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 […]
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Find a Good Mentor
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 […]
How to Turn Any Activity into an Engineering Lesson
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 […]
Be Inquisitive
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 […]
Engirlneers Need to Help Create More Seats at the Table
Women get a bad reputation for being in competition with each other. Unfortunately, they are often accused of being catty. There’s a common belief that strong, smart women are always trying to outdo each other […]