Diverse: a SWE podcast Society of Women Engineers

Negotiation happens every day in the workplace — from negotiating a job offer, to pushing back on a proposed initiative, to simply saying no.

In this episode of Diverse, author, speaker, and leadership consultant Selena Rezvani shares actionable tips to help women engineers improve their negotiation skills and become their own self-advocates.

Hear strategies and scripts to start tricky conversations, overcome common objections, and manage trade-offs. Rezvani shares a personal story that influences the way she sees negotiation and discusses the importance of mentors and peer networks.

Learn how endowed scholarships work and how they make an impact on the next generation of women engineers in this episode of Diverse!

Mary Zeis, SWENext coordinator for the SWE Pittsburgh Section, and Jessica Dresang, vice president & project manager with Carollo Engineers, share their personal motivations behind endowing scholarships with SWE in conversation with FY24 SWE President Alexis McKittrick.

Hear what differentiates an endowed scholarship from other forms of giving, how endowed scholarships work behind the scenes, and why they are an ideal option for those looking to leave a long-term legacy.

Every day around the world, engineers get dressed to go to work. But due to a variety of appearance-based biases, picking out what to wear can be complicated for some women in STEM.

Dr. Lindarti Purwaningsih, principal process engineer, integration engineering at GlobalFoundries, delves into the societal norms, biases, and personal experiences that shape the way women engineers dress in the workplace in this episode of Diverse.

Drawing from her popular talk at WE Local Munich, Purwaningsih explores how dressing authentically can empower women in engineering and how organizations and leaders can foster a more inclusive workplace environment for all.

In this episode of Diverse, Diniece Mendes, director of the office of freight mobility at the New York City Department of Transportation, and Monica Morales, water resources engineer and project manager at Jacobs, share their experiences of being featured in the IMAX film “Cities of the Future.”

In conversation with Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, Mendes and Morales discuss the surprising aspects of being part of a movie, how it has impacted their careers, and valuable networking advice for women engineers looking to create unique opportunities for themselves.

Learn more about the women who are bringing engineering to the screen in the Summer 2024 issue of SWE Magazine.

On July 1, 2024, Karen Roth assumes the role of President of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), concluding Dr. Alexis McKittrick’s one-year term as SWE President.

In this episode, McKittrick sits down with Roth to pass the torch, offer words of advice, and share her favorite moments and memories of helping over 47,000 women in STEM “Live Without Limits” over the past year.

Roth discusses why she chose “Together We Rise” as her theme, reflects on what she’s most excited about for the year ahead, and shares the impact that SWE has had on her life, personal growth, and career.

Explore the many ways that engineers can get involved with public policy ― from learning about the issues, to speaking to legislators, to even running for office!

Jenny Tsao, lead of the SWE Public Policy Affinity Group, provides tips for women in STEM who want to start getting involved in public policy. Katherine Culbert, engineer and candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, unpacks her decision to run for office and the lessons she has learned through this experience.

Host Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE, moderates the discussion and shares her public policy memories and experiences, including with SWE’s annual Congressional Visit Days.

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