWE Global Women Engineers Affinity Group: https://affinitygroups.swe.org/global-women-engineers/ — 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.
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    30 分
  • Ep 360: SWE in Space: The Purdue 1 Student Space Mission

    Ep 360: SWE in Space: The Purdue 1 Student Space Mission
    2026/03/24
    In this episode, Abigail Mizzi, master’s student in aeronautical and astronautical engineering at Purdue University, and Steven Collicott, Ph.D., professor in Purdue’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, share the story behind Purdue 1 — a groundbreaking university-led spaceflight mission set for 2027. Abigail is poised to become the first graduate student to conduct her thesis research in space, operating her fluids experiment during three minutes of microgravity. Dr. Collicott will also fly a human-tended experiment studying how liquids move over surfaces in weightlessness — research that can’t be replicated on Earth. In conversation with FY26 SWE President Inaas Darrat, hear how Purdue 1 became a reality, what it takes to prepare mentally and physically for suborbital flight, and how SWE has shaped Abigail’s STEM journey — including receiving the Outstanding Collegiate Member award. — 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.
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    27 分
  • Ep 359: Responsible AI for Social Good With Lisa Thee

    Ep 359: Responsible AI for Social Good With Lisa Thee
    2026/03/17
    What does responsible AI actually look like, and who gets to shape it? Live from the WE25 Diverse Podcast Studio in New Orleans, Lisa Thee, TEDx speaker and global AI thought leader, discusses using AI for social good and building technology that puts people first. Lisa shares her unexpected journey from industrial engineering at the University of Michigan to becoming an accidental entrepreneur, and the moment in 2015 when she realized AI could help combat human trafficking — including a collaboration that helped law enforcement recover 130 missing children in its first month. In conversation with Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, hear three practical tips to use AI ethically, where bias enters AI systems, and how SWE and its annual conferences have repeatedly shaped Lisa’s career. — 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.
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    37 分
  • Ep 358: Communication Secrets From a Journalist Turned Engineer

    Ep 358: Communication Secrets From a Journalist Turned Engineer
    2026/03/10
    Paige Feikert, research and technology engineer with Spirit AeroSystems, joins us live from the WE25 Diverse Podcast Studio to break down why communication can make or break your impact as an engineer — and how to get better at it. In conversation with Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, Paige shares her unconventional career path from biomedical engineering student, to TV news producer at a CBS affiliate, and back into engineering. Hear why storytelling matters in technical work, actionable advice to help you communicate to executives and non-technical audiences, and what producing live TV news taught Paige about teamwork, deadlines, and handling pressure. — 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.
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    28 分
  • Ep 357: Un Cafecito With a Woman in STEM: Claudia Guerrero on Antifragility and Resilience

    Ep 357: Un Cafecito With a Woman in STEM: Claudia Guerrero on Antifragility and Resilience
    2026/03/03
    As part of SWE’s “Un Cafecito With a Woman in STEM” series, spotlighting Latina voices across the globe, this special episode of Diverse is presented in Spanish. Claudia Guerrero, SWE global ambassador and service program leader at GE Aerospace, sits down with host Doris Moreno Maldonado, process engineer at Kellogg’s and lead of the SWE Latinos Affinity Group, for a conversation on antifragility, authenticity, and creating community wherever you are. Recorded live at WE25 in New Orleans, Claudia shares her journey as one of the first women in her family to study engineering in Mexico, her role in growing the SWE affiliate in Querétaro, and surviving a life-altering medical crisis. Hear how to move beyond resilience toward antifragility, build your personal board of directors, and lean into your unique authentic strengths. — 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.
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    29 分