Twingineering

For this episode, we talk about Interview Questions, specifically Behavioral/Skills questions and how to approach them.If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start00:00:18 Welcome/Intros00:01:30 Weekly Highs and Lows00:04:30 Interview Q: Tell us about yourself00:09:40 Interview Q: What is an ideal job?00:10:55 Interview Q: What's a situation where you had to problem solve?00:13:38 Interview Q: At [company] we like to hire those who are natural leaders. When have you taken on a leadership task in the workplace without being asked?00:14:44 Interview Q: What skills did you learn in your last position that will help you in this new role with [company]?00:18:46 Interview Q: Why do you want to work at [company]? Why do you want to apply to this role?00:20:56 Interview Q: What separates you from others?00:24:22 Interview Q: Talk about a time you've taken on a leadership role and how you dealt with conflicts within the team00:26:08 Interview Q: Describe a time you missed a deadline00:29:00 Interview Q: Describe a time you overcame a challenge00:30:13 Interview Q: Describe a time where you excelled and a time where you know you underachieved.00:30:35 Interview Q: Why did you decide to become an engineer?00:32:32 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we discuss calculating components (resistors, capacitors, and inductors) in series and in parallel. If you are listening and not watching, we tried our best!If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start00:00:18 Welcome/Intros00:01:23 Weekly Highs and Lows00:04:03 Calculating Resistors, Capacitors, & Inductors in Parallel and in Series00:25:18 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk with Alma about what AguaClara is and her involvement in AguaClara, as well as aspirations. Alma's linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alma-meili-ren... Link to AguaClara website: https://aguaclara.cornell.edu/Instagram: @cuaguaclaraA little about Alma: Alma is a junior at Cornell University studying Mechanical Engineering with a passion for sustainability and equity. Alma currently works as a part of AguaClara Cornell to design gravity-powered water treatment technologies that are implemented in communities around the world. She hopes to focus on developing renewable energy solutions in the future.Alma also loves snowboarding, playing bass guitar, and learning Chinese.If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start00:00:17 Welcome/Intros00:01:42 Weekly Highs and Lows00:09:26 Something New That We Tried00:14:16 What is AguaClara?00:17:38 What sparked your interest in joining AguaClara?00:19:06 What has been your favorite contribution to the project?00:21:30 Where can we find more information about AguaClara?00:24:09 Did you need any specific experience before joining this project or are you learning through your experience with this project?00:25:00 What other majors are a part of the team?00:26:52 Q&A: What are your favorite home cooked meals?00:29:10 Q&A: Sustainability and equity definitely relate to ethics in engineering. Can you discuss?00:34:08 Alma's Aspirations00:36:28 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about EE Stuff! (VERY basic EE Stuff)If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start00:00:20 Welcome/Intros00:02:17 Weekly Highs and Lows00:04:36 EE Stuff: Circuits (closed, open, short)00:09:52 EE Stuff: Ohms Law and Power00:12:28 EE Stuff: Parallel and Series Circuits00:19:18 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we catch up (with each other and with you!) as we talk about or life updates and future plans for the podcast.If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start00:00:17 Welcome/Intros00:02:22 Weekly Highs and Lows00:05:55 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles00:09:03 Life Updates and Future Plans00:18:53 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about managing motherhood and a professional career. Daniela shares her experience and journey being a mother in engineering, what she's learned and challenges she has faced, along with some advice. We also discuss a few submitted questions.If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)A little about Daniela: Daniela was born in Bogotá, Colombia. She attended the same school from kindergarten all the way through high school (grade 11). After graduating, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to study, so she decided to move to Vancouver, Canada, to study English for a year. This experience helped her grow personally and gain clarity on her future goals.She says "After returning to Colombia, I enrolled in university and pursued a degree in Industrial Engineering in Bogotá. I studied for five years and successfully completed my degree, graduating in April 2014. Just a month later, in May 2014, I found out I was pregnant. It was a challenging time, as finding a professional job while pregnant in Colombia is very difficult. I chose to dedicate myself to motherhood and to raising my son during that stage. When my son was ten months old, I started working again—first in sales, and later as a director at the Association of Engineers at my university. Eventually, I joined the marketing department at an American pharmaceutical company. Later on, my husband and I made the decision to emigrate to the United States. The first few years were not easy, as I was unable to find work in my professional field. I worked in several roles that were completely unrelated to engineering. We lived in Florida, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, we moved to Ohio, where I was given the opportunity to work as an engineer at a company that works for Honda. I later transitioned directly to Honda, where I’ve now been working for 1 years, proudly practicing my profession in the U.S."Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start[00:00:17] Welcome/Intros[00:02:28] Weekly Highs and Lows[00:08:40] Daniela's Experience and Journey Being A Mother in Engineering[00:11:07] What You've Learned on Your Journey[00:12:14] Any Specific Challenges[00:13:14] What Advice Would You Give to Listeners[00:18:30] More on Daniela's Transition to the US as a Mother[00:26:40] Q&A: How do you balance your roles as a wife, mother and professional?[00:30:15] Q&A: What was the biggest shift or surprise working in Colombia vs US?[00:33:11] Q&A: If you could tell your undergrad self one thing, what would it be?[00:36:21] Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about Managing Stress. We touch on focusing only on what you can control, feeding your body good things, keeping hobbies and activities that are physical, artistic, and/or educational, morning/night routine, and planning less vs more.If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start00:00:19 Welcome/Intros00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows00:05:22 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles00:07:10 Managing Stress Tip 1: Focus only on what YOU can control00:11:48 Managing Stress Tip 2: Focus on one thing at a time00:17:50 Managing Stress Tip 3: Fueling you body00:21:34 Managing Stress Tip 4: Hobbies/ Activities - Move your body00:24:55 Managing Stress Tip 4: Hobbies/ Activities - Feed your creativity00:28:32 Managing Stress Tip 4: Hobbies/ Activities - Doing something that keeps your mind sharp00:30:23 Managing Stress Tip 5: Sleep and Recover00:35:00 Managing Stress Tip 6: Plan Less or Plan More00:41:37 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk with Emely about Biomedical Engineering - why she chose it and her experience. We also learn more about what she does now as an Associate Scientist in Family Care R&D at Procter & Gamble. Reach out to Emely:Email: [email protected]: Emely Giselle Rivera: www.linkedin.com/in/emelyrivera17About Emely: She grew up in Los Angeles, California, and comes from a Salvadoran and Guatemalan background. She graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Human Physiology. During her time at Davis, she was actively involved in the LEADR (Leadership in Engineering Advancement, Diversity, and Retention) program, a first-generation retention program for engineering students, and CALESS, the SHPE (Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers) chapter at UC Davis. These experiences were crucial to her success and ultimately led to landing her current role at the 2023 SHPE convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Now, she lives in Ohio (crazy change, I know) and works in R&D at P&G, where she focuses on upstream innovation for Bounty, Charmin, and Puffs. Emely says, "One of the most fulfilling aspects of my job is the continuous learning that comes with working on paper innovation, an area that is far more complex than I initially expected. I also greatly appreciate the work culture at P&G, which fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for new hires. Outside of work, I prioritize my personal growth and well-being, focusing on both mental and physical health. I enjoy staying active through exercise and exploring new coffee shops around Cincinnati. On a fun note, I have 18 piercings—eight on each ear and two on my nose."If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start00:00:18 Welcome/Intros00:02:58 Weekly Highs and Lows00:11:15 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles00:17:12 What was your experience like studying Biomedical Engineering?00:20:03 Research lab positions vs internships in undergrad00:25:42 How did you obtain your current role? What was that process like?00:34:38 Q&A: What is upstream innovation?00:37:14 Q&A: How you apply your engineering skills to paper innovation?00:41:00 Q&A: Have you ever asked for a raise? Any advice on how to ask for one?00:51:15 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about our accomplishments, guests, and topics discussed in 2024. We also talk about our future plans for the podcast and for ourselves. We turned 25 ! So we also share some of our personal and professional goals (: If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start00:00:18 Welcome/Intros00:01:45 Weekly Highs and Lows00:05:55 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles00:08:15 Accomplishments00:11:50 Topics We've Covered This Year00:15:05 Future Plans for the Podcasts00:18:49 Turning 25 and our Personal Goals00:25:10 Q&A: Advice for new engineers entering the industry?00:30:39 Q&A: Tell us the story behind this picture!00:32:55 Q&A: Should I pursue a Masters in EE?00:39:36 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about student perspectives with Jamee Bates, specifically on embracing your own path and avoiding comparison to others. