Suzanna Valdez Wolfe, CEO of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), sits down with Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Suzanna shares her journey from El Paso, Texas, to leadership roles in Washington, D.C., and now at SHPE, where she champions familia, community, and belonging in STEM. 

Hear the unique challenges and opportunities facing Latinas in engineering, the importance of mentorship and leadership development, and how SHPE and SWE are working together to strengthen the STEM pipeline.

Plus, explore how advocacy at the local and national levels ensures Hispanic voices are represented in shaping the future of STEM.

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The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org. 



Ep 335: A Fireside Chat With SHPE CEO Suzanna Valdez Wolfe on the State of Latinas in Engineering

Dr. Kelly Sanders, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, discusses her whirlwind year working at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) as the assistant director for energy systems innovation.

Episode 12: What I Learned at the White House

Engineers Jabreel Walker and Morgan Smith of the GradSWE Affinity Group share their experiences in graduate school in this episode of Diverse.

In conversation with host Sam East, they discuss their motivations for pursuing graduate school, the challenges of returning to school after a break, and the differences between the undergraduate and graduate experience.

Hear their advice for engineers who are considering grad school, the pivots they made along the way, and how the GradSWE Affinity Group has helped them find community and support.

Get involved with the GradSWE Affinity Group: https://affinitygroups.swe.org/gradswe/ 

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The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org. 


Ep 336: Finding Your Path in Graduate School: Stories From Engineers

The Downtime co-hosts Sarah Wynn and Sheri Kasprzak are throwing it back this week as Sarah attends PackExpo in Las Vegas!

The Downtime Divas reintroduce an interview with Arup engineer – and Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 winner – Sushmitha "Sushi" Sudhir.

And stick around for True or False, one of The Downtime's famous games.

The Downtime | Episode 24: Throwing It Back

The Downtime explores trends in marketing to engineers. Your co-hosts Sarah Wynn and Sheri Kasprzak chat with Patrick Lynch, WTWH Media senior vice president of sales and strategy, and head of the Content Studio. Stay tuned as the dynamic duo describe various manufacturing trends as horror movies!

The Downtime | Episode 25: Trendsetters

This is an interview between Cloudwater's Paul Jones, Tom Upton (Farm Manager) from Hukins Hops, and David Deacon (previously of Hop Engineering, Kent) recorded at Hukins Hops in St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent. 

The three discuss the current state of the UK's hop growing industry, including historical highs, contemporary issues, and opportunities for improving the future of the UK hop industry.

Hukins Interview with Dave and Tom

From escaping Vietnam as a refugee to becoming vice president of global front-end procurement at Micron Technology, Thy Tran has lived a story defined by resilience and purpose. 

In this episode, FY26 SWE President Inaas Darrat sits down with Thy to discuss her extraordinary path to earning 13 patents, leading global teams, and embracing new challenges in business and leadership.

Hear Thy’s reflections on giving back, balancing engineering with art and entrepreneurship, and embracing your story.

Don’t miss Thy’s upcoming keynote at WE25, the world’s largest conference for women and allies in engineering, which takes place Oct. 23-25 in New Orleans: we25.swe.org 

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The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.

Ep 337: Dreaming Big and Giving Back With Thy Tran of Micron Technology

This episode is sponsored by Draper.

How do you know when it’s the right moment to make a career change? In this episode, Maureen Masiulis, director of space sensing, domain awareness, and control at Draper and acting vice president and general manager of Draper’s Space Systems Business Unit, shares her STEM journey from robotics in middle school to leadership roles in the aerospace and defense industries. 

In conversation with host Sam East, she reflects on the pivotal moments when she had to decide whether to move on and details how her volunteer experiences within SWE shaped her leadership skills.

Hear how Maureen balances career growth with family and personal priorities and why Draper’s nonprofit model and programs like Draper Scholars make it a unique place for engineers to grow their careers.

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The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org. 

Ep 338: Knowing When It’s Time to Move On With Maureen Masiulis of Draper

Bret Weiss, president and CEO of WSB, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Weiss talks about the company’s growth, the outlook for infrastructure projects in the Twin Cities and beyond, and other topics. 

Interview: Bret Weiss, president and CEO, WSB

The Downtime co-hosts Sarah Wynn and Sheri Kasprzak revisit Pack Expo in Las Vegas! Sarah is in the hot seat as Sheri interviews her about what she saw, the latest trends, and all the packaging goodness from the show floor. Don't miss it!

The Downtime | Episode 26: Unpacking Pack Expo

Behind-the-scenes in the world of civil and environmental engineering at USC Viterbi

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