Reinvention

A New Balance
Two dual-career couples’ experiences with new parenthood offer lessons in resilience. By Alina Bartley, SWE…
Crafting Your Own Rotational Program
By Emily Carney, SWE Editorial Board Rotational leadership programs are great ways to gain insight…
From Engineer to Writer and Champion
Engineers’ problem-solving skills are transferable to authorship and advocacy. By Jill S. Tietjen, P.E., F.SWE…
Reverse Mentorship Poses Opportunities, Challenges
Focusing on the strengths rather than experience of less-senior members can create a work environment…
Making the Most of Your Internship
Four recent interns and co-op students share advice on how to maximize the internship experience.…
Engineering Educator’s Second Act Is Picture Perfect
SWE Fellow nurtures her creative side into burgeoning photography business. By Mary C. Verstraete, Ph.D.,…
Taking a Look at SWE Annual Conferences
Conferences are transformative and a type of reinvention all their own — from changes to…
The Girl Scouts Reinvents Itself into a Critical STEM Pipeline
The organization has come a long way from homemaking and crafts to encouraging girls in…
Closing the Gap: Alternative Pathways to Engineering Careers
The gap between industries’ demand for engineers and the number of professionals available is persistent.…
What Is Your ‘Elevator Speech’ When You Retire?
There are many ways to define oneself beyond job title and profession. Doing so can…