Stacey DelVecchio's guest appearances

Stacey DelVecchio

Lady Paragons Women in STEM

The Caterpillar Podcast

STEM on FIRE

Engineering Heroes

Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionals

Engineering Leaders

Mel Butcher

Tracy Fanara

Jonna Gerken

Mike Roberts

Stephanie Espy

Matt Johnson

Peter Shankman

Jeff Perry

Brian Edwards

Bobby Umar

Dana Brownlee

Jeff Wilson

Jim Morris

Kevin Crenshaw

John Deere

OwlTail

Stacey DelVecchio, a chemical engineer by training, worked for years in additive manufacturing, a fancy name for 3D printing. She is also a past president of the Society of Women Engineers. We chatted about what additive manufacturing entails, what she did during her tenure as SWE president she was most proud of, and how public speaking figured into it all.  TEACH THE GEEK  teachthegeek.com youtube.teachthegeek.com @teachthegeek (FB) @teachthegeek (Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)

Stacey DelVecchio, a chemical engineer by training, worked for years in additive manufacturing, a fancy name for 3D printing. She is also a past president of the Society of Women Engineers. We chatted about what additive manufacturing entails, what she did during her tenure as SWE president she was most proud of, and how public speaking figured into it all. TEACH THE GEEK  <a href="http://teachthegeek.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teachthegeek.com</a> <a href="http://youtube.teachthegeek.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.teachthegeek.com</a> @teachthegeek (FB) @teachthegeek (Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)

EP. 55 - Stacey DelVecchio

Stacey Delvecchio earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and is heavily involved in additive manufacturing (3D printing). [1:10] goes into 3D printing a bit and how chemical engineering degree fits into 3D printing and manufacturing – as long as you continue to learn – opportunities will become available. [4:20] Ways to investigate on 3D printing – youtube, linked in, pretty much anywhere on the web. — search for additive manufacturing . [5:30] One thing we do not know about additive manufacturing – there are many metal parts being manufactured this way with high quality and there are many parts that the only way to make it is with additive manufacturing. [8:10] How important to start getting involved in organizations – Stacey thinks this is very valuable. [10:00]} What has Stacey really fired up are the use cases for 3D printing – something that has actually been design for additive manufacturing. [11:20] An ah – ha moment – How 3D printing in space may help with mining planets in the future. [14:20] Getting through college – wishes she would have taken some more risks especially when doing internships/co-ops. [16:15] Best advice – be present – do not multitask – when in a meeting or at an event focus on that.  And a personal habit is doing a lot of reading.  And her favorite app is “good reads” and a book she would recommend is “The Notorius Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG)” by Irin Carman [19:10] parting guidance is it is OK if you don’t know what you really want to do. Free Audio Book from Audible. You can get a free book from Audible at www.stemonfirebook.com and can cancel within 30 days and keep the book of your choice with no cost.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-delvecchio-4241165/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stacey Delvecchio</a> earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and is heavily involved in additive manufacturing (3D printing). [1:10] goes into 3D printing a bit and how chemical engineering degree fits into 3D printing and manufacturing – as long as you continue to learn – opportunities will become available. [4:20] Ways to investigate on 3D printing – youtube, linked in, pretty much anywhere on the web. — search for additive manufacturing . [5:30] One thing we do not know about additive manufacturing – there are many metal parts being manufactured this way with high quality and there are many parts that the only way to make it is with additive manufacturing. [8:10] How important to start getting involved in organizations – Stacey thinks this is very valuable. [10:00]} What has Stacey really fired up are the use cases for 3D printing – something that has actually been design for additive manufacturing. [11:20] An ah – ha moment – How 3D printing in space may help with mining planets in the future. [14:20] Getting through college – wishes she would have taken some more risks especially when doing internships/co-ops. [16:15] Best advice – be present – do not multitask – when in a meeting or at an event focus on that. And a personal habit is doing a lot of reading. And her favorite app is “good reads” and a book she would recommend is <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25422234-notorious-rbg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">“The Notorius Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG)”</a> by Irin Carman [19:10] parting guidance is it is OK if you don’t know what you really want to do. <a href="http://www.stemonfirebook.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Free Audio Book from Audible</a>. You can get a free book from Audible at <a href="http://www.stemonfirebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.stemonfirebook.com</a> and can cancel within 30 days and keep the book of your choice with no cost.

