EWEEK 2025 On-Demand Speakers

Concepts in Nano Engineering

Explore the concepts of Nanoengineering in this first Nano blogpost by Professor Lipomi. He provides a definition and overview of the field of nanoengineering, its two major branches, and how it is at the center of the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology) and engineering (mechanical, chemical, materials, biological, and electrical). Speaker: Darren Lipomi, Ph.D., is a professor of NanoEngineering at UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering.  Check out his other podcasts and youtube channels on his outreach page.

Buildings of the Future: Net Zero Energy

This TEDx Talk CSU San Marcos presentation addresses why building need to be self-sufficient. You will learn the current energy producing means with sustainable and environmentally friendly methods to ensure sufficient energy to power the world today and for years to come. Speaker: David Shadpour, accredited ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional, at Shadpour Consulting Engineers Inc. 

Should I Try to Become an Engineer if I don't Excel in Math and Science?

In this 2024 Ask an Engineer by the National Academy of Engineering's Engineer Girl, Engineers address the complex featured question if students should pursue an engineering degree even if they are not excelling in math and science.  Do you have questions to Ask an Engineer? Join the Engineer Girl conversation. 

Living Without Limits

In this 2024 episode 250 of the SWE Podcast Diverse, Hang Loi, a Product Development Manager at 3M, interviews members of the SWE Late Career and Retiree Affinity Group (1) Dr. Mary Isaac, a mechanical engineer who pursued her doctorate in retirement, and (2) Gabriela Coe, a systems engineer and fellow at Northrop Grumman. In this session you will discover insights from their engineering careers and how they navigated their underrepresentation, and the essential presence of mentors and role models. 

Breaking Barriers and Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators

In this March 08, 2024 episode 232 of the Styled by Science CEOs, Jasmine LeFlore, MSE, MBA, co-founder and executive director of Greater Than Tech, shares her inspiring journey of breaking her own barriers and empowering the next generation of STEM, business and interdisciplinary leaders. An engineer by training, Jasmine is also a visionary leader and advocate for diversity in STEM and business. Dive into this thought-provoking and inspiring conversation with Jasmine. 

On Unconscious Bias

In this May 06, 2024 Keys to the Future of Season 7 Episode 6 , Maria Grundmann, R&D Manager, addresses how you can foster an inclusive and bias-free environment.  You will hear how Unconscious Bias can influence various aspects of life including hiring decisions, evaluations, workplace interactions and everyday encounters and contribute to the lack of workforce diversity. Podcast Host is Gabby Coe. 

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ASM Materials Camp for Middle to High School STEM Teachers

This week-long, hands-on lab experience shows educators how to use applied engineering techniques in their classroom. ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers is an idea-generating workshop introducing teachers to methods that make math and core science principles more enticing and relevant to their middle and high school students. Materials topics are great motivators in any engineering, technology or science course as students learn concepts that are reflected in their everyday lives. Virtual Camps available. Course is Free. For more info, schedule and to apply: https://www.asmfoundation.org/teachers/materials-camps/year-one/