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Welcome to another engaging episode of Engineering Influence, presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies. Join us as we welcome Kathy Renzetti, Executive Director of DiscoverE, to discuss the evolution and significance of Engineering Week 2025. From its origins in the 1950s to its current global influence, Engineers Week has become a catalyst for inspiring young minds to pursue careers in engineering. Kathy delves into the importance of hands-on engagement and the crucial role volunteer mentors play in classrooms, transforming the way students perceive engineering. Discover how local initiatives and partnerships can create lasting impacts, and why volunteering as a role model can make a real difference. We also explore exciting themes for this year's event— "Build Your Future"— which encourages students to imagine and create solutions for tomorrow's world. Dive into the discussion on how engineering can address current global challenges such as climate change, and learn about the role of civil engineering in shaping a sustainable future. Don't miss the opportunity to hear about DiscoverE's Future City Competition, which inspires young innovators to envision cities 100 years into the future. Celebrate their achievements and learn how to stay engaged in nurturing the next generation of engineers beyond Engineers Week.

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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.

                  The podcast welcomed Thea Sahr with Discover-e, the organizers of Engineer's Week to discuss how the event is going virtual in 2021.   Learn more about DiscoverE's full range of resources for Engineers Week and ways to promote engineering throughout the year on their website: http://www.discovere.org 

