ASME's Unconventional Engineering Podcast
1) Unconventional Engineering Episode 22: “Latina Engineer – Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation” with Diana Iracheta
Tom Costabile and Jay Flores met with Diana Iracheta, founder of “Latina Engineer.” Through her social channels and speaking engagements, Diana shares her career journey with the hope of inspiring the...Show More
2) Unconventional Engineering Episode 21 "Conformity Assessment and Competency Standards"
Host Tom Costabile spoke with guests Dr. Phil Hopkins and Patrick Vieth about conformity assessment and competency standards, as seen through the lens of the pipeline industry. 00:09 Welcome to the ...Show More
3) Unconventional Engineering Episode 20 - “From Super Soaker to Energy Solutions” with Dr. Lonnie Johnson
Dr. Lonnie Johnson is an inventor with over 100 patents to his name, most notably, the Super Soaker® water gun, he is the President and Founder of Johnson Research and Development, as well as its’ aff...Show More
4) Unconventional Engineering Episode 19 - "E-Fest Tech Connect 2025"
A panel of esteemed ASME volunteers provide their perspective on E-Fest Tech Connect – a unique, virtual event designed for students and early-career engineers.
5) Unconventional Engineering Episode 18 - "STEM From Dance" with Yamilee Toussaint
Yamilee Toussaint is harnessing the power of dance to introduce young girls to STEM. By combining a love of dance, her Mechanical Engineering training and a passion for education, Yamilee hopes to hel...Show More
Unconventional Engineering Episode 18 - "STEM From Dance" with Yamilee Toussaint
15:30 | Jan 14th, 2025
6) Unconventional Engineering Episode 17 - “Ready to Launch” with Joan Melendez-Misner
As a Spacecraft Systems Engineer and science influencer, Joan Melendez-Misner is on a “mission” to not only help NASA return to the Moon, but also use her passion and expertise to encourage and empowe...Show More
Unconventional Engineering Episode 17 - “Ready to Launch” with Joan Melendez-Misner
29:20 | Nov 11th, 2024
7) Unconventional Engineering Episode 16 - The ASME Committee on Sustainability
Climate action is a long-term proposition that requires persistence and the ability to pivot where necessary. The ASME Committee on Sustainability, led by Chair Sean Bradshaw and Vice-Chair Timo Marqu...Show More
Unconventional Engineering Episode 16 - The ASME Committee on Sustainability
24:09 | Sep 23rd, 2024
8) Unconventional Engineering Episode 15 - Discovering “The Intentional Engineer” with Jeff Perry
The ability to be intentional with our own career path requires a certain amount of objectivity that’s not always easily attainable. Jeff Perry works with engineers to find ways to sustain their caree...Show More
9) Unconventional Engineering Ep.14 - Manufacturing, Automotive & Tech, with Shauna McIntyre
One crucial element to charting how technology will continue to evolve is the ability to remain objective. With decades of experience in manufacturing, automotive and the tech sector, Shauna McIntyre...Show More
10) Unconventional Engineering Ep. 13 - Reimagining Women’s Workwear with Ana Kraft
Creating a startup isn’t for the faint of heart. Armed with her engineering background and a determination to help women, Ana Kraft founded Xena Workwear, which seeks to outfit women with PPE designe...Show More
Unconventional Engineering Ep. 13 - Reimagining Women’s Workwear with Ana Kraft
18:49 | Dec 1st, 2023