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Our podcast, She's an Engineer, focuses on creating a community for women in engineering. We share our personal experiences and how we have overcome challenges as women studying and working in the engineering field. Our podcast episodes range from social topics from our college and post college years, interviews with other female engineers, and technical topics we have researched. We hope you join us!
In this episode, we introduce stormwater management, why it is important, permitting, standards for design, and stormwater infrastructure. We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
Urbanization and Stormwater Runoff | US EPA
Green Infrastructure Design and Implementation | US EPA
NPDES: Stormwater Best Management Practices, Stormwater Wetland (epa.gov)
6PPD-quinone | US EPA
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of sustainable architecture, its characteristics, as well as examples of sustainable architecture. We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.barker-associates.co.uk/service/architecture/what-is-sustainable-architecture/
https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-sustainable-architecture-4846497
https://www.thespruce.com/eco-friendly-building-materials-1821766
https://parametric-architecture.com/10-sustainable-architecture-around-the-world/
In this episode, we discuss the science behind pickling and fermentation, as well as how you can pickle/ferment foods yourself! We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
https://asiasociety.org/education/science-pickling-and-fermentations
https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/pickle/general-information-pickling/general-information-on-pickling/#gsc.tab=0
https://www.foodandwine.com/vegetables/pickled-vegetables/science-vinegar-pickles-explained
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/pickling
https://annex.exploratorium.edu/cooking/pickles/salt.html
https://zoe.com/learn/fermentation-101
https://www.oddbox.co.uk/blog/how-to-ferment-vegetables
https://culturesforhealth.com/blogs/learn/natural-fermentation-basic-formula-fermenting-any-vegetable
In this episode, we discuss skyscrapers in the late 1920s, and the race to the sky. In this episode, we discuss 40 Wall Street, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building. We hope you enjoy!
A note from Shannon and Emma: We have changed our logo! Please check it out!
In this episode, we discuss skyscrapers, the history of skyscrapers, and notable skyscrapers. In part two, we will discuss the race to construct the world's tallest building. We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
Home Insurance Building (history.com)
Manhattan Skyscrapers | American Experience | Official Site | PBS
BUILDING BIG: Skyscraper Basics (pbs.org)
Skyscrapers - a short history (linguapress.com)
Skyscraper | Definition, Building, History, & Facts | Britannica
https://www.thoughtco.com/how-skyscrapers-became-possible-1991649
In this episode, we discuss the science behind earthquakes and volcanoes, as well as the history of earthquakes and volcanoes in the US, including currently active volcanoes.
Sources:
https://www.space.com/earthquakes-facts-science
https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/how-do-volcanoes-erupt
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/volcanoes/anatomy-of-a-volcano.htm
https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/cool-earthquake-facts
https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/which-volcanoes-conterminous-united-states-have-erupted-nation-was-founded?items_per_page=6
In this episode, we discuss our hobbies, and how we allocate time for hobbies, friends and family, and self-care when we have busy schedules! We hope you enjoy!!
In this episode, we discuss the history and origins of international women’s day, as well as how it is celebrated around the world.
In this episode, we discuss the role of a project manager, skills needed for project management, and tips on how to get into project management if you are interested. We hope you enjoy!
Happy Lunar New Year! In this episode, we discuss lunar new year traditions, legends, and foods eaten. We hope you have a prosperous Year of the Dragon!
In this episode, we discuss how to create long term plans ( 5 and 10 year plans), the questions to ask yourself, and resources that may be useful. We also discuss our own long-term plans, as well as tips for organizing these plans. We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
https://hbr.org/2023/09/how-to-develop-a-5-year-career-plan
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-make-a-5-year-plan
In this episode, we discuss notable women in flight such as Amelia Earhart, Geraldine Mock, Willa Brown, and more, celebrating and discussing their lives and their achievements.
Sources:
(1) https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/amelia-earhart
(2) https://sterlingflight.com/7-famous-female-aviators-besides-amelia-earhart/
Welcome to our last episode of 2023! Before we take our annual holiday break, we're going to discuss some gift ideas for friends, significant others, parents, siblings, and coworkers/supervisors. We hope you enjoy! Happy holidays and happy new year! See you all in 2024.
In this episode, we discuss the roles of engineering and medical consultants, as well as pros/cons, and the project process. We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
(1) https://physiciansthrive.com/physician-consultant/#:~:text=Physician%20consultants%20can%20work%20as,practicing%20medicine%20and%20seeing%20patients.
