Articles & Resources

Celebrating engineers, leaders, moms, and mentors.

At ELMM, we are dedicated to supporting women who choose to stay in STEM careers. We do this by sharing our collective stories, advocating for necessary change, and fostering a vibrant and supportive community.

The following are offered as conversation starters. If you come across other resources, articles or groups you think we should know about, please tell us!

From Raw Data to Rough Drafts
Cassie Leonard Cassie Leonard

From Raw Data to Rough Drafts

Wendy Cocke and Cassie Leonard share their experience in writing non-fiction books and invite you to join them this Fall to connect in-person and at a virtual workshop to learn more about how you can creatively build your own unique marketing resource. - Originally published for the SWE Entrepreneur's Affinity Group October 2024 Newsletter.

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Who are you inviting in?
Cassie Leonard Cassie Leonard

Who are you inviting in?

Being highlighted in the SWE Entrepreneurs newsletter is an honor, and one more example of how lucky I am to have found this community.

If you ever get a chance to pull someone into your community, take a note from my experience. Bring them in with open arms!

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A look inside “STEM Moms”
Cassie Leonard Cassie Leonard

A look inside “STEM Moms”

I am Cassie.

I am an engineer, leader, and mother. And because I’m an engineer, I decided there really should be an acronym for this… ELM.

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A new way to start the new year
Cassie Leonard Cassie Leonard

A new way to start the new year

Several years ago, I decided to make a pivot from this tradition. I wanted to look forward to the abundance of time coming in the next year. The new year is a full 365.25 days of opportunity!

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Unique Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
Cassie Leonard Cassie Leonard

Unique Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

What do you get for that hard to shop STEM partner, mentor, friend, lab partner…?

Here are 9 more (often fabulously nerdy) ideas for where to shop online for unique STEM inspired gifts this year:

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5 Ways to Stop Playing Tetris with Your Work Calendar
Cassie Leonard Cassie Leonard

5 Ways to Stop Playing Tetris with Your Work Calendar

Just as the game of Tetris provides a break for the mind, our calendar strategies aim for balance at work.

Here's to a calendar that's not just full but fulfilling, allowing you to savor the sweet taste of success without the stress of constantly rearranging blocks (#tetriminos). By decluttering, prioritizing strategically, embracing the power of 'no,' setting boundaries, and leveling up on our team’s empowerment, we can transform how we operate.

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