The Smoko Podcast
The Smoko Podcast is a show that highlights the stories of women working in non-traditional roles. The scoundrels working in STEM, Trades, and Ag; and the organizations supporting them.
The Smoko Podcast is sponsored by Peggy Workwear: technical workwear designed by women, for women. From the shop floor to the boardroom, Peggy Workwear creates workwear which fits and functions for your everyday. Whatever that may be! After all, we've been in your boots.
The Smoko Podcast
Sofía D. Boscio-López, Gilmarie O’Neill Medina, Charmelis A. Reyes Cruz, Laura M. Rosario Gonzalez, and Gabriela Yáñez González from Girls in Civil. A Non Profit Organization fostering diversity in Civil Engineering
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! We sit down with the remarkable founders of Girls in Civil: Sofía D. Boscio-López, Gilmarie O’Neill Medina, Charmelis A. Reyes Cruz, Laura M. Rosario Gonzalez, and Gabriela Yáñez González. Girls in Civil is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women in the field of civil engineering. Join us as we delve into their unique journeys and how each one discovered their passion for civil engineering through different paths—whether it was following a family legacy, an early fascination with structures, or a love for math and problem-solving.
We explore the diverse specialties within civil engineering, from geotechnical engineering to transportation design and structural analysis, and discuss how each area contributes to building resilient, sustainable communities. The Girls in Civil share their personal experiences, the challenges they faced transitioning from education to professional life, and the invaluable lessons they learned along the way.
Girls in Civil also shares the story of their organization's inception, its mission to inspire and motivate future generations, and the importance of mentorship and professional development in the engineering community. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the impact of civil engineering on society and the vital role of women in this transformative field.
Tune in to hear about the passion, dedication, and drive that fuel Girls in Civil and learn how they are making a difference one project at a time.
Girls in Civil:
https://www.instagram.com/girlsincivil/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/girls-in-civil/posts/?feedView=all
The Smoko Podcast is sponsored by Peggy Workwear: workwear designed by women, for women. From the shop floor to the boardroom, Peggy Workwear creates workwear which fits and functions for your everyday. Whatever that may be! After all, we've been in your boots.
