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Our podcast, She's an Engineer, focuses on creating a community for women in engineering. We share our personal experiences and how we have overcome challenges as women studying and working in the engineering field. Our podcast episodes range from social

She’s an Engineer


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    Barriers Women in STEM Overcome

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 43:35


    In this episode, we discuss our own experiences as women in STEM and medicine, some assumptions that have been made about us, and barriers that we have needed to overcome in our careers. We also discuss general issues that women in medicine and in STEM face, and some studies that have been published regarding these issues. We hope you enjoy!Book Shannon mentioned: Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl SandbergSources:https://msms.tiberhealth.com/2023/11/28/women-in-medicine-gains-and-challenges/https://www.pulmonologyadvisor.com/features/women-in-medicine-progress-and-challenges/https://www.amwa-doc.org/gender-bias-in-medical-education-potential-effects-on-the-training-and-confidence-of-medical-students/https://hbr.org/2015/03/the-5-biases-pushing-women-out-of-stem

    The History of Fire Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 26:33


    In this episode, we discuss the history of fire management, its challenges, and the current policies regarding fire management (wildfires). We also discuss some tips on how you can protect your own home and how to create an emergency plan if a forest/wildfire occurs near your home. We hope you enjoy!Sources:Wildfires and Forest Management | The Nature Conservancy in IdahoPnw_2005_donovan003.pdfNational Cohesive Wildland Fire Management StrategyU.S. Forest Service Fire Suppression - Forest History SocietyFire History and Policy in America - Maryland Forestry Foundationhttps://apps.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/statistics/v1i3-508.pdfWildland Fire TimelineMake your home wildfire defensible | US Forest ServiceThe History and Evolution of Wildland Fire Use | Fire Ecology | Full Text

    A No-Buy/Low-Buy Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 41:32


    In this episode, we discuss why people do no-buy/low-buy years/periods, what they are, some rules to follow, and tips on how to be successful with a no-buy or low-buy year! We hope you enjoy!Financial/Sustainable Spending Creators discussed:Shawna Ripari - https://www.youtube.com/@shawnaripariCaleb Hammer - https://www.youtube.com/calebhammer Graham Stephan/The Iced Coffee Hour - https://www.youtube.com/@TheIcedCoffeeHourRachel Cruze (Ramsey) - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/rachel-cruze?srsltid=AfmBOooKmPqEc_tNMlB1OFBGCC0rfFVspHBC1y6uwlmI5XQTd2NG2ZUMSources:https://lifehacker.com/money/five-strategies-for-a-successful-low-buy-period#:~:text=A%20low%20buy%20(or%20low%20spend)%20period,in%20certain%20areas%20without%20eliminating%20it%20completely.&text=This%20is%20different%20from%20no%2Dbuy/no%2Dspend%20challenges%2C%20which,or%20personal%20items%2C%20no%20concert%20tickets%2C%20etc.https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuabecker/2020/10/29/the-ultimate-guide-to-a-no-buy-year/https://nourishingminimalism.com/no-buy-year/https://theweek.com/personal-finance/no-buy-year-versus-low-buy-year

    The History of Time Zones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 28:07


    In this episode, we discuss the history of time zones, why time zones were established, the different time zones that exist currently, and daylight savings time. We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://www.bts.gov/explore-topics-and-geography/geography/geospatial-portal/history-time-zones-and-daylight-saving https://www.thoughtco.com/what-are-time-zones-1435358 https://www.timeanddate.com/time/time-zones-history.html https://www.timeanddate.com/time/current-number-time-zones.html https://www.timeanddate.com/time/utc-offsets.html Here Are The States That Don't Do Daylight Saving Time

    Sustainability and the Holidays!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 37:34


