Report Findings on Women in Science, Engineering and Technology

See the findings from The Center for Talent Innovation on Barriers to Women in Science Engineering and Technology Athena Factor 2.0: Accelerating Female Talent in Science, Engineering & Technology In this report, we revisit the science, engineering and tech (SET) landscape-expanded to include Brazil, China, and India as well as the U.S. – to determine… Continue reading Report Findings on Women in Science, Engineering and Technology

New Energy.gov Video Series Highlights Women in STEM Fields

Women in STEM :  The White House Blog interviews Carter Wall, Director of Performance Solar Division for Broadway Electrical Company.   Carter developed an interest in science at an early age, yet struggled to find examples of women scientists and engineers beyond historical figures, like Marie Curie. A lack of relatable role models ultimately didn’t stop… Continue reading New Energy.gov Video Series Highlights Women in STEM Fields

What Will It Take to Get More Women in Green-Energy Jobs?

Claire, Carly, and Arzoo are ambitious, some of the hardest working people I’ve ever worked with. They are determined to make a difference with their college degrees in sustainability and communications. Working with me at Green Connections Radio, they hear about all these cool green energy jobs, and how the average pay in STEM careers is about $7,000 above the average. They listen to successful women and men talk about the industry and the opportunities for rewarding careers in this field. They get excited about their own career prospects. But also see how few women are in this field.

Children’s Book Authors, Lynn Cherry and Andrea Beaty and More Gift Ideas for Kids

Holiday Show! Toy shopping? Listen here to Joan talk with children’s author, Andrea Beaty about the STEM-loving heroine in her best-selling book, “Rosie Revere, Engineer”.  These and more great gift ideas for kids on Joan Michelson’s interview with Steven Aarons, CEO and Founder  about science kits/toys for kids to teach them – and excite them… Continue reading Children’s Book Authors, Lynn Cherry and Andrea Beaty and More Gift Ideas for Kids

Joan Speaks on New Zealand Radio

NZ Radio Interview James Coleman of New Zealand Radio Live, interviews Joan on the UN climate talks in Warsaw.

Ten Leadership Lessons from the William K. Reilly “School”

“This is the first time I’m introducing Bill when I didn’t in some way work for him,” Linda J. Fisher, Chief Sustainability Officer at DuPont said, “So the gloves are off!” Listening to Fisher and the other speakers at the Inaugural William K. Reilly Fund for Environmental Governance and Leadership Awards event at American University’s… Continue reading Ten Leadership Lessons from the William K. Reilly “School”

The Face to Fear

I guess that few would admit now to locking their cars doors abruptly or clutching their purse tightly when the younger Barack Obama approached. But someone did, as the president explained in the White House press room with his soliloquy on being treated as a threat simply for being a young black male and what… Continue reading The Face to Fear

Top Ten Takeaways on Innovation From TEDx Women

TEDx Women DC 2012, produced by The Paley Center for Media and its CEO Pat Mitchell and held at the U.S. Institute for Peace, was an inspiring and thought-provoking conference filled with remarkable women (and a few men) doing TEDTalks and musical or dance performances around the theme of “the space between.” Their stories and… Continue reading Top Ten Takeaways on Innovation From TEDx Women

Susan Fallon of MONSTER.COM

Listen to Monster.com VP Susan Fallon talk with Green Connections Radio Host Joan Michelson about the thousands of job opportunities in energy and the green economy and how to find them and stand out. Here are links to websites for green jobs postings – and some include training: www.monster.com www.greenbiz.com www.sustainablebusiness.com www.cewd.org the greenjobsbank.com eco.org… Continue reading Susan Fallon of MONSTER.COM

Looking for a Job?

Looking for a job? Between 1 and 3 million new U.S. manufacturing jobs are being created in the energy field over the next 5 to 10 years. But before you say “I’m not an engineer,” remember: They hire administrative assistants, marketers, project managers, bookkeepers and finance people too, that is, all levels and skills. This… Continue reading Looking for a Job?