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Connect with Jamee on LinkedIn!: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamee-bates-a81733226 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:20 Welcome/Intros 00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:09:04 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles/Something We Tried 00:11:35 Embracing Your Own Path and Avoiding Comparison to Others 00:23:18 Have you seen a difference in the classroom in regards to population or minorities in engineering? 00:25:15 Resources/Advice to Succeed at Cal Poly Pomona 00:28:52 Q&A: What resources are you using to practice Spanish/Tagalog 00:33:40 Q&A: If you were able to talk to your freshman year self what advice would you give them? 00:34:55 Q&A: What was your favorite engineering class? 00:36:30 Q&A: Did you ever deal with imposter syndrome? If so what were ways you overcame it/advice 00:42:52 Not A Question: Not a question but hiii jamee! Te quiero im so happy you did this !! :’) -nancy 00:43:54 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about our 20s and how our life compares/relates to that of older generations in our family. We touch on our experiences, opportunities, education, food and prioritizing health, where we are/were at in life at a certain age, sacrifices, and more. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:40 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:05:15 Something We Learned/Tried 00:07:30 Being in our 20s (differences) - 00:25:47 Being in our 20s (similarities) 00:30:06 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we discuss generational differences in the workplace.. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:10 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:03:12 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:05:48 Topic: How do different generations perceive the concept of work and career advancement differently 00:11:55 Topic: What are the key communication challenges between generations in the workplace? 00:18:20 Topic: Can mentorship programs that pair younger and older employees help bridge the generational gap? If so, how? 00:22:57 Topic: How do expectations around work-life balance differ across generations? 00:29:09 Topic: What is one thing you would like everyone to know about your generation? Or, what is the biggest misnomer about your generation? 00:35:34 Q&A: What’s new lingo that you’ve heard at work by older gens that you’re like whaaat?? 00:40:20 Q&A: Any plans for grad school for a masters or PhD? 00:43:27 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about imposter syndrome. We also talk to Megan about her volunteer work and why she chose chemical engineering. We also touch on business resource groups. Megan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-lightbourn-4057a715b If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:06:40 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:12:44 Experiencing Imposter Syndrome 00:16:20 Volunteering and Business Resource Groups 00:20:55 Advice from Megan 00:25:43 Q&A: What motivated you to pursue the volunteer work that you do? 00:27:37 Q&A: Why did you choose chemical engineering? 00:29:48 Q&A: Do you have any specific goals in the future as far as roles you want to pursue in engineering and/or volunteer work/being involved in the community? 00:34:20 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Yessica about Materials Science Engineering, her motivation to pursue a career in manufacturing & automotive industry, being the first in your family to speak another language & pursue a degree in another country, her experience as a student research assistant, and we answered some submitted questions. About Yessica: Yessica is from Cali, Colombia and went to Ohio State University where she received her B.S. in Materials Science Engineering & completed a Minor in Nuclear Engineering. She currently works at Honda in the IPED - Exterior department and has previously worked at SRICO as an Engineer Technician and Mantaline as a Quality Eng Technician. Her hobbies include dancing, running, cooking, and traveling. Her fun fact is that she made a solo skydiving jump (OSU class). If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:33 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:09:02 Something We Learned/Something We Tried 00:12:33 Why Yessica chose Materials Science Engineering 00:15:18 What motivated you to pursue a career in manufacturing and the automotive Industry? 00:18:00 You are the first in your family to speak another language and pursue a degree in another country. What were some of your biggest struggles and what kept you motivated / how did you overcome them? 00:27:00 You’ve had experience being a student research assistant, how does this compare to your experience in industry? What motivated you to take a research assistant position? 00:34:55 Additional Advice from Yessica - Her expectation from a work environment: Respect 00:39:40 Q&A: I know i like engineering but I’m having trouble deciding which kind to study, any advice? 00:44:45 Q&A: What is your favorite thing to cook? 00:48:05 Q&A: What is Nuclear Engineering? 00:55:10 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Cassidy about Intellectual Property, her journey in engineering and law, & ethics in engineering. About Cassidy: Cassidy Aranda is a member of the California Baptist University, Electrical & Computer Engineering Class of 2020. Post-graduation, Cassidy worked as an Integration Test Engineer. Cassidy is currently in her final year of law school at Chicago-Kent College of Law. She plans on becoming an Intellectual Property Attorney & is set to start as a full-time Associate at a Chicago law firm in the Fall of 2024. She is excited to help her future clients obtain and maintain their patents, trademarks, copyrights, & trade secrets! In her free time, she enjoys reading books, drumming, modeling, and exploring various crafty mediums (soldering, cross-stitching, photography, etc.). Cassidy is passionate about increasing the number of Latina women in STEM and law, and plans to one day create a scholarship/pipeline program to enable more women to succeed in these empowering fields! If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:40 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:07:00 Something We Learned/Something We Tried 00:11:20 Why Cassidy Chose both Engineering and Law School 00:21:40 What is Intellectual Property 00:32:21 Intersection of Engineering and Tech in Law 00:34:14 Being a Woman in Electrical Engineering: Undergrad/Industry 00:40:37 Ethics in Engineering 00:54:28 Q&A: How do you manage personal morals and values with company expectations? 01:00:45 Q&A: How does Law School compare to earning your engineering degree in terms of difficulty? 01:03:10 Advice from Cassidy: Do what makes you happy! 01:07:26 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Corina how she decided on software engineering and her journey so far. About Corina: Corina is currently a Software Engineer at Target. She graduated from Saint Xavier University in 2021 where she majored in Computer Science and a completed a minor in communications! In her free time she spends a lot of time with her siblings and friends and likes doing workout classes at her local gym! If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:23 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:07:09 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:11:15 Why did you choose software engineering? 00:15:23 How has your experience in this field been so far? 00:17:42 How did you end up in the role that you did/where you are now? 00:28:14 More Advice From Corina 00:34:33 Q&A: Target isn't the first company you think of when you hear "engineering". How did you go about the job application process and find your job specifically? 00:40:44 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Adheli about taking a different route and going into management. About Adheli: She currently works as a Project Supervisor in the Expansion Department at McMaster-Carr. She started at the company in Sept 2021. She completed a major in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York. Adheli is originally from Chicago, went to college in NYC, and is back in Chicago living with her parents and brother. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:00 Adheli's introduction 00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:14:40 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:23:45 Topic: Why did you decide to study Mechanical and Electrical Engineering? 00:26:48 Topic: How did you end up in management and in the role that you did? 00:29:30 Topic: Advice for those considering management roles 00:35:45 Topic: More from Adheli 00:38:57 Q&A: What advice would you give your younger self? 00:45:50 Q&A: What is the most interesting thing about your current role? 00:49:55 Closing Remarks/Outro

