Synopsis
Welcome to life at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Classes, student organizations, faculty, research, hands-on projects, and don't forget our social lives outside of class - its all up for discussion with regular appearances and interviews with special guests. Viterbi Voices: The Podcast is hosted by Paul Ledesma (Director, Undergraduate Admission) and current student Rhea Choudhury (Biomedical Engineering, Class of 2019).
Episodes
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LGBTQ+ Students in Engineering Live Chat
01/12/2021 Duration: 01h02minIn this live chat, Derek discusses the LGBTQ+ community at Viterbi and USC with Gus, Kate, Chris, and Elissa. They discuss LGBTQ+ resources, events, student life, and more!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Athletes in Engineering with Penelope Hocking
28/11/2021 Duration: 31minIn this episode, Peyton speaks with USC women's soccer player Penelope Hocking about her experiences studying Computer Science and playing division 1 soccer. We discuss time management, internships, favorite classes, the recruiting process, and more!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Navigating USC as an Out of State Student with Elena, Alana, and Mary
22/11/2021 Duration: 01h13minIn this episode, Elena speaks with Mary and Alana about navigating life at USC as an out-of-state student. They touch on topics concerning how they looked for universities to how they brought over their belongings from another coast.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Black Students in Engineering Live Chat
20/11/2021 Duration: 01h14minIn this hour long talk, we discuss our experiences as Black engineers at Viterbi. We answer questions about how we wanted to become engineers, why Viterbi, the resources we've used to find belonging as Black engineers and more!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Pt 2 D&D Viterbi Zombie Apocalypse with Shannon, Neha, Jordan, and Paul
15/11/2021 Duration: 01h11minIn this episode, Neha, Jordan, and Pail continue their adventure at the zombie apocalypse right where they left off last time with Neha facing off the Viterbi zombies! Join our brave engineers while they navigate this Dungeons & Dragons campaign set up by the incredible Dungeon Master, Shannon. If you haven't yet, make sure you listen to Part 1 first and see if they can save the day!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Pt 1 D&D Viterbi Zombie Apocalypse with Shannon, Neha, Jordan, and Paul
07/11/2021 Duration: 01h04minIn this episode, Neha, Jordan, and Paul do something a little different by playing a Viterbi-inspired Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Shannon, the Dungeon Master, has an incredible zombie apocalypse story prepared for our engineers to navigate and try to solve. Make sure to tune in for this two-episode event and see what happens when zombies overrun Viterbi!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Progressive Degree Programs with Irene and Frankie
31/10/2021 Duration: 42minIn this episode, Olivia chats with Frankie and Irene about their progressive degree programs. We talk about what exactly this program is, why we chose to apply, the kinds of classes we take, and more!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Viterbi Start-Ups with Cyprien and Talha
24/10/2021 Duration: 45minIn this episode, Maya speaks with Cyprien and Talha about their experiences with entrepreneurship as undergraduate students at Viterbi. We discuss the process of developing a start-up at Viterbi, the resources available at USC, and how to balance school and work.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Computer Science Specializations Roundtable
17/10/2021 Duration: 53minIn this discussion, Jordan interviews Isaac, Helen, Georgia, and Jevon about their computer science specializations. We break down each of the computer science majors at Viterbi, our experiences in the department, and how we chose our majors!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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LatinX Students in Engineering Live Chat
13/10/2021 Duration: 01h03minIn this hour long talk, we discuss out experiences as LatinX engineers at Viterbi. We answer questions about how we wanted to become engineers, why Viterbi, the resources we've used to find belonging as LatinX engineers and more!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Quarantine Projects with Reuben and Jack
09/10/2021 Duration: 01h44sIn this episode, Matthew talks with Reuben and Jack about the projects they worked on over quarantine. Reuben talks about the struggles of building his own fully functional laser harp while Jack describes his research into whiplash and the advancements made in the field.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Pt 2 Filmmaking, Rap Music, and Product Development at Apple with Alumnus Robert Wright
06/10/2021 Duration: 01h09minIn part 2 of this two episode interview, Paul interviews alumnus Robert Wright (Electrical Engineering ’08, M.S. ’09) about his experiences at USC and working for Apple. We discuss how to be a leader and company culture.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Pt 1 Filmmaking, Rap Music, and Product Development at Apple with Alumnus Robert Wright
03/10/2021 Duration: 59minIn part 1 of this two episode interview, Paul interviews alumnus Robert Wright (Electrical Engineering ’08, M.S. ’09) about his experiences at USC and working for Apple. We discuss choosing a major, finding creative outlets, and finding your path.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Women in Engineering Live Chat
01/10/2021 Duration: 01h02minIn this hour long talk, we discuss out experiences as women engineers at Viterbi. We answer questions about how we wanted to become engineers, why Viterbi, the resources we've used to find belonging as women engineers and more!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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NBC College Bowl Championship with Karan Menon
27/09/2021 Duration: 56minIn this episode, Paul and Emily talk to Karan Menon, a USC student and captain of USC's college bowl team this past season. Karan reflects on his experiences as a champion of the National Geographic Bee, founder of USC's quiz bowl team, and student studying computer science. Furthermore, we discuss how he brought his team to the final championship of NBC's College Bowl and talk about some behind the scenes action on set.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Pt 2 Solving Impossible Problems for Disney and Apple with Alumna Dr. Kristin Sahyouni
22/09/2021 Duration: 01h09minIn part 2 of this two episode interview, Paul interviews alumna Dr. Kristin Sahyouni (ISE ’03) about her experiences working at Apple, Disney, and UPS. In this episode specifically, we discuss work-life balance and mindfulness.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Pt 1 Solving Impossible Problems for Disney and Apple with Alumna Dr. Kristin Sahyouni
19/09/2021 Duration: 01h16minIn part 1 of this two episode interview, Paul interviews alumna Dr. Kristin Sahyouni (ISE ’03) about her experiences working at Apple, Disney, and UPS. We discuss tackling hard problems, work-life balance, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and much more!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Meet the Majors Live Chat
16/09/2021 Duration: 01h12minIn this Live Chat, Jordan, Shannon, Olivia, and Hari discuss their majors, favorite classes, and tips to balancing student life at USC. Learn more at viterbi.live/chats.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Freshman Academy
13/09/2021 Duration: 22minIn this episode, Mahima talks to Trisha, a Freshman Academy coach, about her work in ENGR 102: Freshman Academy. We talk about this unique course, the roles that coaches play, and the lasting impact this course has had on our time at Viterbi.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Summer Internships with Natalie and Paul
05/09/2021 Duration: 53minIn this episode, Alex talks to engineering students Paul and Natalie about their internships this past summer. We talk about networking, the interview process, and how USC helped prepare us for these positions!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!