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Diana is the founder of Latina Engineer, a page where she shares what is like to be a women in STEM. She is currently a manufacturing engineer at Methode Electronics. Coming from an immigrant family and being a first generation graduate has not been easy in a male-dominated field but she is showing the world the great things Latinas can do in STEM. Her Instagram page has over 6000+ followers where she shares her story as a Latina in engineering.She has a passion for helping and empowering others. She is active in mentorship programs, STEM panels, and international conferences. She is showing the world that anyone can pursue a career in STEM.Some questions discussed in the episode (Video Timestamps):00:00 Intro03:08 Intro Diana04:30 Talking about the Latina Engineer page, shop, and Instagram07:10 Why do you think there is so much pushback for Latinos and Latinas to work in STEM?10:22 Why inspires you to share content for STEM students?12:40 How was your experience starting your college career at a community college?15:15 Is there a difference in the PE license with starting at a community college?16:32 What do you do as a mechanical engineer?18:20 What skills a mechanical engineer should have?20:13 What volunteering do you do?22:15 Do you regret not volunteering with engineering organizations?25:10 What tools and principles do you use to manage your time with a full-time job and a small business?28:10 Why do men don't worry about kids but women do? How can we change that?32:15 Where do you see Latina Engineer in the future?34:24 Do you think you would ever quit mechanical engineering to focus on your business?37:10 What advice do you have for a student considering between masters or pursue a career right away?39:24 What advice do you give women wanting to pursue a career in STEM?41:25 How can we continue Engineering our Future?42:25 Connect with Diana from Latina Engineer43:08 OutroResources mentioned in this episode:Episode 9: Four Reasons you SHOULD go to Graduate School: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/009Episode 10: The Masters vs Experience Discussion with Iasmin Rosa: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/010Episode 11: Four Reasons you SHOULD NOT go to Graduate School: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/011PPI discount code: www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2PassConnect with DianaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/latina_engineer/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dirachetaaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsD84mx8BFn8X8PMpuwmrAWebstite: https://latinaengineerlife.wordpress.com/Music by Jack Winder:Outro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgLuis Duque:LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedInTwitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagramYouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITYouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Engineering our Future at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe
