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Ep.43 "30 by 30" Bridging the Engineering Gender Gap
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This episode of Engineering the Future celebrates Women in Engineering Month with a special panel discussion on the engineering gap in Canada and the 30 by 30 Initiative, a commitment by Engineers Canada to raise the percentage of women who are newly licensed engineers to 30 percent by the year 2030.
Join host Jerome James and a panel of distinguished engineers: Marilyn Powers, Manasi Kaushik, Montana Wilson, and Emily Pepper, as they discuss the importance of increasing the percentage of women in engineering, what challenges still exist, and what actionable steps need to be taken to achieve the 30 by 30 goal.
Panelists:
- Marilyn Powers, Dean of Engineering & Technology at Conestoga College
- Manasi Koushik, VP of Sustainability, Quality & Community at the Dexterra Group
- Montana Wilson, is the CEO of GRIT Engineering Inc.
- Emily Pepper, Materials and Heritage Engineer at Arup
Chapters
1. Welcome and Episode Overview (00:00:43)
2. Introduction of Panelists (00:01:15)
3. Statistics on Women in Engineering (00:01:48)
4. Challenges in Gender Diversity (00:02:32)
5. Explanation of the 30 by 30 Initiative (00:04:06)
6. Benefits of Gender Diversity in Engineering (00:06:06)
7. Roadblocks for Women in Engineering Education (00:07:55)
8. Workplace Culture and Licensure Challenges (00:10:11)
9. Balancing Personal and Professional Life (00:13:09)
10. Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Confidence (00:16:00)
11. Support from Leadership and Mentorship (00:18:27)
12. Educational Strategies to Retain Women in Engineering (00:21:10)
13. Intersectionality and Diversity in Engineering (00:25:00)
14. Systemic Issues and Inclusion (00:29:02)
15. Resources and Mentorship Opportunities (00:32:22)
16. Company Policies and Best Practices (00:35:14)
17. Comparison with Other Professions (00:40:00)
18. Advice for Young Women in Engineering (00:44:02)
19. Future Outlook and Key Challenges (00:46:00)
20. Specific Actions for Stakeholders (00:50:03)
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