    Happy Holidays! In this episode, we are discussing practicing sustainability during the holidays, including why we should practice sustainability, as well as ways to be sustainable with holiday food, gifts, wrapping gifts, decor, and more! We hope you enjoy, and we will see you all again in the new year! Please check out our previous sustainability episode and our previous gifting episode from last year: 1) Gifting https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FC3YKnVe0RhOGvgLtMqL5?si=68960ec2239d48aa 2) Sustainability https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BFbRm82LZQnVgbM6Sm0gW?si=4429f7029b184fa7 Sources: https://onetreeplanted.org/blogs/stories/sustainable-holiday-ideas https://moveforhunger.org/blog/ways-be-sustainable-during-holiday-season https://sustainable.umn.edu/holiday https://www.anspblog.org/green-sustainable-holiday-season/ https://unity.edu/articles/what-is-sustainability/

    Hiking Tips and Tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 45:08


    In this episode, we discuss our backgrounds in hiking, our favorite hikes, and some hiking and safety tips! We hope you enjoy! Sources: Your Safety in Mountain Lion Habitat - Point Reyes National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service) How to stay safe if you encounter a moose https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/crampons-snow-ice-climbing.html

    4th Podaversary + Remarkable Women in STEM Part 7!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 31:29


    Hi all, this episode is a special one, as it is our 4th Podaversary (aka marking 4 years of publishing this podcasts)! In this episode, we talk about 3 remarkable women in STEM - Adele Goldberg, Barbara McClintock, and Beatrice Hicks. We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://www.extremenetworks.com/resources/blogs/women-who-changed-tech-dr-adele-goldberg https://computerhistory.org/profile/adele-goldberg/ https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1983/mcclintock/facts/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Barbara-McClintock https://blog.hmns.org/2015/02/wonder-women-of-stem-beatrice-alice-hicks-a-woman-ahead-of-her-time/ https://www.nae.edu/215725/BEATRICE-HICKS-19191979 https://www.womenofthehall.org/inductee/beatrice-a-hicks/

    Getting Your Professional Engineering License

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 36:54


    In this episode, we discuss the requirements for obtaining your PE license, the PE exam, and the PE application process. Shannon also discusses her own PE license journey! We hope you enjoy! We have included a YouTube Channel that was particularly helpful with practice questions/explanations: Series Introduction - Episode 0 | 52 PE Exam Problems in 52 Weeks - YouTube Sources: PE Exam | NCEES Series Introduction - Episode 0 | 52 PE Exam Problems in 52 Weeks - YouTube

    The Residency Match Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 43:19


    In this episode, we talk about The Match for medical residency programs, the timeline, materials needed, and an overview on how applicants and programs are "matched" together. We hope you enjoy! If you have any questions about the process, leave them in the question section below, or reach out to us directly!

    Women & Field Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 34:18


    In this episode, we discuss our experiences with field work and the manufacturing floor, problems when working in the field, and ways to improve the field work experience for women. We hope you enjoy!

    Introduction to Stormwater Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 24:30


    In this episode, we introduce stormwater management, why it is important, permitting, standards for design, and stormwater infrastructure. We hope you enjoy! Sources: Urbanization and Stormwater Runoff | US EPA Green Infrastructure Design and Implementation | US EPA NPDES: Stormwater Best Management Practices, Stormwater Wetland (epa.gov) 6PPD-quinone | US EPA

    Sustainable Architecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 33:18


    In this episode, we discuss the benefits of sustainable architecture, its characteristics, as well as examples of sustainable architecture. We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://www.barker-associates.co.uk/service/architecture/what-is-sustainable-architecture/ https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-sustainable-architecture-4846497 https://www.thespruce.com/eco-friendly-building-materials-1821766 https://parametric-architecture.com/10-sustainable-architecture-around-the-world/

    How it Works: Pickling/Fermentation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 28:09


    In this episode, we discuss the science behind pickling and fermentation, as well as how you can pickle/ferment foods yourself! We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://asiasociety.org/education/science-pickling-and-fermentations https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/pickle/general-information-pickling/general-information-on-pickling/#gsc.tab=0 https://www.foodandwine.com/vegetables/pickled-vegetables/science-vinegar-pickles-explained https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/pickling https://annex.exploratorium.edu/cooking/pickles/salt.html https://zoe.com/learn/fermentation-101 https://www.oddbox.co.uk/blog/how-to-ferment-vegetables https://culturesforhealth.com/blogs/learn/natural-fermentation-basic-formula-fermenting-any-vegetable

    Skyscrapers: The Race to the Sky (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 17:49


    In this episode, we discuss skyscrapers in the late 1920s, and the race to the sky. In this episode, we discuss 40 Wall Street, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building. We hope you enjoy!

