Viterbi Voices: The Podcast

The USC Solar Car team is one of Viterbi's student-run design teams, and their goal is to create a fully functional solar car to enter into the 2017 World Solar Challenge. Listen to learn more about the design process, industry connections, and their plan for the week long cross-continental solar car race.http://www.uscsolarcar.com/Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Want to make a impact on the world using your engineering knowledge? Engineers Without Borders gives students the opportunity to do so by pairing with communities around the globe to solve real world issues with sustainable, equitable, and economical solutions. EWB's USC chapter is currently working on projects in Guatemala and at the San Diego Zoo, which you can learn more about in the episode!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

From solar power to fracking to energy development trends and more, Dr. Iraj Ershaghi joins the podcast and tells us all about the evolving field of petroleum engineering, and how an undergraduate engineering degree can lead you to this industry. Dr. Ershaghi is the Director of the Petroleum Engineering Department at USC, and has extensive experience in both research and industry.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Code the Change is a student organization that seeks to apply computer science skills to make a social impact. Liam and Alicia talk about the club's current and past projects working with local non profit organizations and give advice for aspiring computer science students.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In Episode 39 Paul and Alex learn more about LavaLab, USC's student-run incubator, from Drake and Aneesha. LavaLab teaches their members how to apply the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation to make their product ideas come to life, and provides tons of resources and guidance along the way.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In the first Student Organization episode of Season 2, Paul and Alex talk with Sydney and Jennifer, two leaders in USC's chapter of the Society of Women Engineers. Sydney and Jennifer tell us how SWE seeks to empower Viterbi's large body of women engineers through their many professional, social, and community outreach activities throughout the year.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In Episode 37, Alex and Paul talk to Dr. Lessa Grunenfelder about Viterbi's Materials Science Department, her research in the M.C. Gill Composites Center, and the applications of materials science to all engineering disciplines. Dr. Grunenfelder is a proud Trojan alum with three degrees from USC, and currently teaches multiple undergraduate courses in Materials Science and the Freshman Academy course.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In episode 36, Paul and Alex sit down with Professor Ellis Meng who teaches classes in Viterbi's Biomedical Engineering department and serves as the BME Department Chair. Dr. Meng discusses her research in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) and gives a great overview of the expansive discipline of biomedical engineering.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In episode 35 Alex and Paul talk to Professor Shrikanth Narayanan about Electrical Engineering and his various research projects coordinated through the Signal Analysis and Interpretation Laboratory (SAIL)that he founded in 2000.Learn more about SAIL here: http://sail.usc.edu/index.phpText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

We're back in full swing with Episode 34 featuring Viterbi's Vice Dean for Administration, Linda Rock. In this episode Paul and Alex talk with Vice Dean Rock about the $50 million expansion efforts that Viterbi has spearheaded over the past decade, as well as upcoming facilities renovation and expansion, including the reimagining of the Science and Engineering Library to include a 10,000+ square foot Maker Space for students and design teams. Be sure to watch the video showcasing the design of the new Library while you listen!Video: https://vimeo.com/165970514Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In the eighth and final episode of our Summer 2016 Miniseries, Maria talks with Alex about her summer in Madrid, Spain with the Viterbi Overseas Study Abroad Program and tells him about her international travels, class, and her research back here at USC.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In the seventh installment of our Summer 2016 Miniseries, Bria tells Alex about her summer abroad taking classes in Madrid, Spain and traveling around Europe with the Viterbi Overseas summer study abroad program! Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In part 6 of our Summer 2016 Miniseries, Shana tells Alex all about her summer internship with Microsoft in Seattle, Washington working in their Supply Chain and Manufacturing department.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In episode 5 of our Summer 2016 Miniseries, Sophie tells Alex about her internship with Chevron in Bakersfield, California where she worked in the petroleum industry and even got to visit an oil rig!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In part 4 our Summer 2016 Miniseries, Clare talks with Alex about her summer back home in Chicago where she took a summer class to get ahead of schedule, and traveled around the country to visit her family and friends from USC!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In the third installment of our Summer 2016 Miniseries, Rhea tells Alex about her summer in Beijing, China where she conducted bioinformatics research at Tsinghua University through Viterbi's Summer Research Exchange Program.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In part 2 of our Summer 2016 Miniseries, Frankie talks with Alex about his internship at Pepsi and his summer adventures in LA! Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In the first edition of our Summer 2016 Miniseries, Betty tells us about her internship and spending the summer in LA! Paul and Alex also recognize and thank SC students Curtis Toyota, Thibault Clairis-Gauthier and Harry Zec for the podcast's awesome new intro!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Surprise! In our first ever summer episode we catch up with Budde and Paul to hear what they've been up to since the spring semester finished. We also give you a little taste of what to expect in the coming weeks as the podcast travels the world to keep you updated on Viterbi students' summer plans. Get pumped for Season 2!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In our final episode of Season 1, we say goodbye to Kelly and introduce our new host for Season 2 - Alex Budde! Kelly lets us know about her post grad plans, Budde covers his internship in Virginia, and we debate Star Wars and places in Europe. Enjoy!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!