(2) https://www.physiciansidegigs.com/medical-consulting-101
Happy Halloween everyone! In this episode, we give updates on our professional and personal lives, talk about our favorite podcast episodes from the past year, and our goals for the upcoming year. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss why leaves fall, how plants prepare for winter, how leaves change colors, and where to find the best fall foliage. We hope you enjoy!
Fall Foliage Map: 2023 Fall Foliage Map & Nationwide Peak Leaf Forecast (smokymountains.com)
Sources:
https://www.si.edu/stories/why-do-leaves-change-color-fall
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Forestry/Foliage/Why-Leaves-Change-Color
https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/fall-colors/science-of-fall-colors#:~:text=As%20night%20length%20increases%20in,unmasked%20and%20show%20their%20colors.
In this episode, we discuss joining professional organizations, and the benefits of doing so, during college and post-college. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the current demographics of women in medicine, and some notable women in medicine from history. We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
- https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/states-with-the-highest-percentage-of-female-physicians-report.html
- https://www.merritthawkins.com/news-and-insights/blog/healthcare-news-and-trends/women-in-medicine-a-timeline-of-15-pioneers-and-innovators/
- https://www.staffcare.com/locum-tenens-blog/news/women-in-medicine-specialty-choices/
- https://www.aamc.org/news/nation-s-physician-workforce-evolves-more-women-bit-older-and-toward-different-specialties https://www.news-medical.net/health/History-of-Women-in-Medicine.aspx
- https://medicine.yale.edu/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/women-physicians-over-the-centuries/
- https://www.merritthawkins.com/news-and-insights/blog/healthcare-news-and-trends/women-in-medicine-a-timeline-of-15-pioneers-and-innovators/
In this episode, we discuss the process of changing jobs and leaving your job, as well as Shannon’s own experience in doing so. We hope you enjoy!Sources:1. https://hbr.org/2022/02/6-signs-its-time-to-leave-your-job2. https://www.today.com/money/reasons-to-quit-job-rcna792113. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642
In this podcast, we continue our women in history series, and talk about the role of women in the civil war, with a special guest, Robbie Suriano. We explore the work of Harriet Tubman, Harriet Beecher Stowe, various women soldiers, and General Order 28. We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
- https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/harriet-tubman
- https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/10-facts-harriet-tubman
- https://www.havefunwithhistory.com/women-in-the-civil-war/
- https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2019/03/08/harriet-beecher-stowe-a-fighter-for-social-justice/
- https://www.havefunwithhistory.com/women-in-the-civil-war/
- https://ehistory.osu.edu/articles/harriet-beecher-stowe-little-woman-who-wrote-book-started-great-war#:~:text=Home%20%C2%BB%20Articles-,Harriet%20Beecher%20Stowe%3A%20The%20Little%20Woman%20Who%20Wrote%20the%20Book,that%20started%20this%20great%20war%22.
- https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1993/spring/women-in-the-civil-war-1.html
- https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/female-soldiers-civil-war
- https://www.civilwarmonitor.com/blogs/the-infamous-woman-order-of-occupied-new-orleans
- https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/18/general-butler-and-the-women/
In this episode, we delve into and reflect on Shannon's childhood interests, role models, high school and college, and graduate classes and experiences that led her to major in civil engineering, and then pursue the field of environmental engineering. We discuss more about her decision to switch companies/roles.
In this episode, we delve into and reflect on Emma's childhood interests, role models, high school and college classes and experiences that led her to major in bioengineering, and then pursue the field of medicine. It's still a work in progress, but we are all still growing and learning!
Happy Fourth of July! In this episode, we discuss the role of women before, during, and after the American Revolution.
Happy International Women in Engineering Day! In this episode, we are joined by guest host Tiffany Smith, to discuss the purpose of international women in engineering day (INWED), and the history of INWED. We also discuss the history of the Women's Engineering Society (WES), who helped found INWED, as we as the role of women engineers in World War 1 and beyond.
Here's where you can join the 2023 INWED Webinar: https://www.inwed.org.uk/inwed2023-webinar/
Sources:
1) https://www.un.org/technologybank/news/international-women-engineering-day-2022-malambo-and-tebello%E2%80%99s-stories-studying-industrial
2) https://www.inwed.org.uk/#:~:text=This%20year%20we'll%20be,lives%20and%20livelihoods%20every%20day.
