Women in Engineering

Take a jaunt down memory lane with us as Anney reflects on the anniversary of becoming a podcast host in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Yves uncovers the many layers of Indigenous archaeologist (and actress) Bertha Parker Cody.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Miscommunication is a trope as old as time. SMNTY definitely understands exactly what it means. Totally on the same page. We talk about why some people are sick of this trope, and how it shifts in queer relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

When Australian mechanical engineer Marita Cheng got to university, she was shocked to discover that only five out of 50 students on her course were female. She responded by starting Robogals - an organisation that goes into schools and teaches robotics to girls as a way of encou ... Show More

<p>Powered by social movements all over the world, women are getting more and more space, visibility, and respect within areas of expertise that were mainly dominated by men some time ago, such as natural sciences and engineering. Today Melissa dives a bit into women in the engin ... Show More

In this episode, Madonna Saad, a recent graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Vania Del Carmen Moreno-Colin, a student at the University of Washington, share their journeys in civil engineering. Vania reflects on her transition from participating in a rocketry ... Show More

As an engineer, do you feel you carry a bigger burden at work? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Richard Sheridan, an engineer, CEO, and author. They talk through what to do when you want to influence decisions as a technical expert, you’re a female engineer s ... Show More

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/098Learn more about how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guide Today’s guest is Laura Prieto, a civil and ... Show More

Datshiane Navanayagam meets two engineers who want more women to become inventors. Roma Agrawal is best known for her work on The Shard, the UK’s tallest building. She’s also the author of Nuts & Bolts, a book which explores the history of seven tiny but fundamental inventions th ... Show More

How hard is it for women to break into male-dominated jobs? We look at two projects which are helping women to increase their earnings by training them in forms of work that have traditionally been done by men. In Uganda, we meet the woman training girls in careers from mechanica ... Show More

For women in male-dominated fields like engineering, there are lots of stressors, both subtle and overt. As a result, many end up leaving the field altogether. But the ones who stay develop strategies to survive and to even challenge the status quo. Guests: Jessica Townsend, Ana, ... Show More

The BBC wants more women to apply for engineering jobs but the advice given at a recent BBC Design & Engineering event could be useful to everyone.In this podcast you’ll hear: - what it’s like to work at the BBC - tips on how to approach a job application - thoughts about changin ... Show More