Maker to Maker

Our listeners know Brooke Glassman as the energetic host for Maker to Maker. We've turned the tables this time and put Brooke in the hot seat. Listen in for Brooke's favorite Maker to Maker moments, her passion for space exploration, and her drive to discover the “X factor” in every engineer.

Dive into the world of human/robot collaboration with Erich Mielke, a Senior Research Engineer at 3M. Join our conversation as he discusses human and robot interactions, his creative process, and getting IP patented.

Dive deep into the power grid. Join father and son Jerry and Christian Mercado as they explain the importance of substations, the power grid, and the possibilities ahead for renewable energy.

Meet the Lead Mechanical Engineer at OnePointOne, Leanne Cushing. Join her conversation on the importance of vertical farming for the future of food production and explore what drives her creativity in the robotics field. 

The TE African Heritage Scholarship program fosters talented students toward bright futures in engineering. Recent scholarship recipient Eric Scandrett shares his TE internship experience.Learn more about TE Connectivity's African Heritage Scholarship here .

Go behind the scenes of Discovery's BattleBots in a conversation with Captain of Team Valkyrie, Leanne Cushing. Hear as Leanne talks through the engineering process and strategy that drives her team of makers to build one of the most destructive robots in the league. 

Engineers from various backgrounds speak about their love of Engineering, the inspiration behind their chosen career paths, and the industry prospects that excite them most.

 The engineering industry is evolving. Hear Beda Pormentilla speak to the exciting merging of technology, design, and culture to “make a more connected world.”

Explore the mind of the Ting Gao, Sr. Director of Engineering at TE Connectivity. Hear her ideas around collaboration and team chemistry that lead TE to make Clarivate's Top 100 Global Innovator list year after year.Related Link:TE Connectivity ranks among Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators for 11th yearJoin TE Connectivity's Talent Community

Join a conversation with Ryan Mackintosh, Mechanical Engineer at Nuro. Explore his ideas around self-driving vehicles and how cycling principles can be applied in space exploration technology.Learn more:Electrifying and Connecting All the Ways We TravelEnabling End-to-End Data Connectivity

Meet mechanical engineer at Boeing, Aher Einhorn. Explore his ideas surrounding the importance of designing with purpose, fueling curiosity, and the relationship between art and engineering.Related LinkA Connected Aircraft: Technologies to make modern air travel faster and more efficient

Meet the creator behind TE's giant music machine. Tune in to learn about Brett Doar's unique building process and explore his ideas around materials, energy, and the effect engineering has on the world. Related LinksDrop the Beat on TE 

Maker to Maker connects engineers across industries, career stages, and backgrounds to talk about the intricacies of design and building. Join in as makers get into the weeds about their favorite projects, the challenges they face, and what drives them as an engineer.