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June 23, 2020

12. Cristine Korowajczuk - Computer Engineer, Wireless Industry, Tech…

Cristine works in technical sales and support in the wireless industry. She has spent much of her career doing technical education, training, and documentation. She capitalizes on her insatiable curiosity and need to thorough...

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June 16, 2020

11. Vicki Coaty - Programs Director, High Tech Kids Minnesota

Vicki is the Programs Director for High Tech Kids in Minnesota, the non-profit organization that organizes and runs robotics tournaments for kids such as FIRST LEGO League. While Vicki doesn't have a degree in a STEM field he...

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June 7, 2020

9. Beth Stone-Smith - Entomologist, self declared "Bug Nerd"

Beth is an entomologist that works in the federal government. She has a master's degree in entomology and focuses her work on keeping America's food supply safe from pests. She discusses the importance of relationships in her job and shares her experiences traveling overseas for work. Episode Notes…

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June 7, 2020

10. Alice Moy-Gonzalez - Electrical Engineer, Utility Industry Wirele…

Alice is a professional with a passion for finding the nexus between the wireless telecommunications and energy industries, and active volunteer of fostering STEM events in her community. Her foundation as an electrical engin...

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June 5, 2020

7. Tammy Schluender - Computer Science, Utility Industry Middleware A…

Tammy currently works as a middleware administrator. She has held several positions in software administration while working at the same company for her entire career. She has a degree in computer science and shares her persp...

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June 5, 2020

8. Taylor Ronnei - Electrical Engineer, Utility Industry Consultant r…

Taylor has worked as an electrical engineer for the past 6 years. She recently transitioned to a new position outside of engineering, but still in technology. She shares her viewpoints on being a new mom, starting a family, j...

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May 27, 2020

1. Kerry Livingston - Electrical Engineer, Substation Planning Engine…

Welcome to the first episode of Ordinarily Extraordinary - conversations with women in STEM. Kerry has worked as an electrical engineer in the utility industry for 27 years. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience. In ou...

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May 27, 2020

2. Tami Anderson - Electrical Engineer, Utility Industry Transmission…

Tami has worked as an electrical engineer in the utility industry for 29 years. She is incredibly knowledgeable about transmission planning and has held a variety of roles in several different companies throughout her career....

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May 27, 2020

3. Jackie Snyder - Science Teacher, Middle School, High School, Publi…

Jackie teaches seventh grade physical science. She is completing her sixth year of teaching and has had a wide range of experiences in teaching several different science classes in both high school and middle school, rural an...

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May 27, 2020

4. Liana Ault - Computer Science, Innovation Technologist in the Ener…

Liana is an innovation technologist in the energy industry. She has a wide variety of experience working on the forefront of technology with technology vendors, telecommunication providers, utilities, and school districts. He...

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May 27, 2020

5. Katherine Rasley - Electrical Engineer, Utility Industry, SCADA En…

In addition to being an electrical engineer, Katherine volunteers and leads a myriad of organizations supporting and promoting women in engineering. Katherine shares her educational experience in a project engineering collegi...

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May 27, 2020

6. Sarah Livingston - Chemical Engineer, Manufacturing Industry

Sarah recently graduated from Michigan Tech with a degree in Chemical Engineering. She is nearing her first year working as a project engineer in the manufacturing industry. She shares her experiences and perspectives on coll...

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