Women in Automotive Tech: Career Training at Weber State University 👩‍🔧🎓

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Automotive technology training and careers for women in the Weber State University auto tech program...What if your college classes involved rebuilding engines, testing 4-wheel dynos, and taking field trips to SEMA? 🎓🏎️In this episode, we go back to school with Brandon Stevenson (Instructor) and McKenna (Student) from Weber State University's Automotive Technology Program in Ogden, Utah. Recently featured on PBS NewsHour, this unique program combines traditional automotive skills with cutting-edge computer science, preparing the next generation for the future of mobility.We dive into their personal automotive histories, including Brandon’s journey from a 1979 Camaro Z28 to diagnosing Tesla battery cells, and McKenna’s trial-by-fire with a Ford Explorer that literally went up in smoke in an Arby's drive-thru.In this episode, you’ll hear:🔥 The "Ford Exploder": McKenna’s first car story involving a 2004 Ford Explorer, a drive-thru fire, and a quick lesson in roadside resilience.🏎️ The High School Z28: How Brandon restored his dad’s 1979 Camaro Z28 in high school shop class (and why he's now swapping in an LS engine).⚡ Modern Mechanics: Why automotive technology is now housed in the same building as Computer Science and how students learn to fix everything from carburetors to EV battery modules.🎓 The Weber State Advantage: A look inside the program that offers certificates, associate's, and bachelor's degrees—and sends students to SEMA in Las Vegas.🔧 Turbo Berettas: Brandon’s wild history of modifying daily drivers, including a turbocharged Chevy Berettathat went from 30 MPG to 14 MPG (but made all the power).Makenna and Brandon's favorite episode is with Weber fellow student and instructor duo, Cade and Dallas: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16548659Whether you are an aspiring mechanic, an industry pro, or just love a good story about blowing up cars in fast-food lines, this episode offers a fascinating look at the future of the trade.🔗 Links & Resources:Check out the program: weber.edu/automotiveWatch their tech videos: WeberAuto on YouTubeListen to our 60+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved📢 Join the Conversation: Did you take auto shop in school? What was your favorite project? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbeforeSpecial Thanks to PBS NewsHour for connecting us with Weber State University’s leading Automotive Technology Program—where hands-on automotive education meets real-world automotive technology. Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at [email protected]. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved.Podcast News:Our co-host, Doug was a guest on the Driven Radio Show Podcast to share the origin story of our podcast and connecting with his late father through his DeLorean project.Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur, author of "The Art of Fully Living"Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their list of Top 100 Car Podcasts and 31 Best Road Trip Podcasts For Your DriveOur co-host, Doug was featured in this magazine article along with his DeLore...