It's been ONE WHOLE YEAR since we started our podcast! Thank you to everyone who has listened so far. Listen to this episode for some updates on where we're at professionally since last year, things we’ve learned / lessons throughout this past year, and some podcast highlights/stats. We also answer a few submitted questions. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:19 Welcome/Intros 00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:05:08 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:08:27 Anniversary - Job Updates 00:11:20 Anniversary - Lessons We've Learned 00:16:32 Anniversary - Podcast Highlights 00:23:00 Let us know what you want to hear! Let us know if you or someone you know would like to be a guest! 00:24:49 Q&A: How has starting the podcast influenced/impacted your life? 00:29:25 Q&A: Twin Calendar Reveal 00:30:32 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Emilia about being first gen in industry and moving away from home for the first time. We also answer some submitted questions! About Emilia: She is a recent graduate from UC Davis with her Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. She got an amazing opportunity shortly afterwards to work full time as a hardware engineer with General Motors. She's navigated not only being a Latina in STEM but also moving across the country for the first time without her family and friends. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:16 Welcome/Intros 00:01:25 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:08:30 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:15:33 Emilia's Experience in College + Current Role 00:25:58 Moving Away From Home 00:35:35 Q&A: Are there any shareable lessons learned after moving away from friends and family? 00:38:00 Q&A: How is it being far away from home and the overall transition from school to work life? 00:46:45 Q&A: How did you improve any technical skills or improve your engineering mindset? 00:48:33 Q&A: How is the change in food and supermarkets? 00:51:32 Q&A: What's the first thing you do when you get into work? 00:52:27 Q&A: How did the opportunity to work at GM come to be and did you know someone there? 00:56:37 Q&A: What did it feel like being first-generation as the oldest sister and cousin? 01:05:47 Q&A: Any advice on moving to a different state? 01:09:27 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Sarahi about her journey becoming an Aerospace Engineer, graduating debt free and her community involvement. We also answer some submitted questions! About Sarahi: She graduated from UC Davis in 2021 with degrees in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering as First-Generation. Sarahi is currently a Space Systems Engineer at Northrup Grumman working on the next generation of space satellites. She enjoys lifting during her free time and she's a cat mom to a calico cat named Luna. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:17 Welcome/Intros 00:01:38 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:05:10 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles/Something New That We Tried 00:08:40 What was your college experience like? 00:12:25 How did you get into Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering? How was your interest sparked? 00:15:00 Is working in industry what you expected? Have you enjoyed it so far? Any memorable moments? 00:22:19 Graduating without student debt: any advice? 00:26:25 Outreach (SHPE, MESA, etc) 00:29:58 Q&A: As someone with experience working in the aerospace industry, do you know what the process is for obtaining a security clearance? 00:31:33 Q&A: Was there ever a hard time where you felt like giving up? and What kept you going? 00:33:38 Q&A: What's some advice that would be helpful for someone in their early career? 00:36:36 Q&A: April would like to know why you are such a baddie 00:39:10 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Katya about her experience in school/industry/now, Going to Space!, Campamento Aeroespacial, and not being limited to one industry. We also answer some submitted questions! About Katya: She started her career studying electrical engineering at UCLA. Shortly after, she got her first internship at NASA and worked as a NASA engineer after graduation where she was able to move up in technical leadership ranks. She was later selected for her mission to Space. Now she is working on creating more Space related opportunities for Latin America in general. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:15 Welcome/Intros 00:02:05 Weekly Highs/Lows 00:07:10 Experience in school/industry/now 00:22:54 Going to Space! 00:33:17 Campamento Aeroespacial 00:46:04 Not being limited to one industry 00:50:50 What is something you learned during school that changed the way you thought? (negative or positive) 00:54:45 What has been the most meaningful experience to date? 00:57:08 How are you so amazing and cool and inspirational? Were you simply born with it? 1:00:48 Closing Remarks

