This episode is sponsored by Resideo.

In this episode, two engineers share how curiosity, empathy, and innovation shape their work creating smart home technologies.

Helen Meza, systems integration lead engineer at Resideo, shares her inspiring path from Peru to the U.S. and discusses how she leads global teams with empathy and adaptability. 

Kyra Neal, mechanical design engineer at Resideo, reflects on how she went from designing 3D printers to designing thermostats and dehumidifiers that make tangible differences in people’s lives — and how curiosity played a role in her STEM career.

In conversation with Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, hear Helen’s insights on incorporating cultural awareness into leadership, Kyra’s lessons on finding growth through every challenge, and how Resideo fosters an environment where engineers can make an impact.

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Ep 340: Engineering Comfort, Safety, and Growth: Women at Resideo

A new study suggests that microbes known as Archaea, which survive in extreme heat and inhospitable conditions, harbor compounds that could revolutionize how we treat drug-resistant infections. Could Archaea be used for medicine?

Question Your World - Could Archaea be used for medicine?

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2026 TOK Essay Title 2: To what extent do you agree that doubt is central to the pursuit of knowledge? Answer with reference to two areas of knowledge.

This title seems to pick up in the middle of a debate about the nature of knowledge, and how it has shifted over time… particularly with the 21st century focus on STEM, and a scientific approach to knowledge. For me, as an art teacher, the idea that doubt is essential to the pursuit of knowledge is counter-intuitive, even corrosive; how can one create without a measure of belief? I recognized the deep, conflicting roles doubt plays in our two fields. To bridge that ideological gap and truly understand the scientific methodology, I pulled a brilliant Physics teacher away from his formulas and into a necessary conversation.

Guest: Mr. Saif Ullah (Physics Teacher)
Music: Julia Shi performing Claude Debussy, Feb 2025

Doubt is Central

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In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, SWE CEO and Executive Director Karen Horting sits down with Sarah EchoHawk, president and CEO of Advancing Indigenous People in STEM (AISES), to discuss visibility, allyship, and access for Indigenous engineers.

Sarah shares her family’s deep legacy of public service, the role of tribal colleges in reclaiming education, and how Indigenous knowledge systems — from fire science to environmental stewardship — can help solve global challenges.

Plus, hear how employers, educators, and organizations like SWE can strengthen partnerships with AISES to ensure Indigenous voices are included in 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 341: Indigenous Voices in STEM: A Conversation With Sarah EchoHawk, AISES President

This week, Collins dictionary reveals its words of the year. We also examine the latest OpenAI-Amazon deal and speculate about what a low-cost Macbook might look like. Plus we find out more about Science Week with Ruth Freeman, director of research for society at Research Ireland.

Research Ireland's Ruth Freeman on Science Week 2025

Join us as we explore the critical role of STEM education in reshoring manufacturing and empowering the next generation of engineers. Featuring insights from Dhaval Jadav, CEO of Alliant Group, and Dr. Robert Ambrose, Professor at Texas A&M, and Director of Robotics at Alliant Group, this episode digs into the challenges and opportunities in fostering a diverse and skilled workforce, and how robotics competitions serve as a gateway to STEM fields.
Learn how STEM related programs from K-12 and then community colleges and universities are preparing the next generation of engineers, technicians and other professionals necessary to support the growing population of robots and autonomous systems.

The Power of STEM: Shaping the Next Generation

This is the STEM track for the "Grid Surge", it's the version with no drum. Pumped-up, electric energy driven by a huge backbeat and cutting synths. This track is pure motivation, kicking off strong and hitting high-intensity peaks. Think fast-paced action, tech reveals, or getting hyped for a workout. It's all drive, all good vibes.

02_W8 Grid Surge (No Drums)

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Welcome to Diverse, a podcast by the Society of Women Engineers. SWE gives women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering community. On Diverse, we highlight incredible thought leaders and personalities in the STEM community and discover who they are at home, at work and in between.

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an original podcast talking about Theory of Knowledge for teachers and students of TOK and other curious people...

En podcast om skolforskning med Janne Kontio och Sofia Lundmark, som produceras i samarbete med Skolporten och Södertörns högskola.

Podden leds av Janne Kontio, lektor i pedagogik vid Stockholms universitet och Sofia Lundmark, lektor i medieteknik vid Södertörns högskola. Tillsammans pratar de om färsk forskning och intervjuar nydisputerade pedagogikforskare.

Join Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman each week for discussions with leading roboticists, innovative robotics companies, and other key members of the robotics community.

New tracks tagged #stem