It's National Engineers Week, or eWeek, for short, and there's no better way to celebrate this week of recognition than to sit down with the organizers of the event itself, DiscoverE. Engineering Influence sat down with Thea Sahr, DiscoverE's Director of Communications and Programs to talk about the week, the events happening across the country and how eWeek has grown into a year long celebration of engineering.Transcript:Host: Welcome back once again to ACEC's Engineering Influence podcast. I'm your host, Alan Crockett, Director of Member Communications and it's Eweek, everywhere around here at ACEC and throughout a lot of places in the US this week. And as a result, we are very, very honored and pleased to have Ms. Thea Sahr. She's the DiscoverE Director of Communications and Programs, that has a lot to do with all the activities that are going on in celebration of Engineering Week. Thea, welcome to Engineering Influence podcast.Thea: Thanks Alan. I'm really happy to be here.Host: Well I know this is a busy busy time for you. Is this like Christmas season for a DiscoverE?Thea: Oh, it sure is. It sure is. You know, you work year round, getting ready, getting all the materials, all the resources together, and then you kind of watch what everyone around the country does to be pioneers of progress and really engage kids and celebrate all the wonderful things that engineers are doing. One of my favorite things to do during Engineer's Week is to Google Engineer's Week 2020 (#eWeek2020) and just see everything that people are doing. It's really incredible.Host: Well, that's a very interesting because I think a lot of people don't realize that Engineering Week celebrations are throughout the next year.Thea: You're right.Host: We're at the beginning and and we've got a whole week worth of activities planned. What so how things are going so far?Thea: Things are going great. You know, across the country on engineering universities at college campuses, their celebrations lots of small and medium sized engineering firms are going out there, volunteering with their local schools. Some of our larger corporations are doing multiple events around the country, but it's really individuals out there, people who say, you know, this week I'm going to go into my kids' school, or this week I'm gonna work and find an organization that I can partner with. And you know, while we call it Engineer's Week, it's really a 365 year round mindset of, you know, just taking a moment, volunteering, going out there, talking to a child about what engineering is. Cause sometimes we forget that you know, us an engineering community, we know a lot of engineers. We know what engineers do. Most Americans don't know what engineers or technicians do. They've never met one. They don't run across them in their daily lives. So and we know that role modeling and telling kids what's involved in engineering is one of the first and best ways to engage kids and get them excited.Host: Well, we have, you know, ACEC represents more than 5,200 individual engineering firms throughout the nation. And it's always a pleasure to just see all the activities that our member firms are engaged in. And I remember organizations to celebrate the the importance of, of engineers and engineering overall. So tell me a little bit about yourself. How long have you been involved with the discovery?Thea: I've been involved with DiscoverE for nine years. But before that, I mean, I've been an employee of discovery for nine years, but I've been an Engineer's Week volunteer and advocate for the last 20 years. I was at a PBS station in Boston and we created Design Squad and Engineer Your Life. So I've been working to engage kids in engineering for a long time. And yeah, and what I like about it is we really think that engineering is the gateway to math and science. You know, that that's that hands on problem solving you get the kids hooked that way and then all of a sudden they're going to be like, Oh, if I know math and science, if I know those concepts, then my, you know, my catapult or my lever or whatever they're working on or whatever problem they're trying to solve, they'll go and look for the science and then it becomes real. And then, you know, engineers and engineering can really answer that "so what" question for kids?Host: Well it sounds like, you know, these programs also help take the fear of mathematics out of the equation and brings it back to a more realistic, a realistic plane for, for kids who are curious and wondering what to do and how things work. I was scared to death of math coming through school, so that's why I went into words. I can handle words, but math is kinda hard. Well, I know we had we, you know, in, in DC we, we had the big future cities competition yesterday and we got a lot of pictures and some story for that for our blog. Tell me what else is, what are the other big highlights that are coming up through the end of the week, both here and throughout the nation that you guys are focuses on?Thea: Right, right. Yes. So future cities, our competition for middle school students where we ask them to design and build a city of the future. With 45,000 students from around the world participate and we crowned the world champions yesterday and they're from Indiana, which is very exciting. So that was great. So a big shout out to them and their hard work. And then tomorrow, Thursday the 20th, is introduce a girl to engineering day. So that's a time during seven days to really focus in on girls who may not know about engineering or be engaged in engineering. And you know, we've turned a lot of attention to this area, but there's still a lot of work to be done to kind of bring more girls into the fold. And so we released a report back in December called despite the odds where we looked at why girls choose STEM and why women stay in the field.Thea: You know, we know all the reasons why they leave, but we were like, what can we learn from why they stay? And what we've found is the importance of role models. You know, volunteers going out there talking to kids, doing hands on engineering activities and, and telling them what engineering is, how engineers solve problems, what those problems are, you know, what are the kinds of fascinating things all of your members and their employees are working on. That's, you know, and there's no magic bullet, right? It's just really getting out there and, and doing the outreach. We know the formula. We just need more people to be doing it. And that's what we love so much about ACEC and your members is that they're so close to their local communities that they're doing that work. And we just want to give a big shout out to everyone and say thank you and keep on keeping on.Host: Oh, excellent. Excellent. That will bring a smile to a lot of people's faces. And just on a personal note, I've been at ACEC for 17 years and I've been going to you know, the national meetings, the fall conferences and the annual convention twice a year. And I've noticed a difference just in, for example, we would get 800 to a thousand attendees at these conferences and it would be rare back in, you know, 15 years ago, it'd be kind of rare to see a woman engineer. Everybody would notice. It's not rare, it's not rare anymore. And you know, just to dovetail on that, we give numerous scholarships out to engineering students to help them finish and proceed in their educations. And I had noticed that over the years you know, five out of, you know, six out of 10 scholarships that we give out, we'e going to women, we're going to women students. So I think your messages and your your efforts are paying off - women are engineers and it's not a rare thing anymore. And I'm old enough to be able to realize that. So kudos to everybody at DiscoverE. So tell me what does discovery really want to accomplish? What's the overall mission of your organization?Thea: So we have a dual mission of celebrating engineers and you know, really elevating the field. And, and giving a big, you know, making sure that the world, just how much engineers contribute to, to our way of life and making the world a safer, stronger, better place. Right. That's, you know the work that engineers do is just, is mission critical and it is awesome. And then our second our, our second piece of that pie is really encouraging kids to investigate and explore engineering. We know not every child is going to become an engineer, no one wants that. But if we could give kids the, the tools, the engineering design process, project management, if they take those skillsets, any career, imagine how effective they could be just to kind of break down large problems into bite sized chunks and tackle them and solve them. And, and, and, and bring that kind of mindset. I think would be wonderful. And our big audacious goal is that every child around the world, every year has an engineering experience. You know, cause so many kids just don't know that it exists or it's even a possibility or that they have, you know, that they have the chops for it.Host: Or the role that engineers play in practically everything that goes on. So.Thea: Exactly.Host: So really incredible and worthy, worthy endeavor for sure. You said you'd been there for discovery as you know, working on staff and then, but you said you had volunteered before. What changes have you seen in what DiscoverE offers and, and tries to accomplish over the years? And how have you seen that reflect on the results and the reaction to your efforts?Thea: Sure. I think, you know like all good engineering organizations has been an iterative learning process, right? Try something or put it out there, what works, how can we make it better? How can we make it better? And we look at the evolution of the resources that we offer the training that we offer. We're continually saying, okay, you know, what's resonating with the kids, what messages can we share? What hands on activities can we share, what's working? And then just, you know, constantly improve the resources and the delivery mechanisms that we have, you know, as technology changes, can we take advantage of of community, you know, ways to communicate to reach more students. You know, if you're in a rural area, can we try a webinar, you know, a webcast bringing on an engineer right into your classroom electronically.Thea: So I think, you know, we're always willing to try new things. And I think that the volunteers out there working with kids are a lot more, and sophisticated is not quite the right word, but they've been doing it a long time. They know what works. And so it's really listening to all our wonderful volunteers out there and responding to what they're asking for, what resources they need. You know, cause we can't, we're a tiny staff of six people. So how do we support the work of 50,000 volunteers out there reaching a million kids? So I think that's just kind of our constant thinking is, what do you guys need? What do you gals need and how can we help you?Host: Yeah. Well, you know, I think one of the one of the benefits also that I had discovered when, when preparing communications for the upcoming Engineers Week I went to the DiscoverE website and, and you guys provide all kinds of ideas and, and, and, and pointers for activities to further on your mission that I believe a lot of our member firms who, and I've talked to a few, they want to do something but they just don't know quite what to do. What's the best way to go about it? I think going to your website would be would be a great thought starter on PRI trying to, you know, basically pitch in and do our part as an industry.Thea: Well definitely we have a right on our homepage. You can download the ultimate how to guide. In four pages it outlines for you what you can do to engage a child in engineering. And there's really simple steps and then it takes you to all the other resources. But we have an extensive library of activities. We have an extensive library of how, you know, messages that you can share with kids. And like some people are like, I don't even know how to reach out to my school. I have a cheat sheet of what you can say and, and and who you should ask for when you call the school. So, you know, how do you arrange a classroom visit? So, and then videos of engineers. And then we have an extensive section on engineering careers, so you can send kids who might be interested in engineering to our website. So it's all there. DiscoverE with an E dot org. I hope folks will visit usHost: I'm pretty sure they will. I know you're very busy lady. You getting ready to head back to Boston. So good luck to you. Thank you for sharing a few minutes with us this morning. And good luck to the entire, for the rest of the week of all the activities you guys have your hands on and we'll see you again next time.Thea: Yeah, thank you and thanks to all the pioneers of progress out there, all of your engineers, your technicians who are, who are, you know, doing such great work to make my life easier and safer. I really appreciate it.Host: Okay, thanks Thea and have a good day and we'll see you on the next one. Enjoy.Thea: Okay. Bye. Bye.Host: Once again, that was Thea Sahr, Director of Communications for DiscoverE, which basically coordinates all the eWeek and Engineering Week activities that just don't occur once a week. There are ongoing throughout the year program and activities and knowledge and awareness and seminars and they obviously do an excellent job. So thank you for joining us today. My name is Alan Crockett, once again, Director of Member Communications and we'll see you on the next side. Enjoy.

