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!

CONNECT On LINKEDIN

WE ARE INSPIRED BY

Mothers in Science

Who else should be on this list?!

Cassie Leonard 5/16/24 Cassie Leonard 5/16/24

WiNning Together: Celebrating the Success of the Mersen Summit!

“The summit's true magic lay in its ability to bring together women and allies in an environment traditionally dominated by men…”

Cassie Leonard 3/13/24 Cassie Leonard 3/13/24

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!

Cassie Leonard 1/3/24 Cassie Leonard 1/3/24

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.

Cassie Leonard 12/27/23 Cassie Leonard 12/27/23

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!

Cassie Leonard 12/12/23 Cassie Leonard 12/12/23

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:

Cassie Leonard 11/29/23 Cassie Leonard 11/29/23

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.