Leader’s Edge

Engineer Brenda Alexander has built a remarkable career in construction for one of the nation’s largest general contractors, Portland-based Hoffman Construction Company.

Diversity is a persistent challenge across engineering disciplines and industries, but nowhere is the challenge more prominent than in tech.

The daughter of a music teacher, U.S.Rep.

From his office overlooking the Puget Sound in Seattle, the University of Washington professional and continuing education chief is helping to lead a national charge to shake up higher ed.

Once upon a time, two young communications pros met while working at the nation’s space agency. They discovered a passion for working with engineers and scientists.