Leslie Villanueva

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Climate Change

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Computers

Construction

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Choosing a Degree

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Entrepreneurship

Graduate School

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Internships & Jobs

Math & Science

Merging Fields

Opportunities/Challenges for Women

Preparation for College

Self Doubt

Social Concerns

Unique Challenges

Work Environment

Working with People

Audrey Murray asked Leslie Villanueva

Added Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 1:38 PM

Were there any obstacles you had to overcome as a woman in stem?

I am interested in this because I would like to major in stem and be a mechanical engineering but I wanna know what to expect.

Answers 1

Leslie Villanueva

Answered Friday, May 27, 2022 at 10:09 AM

My biggest obstacle has been my self confidence. Not believing that you belong and doubting your knowledge are huge obstacles to being successful as an engineer or in any career. This does not mean that you cannot make mistakes from time to time but a ...