3) https://www.inwed.org.uk/about/
4) https://electrifyingwomen.org/who-launched-the-womens-engineering-society-in-1919/
5) https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2014/06/ww1-women-engineers-in-the-first-world-war/#:~:text=The%20First%20World%20War%20was,the%20cranes%20and%20assemble%20weapons.
6) https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/women-in-warfare-female-engineers-make-their-mark-defense-technologies/
7) https://www.theiet.org/membership/library-archives/the-iet-archives/online-exhibitions/women-and-engineering/history-of-the-womens-engineering-society/#:~:text=The%20WES%20was%20founded%20in,held%20at%20the%20IET%20Archives.
In this episode, we have guest host Tiffany back on the podcast again for coffee time! We first discuss the history of women changing their surnames after marriage, as well as some current statistics. During coffee time, we discuss the process of changing surnames (from her maiden name to her husband's surname) after marriage, as she has been going through this process, as well as her reasoning behind doing so. We also discuss our own thoughts on changing surnames after marriage, and alternatives to doing so.
Sources:
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Making a Name: Women’s Surnames at Marriage and Beyond (harvard.edu)
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Why do women still change their names? - BBC Worklife
3.Why Women Traditionally Took Their Husband’s Last Names (brides.com)
In this episode, we continue our "Remarkable Women in STEM" series, discussing the lives and accomplishments of Mary Anning and Nettie Stevens. We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
(1) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Anning
(2) https://publish.illinois.edu/womeningeology/mary-anning/
(3) https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/mary-anning-unsung-hero.html
(4) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nettie-Stevens
(5) https://scientificwomen.net/women/stevens-nettie-102
In this episode, Shannon discusses everything she’s learned after moving out west from the Midwest/PA/OH region. We also give some tips and tricks from our Zion trip last year!
In this episode, we discuss the history of rollercoasters, its origin, and how they are designed, built, installed, and tested. We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
(1) https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/coney-century-screams/#:~:text=The%20roller%20coaster%20has%20its,with%20wheels%20for%20summer%20use.
(2) https://attractionsmagazine.com/how-are-roller-coasters-built-infographic/#:~:text=When%20building%20a%20roller%20coaster,the%20Superman%20Ride%20of%20Steel.
(3) https://www.bigrentz.com/blog/how-roller-coasters-built
(4) http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Roller-Coaster.html
(5) https://www.coaster101.com/2015/11/03/coasters-101-what-software-do-roller-coaster-engineers-use/
In this episode, we discuss planning, planting, and the maintenance of a garden, as well as companion planting. We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.burpee.com/blog/gardening-101.html
https://www.burpee.com/blog/what-plants-grow-well-together-a-road-map-to-your-garden.html
https://www.burpee.com/blog/companion-planting-guide_article10888.html
https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
In this episode, we have Matt Steele on as guest host to discuss the history of women in bicycling, including the role it played in the women's suffrage movement. We hope you enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.kittelson.com/ideas/womens-bikes-an-intersectional-look-at-the-history-of-women-and-their-bicycles/
"Two Wheels Good" By: Jody Rosen
In this episode, we discuss the Norfolk Southern train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3rd, 2023. We discuss the cause of the derailment, the initial actions by the EPA and the State of Ohio, the chemicals of concern that were onboard the train, the effects of contamination, as well as the path forward.
Sources:
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/23/1158972561/east-palestine-train-derailment-ntsb-preliminary-report-wheel-bearing
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64670227
https://www.epa.gov/oh/east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-emergency-response
https://www.politifact.com/article/2023/feb/15/ohio-train-derailment-what-we-know-about-health-en/
https://epa.ohio.gov/monitor-pollution/pollution-issues/east-palestine
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ohio-cleaning-up-toxic-train-derailment-pollution-plume-moves-downstream-2023-02-15/
https://alaskabeacon.com/2023/02/20/how-dangerous-was-the-ohio-chemical-train-derailment-an-expert-explains-analysis/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/politics/epa-orders-pause-on-shipment-of-contaminated-waste-from-ohio-train-derailment-site/2982828/
Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern for Environmental and Economic Damage After Toxic Train Derailment | The New Republic
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash | AP News
The challenges of East Palestine's toxic waste cleanup : NPR
In this episode, we discuss current biosolid management and application, as well as alternative uses for biosolids in the home and in municipalities.Sources:1) https://www.epa.gov/biosolids/basic-information-about-biosolids2) https://www.biosolids.com.au/info/what-are-the-different-forms-of-biosolids/3) https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/materials_minerals_pdf/facts.pdf4) https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/wq4275) Musee de Civilization: Poop Exhibit
In this episode, we discuss what happens to water once you flush the toilet or wash your hands in the sink! This is part 1 of a two-episode miniseries discussing wastewater and biosolids. Hope you enjoy!
