Best Dr Yvette E Pearson Podcasts (2025)

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NSF AGEP Alliances: Beacons for Equity in the STEM Professoriate Part II 40:39

2+ y ago40:39

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This is a continuation of our conversation from Episode 27, where we introduced current and past participants in conversations about the National Science Foundation's Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program. In this episode, we discussed the importance of institutional change and the scholars shared their advice for pr…

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NSF AGEP Alliances: Beacons for Equity in the STEM Professoriate Part I 31:38

2+ y ago31:38

31:38

The National Science Foundation’s (NSF's) Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program funds teams of institutions that work together to identify, mitigate, and ultimately eradicate, systemic barriers to success for STEM faculty from racially and ethnically minoritized identities while studying, disseminating, and reproduci…

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Soapbox: The Truth about ABET 43:26

3y ago43:26

43:26

There are a lot of misconceptions about ABET, and this "Soapbox" episode sets out to correct some of them. In particular, we talk about opportunities to innovate in engineering curricula in a way that meets ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) criteria requirements and advances justice, equity, diversity and inclusion by teaching student…

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Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees (GRAD) with Dr. Marcus Huggans 1:00:54

3y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Marcus Huggans, Executive Director of Client Relations for the National GEM Consortium. We speak about GEM's rich history in increasing the numbers of scholars from traditionally marginalized racial and ethnic identities earning degrees in STEM, the importance of mentoring and social capital, and the benefits…

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Inclusive Engineering Outreach with Kathy Renzetti 1:00:32

3y ago1:00:32

1:00:32

This episode is a conversation with Kathy Renzetti, Executive Director of DiscoverE. Just in time for Engineers Week 2022, we speak about the need to remove barriers so ALL students have the opportunity to engage in engineering, the impacts of having STEM professionals engage in K-12 outreach, and flipping the script on the questions we ask regardi…

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Engineering Change - Season 4 Trailer 3:32

3y ago3:32

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It's been a while but we're back! We're gearing up for the launch of Season 4 on Wednesday, February 23. Check out this trailer to discover what we have in store! Visit our Engineering Change Podcast Website to learn more!By Dr. Yvette E. Pearson

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Episode 23: Prescription for Change 49:02

4y ago49:02

49:02

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Terri W. Jackson, author of "The Madness Within: The Journey of a Future Doctor" (as Terri L. Whitley) and her newest release, "Chocolate Covered Nut: The Journey Continues." We talk about her journey navigating STEM education at the undergraduate and graduate levels as a student with bipolar disorder; recons…

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Episode 22: The 50K Coalition 43:23

4y ago43:23

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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Douglas of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Clif Morgan of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Dr. Kathy DeerInWater of The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), and Dr. Roberta Rincon of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). We discuss their goal …

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Episode 21: Equity and Inclusion in Organizational Leadership 51:28

4y ago51:28

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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Joel Ducoste, President of the Association for Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP). We cover a range of topics on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in STEM education and professional societies, including accountability for DEI in teaching, research, promotion, and tenure. When you li…

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Episode 20: One Year of Engineering Change 33:23

4y ago33:23

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In this episode, we take a journey through Seasons 1 and 2, revisiting some of the many amazing moments we had with guests during our first year. We went back to Episode 6 in Season 1 where we talked with undergraduate mechanical engineering student, Javian Pierson about our responsibility to support, mentor, and champion others. From Season 2, we …

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Engineering Change - Season 3 Trailer 3:13

4y ago3:13

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It's hard to believe we've wrapped up our first year of Engineering Change Podcast! We're gearing up for the launch of Season 3 on Wednesday, June 16. Check out this trailer to discover what we have in store! Visit our Engineering Change Podcast Website to learn more!By Dr. Yvette E. Pearson

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Episode 19: Lagniappe - Cracking the Research Code 14:41

4y ago14:41

14:41

This episode is lagniappe (a little something extra) from Episode 12. In this conversation, Dr. Carlotta Berry, Dr. Audrey Bowden, and Dr. Cullen Bowie share insights from their experiences navigating the research funding and publication landscape as early career faculty. If you have ever wondered how folks get a foot in the door to get their first…

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Episode 18: Demystifying the Engineering Ph.D. with Dr. Monica F. Cox 48:04

4y ago48:04

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Why get an engineering Ph.D.? You'll get some ideas from this episode! It is a continuation of our Season 1, Episode 4 conversation with Dr. Monica F. Cox. This time we dive into her book, Demystifying the Engineering Ph.D., to learn about people's motivations for and experiences in pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering, how this varies depending on work…

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Episode 17: You Ask, We Answer 43:45

4+ y ago43:45

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Quincy and I are back for another Q&A episode in which we answer your questions! In this episode, we tackle questions about innovating to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering curricula while pointing to faculty and programs that are exemplars and the connections to ABET requirements. One thing we did not emphasize in our discussi…

