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Send us Fan Mail The year 2020 has been unprecedented in a number of ways. Systemic racism has come to the forefront of society with global outcries for justice rarely seen, especially in recent years. Couple that with a pandemic that has adversely impacted millions globally - in terms of illnesses, deaths, job losses, education, and so much more - it's no wonder why so many people are #OVER2...

Send us Fan Mail If 2020 has taught us nothing else, it has taught us flexibility, resilience, and that the concept of "normalcy" is fleeting.  While presenting huge challenges, 2020 has made it clear that change is possible. We've seen flexible modes of working that have reduced barriers for many, more widespread attention to systemic inequities and the need to eradicate them, and...

Send us Fan Mail It's hard to believe we've wrapped up our first season of Engineering Change Podcast! We're gearing up for the launch of Season 2 on Wednesday, October 21.Check out this trailer to find out what we have in store! Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com to learn more! Support the show ENGINEERING CHΔNGE® is a registered trademark held by Dr. Yvette E. Pearson for prod...

Send us Fan Mail This is the third of three (3) special episodes in which I joined forces with my colleagues Dr. Jeremy Waisome and Dr. Kyla McMullen at Modern Figures Podcast in Summer 2020. In this episode, we discuss how the desire to make a difference fueled our guests' passion and resulted in them UNINTENTIONALLY becoming TRAILBLAZERS in engineering and higher education. Our guests are:...

Send us Fan Mail This is the second of three (3) special episodes in which I joined forces with my colleagues Dr. Jeremy Waisome and Dr. Kyla McMullen at Modern Figures Podcast in Summer 2020. In this episode, we discuss the dos and don'ts of allyship with three women who have been strong allies for equity and inclusion for underrepresented people of color, women, and persons with disabilitie...

Send us Fan Mail This is the first of three (3) special episodes on which my colleagues Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Magruder Waisome at Modern Figures Podcast and I joined forces in Summer 2020. In this episode, we discuss actionable strategies toward change specifically focused on race and intersections with gender. Guests include: Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull, Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equ...

Send us Fan Mail What role does biology play in the underrepresentation of women in engineering? How can we equip tutors to contribute to an inclusive climate? How does the remote work and learning paradigm shift impact people from traditionally marginalized identities? Listen in to hear how my co-producer and I answer these questions from listeners and to learn how you can have your questions add...

Send us Fan Mail One often overlooked aspect of the engineering student's experience is the culture and climate they encounter during industry internships. One often overlooked voice is that of the student. This episode gives you both! It's a conversation with Javian Pierson, an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at Southern University, about her experiences as an intern in ind...

Send us Fan Mail There has been a lot of research over the years to illuminate strategies that work (or don't work) to improve equity and inclusion in engineering education, yet application in practice at scale to achieve widespread, sustainable change has not occurred. In this episode, Dr. Karl Reid and I discuss how three fundamental strategies - attitude shifts, behavior shifts, and connec...

Send us Fan Mail We’re hearing more conversations now than ever about systemic racism and other sources of inequities in not only our communities, but also in higher education. Engineering education is no exception. In this episode, Dr. Monica Cox and I have a very frank discussion about the experiences of Blacks in engineering education. We delve into topics such as the need for advocates and all...

Send us Fan Mail Society is not one-size-fits all, and neither are good solutions to societal challenges. In order for engineering solutions to optimally serve society, engagement of stakeholders and engineers who bring diverse demographic, historical, social, cultural, economic, disciplinary, and other perspectives to problem solving is a must. This episode is a great conversation with Dr. Michae...

Send us Fan Mail We’re learning more and more about how sense of belonging can impact students from underrepresented groups in engineering and other STEM disciplines. Most times interventions are focused on the students alone. Institutions should focus more on making sure their climates are inclusive of the diverse students they serve (or would like to serve) and on educating students as “whole pe...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why we have not seen large-scale, sustainable change in diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering education?  This brief "welcome" episode introduces the concepts behind Engineering Change, setting the stage for the exciting, informative conversations to come. Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information and to connect with Dr....

Send us Fan Mail Engineering Change is the podcast designed to help REDEFINE the engineering education experience as we know it by: RE-imaging who we see as engineers and what we see as engineering, DE-siloing academic programs and problem solving, and FINE-tuning academic culture and climate so people from all backgrounds can succeed. Each episode will leave students and educators with strategies...