Engineer Mom

As I continue my series about the women who inspired me to become an engineer, I realized one that inspired me not that much older than me. She was always watching after me, and trying to guide me through life. This person is my big sister. My sister is a […]

It’s E-Week: My Life Long Mentor

24 Feb, 2016 in Engineer Mom / Majoring in Engineering / Women in Engineering by Homeschool Momgineer

Today I am continuing my series about the women who gave me the confidence I could pursue a degree in engineering. One of these women showed me that life priorities can change. Her name was Theresa. I met this woman when I was only a child, but she left a […]

It’ E-Week: A Mother and An Engineer

23 Feb, 2016 in Engineer Mom / Women in Engineering by Homeschool Momgineer

Happy Engineer’s Week! Each day this week, I will be introducing you to a women who inspired me to be an engineer. Today I will be writing about a woman who I met during my teenage years, and left a bigger impression on me than I think she ever realized. […]

It’s E-Week: My Dad’s Favorite Boss

22 Feb, 2016 in Engineer Mom / Women in Engineering by Homeschool Momgineer

This Monday I am again participating in a weekly blog about Motherhood with some fellow mom bloggers. While some of my posts have been light hearted, this one is very personal. I hope you will enjoy reading about one of the MAJOR motherhood miracles I have experienced. One of the […]

Motherhood Miracles

1 Feb, 2016 in Engineer Mom / Hydrocephalus tagged children with hydrocephalus / Endoscopic third ventriculostomy / ETV / hydrocephalus / kids with hydrocephalus / living with hydrocephalus by Homeschool Momgineer

Motherhood Mistakes

25 Jan, 2016 in Engineer Mom tagged stay at home mom / transitions by Homeschool Momgineer

Today I had lunch with a freshman at a major university who is considering changing majors from Engineering. Her concern was not that the course load was too difficult. She graduated from one of the most competitive high schools in the state. Her concern was not that she was one of […]

Why Pursue a Bachelor of Engineering Degree?

13 Jan, 2016 in Engineer Mom / Majoring in Engineering / Women in Engineering tagged engineering / engineering career / engineering degree / how to be an engineer / transitions / university by Homeschool Momgineer

During my first pregnancy, I dreamt of what motherhood would look like. I had many great examples growing up, from my own mother, to my many aunts, and both of my grandmothers. I dreamt of afternoons in the park with picnic lunches and hours of playing on the swings. I thought […]

Motherhood Misconceptions

11 Jan, 2016 in Engineer Mom by Homeschool Momgineer

My last job as an engineer was as a project engineer working on million dollar equipment with 4 year time lines. After equipment design was complete, I also led the manufacturing of the equipment at the shop. I also made sure I was available during construction and start up of […]

Motherhood Mantras

4 Jan, 2016 in Engineer Mom by Homeschool Momgineer

Several attempts and proposals have been made by our government and other entities to prevent women from leaving the workplace. In a speech our president gave awhile ago, he focused on the cost of childcare. His solution was seemingly simple. Let the government provide free childcare. I’m pretty sure this will not address […]

Why We Leave STEM Careers

31 Oct, 2015 in Engineer Mom / Women in Engineering by Homeschool Momgineer

**Post contains affiliate links. For more information please see disclosure.** The first thing people have always said when they find out I’m an engineer is “Wow! You must be really smart!”. The truth is, I’m not. Not particularly smart anyways. I just worked really hard in college, and stuck to […]

10 Keys to Surviving an Engineering Degree

20 Oct, 2015 in Engineer Mom / Majoring in Engineering tagged college / degree / engineering / engineering degree / how to be an engineer / university by Homeschool Momgineer