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Episode 16: Soapbox - Signs, Symptoms and Diseases: Why Diversity Efforts Fail 31:56

4+ y ago31:56

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Why do many diversity efforts fail? Because they are DIVERSITY efforts. Like medications that deal only with symptoms, diversity efforts only address things at the surface and don't get at the roots to deal with the diseases that cause the inequities we see in engineering education and practice. Join me for this first "Soapbox" episode in which my …

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Episode 15: Hypervisible Invisibility #EngineeringWhileBlack with Dr. James Holly, Jr. and Chanel Beebe 51:21

4+ y ago51:21

51:21

What does it mean to be hypervisible yet invisible? And how does that impact engineering education and the outcomes of engineering planning and design? In this episode, I speak with Dr. James Holly, Jr., Assistant Professor of Urban STEM Education at Wayne State University, and Chanel Beebe, Ph.D. Candidate in the School of Engineering Education at…

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Episode 14: What does social justice have to do with engineering? with Dr. Donna Riley 1:12:41

4+ y ago1:12:41

1:12:41

What does social justice have to do with engineering? This is one of the most disheartening questions I have ever heard. It would be bad enough if it came from someone in the general public; what made it terrifying is that it came from an engineer - a civil engineer. For all who are wondering, tune in for the answer. In this episode, I speak with D…

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Episode 13: Improving Mathematics Accessibility with Ann Gulley 58:22

4+ y ago58:22

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People with disabilities are often left out of conversations and initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a sizeable fraction of the US population having some type of disability, it is unfathomable and unfortunate that people often count us out when it comes to degrees and careers in engineering and other STEM fields. There i…

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Episode 12: Black in Engineering with Dr. Carlotta Berry, Dr. Audrey Bowden, and Dr. Cullen Buie 1:15:01

4+ y ago1:15:01

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The year 2020 has been unprecedented in a number of ways. Systemic racism has come to the forefront of society with global outcries for justice rarely seen, especially in recent years. Couple that with a pandemic that has adversely impacted millions globally - in terms of illnesses, deaths, job losses, education, and so much more - it's no wonder w…

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Episode 11: Unsticking the System with Mike McMeekin 1:06:13

4+ y ago1:06:13

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If 2020 has taught us nothing else, it has taught us flexibility, resilience, and that the concept of "normalcy" is fleeting. While presenting huge challenges, 2020 has made it clear that change is possible. We've seen flexible modes of working that have reduced barriers for many, more widespread attention to systemic inequities and the need to era…

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Engineering Change - Season 2 Trailer 2:15

4+ y ago2:15

2:15

It's hard to believe we've wrapped up our first season of Engineering Change Podcast! We're gearing up for the launch of Season 2 on Wednesday, October 21.Check out this trailer to find out what we have in store! Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com to learn more!By Dr. Yvette E. Pearson

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Episode 10: Trailblazers: Engineering Change with Modern Figures 1:29:22

4+ y ago1:29:22

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This is the third of three (3) special episodes in which I joined forces with my colleagues Dr. Jeremy Waisome and Dr. Kyla McMullen at Modern Figures Podcast in Summer 2020. In this episode, we discuss how the desire to make a difference fueled our guests' passion and resulted in them UNINTENTIONALLY becoming TRAILBLAZERS in engineering and higher…

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Episode 9: Allyship in Action: Engineering Change with Modern Figures 1:06:05

4+ y ago1:06:05

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This is the second of three (3) special episodes in which I joined forces with my colleagues Dr. Jeremy Waisome and Dr. Kyla McMullen at Modern Figures Podcast in Summer 2020. In this episode, we discuss the dos and don'ts of allyship with three women who have been strong allies for equity and inclusion for underrepresented people of color, women, …

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Episode 8: Leading the Change: Engineering Change with Modern Figures 55:15

4+ y ago55:15

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This is the first of three (3) special episodes on which my colleagues Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Magruder Waisome at Modern Figures Podcast and I joined forces in Summer 2020. In this episode, we discuss actionable strategies toward change specifically focused on race and intersections with gender. Guests include: Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull, …

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Episode 7: You Ask, We Answer 33:02

4+ y ago33:02

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What role does biology play in the underrepresentation of women in engineering? How can we equip tutors to contribute to an inclusive climate? How does the remote work and learning paradigm shift impact people from traditionally marginalized identities? Listen in to hear how my co-producer and I answer these questions from listeners and to learn ho…

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Episode 6: Internships and Mentoring Through a Student's Lens with Javian Pierson 46:44

5y ago46:44

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One often overlooked aspect of the engineering student's experience is the culture and climate they encounter during industry internships. One often overlooked voice is that of the student. This episode gives you both! It's a conversation with Javian Pierson, an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at Southern University, about her experien…

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Episode 5: Working Smarter, Not Just Harder with Dr. Karl W. Reid 1:02:44

