WIE Rise Together: Breaking Barriers in STEM
WIE Rise Together: Breaking Barriers in STEM
Podcast Description
Showcasing the incredible strides IEEE Women in Engineering members are making, discussing the latest trends in tech and science, and motivating young minds to pursue their passions in STEM.
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Focused on women's achievements and challenges in STEM, with episodes covering global perspectives on women's roles in technology, balancing STEM careers with motherhood, and showcasing innovative ideas from women engineers, such as exploring what it takes for women to thrive in STEM internationally.
Join professionals in STEM as they share real-life experiences navigating work-life balance, dual careers, and personal growth. Each episode offers inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help you thrive in your career and connect with a global community.
In this episode, we dive deep with Distinguished Lecturer John McDonald, a globally recognized leader whose career is defined by technical excellence, extensive publications, and a lifelong commitment to volunteering and mentorship. John shares how an early spark of curiosity grew into a purpose-driven path—one shaped by service, professional communities, and intentional leadership.
Together, we unpack the real challenges facing today’s students and young professionals: balancing demanding academic pressures, building confidence, developing communication and emotional intelligence, and cultivating networks that truly matter.
John offers practical, actionable strategies to thrive in school while preparing for the complex dynamics of the modern workplace.
Listeners will gain rare insight into the discipline behind authoring more than 150 technical publications, the impact of mentorship on career trajectory, and the mindset required to make meaningful, long-term contributions to the engineering profession. This candid and inspiring conversation is essential listening for anyone seeking not just a job in STEM—but a purpose-filled, resilient, and influential career.
Guest: John McDonald, Founder & CEO, Electric Power System Engineer
JDM Associates, LLCAbstract
Host: La Rhonda Julien
Inspection Performance Specialist, Georgia Transmission Corporation
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