    A Brief History of Skyscrapers (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 21:27


    A note from Shannon and Emma: We have changed our logo! Please check it out! In this episode, we discuss skyscrapers, the history of skyscrapers, and notable skyscrapers. In part two, we will discuss the race to construct the world's tallest building. We hope you enjoy! Sources: Home Insurance Building (history.com) Manhattan Skyscrapers | American Experience | Official Site | PBS BUILDING BIG: Skyscraper Basics (pbs.org) Skyscrapers - a short history (linguapress.com) Skyscraper | Definition, Building, History, & Facts | Britannica https://www.thoughtco.com/how-skyscrapers-became-possible-1991649

    Natural Disasters: Earthquakes and Volcanoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 28:41


    In this episode, we discuss the science behind earthquakes and volcanoes, as well as the history of earthquakes and volcanoes in the US, including currently active volcanoes. Sources: https://www.space.com/earthquakes-facts-science https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/how-do-volcanoes-erupt https://www.nps.gov/subjects/volcanoes/anatomy-of-a-volcano.htm https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/cool-earthquake-facts https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/which-volcanoes-conterminous-united-states-have-erupted-nation-was-founded?items_per_page=6

    Coffee Chats Episode 2: Work/Life Balance and Hobbies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 36:29


    In this episode, we discuss our hobbies, and how we allocate time for hobbies, friends and family, and self-care when we have busy schedules! We hope you enjoy!!

    International Women's Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 24:08


    In this episode, we discuss the history and origins of international women's day, as well as how it is celebrated around the world.

    Introduction to Project Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 23:17


    In this episode, we discuss the role of a project manager, skills needed for project management, and tips on how to get into project management if you are interested. We hope you enjoy!

    Happy Lunar New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 31:14


    Happy Lunar New Year! In this episode, we discuss lunar new year traditions, legends, and foods eaten. We hope you have a prosperous Year of the Dragon!

    Long-Term Goal Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 55:44


    In this episode, we discuss how to create long term plans ( 5 and 10 year plans), the questions to ask yourself, and resources that may be useful. We also discuss our own long-term plans, as well as tips for organizing these plans. We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://hbr.org/2023/09/how-to-develop-a-5-year-career-plan https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-make-a-5-year-plan

    Women in Flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 16:02


    In this episode, we discuss notable women in flight such as Amelia Earhart, Geraldine Mock, Willa Brown, and more, celebrating and discussing their lives and their achievements. Sources: (1) https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/amelia-earhart (2) https://sterlingflight.com/7-famous-female-aviators-besides-amelia-earhart/

    Holiday Cheer: Some Gift Ideas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 34:30


    Welcome to our last episode of 2023! Before we take our annual holiday break, we're going to discuss some gift ideas for friends, significant others, parents, siblings, and coworkers/supervisors. We hope you enjoy! Happy holidays and happy new year! See you all in 2024.

    Engineering/Medical Consulting 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 41:28


    In this episode, we discuss the roles of engineering and medical consultants, as well as pros/cons, and the project process. We hope you enjoy! Sources: (1) https://physiciansthrive.com/physician-consultant/#:~:text=Physician%20consultants%20can%20work%20as,practicing%20medicine%20and%20seeing%20patients. (2) https://www.physiciansidegigs.com/medical-consulting-101

    Coffee Chats Episode 1: 3-Year Podaversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 44:49


    Happy Halloween everyone! In this episode, we give updates on our professional and personal lives, talk about our favorite podcast episodes from the past year, and our goals for the upcoming year. We hope you enjoy!

    Changes in Seasons: Fall/Winter Plant Adaptations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 19:09


    In this episode, we discuss why leaves fall, how plants prepare for winter, how leaves change colors, and where to find the best fall foliage. We hope you enjoy! Fall Foliage Map: 2023 Fall Foliage Map & Nationwide Peak Leaf Forecast (smokymountains.com) Sources: https://www.si.edu/stories/why-do-leaves-change-color-fall https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Forestry/Foliage/Why-Leaves-Change-Color https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/fall-colors/science-of-fall-colors#:~:text=As%20night%20length%20increases%20in,unmasked%20and%20show%20their%20colors.