5y ago1:02:44

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There has been a lot of research over the years to illuminate strategies that work (or don't work) to improve equity and inclusion in engineering education, yet application in practice at scale to achieve widespread, sustainable change has not occurred. In this episode, Dr. Karl Reid and I discuss how three fundamental strategies - attitude shifts,…

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Episode 4: Saying Things That Have to be Said with Dr. Monica F. Cox 51:34

5y ago51:34

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We’re hearing more conversations now than ever about systemic racism and other sources of inequities in not only our communities, but also in higher education. Engineering education is no exception. In this episode, Dr. Monica Cox and I have a very frank discussion about the experiences of Blacks in engineering education. We delve into topics such …

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Episode 3: Sustainability, Accreditation, and Advocacy with Dr. Michael Milligan 53:48

5y ago53:48

53:48

Society is not one-size-fits all, and neither are good solutions to societal challenges. In order for engineering solutions to optimally serve society, engagement of stakeholders and engineers who bring diverse demographic, historical, social, cultural, economic, disciplinary, and other perspectives to problem solving is a must. This episode is a g…

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Episode 2: Making Community with Dr. Sossena Wood 52:38

5y ago52:38

52:38

We’re learning more and more about how sense of belonging can impact students from underrepresented groups in engineering and other STEM disciplines. Most times interventions are focused on the students alone. Institutions should focus more on making sure their climates are inclusive of the diverse students they serve (or would like to serve) and o…

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Episode 1: Welcome to Engineering Change 13:14

5y ago13:14

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Have you ever wondered why we have not seen large-scale, sustainable change in diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering education? This brief "welcome" episode introduces the concepts behind Engineering Change, setting the stage for the exciting, informative conversations to come. Visit www.engineeringchangepodcast.com for more information a…

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Engineering Change - Trailer 2:04

5y ago2:04

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Engineering Change is the podcast designed to help REDEFINE the engineering education experience as we know it by: RE-imaging who we see as engineers and what we see as engineering, DE-siloing academic programs and problem solving, and FINE-tuning academic culture and climate so people from all backgrounds can succeed. Each episode will leave stude…

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Dr Yvette E Pearson Podcasts

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Engineering Change Podcast

Dr. Yvette E. Pearson

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NSF AGEP Alliances: Beacons for Equity in the STEM Professoriate Part II 40:39

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NSF AGEP Alliances: Beacons for Equity in the STEM Professoriate Part I 31:38

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Soapbox: The Truth about ABET 43:26

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Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees (GRAD) with Dr. Marcus Huggans 1:00:54

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Inclusive Engineering Outreach with Kathy Renzetti 1:00:32

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Engineering Change - Season 4 Trailer 3:32

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Episode 23: Prescription for Change 49:02

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Episode 22: The 50K Coalition 43:23

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Episode 21: Equity and Inclusion in Organizational Leadership 51:28

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Episode 20: One Year of Engineering Change 33:23

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Engineering Change - Season 3 Trailer 3:13

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Episode 19: Lagniappe - Cracking the Research Code 14:41

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Episode 18: Demystifying the Engineering Ph.D. with Dr. Monica F. Cox 48:04

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Episode 17: You Ask, We Answer 43:45

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Episode 16: Soapbox - Signs, Symptoms and Diseases: Why Diversity Efforts Fail 31:56

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Episode 15: Hypervisible Invisibility #EngineeringWhileBlack with Dr. James Holly, Jr. and Chanel Beebe 51:21

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Episode 14: What does social justice have to do with engineering? with Dr. Donna Riley 1:12:41

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Episode 13: Improving Mathematics Accessibility with Ann Gulley 58:22

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Episode 12: Black in Engineering with Dr. Carlotta Berry, Dr. Audrey Bowden, and Dr. Cullen Buie 1:15:01

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Episode 11: Unsticking the System with Mike McMeekin 1:06:13

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Engineering Change - Season 2 Trailer 2:15

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Episode 10: Trailblazers: Engineering Change with Modern Figures 1:29:22

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Episode 9: Allyship in Action: Engineering Change with Modern Figures 1:06:05

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Episode 8: Leading the Change: Engineering Change with Modern Figures 55:15

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Episode 7: You Ask, We Answer 33:02

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Episode 6: Internships and Mentoring Through a Student's Lens with Javian Pierson 46:44

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Episode 5: Working Smarter, Not Just Harder with Dr. Karl W. Reid 1:02:44

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Episode 4: Saying Things That Have to be Said with Dr. Monica F. Cox 51:34

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Episode 3: Sustainability, Accreditation, and Advocacy with Dr. Michael Milligan 53:48

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Episode 2: Making Community with Dr. Sossena Wood 52:38

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Episode 1: Welcome to Engineering Change 13:14

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Engineering Change - Trailer 2:04

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