88: Chemical Engineering in Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing – Stacey Delvecchio

The Caterpillar Podcast gives you the dirt on Caterpillar, the people and of course the yellow iron. Caterpillar’s Additive Manufacturing Product Manager Stacey DelVecchio joins the program to discuss 3D printing industry trends, the Society of Women Engineers and work-life balance.Program Guide:1:50 – Stacey’s path to Caterpillar as a chemical engineer paralleled her boyfriend at the time...and developed into a marriage of 27 years! Her thoughts on career decision making in context of personal relationships.3:00 – Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Stacey’s father always encouraged her and her siblings to get a college education. As a 13 year-old Stacey helped with the family’s small business and tells the story of some important Christmas trees.4:50 – Without an idea of what she wanted to do “when she grew up,” Stacey knew she loved numbers and science. She shares the type of support system that helped her succeed as a women in engineering. 6:30 – Stacey shares how she mentors young women going into engineering: “You don’t need to be the top of your class or get straight A’s to be an engineer. I want them to know this is an incredible, viable career path for them.”7:50 – As one of the few chemical engineers at Caterpillar, Stacey began in her first job in the non-metallic components. “The main things I wanted, and still want, are exciting work and a boss that appreciates what I’m doing.”9:35 – How Stacey and her husband managed two careers and balancing career advancement opportunities: “There’s not really a class in college about how to manage a career path.”11:07 – Many of Stacey’s leadership opportunities came up as other people saw that potential in her, particularly with her leadership in Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Vision as a leader comes with experiences. “For people who don’t have that kind of vision, that I’m going to cure cancer…it’s okay not to have that vision because it will come as you get different experiences in your life.”13:17 – Stacey’s involvement and leadership in SWE began in 1994 in chartering a section in the Peoria, Illinois area. As society president for SWE, it was almost a full time job, including encouraging young girls and women to consider jobs in engineering:  “I had the pleasure of doing it with the support of my company.”  15:13 – In her activities with SWE, Stacy learned the fulfillment that comes with having such a focused mission. “There’s so many times I would come home from a long week…and say, I really feel like I did some good today.”18:55 – How Stacey has helped Caterpillar share our additive manufacturing (3D printing) story. Challenges involved with 3D printing today: “Six months after we started out…this machine had become a ‘legacy machine!” 23:03 – The role of leaders in helping company and our employees adapt to high-velocity changes in technology and industry: know advantages of the new technology and allow employees to experiment.25:40 – When she’s not 3D printing or advocating for women engineers…some of Stacey’s hobbies include reading historical fiction and scrapbooking with mom.27:23 – Parting advice for women when balancing work, marriage, starting a family: Stay in the game! “I’m going to be in it till the bitter end, fighting and being excited about what I do.”

The Caterpillar Podcast gives you the dirt on Caterpillar, the people and of course the yellow iron. Caterpillar’s Additive Manufacturing Product Manager Stacey DelVecchio joins the program to discuss 3D printing industry trends, the Society of Women Engineers and work-life balance. Program Guide: 1:50 – Stacey’s path to Caterpillar as a chemical engineer paralleled her boyfriend at the time...and developed into a marriage of 27 years! Her thoughts on career decision making in context of personal relationships. 3:00 – Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Stacey’s father always encouraged her and her siblings to get a college education. As a 13 year-old Stacey helped with the family’s small business and tells the story of some important Christmas trees. 4:50 – Without an idea of what she wanted to do “when she grew up,” Stacey knew she loved numbers and science. She shares the type of support system that helped her succeed as a women in engineering. 6:30 – Stacey shares how she mentors young women going into engineering: “You don’t need to be the top of your class or get straight A’s to be an engineer. I want them to know this is an incredible, viable career path for them.” 7:50 – As one of the few chemical engineers at Caterpillar, Stacey began in her first job in the non-metallic components. “The main things I wanted, and still want, are exciting work and a boss that appreciates what I’m doing.” 9:35 – How Stacey and her husband managed two careers and balancing career advancement opportunities: “There’s not really a class in college about how to manage a career path.” 11:07 – Many of Stacey’s leadership opportunities came up as other people saw that potential in her, particularly with her leadership in Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Vision as a leader comes with experiences. “For people who don’t have that kind of vision, that I’m going to cure cancer…it’s okay not to have that vision because it will come as you get different experiences in your life.” 13:17 – Stacey’s involvement and leadership in SWE began in 1994 in chartering a section in the Peoria, Illinois area. As society president for SWE, it was almost a full time job, including encouraging young girls and women to consider jobs in engineering: “I had the pleasure of doing it with the support of my company.” 15:13 – In her activities with SWE, Stacy learned the fulfillment that comes with having such a focused mission. “There’s so many times I would come home from a long week…and say, I really feel like I did some good today.” 18:55 – How Stacey has helped Caterpillar share our additive manufacturing (3D printing) story. Challenges involved with 3D printing today: “Six months after we started out…this machine had become a ‘legacy machine!” 23:03 – The role of leaders in helping company and our employees adapt to high-velocity changes in technology and industry: know advantages of the new technology and allow employees to experiment. 25:40 – When she’s not 3D printing or advocating for women engineers…some of Stacey’s hobbies include reading historical fiction and scrapbooking with mom. 27:23 – Parting advice for women when balancing work, marriage, starting a family: Stay in the game! “I’m going to be in it till the bitter end, fighting and being excited about what I do.”

Caterpillar Additive Manufacturing Product Manager Stacey DelVecchio