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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Vidhya Thiyagarajan, FY24 SWE collegiate director and an associate scientist in chemical commercialization technology at Merck, joins us on this episode of Diverse to shine a light on the SWE collegiate experience.
Interviewed by Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE, Thiyagarajan reflects on starting a SWENext Club at her high school and getting involved with SWE at the University of Pittsburgh.
Hear her tips for making the most of SWE during college and her advice for women and girls who are thinking about pursuing engineering.
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Episode 242
This episode is sponsored by Fortune Brands Innovations. In this episode of Diverse, we dive into the world of international engineering projects with Gretchen Curry, director of quality, North America, at Fortune Brands Innovations. Curry shares her inspiring journey from chemical engineer to leading global projects, including a notable plant...
- Length: 00:20:04
Episode 241
Morénike Giwa Onaiwu joined us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share insights on inclusion and equity, particularly for the neurodivergent community. Interviewed by Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, Giwa Onaiwu discusses their journey as an advocate, educator and founder of the nonprofit Advocacy Without Borders. Learn...
- Length: 00:15:30
Episode 240
This episode is sponsored by Tetra Pak. When you sit down to enjoy your favorite food and drinks, do you ever think about the engineers who made that meal possible? Meet Samantha Bzdawka and Alexus Heldt, two Tetra Pak engineers at different points in their careers who specialize in the...
- Length: 00:23:07
Episode 239
Dr. Ashley Huderson, STEM and CS Equity Fellow with the U.S. Department of Education*, joins us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share about building STEM education and career pathways for individuals in underrepresented communities. In conversation with Karen Horting, Executive Director and CEO of SWE, Dr Huderson...
- Length: 00:27:20
Episode 238
This episode is sponsored by Bechtel. Dive into the intersection of manufacturing, leadership, and technology with Catherine Hunt Ryan, President of Bechtel’s Manufacturing & Technology business. Recorded live at the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio, Hunt Ryan explores recent legislation and trends that are shaping the manufacturing landscape in this interview...
- Length: 00:31:08
Episode 237
Jay Flores, founder of Invent the Change, joins us live at the WE23 Podcast Studio to discuss his mission to engage more students in STEM. Interviewed by FY24 SWE President Elect Karen Roth, Flores shares the moments that propelled him into the world of STEM outreach and advocacy. Hear about...
- Length: 00:33:10