    Joining Professional Organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 32:13


    In this episode, we discuss joining professional organizations, and the benefits of doing so, during college and post-college. We hope you enjoy!

    History of Women in Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 20:07


    In this episode, we discuss the current demographics of women in medicine, and some notable women in medicine from history. We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/states-with-the-highest-percentage-of-female-physicians-report.html https://www.merritthawkins.com/news-and-insights/blog/healthcare-news-and-trends/women-in-medicine-a-timeline-of-15-pioneers-and-innovators/ https://www.staffcare.com/locum-tenens-blog/news/women-in-medicine-specialty-choices/ https://www.aamc.org/news/nation-s-physician-workforce-evolves-more-women-bit-older-and-toward-different-specialties https://www.news-medical.net/health/History-of-Women-in-Medicine.aspx https://medicine.yale.edu/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/women-physicians-over-the-centuries/ https://www.merritthawkins.com/news-and-insights/blog/healthcare-news-and-trends/women-in-medicine-a-timeline-of-15-pioneers-and-innovators/

    Changing Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 22:14


    In this episode, we discuss the process of changing jobs and leaving your job, as well as Shannon's own experience in doing so. We hope you enjoy! Sources: 1. https://hbr.org/2022/02/6-signs-its-time-to-leave-your-job 2. https://www.today.com/money/reasons-to-quit-job-rcna79211 3. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642

    Women and the Civil War

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 29:57


    In this podcast, we continue our women in history series, and talk about the role of women in the civil war, with a special guest, Robbie Suriano. We explore the work of Harriet Tubman, Harriet Beecher Stowe, various women soldiers, and General Order 28. We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/harriet-tubman https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/10-facts-harriet-tubman https://www.havefunwithhistory.com/women-in-the-civil-war/ https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2019/03/08/harriet-beecher-stowe-a-fighter-for-social-justice/ https://www.havefunwithhistory.com/women-in-the-civil-war/ https://ehistory.osu.edu/articles/harriet-beecher-stowe-little-woman-who-wrote-book-started-great-war#:~:text=Home%20%C2%BB%20Articles-,Harriet%20Beecher%20Stowe%3A%20The%20Little%20Woman%20Who%20Wrote%20the%20Book,that%20started%20this%20great%20war%22. https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1993/spring/women-in-the-civil-war-1.html https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/female-soldiers-civil-war https://www.civilwarmonitor.com/blogs/the-infamous-woman-order-of-occupied-new-orleans https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/18/general-butler-and-the-women/

    My Career Path (thus far): Shannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 29:58


    In this episode, we delve into and reflect on Shannon's childhood interests, role models, high school and college, and graduate classes and experiences that led her to major in civil engineering, and then pursue the field of environmental engineering. We discuss more about her decision to switch companies/roles.

    My Career Path (thus far): Emma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 28:54


    In this episode, we delve into and reflect on Emma's childhood interests, role models, high school and college classes and experiences that led her to major in bioengineering, and then pursue the field of medicine. It's still a work in progress, but we are all still growing and learning!

    Women and the American Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 23:28


    Happy Fourth of July! In this episode, we discuss the role of women before, during, and after the American Revolution.

    Happy International Women in Engineering Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 19:28


    Happy International Women in Engineering Day! In this episode, we are joined by guest host Tiffany Smith, to discuss the purpose of international women in engineering day (INWED), and the history of INWED. We also discuss the history of the Women's Engineering Society (WES), who helped found INWED, as we as the role of women engineers in World War 1 and beyond. Here's where you can join the 2023 INWED Webinar: https://www.inwed.org.uk/inwed2023-webinar/ Sources: 1) https://www.un.org/technologybank/news/international-women-engineering-day-2022-malambo-and-tebello%E2%80%99s-stories-studying-industrial 2) https://www.inwed.org.uk/#:~:text=This%20year%20we'll%20be,lives%20and%20livelihoods%20every%20day. 3) https://www.inwed.org.uk/about/ 4) https://electrifyingwomen.org/who-launched-the-womens-engineering-society-in-1919/ 5) https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2014/06/ww1-women-engineers-in-the-first-world-war/#:~:text=The%20First%20World%20War%20was,the%20cranes%20and%20assemble%20weapons. 6) https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/women-in-warfare-female-engineers-make-their-mark-defense-technologies/ 7) https://www.theiet.org/membership/library-archives/the-iet-archives/online-exhibitions/women-and-engineering/history-of-the-womens-engineering-society/#:~:text=The%20WES%20was%20founded%20in,held%20at%20the%20IET%20Archives.