Sources:
(1) https://www.oconomowoc-wi.gov/270/Treatment-Steps
(2) https://www.coleparmer.com/tech-article/eight-stages-of-wastewater-treatment-process
(3) https://www.coldwater.org/272/The-Wastewater-Treatment-Process
In this episode, we discuss goal-setting and the criteria for SMART goals. We also include a few examples of our own goals - personal, professional, and for the podcast. Hope you enjoy!
Happy new year!
In this episode, we discuss ways to stay physically healthy with nutrition and exercise, as well as ways to stay mentally healthy, both personally and professionally.
Happy New Year everyone! In this episode, Shannon interviews her father, Mr. Ralph Kronz about his career in civil engineering. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we continue our series on remarkable women in STEM/engineering. In this episode, we discuss the lives and accomplishments of three women: Lise Meitner, Elizabeth Blackwell, and Mary Elizabeth Walton. We hope you enjoy!
Additionally, thank you all for listening to our podcast in 2022, we will be taking a short holiday break and will see you all in the new year!
Sources:
(1) https://www.sdsc.edu/ScienceWomen/meitner.html
(2) https://www.atomicarchive.com/resources/biographies/meitner.html
(3) https://scientificwomen.net/women/meitner-lise-66
(4) https://www.famousscientists.org/lise-meitner/
(5) https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/elizabeth-blackwell
(6) https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_35.html
(7) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Blackwell
(8) https://rrlc.org/winningthevote/biographies/elizabeth-blackwell
(9) https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/mary-walton
(10) https://orbitalelements.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/stem-female-role-model-spotlight-mary-walton-inventor/
(11) https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/mary-walton-7091.php
(12) https://wednesdayswomen.com/mary-walton-female-inventor-who-succeeded-where-edison-failed/
In this episode, we discuss the science and chemical processes behind making bread. We also discuss our favorite and your favorite types of bread! Happy Thanksgiving!
In this episode, we are celebrating our 2 year podaversary! We also discuss some personal and career goals, as well as goals for the podcast. As we reach these goals, we will be providing updates in future podcast episodes.
In this episode, Shannon and Emma continue this three-part series, discussing all they have learned in the first year of working as an engineer, and in medical school. Stay tuned for the next episode, in which we will discuss our goals for the next year!
In this episode, Shannon and Emma answer some frequently asked questions about their jobs and graduate school. This is a two-part series, so stay tuned for the next episode, where we will discuss goal-setting and what we have learned in the past year.
In this episode, our friend Tiffany, is back as guest host! We discuss ways to make your home more energy-efficient, why you should do so, and the certifications that you can receive after designing an energy-efficient building. We hope you enjoy! There will be a poll attached - answer if you would like to!
Sources:
(1) https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/03/f34/qtr-2015-chapter5.pdf
(2) https://www.thebalancesmb.com/understanding-the-leed-certification-basics-844729
(3) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-energy_building
(4) https://www.livescience.com/41995-how-do-solar-panels-work.html
In this episode, we are joined by our friend (and previous guest co-host) Tiffany, to discuss the different types of plastics, the plastics recycling process, and how we can all do our best to contribute to our planet's health! Some of the companies we mentioned in the episode that work on alternative plastics include Origin, and Danimer Scientific.
As always, if anyone has a question, or comment on the episode, please reach out to us, and we will do our best to answer it in the next episode! Hope you all enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.rts.com/blog/the-complete-plastics-recycling-process-rts/
In this episode, we discuss the history of tea, how different types of tea are produced, and the ideal brewing methods and temperatures for tea. We hope you enjoy!
