Archive for October 2022

Science, technology, engineering, and math careers are crucial to the workforce today. These careers are often at the forefront of societal change, be it better methods of completing a task, or modifying the physical world which surrounds us. While these careers have a huge impact on the way we live, they are still predominantly held…

I recently did an outreach activity with a group of Girl Scouts, and at the end, we asked the girls if they had any questions for us. I was amazed by both the quality of the questions and the enthusiasm with which the future Engirlneers asked them. It got me thinking about how important asking…

I’ve done numerous outreach events, especially those geared toward girls, where activities tend to be more crafty than teaching future Engirlneers how to use the engineering process. While making lipstick or cookies is fun and gets girls’ attention, how can one turn these activities, or any activity, into an educational experience? One of the easiest…

Many entry-level professionals expect their supervisor to be their mentor. They think that because this person is put in charge they are going to help them advance their career. However, in many STEM professions, supervisors are put into that role because of their technical capabilities, not because they are great at teaching others. Many STEM…

I was leaving one of my offices the other day. My garage pass was validated at 7:15 AM, and after 11 hours, I was eager to drive an hour to get home. I put my ticket in the reader at the gate, and the validation didn’t take. I pushed the call button on the automated…