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Podcast: Diverse: a SWE podcast
Episode: Episode 305: Navigating New Routes: Women Engineers Transforming Public Transportation
Description: In this episode of Diverse, host Siddika Demir speaks with Renée Amilcar, the first female president of UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, about her trailblazing career in a male-dominated industry.
Renée shares her passion for public transport and discusses the vital role it plays in sustainable urban development. She reflects on the importance of gender parity and diversity within the sector and offers valuable insights on the skills women engineers need to succeed in public transport.
From innovative advancements in passenger communication to the critical need for mentorship, Renée emphasizes how being bold and breaking dow...