Sources used:
https://gracetea.com/history
http://www.coffeeteawarehouse.com/tea-history.html
https://www.artfultea.com/tea-wisdom-1/types-of-tea-a-comprehensive-guide
https://www.artfultea.com/tea-wisdom-1/tea-brewing-temperature-guide
https://matchasource.com/how-to-prepare-matcha-green-tea/
https://pathofcha.com/blogs/all-about-tea/how-to-brew-tea-the-5-methods
In this episode, the fourth and final episode of our Engineering Design Series, we discuss the ins and outs of civil, structural, and environmental engineering design.
In this episode, we continue our engineering design series, this time, discussing mechanical engineering, robotics, and entrepreneurship with our friend, Jack. Hope you enjoy!
In this episode, Shannon interviews Emma about her experiences with the design process in bioengineering. We hope you enjoy!
This is the first episode in a series of episodes about engineering design - where we will cover engineering design in a variety of engineering specialties (bioengineering, civil, mechanical, chemical, etc.). In this episode, we introduce the basics of engineering design.
Sources:
(1) https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/engineering-design-process#:~:text=The%20engineering%20design%20process%20is,%2C%20prototyping%2C%20testing%20and%20evaluation.
(2) https://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/best/edp.html
(3) https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/engineering-design-process/engineering-design-process-steps
(4) https://www.teachengineering.org/populartopics/designprocess
In the first episode of this series, How it Works, we discuss the process of tunnel construction, what submarine cables are, and how they are laid on the ocean floor.
Sources:
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https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/build-underwater-tunnel.htm
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https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-do-you-build-a-tunnel-underwater#:~:text=To%20use%20this%20method%2C%20builders,pump%20out%20any%20remaining%20water.
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https://www.builderspace.com/how-are-underwater-tunnels-built-what-you-need-to-know
https://www2.telegeography.com/submarine-cable-faqs-frequently-asked-questions 5. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/analysis/what-is-a-submarine-cable-subsea-fiber-explained/
In this episode, we discuss how women have played a role in engineering in the past two centuries, as well as notable women and their accomplishments.
In this episode, we discuss three remarkable women: Sally Ride, Ellen Swallow Richards, and Patricia Bath.
Sources:
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sally-ride
https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_26.html
https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/patricia-bath
https://wams.nyhistory.org/modernizing-america/modern-womanhood/ellen-swallow-richards/
https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/ellen-h-swallow-richards
https://www.vassar.edu/vcencyclopedia/alumni/ellen-swallow-richards.html
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/women-scientists/ellen-h-swallow-richards.html
In this episode, we discuss the 16 Myers-Briggs Personality Types, how it translates to the workplace, and our personal experiences dealing with different personalities on teams at work.
In this episode, we discuss why it is important to institute mental health support programs in the workplace, and ways that you can support your own mental health/lower your stress levels.
Note: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 in a multitude of languages. The number is 800-273-8255. Please reach out to them if you are having thoughts about suicide or self-harm. If you are a minor, please reach out to a trusted adult (and you can also call this hotline).
In this episode, we discuss how coffee is made - from start to finish. We discuss the roasting process, grinding sizes and brewing processes. Hope you enjoy coffee as much as we do!
In this episode, we discuss our tips for staying motivated, whether that be in the workplace, or at school. Hope you all enjoy!
In this episode we discuss the principles behind harm reduction as it relates to substance use, as well as Emma's capstone project at the University of Pittsburgh that relates to harm reduction. Please keep in mind that we are not professionals and are still learning and growing - so we welcome any and all feedback!
Finding harm reduction resources: https://harmreduction.org/resource-center/harm-reduction-near-you/
In this episode, we reflect upon on current and past career goals, and what we want to achieve in our professional lives for the new year. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the Tennant vs DuPont case, as outlined by the book, Exposure by Rob Bilott, as it relates to PFAS contamination and evaluation by the EPA. This topic was also covered by the movie, Dark Waters (which we would highly recommend!)
In this episode, we discuss three remarkable women in STEM: their lives and their accomplishments. These three women are Florence Nightingale, Edith Clarke, and Lillian Gilbreth. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss Rita Colwell's life and accomplishments as outlined by her memoir, A Lab of One's Own: One Woman's Personal Journey Through Sexism in Science. We delve into her work as the first female NSF director, cholera research, the history of Title IX, and more.
Hi all! This episode marks 1 year since the launch of She's an Engineer. In this episode, we discuss behind the scenes: how we plan, record, and edit our podcasts, as well as reflect upon the past year: what we have learned since starting the podcast, and what plans we have for the future! This episode also marks the launch of our new music.
