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Communicate and Collaborate with Beenish Zia

April 12, 2021

When it comes to engineering, communication is key! Learn how platform architect Beenish Zia uses collaborates with doctors to develop new technologies for the healthcare field.

Define a Problem with Dr. Nerissa Bauer

March 1, 2021

All engineers start their work by coming up with a goal or a problem they want to solve. Learn how Dr. Nerissa Bauer uses her eyes and ears to learn as much about a problem as possible so that she can come up with a solution that works for her patients.

Define a Problem with Victoria Graczyk

March 1, 2021

All engineers start their work by coming up with a goal or a problem they want to solve. Learn how Victoria Graczyk of Schmidt Associates is helping to save the planet by finding more energy efficient equipment at our schools and other buildings.

Imagine & Plan with Myrisha Powell

February 28, 2021

There is rarely on right answer or one way to approach a problem or goal, which is why its so important to be creative problem solvers. With lots of possible ways to go about creating or building a project, its important to take some time to think about the possibilities and to create a plan to provide guidance for the team before everyone starts building. Learn how Myrisha Powell of Schmidt Associates uses her imagination to help solve the puzzle of how a building will look.

Create with Poonam Gill

February 27, 2021

Once you've decided on a plan for how you want to solve your problem or goal, its time to get hands on and build your solution. Learn how engineer Poonam Gill is helping to create the next generation of women in STEM through the work of Every Girl Can STEM.

Test with Dr. Anusuya Das

February 26, 2021

Engineers test their creations regularly as they build to make sure their ideas work. Tests can tell us if our solution worked, or if we need to make improvements. Learn how Anusuya Das mixes art and science as she designs experiments to see whether a possible solution to a problem actually works.

Improve with Yok Potts

February 25, 2021

Sometimes when we test creations, the problem is solved on the first try. Most of the time something needs to be changed, or improved. Learn how Yok Potts of MISO helps improve the energy markets that power our everyday lives.