EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 27 MIN
Thriving in Male-Dominated Industries with Hannah Dunham
from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson
Did you know that only 16.7% of women with an engineering degree actually work in engineering?! 😨 That’s a reality Hannah Dunham faced firsthand — and she’s on a mission to change it.Hannah is a Chemical Engineer who started her career at a paper mill, where she wasn’t just the only woman in the room...but often the only woman in the entire factory. 😮Navigating a male-dominated industry was no easy feat, but she quickly learned the skills needed to climb the ranks. Eventually, she wasn’t just working alongside men, but managing a team of up 118 of them (plus women, too).From a young, female engineer on the factory floor to a successful woman in STEM making just as much as men (if not more!), Hannah cracked the code on what it takes for women to succeed in the field.Now, she’s sharing everything she’s learned through her consulting business, dedicated to helping other women in STEM do the same. 💅 👷If you’re a woman in STEM (or know one), this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss if you want a successful career.Hit the play button now! 🎧🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: The 2 Biggest Struggles Women in STEM Report to Her What She Learned From Managing Men That She Now Makes It Clear to Women The 2 Leadership Skills Crucial for Women to Thrive in STEM Her Experience as a Woman Engineer That Inspired Her to Start Her Business The 2 Reasons Why There Few Women in STEM...And How to Solve It The Best Way to Find a Mentor (And the Two Moments Women Need a Female Mentor) 3 Secret Tips for Women to Negotiate Equal Pay She Only Shares With Her Clients🤝 OUR PARTNER:Built Bar (Use code CIVAC)🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Auburn University📧 CONNECT WITH HANNAH:LinkedInInstagramClimbing Tress Consulting🎁 CEA FREEBIES:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup Guide📚 CEA EXAM PREP RESOURCES:Civil Engineering Academy WebsiteCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH US!NewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]
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Did you know that only 16.7% of women with an engineering degree actually work in engineering?! 😨 That’s a reality Hannah Dunham faced firsthand — and she’s on a mission to change it.Hannah is a Chemical Engineer who started her career at a paper mill, where she wasn’t just the only woman in the room...but often the only woman in the entire factory. 😮Navigating a male-dominated industry was no easy feat, but she quickly learned the skills needed to climb the ranks. Eventually, she wasn’t just working alongside men, but managing a team of up 118 of them (plus women, too).From a young, female engineer on the factory floor to a successful woman in STEM making just as much as men (if not more!), Hannah cracked the code on what it takes for women to succeed in the field.Now, she’s sharing everything she’s learned through her consulting business, dedicated to helping other women in STEM do the same. 💅 👷If you’re a woman in STEM (or know one), this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss if you want a successful career.Hit the play button now! 🎧🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: The 2 Biggest Struggles Women in STEM Report to Her What She Learned From Managing Men That She Now Makes It Clear to Women The 2 Leadership Skills Crucial for Women to Thrive in STEM Her Experience as a Woman Engineer That Inspired Her to Start Her Business The 2 Reasons Why There Few Women in STEM...And How to Solve It The Best Way to Find a Mentor (And the Two Moments Women Need a Female Mentor) 3 Secret Tips for Women to Negotiate Equal Pay She Only Shares With Her Clients🤝 OUR PARTNER:Built Bar (Use code CIVAC)🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Auburn University📧 CONNECT WITH HANNAH:LinkedInInstagramClimbing Tress Consulting🎁 CEA FREEBIES:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup Guide📚 CEA EXAM PREP RESOURCES:Civil Engineering Academy WebsiteCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH US!NewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]
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