For this episode, we talk to Andrea about her experience being a First Gen graduate and doing a 5th year. We briefly touch on the importance of joining organizations, LEADR, and we answer a couple asked questions (listed below). About Andrea: She studied Mechanical Engineering at UC Davis. She is originally from San Francisco, CA and from El Salvador. Her fun fact is that she loves lizards and has a chameleon tattooed! If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:16 Welcome/Intros 00:01:00 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:07:58 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:14:17 How was your college experience like as a First-Gen? 00:21:02 Deciding on doing a 5th year 00:27:10 Joining Communities/Organizations 00:30:12 Question Submissions: What makes you proud to be an engineer? 00:32:51 Question Submissions: What is something you are afraid of as you approach the current job market? 00:35:17 Question Submissions: What was your first internship and what did you learn about that experience? 00:41:02 Question Submissions: What can you do with your Mechanical Engineering background? 00:43:20 Question Submissions: What's it like being so cool? 00:43:55 Question Submissions: Private or Public? 00:45:10 Question Submissions: What are some struggles you faced while finding a job? 00:49:50 Question Submissions: What is your opinion on sustainability and engineering working together in the world? 00:51:31 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about Grad School with our 1st guest on the podcast: Veronica Contreras. Veronica shares her experience in grad school and what it's been like pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering. She also shares some advice to those wanting to or thinking about pursuing grad school (for a Masters and/or a PhD). About Veronica: Veronica graduated from the University of California - Davis in 2020 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Economics. Currently, she is a PhD Candidate in the Center for Ultrafast Optical Science at the University of Michigan studying laser-plasma interactions and ion acceleration. In her free time, she loves watching movies, going to pops orchestra shows, and baking new treats! If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:19 Welcome/Intros 00:02:13 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:09:08 Engineering Thoughts 00:12:00 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:17:05 Grad School: What motivated you to pursue grad school and specifically a PhD? 00:22:56 Grad School: What has your experience been like? Is it what you expected? 00:36:56 Grad School: What advice do you have for those wanting to/thinking about pursuing grad school? 00:46:48 Q&A: Knowing that California has a large Latinx population, has moving away had an impact on you? 00:53:44 Q&A: Are there any new or different problems that you've noticed or faced in grad school in comparison to undergrad as a Latina? 01:01:58 Q&A: Do you have any plans for after grad school? 01:05:28 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about the interview process: what the process is like, red flags to look for, common questions that are asked, advice, and more! If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera

