Engineering is Not for the Faint of Heart with Dr. Dominga Sanchez

Dr. Dominga Sanchez’s journey into structural engineering wasn’t a traditional one. As a first-generation college student, proudly from Zapotec roots, mother of two, she balanced family life with the intense demands of an undergraduate engineering program at UC San Diego. From early on, she understood that engineering wasn’t just about equations and technical skills—it was about perseverance.

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Episode Resources: 

• SHPE – Oregon State University’s chapter of SHPE works to empower the Hispanic community to reach their fullest potential and create lasting impact through STEM careers and education. 
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE) – SWE has been advocating for gender equity in engineering and technology since 1950. With a global network of over 40,000 members, SWE provides professional development, mentorship, and advocacy to support women in STEM. 
• SACNAS – The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science is dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in STEM, from college students to professionals. 
• AISES – American Indian Science and Engineering Society, better known as AISES, has been working towards increased representation of Indigenous Americans in STEM since 1977.