Viterbi Voices: The Podcast

This bonus episode is our next installment in our faculty roundtable series. Here, Paul has a conversation with faculty from the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE). Tune into learn more about the ISE major at USC, which as Paul describes as all about engineering better businesses!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Tune into hear last week's Live Chat where some students talk about their experience being LatinX and Hispanic at USC Viterbi!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Join Audrey and Mahima in a discussion about the most important topic today: voting. Audrey and Mahima discuss voting trends at USC Viterbi, what USC is doing to activate its student electorate, and Mahima's involvement in VoteSC and political campaigns. We also chat with Cameron and Alex, two first time presidential election voters from USC Viterbi. And if you haven't voted yet.... GO VOTE!!!!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, we discuss what it's like to intern during the school year, which is sometimes referred to as a co-op. Audrey chats with two other Viterbi seniors, Christina and Luz, about their co-op experiences at Brown and Caldwell and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. We also chat about what it's like to have a virtual co-op as Christina has been working remotely with Brown and Caldwell this semester. Tune in to learn all about co-ops!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This bonus episode is the third of our fall series of faculty roundtable events, which are live sessions hosted by Paul brought to you in podcast form! This episode highlights our Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, so tune into to learn more about all things AMEText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Check out last week's Live Chat where students talk about their experiences being an engineering within the LGBTQ+ community at USC. USC QuEST ( quest@usc.edu and @usc_quest ) is a USC Viterbi student organization that supports queer students in engineering and science; if you have specific questions, feel free to contact them directly.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This bonus episode is the second of our fall series of faculty roundtable events, which are live sessions hosted by Paul brought to you in podcast form! This episode highlights our Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, discussing CE & ENE courses at USC Viterbi, research and projects, and the future of the field.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This bonus episode kicks off our fall series of faculty roundtable events, which are live sessions hosted by Paul brought to you in podcast form! This first one explores our Department of Computer Science, so tune into learn all about CS at USC Viterbi.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Audrey checks in with two student-led design teams to see how they are operating remotely. First, she interviews Neeraj, the Operations Lead of USC’s AeroDesign Team, and second, she interviews Emily, the Project Manager of Concrete Canoe. Both students discuss the challenges of designing complex systems without the ability to test or prototype in person and also discuss the ways in which their teams have overcome these challenges, continuing to foster both technical excellence and community during this time. Tune in to learn all about AeroDesign Team, Concrete Canoe, and how both teams are adapting given the circumstances of the pandemic.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Tune in to listen to electrical and computer engineering senior Cami as she hosts the Do More Than Engineering Live Chat! These students involved in everything from sports to music to volunteer orgs at USC.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Join Mahima, a junior studying Industrial and Systems Engineering, as she interviews Natalie, a junior studying Biomedical Engineering, who hopes to go to medical school. They talk about Natalie's balance between engineering and pre-med curriculum, when she knew she wanted to be a doctor, and the feeling that she's living a double-life. They also talk about the pandemic and stay tuned til the end for some admissions updates from Paul!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

USC Queers in Engineering Science and Technology (QuEST) is a student-led organization that provides professional, social and academic support for students who identify as queer within the STEM community at USC. In this episode, Audrey chats with Nick and Mady, two Viterbi students who co-preside over QuEST. Tune in to hear about how QuEST has continued to build a supportive community in a virtual setting, professional opportunities through QuEST, and some excellent science memes. Thank you so much to Nick and Mady for sharing your stories!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Tune in to hear all about this panel's experiences as women at the Viterbi School of Engineering at USC!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Christina speaks with three Viterbi students about their unique internship experiences this summer, Emma (ME ‘21) at Northrop Grumman, Christopher (CE ‘22) at Turner Construction, and Dania (ECE ‘22) at Toyota. Tune in to hear all about their exciting experiences, accomplishments, and takeaways from their internships!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Mahima interviews two of her fellow engineers, Nilay and Radhika, to learn more about their summers spent doing research. Viterbi's summer research program allowed students to work with their professors on COVID-19 related projects. Nilay, who studies computer science, researched COVID-19 misinformation on Twitter and Radhika, an electrical and computer engineering major, used Python to understand how the virus actually spreads. Tune in to learn about the research conducted remotely and some of their most interesting findings! More details about their research and the program can be found here: http://viterbiundergrad.usc.edu/viterbi-2020-summer-research-showcase/Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Tune in check out this Special Episode where students talk about their experience being a Black student in Engineering. This episode was recorded completely through Zoom and the video of this Live Chat can be found on out YouTube channel.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Audrey talk to Dr. Brandi Jones, Vice Dean for Diversity and Strategic Initiatives at the Viterbi School of Engineering. Dean Jones is responsible for leading and directing equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives for Viterbi School of Engineering. We discuss Dean Jones's expertise from leadership roles at highly selective engineering schools and her research on experiences of underrepresented minority students in engineering disciplines. Dean Jones also shares how she pushes Viterbi to be equity-minded and her vision for what is to come.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Audrey chat with Professor Radovich, (BS AE, MS AE, PhD AE), who teaches undergraduate courses ranging from Introduction to Aerospace Engineering to Mechoptronics, a year long laboratory course for juniors in mechanical, aerospace, and astronautical engineering. In this conversation, we talk about Prof. Radovich's background, his passion for connecting for students, and the innovative ways he is teaching a hands-on course remotely. Tune in to learn all about Prof. Radovich!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Tune in to listen to the recording of the August 16th Live Chat all about choosing an engineering major at USC Viterbi. 6 students share their experiences with the process of deciding what engineering major is right for them.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Audrey and Luz interview two other Viterbi students, Allison Westley(BME '21) and Prathik Rao (CECS '21) about their first week of school. Tune in to hear all about the first week of online classes during the fall semester and the strategies students have developed to succeed in the online setting!Note: apologies for the audio issues due to a weak internet connection!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!