Engineering Change Podcast

 This is a continuation of our conversation from Episode 27, where we introduced  current and past participants in conversations about the National Science Foundation's Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program. In this episode, we discussed the importance of institutional change and the scholars shared their advice for program officers and project leaders on programmatic strategies for advancing equity in the STEM professoriate and for new and prospective scholars on how to thrive as graduate students, postdoctoral scholars or early career faculty members.Our guests include:Dr. Luis De Jesus Baez, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University at BuffaloBrianna Gonzalez, Integrative Neuroscience Ph.D. Candidate at Stony Brook UniversityGretchen Johnson, Biology Ph.D. Candidate at Howard UniversityDiego Padilla-Garcia, Ph.D. Candidate in Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California Santa BarbaraDr. Lecia Robinson, Assistant Professor of Biology at Tuskegee UniversityDr. Tammi Taylor, Assistant Professor of Biology at Jackson State UniversityDr. Shavonn Whiten, Lead Scientist at Booz Allen HamiltonDr. Michael D. Whitt, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at California State University – San Luis ObispoWhen you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast  on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

The National Science Foundation's (NSF's) Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program funds teams of institutions that work together to identify, mitigate, and ultimately eradicate, systemic barriers to success for STEM faculty from racially and ethnically minoritized identities while studying, disseminating, and reproducing those strategies to produce large-scale, sustainable change.  This episode features current and past participants in conversations about AGEP program impacts on their success. We discussed the importance of having strong mentoring networks at all stages of our journeys; they shared components of AGEP projects that have translated into professional practice and tangible outcomes for them; and we discussed how AGEP projects foster a sense of community that helps scholars succeed. Our guests include:Dr. Luis De Jesus Baez, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University at BuffaloBrianna Gonzalez, Integrative Neuroscience Ph.D. Candidate at Stony Brook UniversityGretchen Johnson, Biology Ph.D. Candidate at Howard UniversityDiego Padilla-Garcia, Ph.D. Candidate in Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California Santa BarbaraDr. Lecia Robinson, Assistant Professor of Biology at Tuskegee UniversityDr. Tammi Taylor, Assistant Professor of Biology at Jackson State UniversityDr. Shavonn Whiten, Lead Scientist at Booz Allen HamiltonDr. Michael D. Whitt, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at California State University – San Luis ObispoWhen you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast  on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

There are a lot of misconceptions about ABET, and this "Soapbox" episode sets out to correct some of them. In particular, we talk about opportunities to innovate in engineering curricula in a way that meets ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) criteria requirements and advances justice, equity, diversity and inclusion by teaching students to be more equitable and inclusive engineers. After an overview, we focus this episode on student outcomes related to communication and teams.When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast  on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Marcus Huggans, Executive Director of Client Relations for the National GEM Consortium. We speak about GEM's rich history in increasing the numbers of scholars from traditionally marginalized racial and ethnic identities earning degrees in STEM, the importance of mentoring and social capital, and the benefits of being part of the GEM family.When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast  on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

This episode is a conversation with Kathy Renzetti, Executive Director of DiscoverE. Just in time for Engineers Week 2022, we speak about the need to remove barriers so ALL students have the opportunity to engage in engineering, the impacts of having STEM professionals engage in K-12 outreach, and flipping the script on the questions we ask regarding student success.When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast  on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

It's been a while but we're back! We're gearing up for the launch of Season 4 on Wednesday, February 23. Check out this trailer to discover what we have in store!Visit our Engineering Change Podcast Website to learn more!

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Terri W. Jackson, author of  "The Madness Within: The Journey of a Future Doctor" (as Terri L. Whitley) and her newest release, "Chocolate Covered Nut: The Journey Continues." We talk about her journey navigating STEM education at the undergraduate and graduate levels as a student with bipolar disorder; reconsidering how we define and describe "normal;" and how she has managed, and ultimately overcome, challenges in her career as a pharmacist. This conversation is for anyone who has concerns about their mental health - or that of others - and who is looking for strategies to succeed or to be a strong ally.When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast  on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Douglas of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Clif Morgan of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Dr. Kathy DeerInWater of The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), and Dr. Roberta Rincon of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). We discuss their goal of graduating 50,000 diverse engineers annually by 2025 and how collective impact can bolster the success of change initiatives that are jointly led by different organizations. When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast  on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Joel Ducoste, President of the Association for Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP). We cover a range of topics on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in STEM education and professional societies, including accountability for DEI in teaching, research, promotion, and tenure.When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast  on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

