STEM vs. STEAM – what’s the difference?
I use the acronym STEM often on my site. I’ve also started using STEAM, almost interchangeably with STEM. I think it’s time to discuss these two acronyms in detail. I’m going to explain the what STEM and STEAM mean, the difference between them, and why they are...
How I got my dream mentor by being brave and seizing an opportunity
I am really into Instagram right now. I especially love watching the Instagram Stories because they seem to capture more personality and the everyday life of the Instagrammers. Instagram been a great way for me to grow my network of women engineers and bloggers with...
9 reasons to wear activewear everyday (and splurge on it too)
“You dressed yourself that day.” My mom said after I showed her one of my favorite pictures of myself as a child. I’m 3 years old sitting at my big sister’s bus stop dressed in a red Hawaiian floral dress, black tights, white dress shoes, and a lacey...
Indoor Herb Garden Guide (guest post from ProFlowers) & my garden update
I haven’t posted about our little raised-bed backyard garden in a few months. The hot Houston summer was pretty rough on our garden and we haven’t produced much since June. But now that it’s starting to cool down, our herbs (basil, rosemary, and...
Women in Engineering Interview Series – Karen W.
In today’s interview I’m introducing you to my former colleague, Karen. She’s currently a Water Management Supervisor for Permian basin, but she has worked many roles over the years, including most recently working as Staff Completions Engineer before moving to her...
Infographic: Female Engineers in Construction
I’m a chemical engineer who’s only worked in semi-conductor and energy industries, so I don’t have any personal experience in the construction industry. I always assumed only civil engineers went into construction, but in reality engineers from many...1 year after our first move with kids
Last week was a big milestone for us – it’s been one year since we relocated to Houston! It was our 4th work-related relocation for my husband and I as a couple, and our first with children. In many ways the move was much the same as our previous three moves,...
6 Tips for managing stress for busy moms
I think it’s normal for busy moms to get stressed from time to time (or most of the time). We have a lot on our plates: raising kids (and EVERYTHING that comes with that responsibility), job, cleaning, cooking, laundry, exercise, hobbies, social life. It’s exhausting...
My Mom has Two Jobs by Michelle Travis – a children’s book for working moms
When I started this blog a few years ago I was a working mom. I worked part-time as an engineer and raised my son. Shortly after my daughter was born I decided to stay home with my kids for awhile. I’m starting to think about working again, so I know it’s...Welcome
Hi, I’m Emily. I’m an engineer, mom, and wife. I encourage kids to love STEAM and motivate women to find personal happiness in their career and motherhood journeys.
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