We thank you all so much for supporting the podcast and hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the standards for professional attire in the workplace, and how to navigate dressing business professional, business casual, engineering casual, and for field work.
In this episode, we discuss what it means to build and develop your own professional brand, and what you should and should not do during this process.
In this episode, we interview one of Root's co-founders, Eric. He discusses how he started Root, gained funding, and eventually, sold the company this past year.
In this episode, Shannon and Emma discuss Shannon's daily life as an environmental engineer, working for a consulting firm in Boise. This is our second episode of the series, "A Day in the Life".
In this episode, Emma and Shannon discuss and go through Emma's daily routine as a medical student. This is the first episode of a series "A Day in the Life", where we follow various engineers and individuals in STEM, to see what a typical work day looks like for them.
In this episode, we discuss and compare our perspectives on engineering, engineering classes, and jobs now versus prior to college.
In this episode, we discuss how we feel, and what we have learned from starting new experiences/stages of life. In particular, Emma discusses her thoughts on starting medical school, and Shannon discusses her new job after finishing graduate school. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the different study abroad options, as well as our own study abroad experiences and what we learned from them!
In this episode, we do a follow up on our previous episode, "Why are Less Women in Engineering?".We discuss some more stats that we found, comparing the percentages in the U.S. versus in other countries, and discuss what companies and managers can do to keep women in engineering.
References:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01144/full
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/countries-with-less-gender-equity-have-more-women-in-stem-huh/
https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/News/the-stem-paradox-why-are-muslimmajority-countries-producing-so-many-female-engineers
https://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/tech-careers/strategies-for-retaining-female-engineers
https://hbr.org/2018/11/the-subtle-stressors-making-women-want-to-leave-engineering
https://hbr.org/2018/06/what-managers-can-do-to-keep-women-in-engineering
In this episode, Tiffany is back on as a guest host! Tiffany and Emma discuss tips they have for styling presentations, actually presenting the presentations (in-person or virtually), and how to practice.
A great resource to use for presentation templates: https://www.slidescarnival.com/
This is the second episode in our Professional Communication mini-series. In this episode, we discuss tips for networking, whether that be online, in-person, or through a professional networking site such as LinkedIn.
This is the first episode in our Professional Communication mini-series. In this episode, we discuss tips for emailing, phone call etiquette, and presenting in Zoom meetings.
In this episode, we have a very special guest host, Tiffany Smith. Tiffany and Emma discuss a wide variety of topics related to managing stress, knowing how to juggle work and life, and how to prepare for the transition from school to working full-time.
Below are a couple of the resources we mentioned in this episode:
https://www.theschooloflife.com/thebookoflife/category/work/?index
https://80000hours.org/career-guide/
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife
https://www.wellsteps.com/blog/2020/01/02/manage-stress-at-work/
In this episode, we discuss implicit biases, microaggressions, discrimination, and how to combat these issues in daily life and in the workplace. We also hear from some of our friends about their own experiences dealing with these issues, and discuss our own experiences with microaggressions and discrimination.
Sources discussed and used in the episode:
Perception.Org: https://perception.org/research/implicit-bias/#:~:text=We%20have%20a%20bias%20when,them%20without%20our%20conscious%20knowledge.
Harvard IAT: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
In this episode, we discuss changing career paths, possible second careers for engineers, and the processes for doing so. We also interview Shannon's Aunt Donna, who made a career change from chemical engineering to becoming a high school chemistry teacher, the process she went through, and her reasons for doing so.
In this episode, we discuss the lives and accomplishments of 4 notable women in STEM: Marie Curie, Rebecca Cole, Grace Hopper, and Jane Goodall.
Sources used:
(1) Marie Curie:
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1903/marie-curie/biographical/
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/who/our-history/marie-curie-the-scientist
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Curie
https://history.aip.org/exhibits/curie/polgirl2.htm
https://www.famousscientists.org/marie-curie/
(2) Rebecca Cole:
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/cole-rebecca-j-1846-1922/
https://aaregistry.org/story/rebecca-cole-pioneering-doctor/
(3) Grace Hopper:
https://www.biography.com/scientist/grace-hopper
https://president.yale.edu/biography-grace-murray-hopper
(4) Jane Goodall
https://www.biography.com/scientist/jane-goodall
https://www.janegoodall.org.uk/jane-goodall/biography
https://www.janegoodall.org/our-story/about-jane/
In this episode, we discuss interviewing questions for grad school, medical school, and engineering jobs. We also talk with our friend Tiffany, about the interview process for her current job.