Why Do People Choose Careers in Engineering? Do you want to solve important problems, contribute to society, and help people? Well, then, you may want to become an engineer. At least that's why some successful engineers have said they entered and persist in the occupation, according to a recent study published by DiscoverE, an engineering outreach organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. The research was conducted by DiscoverE in partnership with the Concord Evaluation Group. It specifically sought to answer the question: What are the common factors that motivate girls to pursue—and then persist—in engineering education and careers? Thea Sahr, director of Communications and Programs with DiscoverE, discussed some of the findings as a guest on The POWER Podcast. “We're finding that the women who are staying in engineering have a really strong support network, whether that's family or friends or they have role models, that network is super important,” said Sahr. “They can draw on past obstacles. They have the cultural and social capital to get through the tough times—that resiliency, that grit that we hear is so important for all of us—and a sense of belonging. The women who feel a sense of belonging, either in their university or at their place of employment, have a better chance of staying.” So, do men have other reasons for getting into the engineering field? Not really. Sahr said DiscoverE has done additional surveys asking people what attracted them to the profession, and across the board, women and men said solving critical problems was the main reason they liked engineering. But many kids don't get the opportunity to really understand what an engineer does. That's why DiscoverE's work is so important. The group helps get the word out in schools and through other events throughout the year. In fact, DiscoverE is the backbone organization behind Engineers Week, which was established in 1951. The week begins this year on Feb. 16 with the theme “Engineers: Pioneers of Progress.” Learn more about it at DiscoverE.org. Sahr suggested the outreach is vital. She said DiscoverE has conducted surveys of 11- and 12-year-old kids, and it found that 92% of those surveyed were thinking about their future careers, even at that early age. “It's not just when Grandma asks at Thanksgiving, they're thinking about this pretty seriously,” Sahr said. Another DiscoverE-sponsored program begins on March 11 and runs on Wednesdays through April 8. Called “Global Marathon,” it will be a five-part series with stories from inspiring women in the engineering and technology fields. It's a free web-based event designed to provide actionable career advice and connect women around the globe.