    Thoughts on Changing Your Surname After Marraige

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 37:16


    In this episode, we have guest host Tiffany back on the podcast again for coffee time! We first discuss the history of women changing their surnames after marriage, as well as some current statistics. During coffee time, we discuss the process of changing surnames (from her maiden name to her husband's surname) after marriage, as she has been going through this process, as well as her reasoning behind doing so. We also discuss our own thoughts on changing surnames after marriage, and alternatives to doing so. Sources: 1. Making a Name: Women's Surnames at Marriage and Beyond (harvard.edu) 2. Why do women still change their names? - BBC Worklife 3.Why Women Traditionally Took Their Husband's Last Names (brides.com)

    Remarkable Women in Stem: Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 24:03


    In this episode, we continue our "Remarkable Women in STEM" series, discussing the lives and accomplishments of Mary Anning and Nettie Stevens. We hope you enjoy! Sources: (1) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Anning (2) https://publish.illinois.edu/womeningeology/mary-anning/ (3) https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/mary-anning-unsung-hero.html (4) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nettie-Stevens (5) https://scientificwomen.net/women/stevens-nettie-102

    What I've Learned: Moving out West

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 26:48


    In this episode, Shannon discusses everything she's learned after moving out west from the Midwest/PA/OH region. We also give some tips and tricks from our Zion trip last year!

    Engineering a Rollercoaster: History and Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 30:09


    In this episode, we discuss the history of rollercoasters, its origin, and how they are designed, built, installed, and tested. We hope you enjoy! Sources: (1) https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/coney-century-screams/#:~:text=The%20roller%20coaster%20has%20its,with%20wheels%20for%20summer%20use. (2) https://attractionsmagazine.com/how-are-roller-coasters-built-infographic/#:~:text=When%20building%20a%20roller%20coaster,the%20Superman%20Ride%20of%20Steel. (3) https://www.bigrentz.com/blog/how-roller-coasters-built (4) http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Roller-Coaster.html (5) https://www.coaster101.com/2015/11/03/coasters-101-what-software-do-roller-coaster-engineers-use/

    Engineering the Perfect Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 34:59


    In this episode, we discuss planning, planting, and the maintenance of a garden, as well as companion planting. We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://www.burpee.com/blog/gardening-101.html https://www.burpee.com/blog/what-plants-grow-well-together-a-road-map-to-your-garden.html https://www.burpee.com/blog/companion-planting-guide_article10888.html https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

    History of Women in Biking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 28:48


    In this episode, we have Matt Steele on as guest host to discuss the history of women in bicycling, including the role it played in the women's suffrage movement. We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://www.kittelson.com/ideas/womens-bikes-an-intersectional-look-at-the-history-of-women-and-their-bicycles/ "Two Wheels Good" By: Jody Rosen

    An Overview of the Ohio Train Derailment (An Environmental Engineer's Perspective)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 26:34


