As a Spacecraft Systems Engineer and science influencer, Joan Melendez-Misner is on a “mission” to not only help NASA return to the Moon, but also use her passion and expertise to encourage and empower minorities to pursue careers in STEM.Por ASME's Unconventional Engineering

Climate action is a long-term proposition that requires persistence and the ability to pivot where necessary. The ASME Committee on Sustainability, led by Chair Sean Bradshaw and Vice-Chair Timo Marquez, is charged with ensuring ASME remains committed to doing its part in contributing to the larger prospect of realizing actionable progress in addre…

The ability to be intentional with our own career path requires a certain amount of objectivity that’s not always easily attainable. Jeff Perry works with engineers to find ways to sustain their career development using a unique toolkit of training and coaching techniques. His ultimate goal is to help engineers unlock their unique potential, today …

One crucial element to charting how technology will continue to evolve is the ability to remain objective. With decades of experience in manufacturing, automotive and the tech sector, Shauna McIntyre provides a unique perspective on the topic, in particular how engineers can play a pivotal role in bringing about innovation.…

Creating a startup isn’t for the faint of heart. Armed with her engineering background and a determination to help women, Ana Kraft founded Xena Workwear, which seeks to outfit women with PPE designed just for them. With no experience in the footwear industry, Ana faced an uphill climb to say the least. She recently sat down with Tom and Katlyn to …

Instilling a passion for STEM in the youth is essential to ensuring a constant pipeline of talent that will help solve the world’s problems. In this episode, Tom and co-host Karen Russo caught up with STEM Ambassador Jay Flores about his engineering journey and the exciting things he’s involved in. Jay has taken up the mantle of helping to inspire …

The ability to establish goals can be a critical component to driving successful career journeys. In this episode, Tom and Katlyn speak with Sylvia Acevedo, former CEO of the Girl Scouts of America, Systems Engineer at IBM, and Rocket Scientist at NASA(!), about her introduction to engineering and the professional development and interesting turns …

In the ongoing discussion about alternative energy, hydrogen has emerged as a viable solution. Tom and ASME’s Managing Director of Strategy & Innovation Christine Reilley had the chance to speak with Matthew Blieske, CEO of LIFTE H2, a hydrogen supply chain integrator, to shed some light on how hydrogen can play a role in the global net zero emissi…

Cyber security and data protection are two hot button topics in an ever-changing technological society. In this installment, Tom and his co-host Katlyn Coolbaugh, speak with Caitlin Sarian, who goes by the name “CyberSecurityGirl” on social media. Caitlin shares her career story and the trio delve into the finer points of how businesses and individ…

Tom is joined by ASME Chief Operating Officer Jeff Patterson, as they learn the story of long-time volunteer and current ASME Governor Andy Bicos. This episode entitled “The Engineer’s Lifelong Journey” explores some of the different ways a career in engineering can evolve and is told through the lens of Andy’s unique experience and perspective.…

Tom and Roy interview Seurat Technologies CEO and co-founder James DeMuth to discuss how he is transforming the additive manufacturing process to enable a future that is better for our people and planet.Por ASME's Unconventional Engineering

Tom and Roy interview Kaemen Lefleur (@Kaemen.the.Creator) and Libby Brooks (@LibbyBontheLabel) to learn how they are each using their social media platforms to inspire and encourage the next generation of mechanical engineers.Por ASME's Unconventional Engineering

Tom and Roy interview engineer Tony Nelson and planetary scientist Nina Lanza from Los Alamos National Laboratory to discuss space exploration and life on Mars.Por ASME's Unconventional Engineering

Tom and Roy interview StoneAge CEO, Kerry Siggins to discuss how her personal struggles led to her professional success, how to be a strong leader and how to encourage more women to join STEM fields.Por ASME's Unconventional Engineering

Tom and Roy interview aerospace engineer, baker, presenter and producer Andrew Smyth to discover the art of bakineering and discuss Andrew’s Netflix Show Baking Impossible.Por ASME's Unconventional Engineering

Tom and Roy interview roboticist and professor Hod Lipson to discover if machines can self-reflect, ask questions and even be creative.Por ASME's Unconventional Engineering

Tom Costabile and Roy Firestone interview mechanical engineer Ian Davis to discover how he used 3D printing to create his own prosthetic hand.Por ASME's Unconventional Engineering