In this episode, we take a journey through Seasons 1 and 2, revisiting some of the many amazing moments we had with guests during our first year.   We went back to Episode 6 in Season 1 where we talked with undergraduate mechanical engineering student, Javian Pierson about our responsibility to support, mentor, and champion others. From Season 2, we revisited Episode 13 with Dr. Ann Gulley, where we discussed the need for diverse perspectives in standard setting. And from Episode 12 with BlackInEngineering.org, we delve into Dr. Cullen Buie's statement that failure to be inclusive in design and decision-making is literally life or death. We had a real-time phone call with one of the guests to get an update as we recorded this episode. Check it out to find out who it was and where they are now!When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast  on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

It's hard to believe we've wrapped up our first year of Engineering Change Podcast! We're gearing up for the launch of Season 3 on Wednesday, June 16. Check out this trailer to discover what we have in store!Visit our Engineering Change Podcast Website to learn more!

This episode is lagniappe (a little something extra) from Episode 12. In this conversation, Dr. Carlotta Berry, Dr. Audrey Bowden, and Dr. Cullen Bowie share insights from their experiences navigating the research funding and publication landscape as early career faculty. If you have ever wondered how folks get a foot in the door to get their first grants and how they amass publication numbers, you'll know after this.When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

Why get an engineering Ph.D.? You'll get some ideas from this episode! It is a continuation of our Season 1, Episode 4 conversation with Dr. Monica F. Cox. This time we dive into her book, Demystifying the Engineering Ph.D., to learn about people's motivations for and experiences in pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering, how this varies depending on work sector (industry versus academia), and how to emerge mentally and physically whole in the wake of challenges encountered in academia. When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

Quincy and I are back for another Q&A episode in which we answer your questions! In this episode, we tackle questions about innovating to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering curricula while pointing to faculty and programs that are exemplars and the connections to ABET requirements. One thing we did not emphasize in our discussion of equitable and communication as part of an innovative curriculum, but should have, is that communication is not a one-way street that's focused on delivering content. It is very much multidirectional, involving information sharing amongst different groups at different levels in different ways. We wrap up with discussions of how to challenge inequities without (or while) being perceived as a threat, and whether industry or academia should be at the forefront of driving change. When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

Why do many diversity efforts fail? Because they are DIVERSITY efforts. Like medications that deal only with symptoms, diversity efforts only address things at the surface and don't get at the roots to deal with the diseases that cause the inequities we see in engineering education and practice. Join me for this first "Soapbox" episode in which my co-producer and I draw upon recent events and share insights that delineate justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion along with strategies for shifting gears to focus on efforts that will lead to sustainable change.When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

What does it mean to be hypervisible yet invisible? And how does that impact engineering education and the outcomes of engineering planning and design? In this episode, I speak with Dr. James Holly, Jr., Assistant Professor of Urban STEM Education at Wayne State University, and Chanel Beebe, Ph.D. Candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, and we answer those questions. In particular, we speak about how to make sure storytelling and listening are intentional in order to effect positive change.When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow me and #EngineeringChangePodcast on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

What does social justice have to do with engineering? This is one of the most disheartening questions I have ever heard. It would be bad enough if it came from someone in the general public; what made it terrifying is that it came from an engineer - a civil engineer. For all who are wondering, tune in for the answer.In this episode, I speak with Dr. Donna Riley, the Kamyar Haghighi Head of the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, about a number of topics including: convergent research approaches for solving societal problems, connections between climate justice and social justice, and how societal inequities translate to inequities in engineering education (and vice versa).When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow #EngineeringChangePodcast on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

People with disabilities are often left out of conversations and initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a sizeable fraction of the US population having some type of disability, it is unfathomable and unfortunate that people often count us out when it comes to degrees and careers in engineering and other STEM fields. There is an urgent need to RE-IMAGE who we see as engineers and FINE-TUNE our climate and culture, eradicating barriers to success for all students.In this episode, I speak with Ann Gulley, Tutor Coordinator in the Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University, about Process-Driven Math - her team's novel method of teaching and assessing mathematics in a way that reduces barriers for students with and without disabilities. We also spend a bit of time talking about very practical aspects of education such as how standards are (or should be) set and creating tutoring programs that are supportive of and that equitably engage students from all backgrounds and identities.When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow #BlackinEngineering on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.Support for some of the work described in this episode was provided by the National Science Foundation under award numbers 1726869 and 1726254. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the researchers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

