ASME's Unconventional Engineering

ASME's Unconventional Engineering

ASME's Unconventional Engineering

Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Oct 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
47%
Hosting
media.rss.com

About This Podcast

ASME's Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile welcomes guests from across the world of mechanical engineering to discover the interesting and unconventional ways they are using their skills to advance engineering for the benefit of humanity. RSSVERIFY

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S6E3 Unconventional Engineering Episode 25: “3D Printing and Leading the Next Industrial Shift” with Nora Toure

Jun 01, 2026 19m

Tom Costabile and Jay Flores met with Nora Toure—Founder of Women in 3D Printing, a global organization advancing visibility and connection across the additive manufacturing ecosystem. Nora brings…

S6E2 Unconventional Engineering Episode 24: “From the Lab to the Playing Field” with Ilayda Samilgil

May 04, 2026 21m

Tom Costabile and Jay Flores met with Ilayda Samilgil - Co-Founder & CEO of LLume, a company developing wearable sensors (“Light Lace®”) which can measure pressure, motion, respiration, CO₂,…

S5E8 ASME Insights - “Addressing the Engineering Talent Gap Using a Local-First Workforce” with Chandrakant Patel

Apr 09, 2026 23m

In this ASME Insights special episode, Dr. Lester Su (ASME President) is joined by guest Chandrakant Patel.Chandrakant Patel is a consultant and advisor on technology strategy. He previously worked…

S5E6 ASME Insights - “IMECE and Engineering a Resilient Future” with Dr. Calvin Mackie and Dr. Akin Keskin

Apr 08, 2026 23m

In this special ASME Insights episode, Dr. Lester Su (ASME President) is joined by guests Dr. Calvin Mackie and Dr. Akin Keskin.Dr. Calvin Mackie is an award-winning inventor, author, former…

S6E1 ASME Insights - "AI and the Energy Sector: Preparing Mechanical Engineers for the Future" with Dr. Arindam Banerjee

Mar 30, 2026 20m Transcript

In this episode of ASME Insights, Dr. Lester Su (ASME President) is joined by guest Dr. Arindam Banerjee. Dr. Arindam Banerjee is the Paul B. Reinhold Professor and Department Chair of Mechanical…

S5E7 Uncoventional Engineering Episode 23: “3D Printing and Blazing Your Own Trail” with Jason Lopes

Aug 26, 2025 30m

Tom Costabile and Jay Flores met with Jason Lopes - 3D printing expert and special effects pioneer. From humble beginnings as an aspiring pro-skateboarder to leading effects teams working on…

S5E5 Unconventional Engineering Episode 22: “Latina Engineer – Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation” with Diana Iracheta

Jun 13, 2025 14m

Tom Costabile and Jay Flores met with Diana Iracheta, founder of “Latina Engineer.” Through her social channels and speaking engagements, Diana shares her career journey with the hope of inspiring…

S5E4 Unconventional Engineering Episode 21 "Conformity Assessment and Competency Standards"

Mar 31, 2025 27m

Host Tom Costabile spoke with guests Dr. Phil Hopkins and Patrick Vieth about conformity assessment and competency standards, as seen through the lens of the pipeline industry. 00:09 Welcome to the…

S5E3 Unconventional Engineering Episode 20 - “From Super Soaker to Energy Solutions” with Dr. Lonnie Johnson

Feb 26, 2025 33m

Dr. Lonnie Johnson is an inventor with over 100 patents to his name, most notably, the Super Soaker® water gun, he is the President and Founder of Johnson Research and Development, as well as its’…

S5E2 Unconventional Engineering Episode 19 - "E-Fest Tech Connect 2025"

Feb 18, 2025 19m

A panel of esteemed ASME volunteers provide their perspective on E-Fest Tech Connect – a unique, virtual event designed for students and early-career engineers. 00:00 Welcome to the show with host…

S5E1 Unconventional Engineering Episode 18 - "STEM From Dance" with Yamilee Toussaint

Jan 14, 2025 15m

Yamilee Toussaint is harnessing the power of dance to introduce young girls to STEM. By combining a love of dance, her Mechanical Engineering training and a passion for education, Yamilee hopes to…

S4E4 Unconventional Engineering Episode 17 - “Ready to Launch” with Joan Melendez-Misner

Nov 11, 2024 29m

As a Spacecraft Systems Engineer and science influencer, Joan Melendez-Misner is on a “mission” to not only help NASA return to the Moon, but also use her passion and expertise to encourage and…

S4E3 Unconventional Engineering Episode 16 - The ASME Committee on Sustainability

Sep 23, 2024 24m

Climate action is a long-term proposition that requires persistence and the ability to pivot where necessary. The ASME Committee on Sustainability, led by Chair Sean Bradshaw and Vice-Chair Timo…

S4E2 Unconventional Engineering Episode 15 - Discovering “The Intentional Engineer” with Jeff Perry

May 13, 2024 26m

The ability to be intentional with our own career path requires a certain amount of objectivity that’s not always easily attainable. Jeff Perry works with engineers to find ways to sustain their…

S4E1 Unconventional Engineering Episode 14 - Manufacturing, Automotive & Tech, with Shauna McIntyre

Feb 02, 2024 25m

One crucial element to charting how technology will continue to evolve is the ability to remain objective. With decades of experience in manufacturing, automotive and the tech sector, Shauna…

S3E4 Unconventional Engineering Ep. 13 - Reimagining Women’s Workwear with Ana Kraft

Dec 01, 2023 18m

Creating a startup isn’t for the faint of heart. Armed with her engineering background and a determination to help women, Ana Kraft founded Xena Workwear, which seeks to outfit women with PPE…

S3E3 Unconventional Engineering Ep.12 - It's Not Magic, It's Science! with Jay Flores

Sep 12, 2023 22m

Instilling a passion for STEM in the youth is essential to ensuring a constant pipeline of talent that will help solve the world’s problems. In this episode, Tom and co-host Karen Russo caught up…

S3E2 Unconventional Engineering Ep.11 - Goal Setting & Career Journeys with Sylvia Acevedo

Jun 14, 2023 28m

The ability to establish goals can be a critical component to driving successful career journeys. In this episode, Tom and Katlyn speak with Sylvia Acevedo, former CEO of the Girl Scouts of America,…

S3E1 Unconventional Engineering Ep.10 - Exploring the Hydrogen Supply Chain with Matthew Blieske

Apr 13, 2023 21m

In the ongoing discussion about alternative energy, hydrogen has emerged as a viable solution. Tom and ASME’s Managing Director of Strategy & Innovation Christine Reilley had the chance to speak…

S2E7 Unconventional Engineering Ep. 9 - Cyber Security & Data Protection with "CyberSecurityGirl"

Dec 20, 2022 30m

Cyber security and data protection are two hot button topics in an ever-changing technological society. In this installment, Tom and his co-host Katlyn Coolbaugh, speak with Caitlin Sarian, who goes…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does ASME's Unconventional Engineering have?

ASME's Unconventional Engineering has published 28 episodes since October 2021, covering topics in Technology.

Is ASME's Unconventional Engineering still active?

ASME's Unconventional Engineering is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 23m.

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