For this episode, we talk about Working in a Male Dominated Field: what our experience has been like, pros/cons, etc. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera

For this episode we talk about Mentorship and its importance, and benefits. We talk about our experiences with our mentors, where you can find them, and we share a little bit about the mentorship program we started with COFFEE (Club of Future Female Electrical Engineers)! If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Latingeniera article link: https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/ece-twins-stem-clothing Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera

For this episode, we comment and have a conversation about the lack of push for Latinas in STEM If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera

For this episode, we will be answering some common questions as well as offering some advice about topics related to early careers. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera

For this episode, we are doing a Resources (Part 2) where we talk about The Pantry, Scholarships, Calfresh, and Financial Aid. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera ILEW Scholarships Page: https://ilew.online/scholarships/

For this episode, we focus on the importance of community by sharing some of our experience with being involved in college. We also talk about different National and UC Davis organizations that helped us during and after college. Some of these organizations include: SWE, IEEE, CALESS, COFFEE, SHPE, and HSF. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera

For this episode, we talk about our experiences with the Job Search during and after college ... and the lack of motivation or discouragement that can come with it. We also talk about our own experiences living at and away from home. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera

For this episode, we mainly give an introduction about ourselves, what this series is going to be about, and why we started it. We also talk about why we chose engineering and a little about our post grad life, including our current positions and what else we're up to outside of work. if you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera