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Exploring Careers in Engineering & Science with Dr. Doreen Edwards

Exploring Careers in Engineering & Science with Dr. Doreen Edwards

Advanced Automation
32 min
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In this episode of Advanced Automation, I sit down with Dr. Doreen Edwards, Dean of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering at RIT, to explore the dynamic world of engineering and science careers. Dr. Edwards shares her inspiring journey from a South Dakota ranch to academia, highlighting her passion for atoms and molecules that started in third grade. We delve into her career path, from working in microelectronics to her pivotal role at RIT. Dr. Edwards discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of STEM education, especially for women, and the unique aspects of RIT's engineering program, including its robust co-op and multidisciplinary design courses. Join us as we uncover how RIT is shaping the future of engineering and addressing the skilled labor shortage in the U.S.