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International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2024 provides us with a valuable opportunity to reflect on the status of women in engineering within the United States. As we celebrate the accomplishments of women in this field, it’s also crucial to examine where we stand regarding women’s population, attrition, and retention in engineering. Current Status of…
We get it: you’re bored. What’s an engineer to do without projects? And how can we get stuff done without materials when all of the materials are “non-essential purchases”? There are still plenty of relevant projects that can be done that do not involve full household organization or repainting. Here are fourteen ideas for things to do…
Talk delivered at Girls Inspiring Girls virtual conference, 08/21/2020. Who first put a limit on you? Who first told you that you couldn’t do something? Was it a kid at recess saying “You can’t catch me!” Who first told you that you couldn’t do something of measure? Was it a teacher saying “You can’t…
Get your popcorn and hold onto your butts everyone. I’m about to stick my nose into controversy. There will be swearing involved so protect your virgin ears/eyes and clutch your pearls. (This includes you, pageant judges. I will be eloquent but unvarnished.) Firstly, I want to give a HUGE congratulations to the newly-announced crew of…
Hey, you. You’re an impostor. Me? Yeah, you. I know it, you know it, and soon, everyone else will know it too. What are you talking about? You don’t belong here. You’re not smart enough, you’re not strong enough, and people don’t really respect you. Sound familiar? Those nasty internal arguments seething with contempt, reminding…
Living along Florida’s Central Gulf Coast is a privilege my family and I cherish. With stunning vistas, warm waters, and vibrant marine life, our beaches are a natural treasure. However, the beauty and health of these coastal ecosystems are under constant threat from pollution, habitat destruction, and human activity. As residents and visitors, we have…