Now Available — “The Heart of Science: Engineering Blueprint,” a New Book by Jayshree Seth, Ph.D.

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and nationally known author and scientist Jayshree Seth, Ph.D., have teamed up on a new book that provides an immersive mentoring experience to individuals in STEM.
Introducing “The Heart of Science: Engineering Blueprint” a new book by Dr. Jayshree Seth
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In the capstone volume of “The Heart of Science” trilogy, award-winning engineer and 3M’s first-ever Chief Science Advocate Jayshree Seth, Ph.D., presents “The Heart of Science: Engineering Blueprint,” a transformative guide for professional and personal growth.

Building upon the insights and wisdom from the mental models of her previous work, Jayshree offers an immersive mentoring experience in “Engineering Blueprint,” empowering readers to master skills, develop leadership talent, and translate introspection into purposeful action with tools, tactics, and strategies to thrive in a complex world.

All proceeds of this book go to the Jayshree Seth Scholarship for Women of Color in STEM, administered by SWE. The scholarship is aimed at helping underrepresented minorities advance in STEM education and professionals related to engineering and technology. The scholarship has awarded over $29,000 to five individuals since its inception in 2021.

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Jayshree Seth, Ph.D.

Addressing topics ranging from everyday issues to global challenges, “Engineering Blueprint” takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and growth with engaging and memorable acrostic frameworks, thought-provoking “Cue the Qs,” and immersive “Draft Blueprints.”

Woven throughout the book are Jayshree’s own personal anecdotes and reflections, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of a trailblazing STEM career.

With each section, readers will gain clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose as they craft their unique paths. More than just a guidebook, “Engineering Blueprint” is a catalyst for positive change.

Whether you’re an aspiring STEM professional, a seasoned leader, or an advocate, “Engineering Blueprint” is your essential companion. Get ready to unlock your full potential, engineer your success, and make a lasting impact. Your journey starts here.

“With ‘Engineering Blueprint,’ Dr. Seth offers an incredible resource to develop the tools, perspectives, and practices to embody what it takes to be a strategic thinker, harnessing the power of reinvention from within, and translating it into the professional landscape.” — Dorie Clark, Communication Coach, Top 50 Business Thinker, and Author of “The Long Game” and “Reinventing You”

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Jayshree has also written two previous books in this series in partnership with SWE, “The Heart of Science: Engineering Footprints, Fingerprints, & Imprints” and “The Heart of Science: Engineering Fine Print.

Workbooks

Each chapter of “Engineering Blueprint” includes self-reflective downloadable workbooks to help readers implement the material into their own STEM careers. Download additional copies of these workbooks for each chapter below:

Section I: Getting the Job Done: Tips & TricksSection II: Advocating for Diverse Perspectives: Trends & TacticsSection III: Developing Leadership Attributes: Tasks & TemplatesSection IV: Investing in Self Growth: Tools & Techniques
Chapter 1: Left-Brain? Right-Brain? There's No Wrong Brain, Right BrainChapter 11: STEM Echo-System: Breaking Reflections & ReverberationsChapter 21: LEADIn the ZoneChapter 31: Skilled: Putting the WIND in Trades
Chapter 2: Eureka! Where Do Ideas Come From?Chapter 12: Echo-Chambers: The Sound of SILOSChapter 22: Three Ways to Sweeten Manager-Employee RelationshipsChapter 32: No Mentor, No Problem: FARM IT Out
Chapter 3: Work that 2020 Vision: Light! Camera! Action!Chapter 13: STEAM Engine! Overcoming Female UnderrepresentationChapter 23: Fear FACTOR? Let It GoChapter 33: The GRANT of an Immigrant Mindset
Chapter 4: Move Over SMART Goals!Chapter 14: TOP Scientists! Double-Click on What Makes Them TICKChapter 24: Putting the HUMAN in CapitalChapter 34: Creative SCORE: A Scientist at (He)art
Chapter 5: Spotting TRENDS: A Look ForwardChapter 15: CAST Off Characteristics: "Not the Science Type?"Chapter 25: Let the CHIPS Fall: Squared Away, in CirclesChapter 35: August Company: In the Thinking Corner With KPIs
Chapter 6: Time Management Giving You a Hard Time?Chapter 16: The Right Angle: Cutting on the BIASChapter 26: SUCCESS in the Time of PandemicChapter 36: Finding Your ADULT Voice
Chapter 7: PRACTICE: Exercising that Leadership MuscleChapter 17: Spell the BEANS: Food on the TableChapter 27: LAPS: For the Long RunChapter 37: Building a Brand: What's Your VIBE?
Chapter 8: The One-Word Secret to Giving Good TALKS!Chapter 18: Of CAPE and Good HopeChapter 28: NOW: New, Old, WindowChapter 38: Pushing Buttons: Hitting RESET
Chapter 9: Word Wise Web: Storytelling for InnovationChapter 19: Diversity Fatigue? There's a CURE for IT!Chapter 29: The Five Views of Leadership: What's in Your Scope?Chapter 39: Survival MODES: For Shore
Chapter 10: Innovation Journey Hack: Skills to PACKChapter 20: Join Forces: DIAL It Up!Chapter 30: Fingerprints, Footprints, & ImprintsChapter 40: Change, a Catalyst for Change! CIRCLE of Reasoning

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