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Leslie Collin’s quick take on the best in technology, innovation, and business strategy, including: Making engineering exciting and fun on the spot How live-streaming helps explain a message B2B advantages Listen to Leslie’s full-length interview with Rebecca HERE CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE < Back to Podcast Homepage Leslie Collins is the Executive Director of DiscoverE. She created the DiscoverE outreach campaign (1990) […]

Leslie Collins, Executive Director of DiscoverE, talks today with Rebecca Linder about being a part of the force behind Engineers Week and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Having hosted both in-person and online events, Leslie speaks of the challenges and rewards of raising awareness to the field of engineering for kids and young adults, and delivering value to sponsors […]

STEMxm Episode 16-  Dream Big Film | DiscoverE | Bridges to Prosperity Who was on the episode: Avery Bang trained as a geo-technical engineer at the University of Colorado Boulder before joining Bridges to Prosperity where she now serves as Executive Director. Bridges to Prosperity is a non-profit organization that builds cable-stayed pedestrian bridges throughout the developing world. With design, program development and construction experience in nearly a dozen countries, she has more than doubled the size of the operation. When describing what she does, Avery asks people to imagine what it would have been like for them to get to their elementary school if the infrastructure they had—bridges, roads, etc—didn’t exist. She explains that she helps people in the developing world build projects that many people often take for granted. Menzer Pehlivan is a geotechnical engineer specializing in earthquake engineering. Named one of the “2016 New Faces of Engineering” by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Menzer was inspired to build more resilient communities and reduce the risk associated with earthquakes following the 1999 Kocaeli Earth- quake in Turkey,which she experienced as a young girl. She received her Ph.D. degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013 and has worked on numerous geotechnical and earthquake projects in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. She currently works as a geotechnical engineer on critical infrastructure projects at CH2M in Seattle. Thea Sahr is an award-winning producer of national education outreach initiatives and messaging campaigns for multimedia projects. She has over 25 years experience at such organizations as the Museum of Science (Boston), WGBH Educational Foundation, and am now at DiscoverE. She has been a successful team leader and creator of evergreen resources that teach science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts. She focuses, in particular, on dispelling stereotypes about engineering and science, and encouraging girls and minorities to pursue STEM education and careers.   Places to connect if you’d like to get an engineer to come speak in your classroom (keep in mind, most of these organizations have local chapters, so the national organization should be able to put you in touch with the local chapter if you don’t find them with a google search…): American Society of Civil Engineers American Society of Mechanical Engineers Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers American Institute of Chemical Engineers   STEMxm is available on iTunes & Stitcher:

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