The year 2020 has been unprecedented in a number of ways. Systemic racism has come to the forefront of society with global outcries for justice rarely seen, especially in recent years. Couple that with a pandemic that has adversely impacted millions globally - in terms of illnesses, deaths, job losses, education, and so much more - it's no wonder why so many people are #OVER2020.This episode is a conversation with Dr. Carlotta Berry, a co-founder of BlackinEngineering.org, and Dr. Audrey Bowden and Dr. Cullen Buie, two faculty members who led the development of the group's Call to Action for becoming an anti-racist university. We discuss many of the "hows" and "whys" of change and the life or death imperative for equity and inclusion in engineering research and problem solving, especially as related to Covid-19 and other global challenges.When you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow #BlackinEngineering on Twitter.Visit engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

If 2020 has taught us nothing else, it has taught us flexibility, resilience, and that the concept of "normalcy" is fleeting. While presenting huge challenges, 2020 has made it clear that change is possible. We've seen flexible modes of working that have reduced barriers for many, more widespread attention to systemic inequities and the need to eradicate them, and a heightened awareness of the societal impacts of engineering. This episode is a conversation with Mike McMeekin, Executive Director of Engineering Change Lab (ECL) USA. We speak at great length about insights shared at ECL-USA's Summit 9 focused on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in engineering education and practice. Grab a latte and listen to get takeaways you can put into action TODAY!Hey, and when you listen, please do these three (3) things for me:Take a moment to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.Follow Engineering Change Lab USA on LinkedIn and Facebook.Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with me.

It's hard to believe we've wrapped up our first season of Engineering Change Podcast! We're gearing up for the launch of Season 2 on Wednesday, October 21.Check out this trailer to find out what we have in store!Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com to learn more!

This is the third of three (3) special episodes in which I joined forces with my colleagues Dr. Jeremy Waisome and Dr. Kyla McMullen at Modern Figures Podcast in Summer 2020. In this episode, we discuss how the desire to make a difference fueled our guests' passion and resulted in them UNINTENTIONALLY becoming TRAILBLAZERS in engineering and higher education. Our guests are: Dr. Stephanie G. Adams, Dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at University of Texas at Dallas and 2019-20 President of the American Society for Engineering Education; Dr. Bevlee Watford, Associate Dean of Equity and Engagement in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech and 2017-18 President of the American Society for Engineering Education; and Dr. Reginald DesRoches, Provost at Rice University and National Academy of Engineering member.Grab a latte and listen to this power-packed episode!Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com to learn more!SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to Engineering Change Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

This is the second of three (3) special episodes in which I joined forces with my colleagues Dr. Jeremy Waisome and Dr. Kyla McMullen at Modern Figures Podcast in Summer 2020. In this episode, we discuss the dos and don'ts of allyship with three women who have been strong allies for equity and inclusion for underrepresented people of color, women, and persons with disabilities in STEM for years. Our guests are: Dr. Amy E. Slaton, Professor of History at Drexel University; Dr. Colleen Lewis, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; and Dr. Claire Horner-Devine, Founder of Counterspace Consulting.Grab a latte and listen to this lively, timely, and informative conversation!Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com to learn more!SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to Engineering Change Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

This is the first of three (3) special episodes on which my colleagues Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Magruder Waisome at Modern Figures Podcast and I joined forces in Summer 2020. In this episode, we discuss actionable strategies toward change specifically focused on race and intersections with gender. Guests include: Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull, Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at UC Davis; Dr. Claudia Rankins, Program Director in the Human Resources Development Division at the National Science Foundation; Dr. Monica F. Cox, Professor of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University; and Dr. Marcia Allen Owens, JD, Assistant Professor in the Environmental Sciences Institute at Florida A&M University.We simulcast this episode live across multiple media outlets. Please check out the video on the Engineering Change Podcast YouTube channel.Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information or to connect with Dr. YEP.If you like what you hear, please take a moment to SUBSCRIBE so you’ll automatically get new episodes, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.

What role does biology play in the underrepresentation of women in engineering? How can we equip tutors to contribute to an inclusive climate? How does the remote work and learning paradigm shift impact people from traditionally marginalized identities? Listen in to hear how my co-producer and I answer these questions from listeners and to learn how you can have your questions addressed on a future episode.Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information or to connect with Dr. YEP.If you like what you hear, please take a moment to SUBSCRIBE so you’ll automatically get new episodes, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.

