Diverse: a SWE Podcast Pioneering Inclusive Change in STEM

Welcome to Diverse, a podcast by the Society of Women Engineers. SWE gives women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering community. On Diverse, we highlight incredible thought leaders and personalities in the STEM community and discover who they are at home, at work, and in between. Stream episodes online or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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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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Episode Ep 367: AI's Role in Work-Life Integration for Engineer Moms

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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...

Episode Ep 366: The Power of Jugaad in Engineering: Turning Constraints Into Creative Solutions

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In this episode, members of the SWE Asian Connections Affinity Group discuss jugaad, a concept rooted in resourcefulness and frugal innovation, and how it applies in STEM spaces. Host Riddhi Attarde, lead-elect, is joined by Vidhya Prabhu, lead, and Uma Veeramani, member, to explore how engineers can use a jugaad...

Episode Ep 365: A “Mathmafishian’s” Squiggly Career Path With Alise Fox

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Alise Fox, an Australian mathematician, fisheries scientist, and science communicator, shares how a winding path through teaching, biomechanics, and pavement engineering led her to become a “mathmafishian” — using data to understand fish populations and support sustainable fishing policies. In conversation with host Sam East, Alise reflects on the power...

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

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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...

Episode Ep 363: Rethinking Failure With WE Local Dublin Keynote Audrey McCormack

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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...

Episode Ep 362: “Survivor 48” Star Eva Erickson on Engineering, Hockey, and Breaking Barriers

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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...