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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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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Episode Ep 361: Engineering Across Borders: Global Connections for Women in STEM

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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...

Episode Ep 360: SWE in Space: The Purdue 1 Student Space Mission

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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...

Episode Ep 359: Responsible AI for Social Good With Lisa Thee

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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...

Episode Ep 358: Communication Secrets From a Journalist Turned Engineer

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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...

Episode Ep 357: Un Cafecito With a Woman in STEM: Claudia Guerrero on Antifragility and Resilience

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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...

Episode Ep 356: How Engineers and Leaders Can Adapt Their Communication Styles With Carolina Caro

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Carolina Caro, WE Local Portland keynote and CEO of Conscious Leadership Partners, breaks down communication blind spots for engineers and explores how your communication style shapes your leadership impact in this episode. As a scientist by training, Carolina reflects on why technical expertise isn’t enough and speaks to the platinum...