One often overlooked aspect of the engineering student's experience is the culture and climate they encounter during industry internships. One often overlooked voice is that of the student. This episode gives you both! It's a conversation with Javian Pierson, an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at Southern University, about her experiences as an intern in industry, the transition from HBCU culture to corporate culture, the importance of mentorship, and how to use what are seemingly failures as springboards for success.Follow Ms. Javian Pierson on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information or to connect with Dr. YEP.If you like what you hear, please take a moment to SUBSCRIBE so you’ll automatically get new episodes, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.

There has been a lot of research over the years to illuminate strategies that work (or don't work) to improve equity and inclusion in engineering education, yet application in practice at scale to achieve widespread, sustainable change has not occurred. In this episode, Dr. Karl Reid and I discuss how three fundamental strategies - attitude shifts, behavior shifts, and connection shifts - lead to increased student success. Rather than focus solely on students, we spend a bit of time discussing how faculty, staff, and administrators can apply these strategies to create more inclusive education institutions and programs. We contextualize this within a conversation based on the literature and the need to "let the data speak" to inform our approaches to Engineering Change.Connect with Dr. Reid on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information or to connect with Dr. YEP.If you like what you hear, please take a moment to SUBSCRIBE so you’ll automatically get new episodes, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.

We’re hearing more conversations now than ever about systemic racism and other sources of inequities in not only our communities, but also in higher education. Engineering education is no exception. In this episode, Dr. Monica Cox and I have a very frank discussion about the experiences of Blacks in engineering education. We delve into topics such as the need for advocates and allies who are not threatened by the possibility of losing their privilege, being labeled an angry Black woman, and the importance of being able to speak truth to power. We also spend a bit of time discussing media as a tool for change.Connect with Dr. Cox on Twitter (@DrMonicaCox), Facebook (https://bit.ly/facebookmonicafcox), and LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/linkedinmonicafcox).Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information or to connect with Dr. YEP.If you like what you hear, please take a moment to SUBSCRIBE so you’ll automatically get new episodes, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.

Society is not one-size-fits all, and neither are good solutions to societal challenges. In order for engineering solutions to optimally serve society, engagement of stakeholders and engineers who bring diverse demographic, historical, social, cultural, economic, disciplinary, and other perspectives to problem solving is a must. This episode is a great conversation with Dr. Michael Milligan, Executive Director and CEO of ABET. We discuss the importance of inclusive problem solving to the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, gender disparities in engineering education and practice, and the importance of leaders who walk the talk when it comes to matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Connect with Dr. Milligan and ABET on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook (@ABETaccredit) and on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/abet-).Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information or to connect with Dr. YEP.If you like what you hear, please take a moment to SUBSCRIBE so you’ll automatically get new episodes, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.

We’re learning more and more about how sense of belonging can impact students from underrepresented groups in engineering and other STEM disciplines. Most times interventions are focused on the students alone. Institutions should focus more on making sure their climates are inclusive of the diverse students they serve (or would like to serve) and on educating students as “whole people.” In this episode I speak with Dr. Sossena Wood, Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, as she discusses her experiences in not just finding, but making community in her undergraduate and graduate programs, and how this often extends beyond the campus and beyond her identities. We also talk about the importance of inclusion in engineering research and how diverse perspectives improve neuroimaging solutions in her research lab.Connect with Dr. Wood on Twitter (@lightupthefire), Instagram (@sossena24), and LinkedIn (sossena-wood-profile).Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information or to connect with Dr. YEP.If you like what you hear, please take a moment to SUBSCRIBE so you’ll automatically get new episodes, leave a 5-STAR RATING, a GREAT REVIEW, and SHARE with others.

Have you ever wondered why we have not seen large-scale, sustainable change in diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering education? This brief "welcome" episode introduces the concepts behind Engineering Change, setting the stage for the exciting, informative conversations to come.Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with Dr. YEP.If you like what you hear, please take a moment to subscribe so you’ll automatically get new episodes, leave a 5-star rating, a great review, and share with others.

Engineering Change is the podcast designed to help REDEFINE the engineering education experience as we know it by: RE-imaging who we see as engineers and what we see as engineering, DE-siloing academic programs and problem solving, and FINE-tuning academic culture and climate so people from all backgrounds can succeed. Each episode will leave students and educators with strategies they can put into practice wherever they are in the process of ENGINEERING CHANGE.Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with Dr. YEP.If you like what you hear, please take a moment to subscribe so you’ll automatically get new episodes, leave a 5-star rating, a great review, and share with others.