    In this episode, we discuss the Norfolk Southern train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3rd, 2023. We discuss the cause of the derailment, the initial actions by the EPA and the State of Ohio, the chemicals of concern that were onboard the train, the effects of contamination, as well as the path forward. Sources: https://www.npr.org/2023/02/23/1158972561/east-palestine-train-derailment-ntsb-preliminary-report-wheel-bearing https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64670227 https://www.epa.gov/oh/east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-emergency-response https://www.politifact.com/article/2023/feb/15/ohio-train-derailment-what-we-know-about-health-en/ https://epa.ohio.gov/monitor-pollution/pollution-issues/east-palestine https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ohio-cleaning-up-toxic-train-derailment-pollution-plume-moves-downstream-2023-02-15/ https://alaskabeacon.com/2023/02/20/how-dangerous-was-the-ohio-chemical-train-derailment-an-expert-explains-analysis/ https://www.nbcboston.com/news/politics/epa-orders-pause-on-shipment-of-contaminated-waste-from-ohio-train-derailment-site/2982828/ Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern for Environmental and Economic Damage After Toxic Train Derailment | The New Republic Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash | AP News The challenges of East Palestine's toxic waste cleanup : NPR

    Alternative Uses of Biosolids (AKA Poopcast Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 27:39


    In this episode, we discuss current biosolid management and application, as well as alternative uses for biosolids in the home and in municipalities. Sources: 1) https://www.epa.gov/biosolids/basic-information-about-biosolids 2) https://www.biosolids.com.au/info/what-are-the-different-forms-of-biosolids/ 3) https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/materials_minerals_pdf/facts.pdf 4) https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/wq427 5) Musee de Civilization: Poop Exhibit

    Introduction to Municipal Wastewater Treatment (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 19:45


    In this episode, we discuss what happens to water once you flush the toilet or wash your hands in the sink! This is part 1 of a two-episode miniseries discussing wastewater and biosolids. Hope you enjoy! Sources: (1) https://www.oconomowoc-wi.gov/270/Treatment-Steps (2) https://www.coleparmer.com/tech-article/eight-stages-of-wastewater-treatment-process (3) https://www.coldwater.org/272/The-Wastewater-Treatment-Process

    Goal Setting and SMART Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 21:55


    In this episode, we discuss goal-setting and the criteria for SMART goals. We also include a few examples of our own goals - personal, professional, and for the podcast. Hope you enjoy!

    Physical Health and Wellness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 30:08


    Happy new year! In this episode, we discuss ways to stay physically healthy with nutrition and exercise, as well as ways to stay mentally healthy, both personally and professionally.

    An Interview with an Experienced Civil Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 32:38


    Happy New Year everyone! In this episode, Shannon interviews her father, Mr. Ralph Kronz about his career in civil engineering. We hope you enjoy!

    Remarkable Women in STEM Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 32:44


    In this episode, we continue our series on remarkable women in STEM/engineering. In this episode, we discuss the lives and accomplishments of three women: Lise Meitner, Elizabeth Blackwell, and Mary Elizabeth Walton. We hope you enjoy! Additionally, thank you all for listening to our podcast in 2022, we will be taking a short holiday break and will see you all in the new year! Sources: (1) https://www.sdsc.edu/ScienceWomen/meitner.html (2) https://www.atomicarchive.com/resources/biographies/meitner.html (3) https://scientificwomen.net/women/meitner-lise-66 (4) https://www.famousscientists.org/lise-meitner/ (5) https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/elizabeth-blackwell (6) https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_35.html (7) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Blackwell (8) https://rrlc.org/winningthevote/biographies/elizabeth-blackwell (9) https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/mary-walton (10) https://orbitalelements.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/stem-female-role-model-spotlight-mary-walton-inventor/ (11) https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/mary-walton-7091.php (12) https://wednesdayswomen.com/mary-walton-female-inventor-who-succeeded-where-edison-failed/

    The Science Behind Baking Bread

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 43:45


    In this episode, we discuss the science and chemical processes behind making bread. We also discuss our favorite and your favorite types of bread! Happy Thanksgiving!

    How it Works: Bridge Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 30:10


    In this episode, we discuss how bridges are built and some popular designs.

    2 Year Podaversary Episode! - Our Goals for the Upcoming Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 25:47


    In this episode, we are celebrating our 2 year podaversary! We also discuss some personal and career goals, as well as goals for the podcast. As we reach these goals, we will be providing updates in future podcast episodes.

    First Year of Work/Med School - What We Have Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 34:10


    In this episode, Shannon and Emma continue this three-part series, discussing all they have learned in the first year of working as an engineer, and in medical school. Stay tuned for the next episode, in which we will discuss our goals for the next year!

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