In this episode, we talk about the application process for graduate school and medical school, as well as our own experiences with it. We also discuss managing stress within the process.
In this episode, we discuss the basics of engineering ethics as well as three ethical case studies within research, medical studies, and civil engineering. The specific case studies we discuss are Henrietta Lacks and HeLa Cells, the Tacoma Narrows First Suspension Bridge, and the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.
Sources used:
1. https://www.nspe.org/sites/default/files/resources/pdfs/091814EthicsWebinar.pdf
2. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/henriettalacks/
3. https://media.nature.com/original/magazine-assets/d41586-020-02494-z/d41586-020-02494-z.pdf
4. https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/timeline.htm
5. https://www.tuskegee.edu/about-us/centers-of-excellence/bioethics-center/about-the-usphs-syphilis-study
6. https://www.history.com/news/the-infamous-40-year-tuskegee-study
7. https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/history/40-years-human-experimentation-america-tuskegee-study
8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4568718/
9. https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/stingray-new-frontier-police-surveillance
10. https://www.aclu.org/issues/privacy-technology/surveillance-technologies/stingray-tracking-devices-whos-got-them
11. https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/pn.46.12.psychnews_46_12_16_2
12. https://www.simscale.com/blog/2018/07/tacoma-narrows-bridge-collapse/
13. https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/TNBhistory/Machine/machine3.htm
14. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/tacoma-narrows-bridge-collapses
In this episode, we talk about methods we use to live sustainably, as well as sustainable business and engineering practices.
In this episode, we discuss why less women study engineering, and continue to work in the engineering field post-grad. We also discuss ways to combat these issues - in early education, within undergraduate education, and in the workplace.
Sources used:
(1) https://hbr.org/2016/08/why-do-so-many-women-who-study-engineering-leave-the-field
(2) https://www.aauw.org/resources/research/the-stem-gap/
(3) https://www.wgu.edu/blog/why-are-there-so-few-women-in-stem1907.html
(4) https://alltogether.swe.org/2019/04/women-in-engineering-a-review-of-the-2018-literature/
(5) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/44001826_Why_Are_There_Fewer_Women_in_Engineering
(6) https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-42655179
(7) https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/NSF_Stemming%20the%20Tide%20Why%20Women%20Leave%20Engineering.pdf
(8) https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/sites/default/files/Reaching%20the%20Full%20Potential%20of%20STEM%20for%20Women%20and%20the%20U.S.%20Economy.pdf
In this episode, we discuss the lives and accomplishments of 4 notable women in STEM: Emily Roebling, Ada Lovelace, Rachel Carson, and Rosalind Franklin.
Sources used:
(1) Emily Roebling:
https://www.asce.org/templates/person-bio-detail.aspx?id=11203
https://www.engineergirl.org/125425/Emily-Roebling
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/brooklyn.html
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/obituaries/overlooked-emily-warren-roebling.html
http://womenatthecenter.nyhistory.org/emily-warren-roebling-beyond-the-bridge/
(2) Ada Lovelace:
https://www.computerhistory.org/babbage/adalovelace/
https://www.biography.com/scholar/ada-lovelace
(3) Rachel Carson:
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/rachel-carson
https://www.rachelcarson.org/
http://www.rachelcarson.org/Bio.aspx
https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/rachel-carson
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/rachel-carson-silent-spring.html
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/btcars.html
(4) Rosalind Franklin:
https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/rosalind-franklin-a-crucial-contribution-6538012/
https://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/spotlight/kr/feature/biographical
In this episode, we discuss the chromium remediation project Shannon has been working on this past semester.
In this episode, we talk about the different career paths, jobs, and programs available after graduating with your engineering degree. We discuss our own experiences that have helped us decide on our career paths, and hear from a few friends about theirs.
In this episode, we talk about types of Imposter Syndrome, mitigation techniques, and our own experiences with Imposter Syndrome. We also conduct an interview with a friend, Ashley, learning about her experiences with Imposter Syndrome and in the software engineering industry.
A useful article from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-be-yourself/201708/nine-ways-fight-impostor-syndrome
In this episode, we will introduce ourselves, our background, and the overall content for our podcast. We also touch on negative and positive experiences we have had, working as female engineers, and the lessons we have learned.