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053 // Creating a Community for Hispanics in STEM with Girls in Civil
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053 // Creating a Community for Hispanics in STEM with Girls in Civil

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If you’ve listened to our last episode, you know that women are still underrepresented in STEM, and hispanics make up no more than 8% of the people in such fields. Today, the second episode celebrating this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, you’ll learn from a group of latina engineers working to change this scenario for the better.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What is Girls in Civil All About?

  • The Exciting―But Difficult―Transition From Puerto Rico to the US

  • How They Found Other Hispanics to Interact With

  • How Latinos’ Resilience Can Help Them in Their Careers

  • Why Latinos Should Embrace Their Hispanic Background

  • Why Diversity in STEM Guarantees More Inclusive Solutions

  • How Girls in Civil is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month―And How You Can Join

  • The Top 3 Books They Recommend to Help You With Your Career and Life

  • Their #1 Advice for Other Women in STEM

  • The Power of Mentors―Even if It’s Online

  • How We Can Continue Engineering Our Future

Music by Jack Winders
Intro: Midwest Folks
Outro: Southern Skies
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