Ignite your Passion

In this episode, we're joined by Carlotta Berry, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and co-founder of Black in Engineering and Black in Robotics. Carlotta shares her journey into the world of engineering after initially wanting to be a math teacher. As a professor, she combines her love for teaching and engineering to inspire the next generation of innovators. She shares how her experience with the lack of diversity in her field did not stop her from progressing and encourages listeners to break away from any traditional "cookie cutter mold" to make their unique impact in the world. Carlotta emphasizes the importance of soft skills, such as teamwork and communication, which are often overlooked in engineering. These skills are not only crucial for successful project outcomes but are also necessary for the holistic development of an engineer. Finally, she imparts valuable advice to new professionals by urging them to embrace multidisciplinary approaches and creativity in their careers. Carlotta encourages engineers to work the creative part of their brains in the arts or related endeavors. She explains how such work can also influence their technical work.