Michael interviews Regine to understand her journey into engineering, including her upbringing and experience as an early-career transportation professional. She encourages more junior practitioners to hone their technical skills, demonstrate leadership outside of your role, and be known to work well with others.
The Gears in Motion podcast aims to encourage the next generation of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by uncovering the stories and barriers faced in the industry and provoking thought around how to drive careers in these spaces.
Conversation Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:19 – What barriers do minorities face in STEM fields?
10:36 – Where do barriers come from?
19:02 – What unique challenges do STEM professionals face today?
21:35 – How does the school system contribute to the STEM pipeline?
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Executive Director & Producer: Michael Boone