Texas A&M Engineering: SoundBytes is the podcast where faculty, students and staff share their passions, experience and expertise. Giving a voice to the happenings throughout the engineering program, weekly episodes showcase impactful research, exciting engineering news, upcoming events and outstand…
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Ingeniare is Texas A&M University's first professional chorus made up of engineering students. On this episode of The Study Break, Ingeniare conductor and chemical engineering senior Ritika Bhattacharjee explains the importance of music and how every engineer can learn to sing.
The way we draw can reveal a lot about us. In fact, researchers have found that sketches can reveal how old a child is, if a person has had a stroke and more. Dr. Tracy Hammond, professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and director of the Sketch Recognition Lab, researches these human motions to help improve strategies in a number of fields, including education.In this episode, Dr. Hammond talks about her work and how it's impacting machine learning systems to better empower people.
Get insider knowledge on hot tips and tricks from the associate director of Engineering Career Services on this episode of Just a SEC. Our student hosts are joined by Roland Block as they discuss what employers look for in a resume and how to be successful in an interview.
What is electrical and computer engineering? Learn about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from a student in the program.
What is computer science and engineering? Learn about the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from a student in the program.
What is nuclear engineering? Learn about the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from a student in the program.
What is biomedical engineering? Learn about the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from a student in the program.
SoundBytes is saying "Howdy!" to two new student hosts and interviewing one of them as we explore the role of the Student Engineers' Council's Marketing Chair - a position that uniquely combines engineering with art and business. Tenured host Drew DeHaven returns to pass the mic to new hosts Leanne Khashab and Brianna Navas on this episode of Just a SEC.
What is petroleum engineering? Learn about the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from a student in the program.
What is chemical engineering? Learn about the The Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from a student in the program.
From the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to the Suez Canal being blocked by the Ever Given containership, 2021 has caused major disruptions in global supply chains, impacting how consumers and companies have made and transported materials and goods. But supply chains have been struggling for more than just last year. Dr. Eleftherios Iakovou, the Hartley Hubbell Professor of industrial distribution in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, is putting his years of knowledge toward finding ways to decrease the impact of disruptions on these systems.
What is ocean engineering? Learn about the Department of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from a student in the program.
What is multidisciplinary engineering? Learn about the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from a student in the program.
What is materials science and engineering? Learn about the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from students in the program.
What is engineering technology and industrial distribution? Learn about the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University and hear directly from an advisor in the program.
Dr. John Hurtado, interim dean and interim vice chancellor in the College of Engineering and professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, has been part of Texas A&M since he earned his master's and Ph.D. in aerospace engineering. Since then, his career has taken off, including working for Sandia National Laboratories on robots that are now part of a collection at the Smithsonian Institute. He's had great influence, both as a teacher and a mentor.In this episode of SoundBytes, Hurtado talks about his engineering journey, the challenges he's had to overcome and the importance in promoting a STEM education across demographics.
What is aerospace engineering? Learn about the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from students in the program.
What is mechanical engineering? Learn about the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from students in the program.
How can engineering students get a crash course in business? Through the Business Immersion Program at Texas A&M University. On this episode of Just a SEC, the student hosts chat with industrial engineering senior Edward Hirs and Dr. Andrew Loring, associate director of Reynolds and Reynolds Sales Leadership Institute, about this two-week program offered in joint partnership between the College of Engineering and Mays Business School.
What is civil and environmental engineering? Learn about the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from students in the program.
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, will forever live in the minds of many, especially those who aided in the rescue and recovery operations. Dr. Kem Bennett, senior professor in the Wm Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and vice chancellor and dean emeritus in the College of Engineering, was among those who arrived in New York with Texas Task Force One. That harrowing experience challenged the team and further instilled the need for the training facility designed and opened in 1998 — the now world-renowned Disaster City.Since its opening, Disaster City has trained people representing every U.S. state and territory and more than 100 countries. Bennett shared his experiences with Disaster City, and how the training program impacted the team's time at Ground Zero, as well as how that experience influenced training since. Please note that this episode includes content describing destruction at Ground Zero and recovery efforts that some listeners may find disturbing.
What is industrial and systems engineering? Learn about the Wm Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from students in the program.
Successfully juggling responsibilities can be difficult as a student. The commitment can be challenging, but the rewards are worth it. On this episode of The Study Break, hear how civil engineering senior Logan Welsh balances his obligations in engineering and the Corps of Cadets.
Those walking across the graduation stage are beginning a new chapter of their lives as new graduates, new hires and new engineers. On this episode of Just a SEC, our student hosts are joined by Sabrina Pardoe and Claire Riordan from the Class of 2020 to discuss what it's like to be someone with a job lined up after graduation as well as someone who had to successfully pivot and find a career after a bit of searching.
Plastic waste is plaguing our planet, filling landfills and oceans with trash. However, research at Texas A&M University is working with bacteria that feed on wastewater sludge to harness a byproduct of this process — materials that can be used to develop biodegradable bioplastics. On this episode of Engineer This!, our hosts talk with Dr. Bella Chu, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and doctoral student Fahad Asiri, to learn how they are finding ways to innovate the plastics industry, ranging from aquaculture to medical fields to the plastic bottles we use every day.
How much do you actually know about the field of nuclear engineering? On this episode of the Study Break, senior Kaya Mariello describes how her passion for healthcare and the field of nuclear engineering intersect and the many opportunities open to nuclear engineers.Read more about her internship at UT Health Science Center - San Antonio: tx.ag/CareerPathIn this episode, Kaya mentions the ETAM process. Learn more about Entry to a major here: tx.ag/ETAM
With the rise of remote learning due to COVID-19 came the challenge of combating remote cheating methods. On this special episode of SoundBytes, student host Drew DeHaven talks with Dr. Angie Hill Price, associate dean for undergraduate programs at Texas A&M Engineering, about what academic dishonesty is and how Aggie engineers can uphold their honor code in the virtual classroom.
COVID-19 has brought with it new stresses and a heaviness shared by people throughout Texas A&M Engineering and the world. On this episode of Just a SEC, our student hosts are joined by SEC representatives Baylee Becka and Justis Morales to discuss the importance of mental health awareness and the upcoming mental health campaign hosted by the Student Engineers' Council.
Learning about how materials change between phases, from solids to liquids to gases, is a hallmark of primary school science class. To the average person. This building block of material science is often thought of in the simplest terms, but what if your home could use the energy involved in these transitions to help passively heat or cool it, just by changing out the molding.On this episode of Engineer This, Dr. Emily Pentzer, an associate professor in the Departments of Material Science & Engineering and Chemistry, discusses how her research is working to design next generation materials by using simple and scalable techniques.
Did you know that your professional network started developing from the very day you entered Texas A&M? From the people you sit next to in class, to the same professors teaching those classes. All these relationships can blossom into long standing partnerships. Join cohosts Drew & Ritika as they speak with Martha Bellens-Martin '85 to discuss her journey into technical sales and how she continues to build her network and give back to the Aggie Women Engineers Network (AWEN). Learn more about AWEN: tx.ag/AWEN
Explore the world of student startup businesses in this episode of Just a SEC. Join our student hosts as they talk with chemical engineering undergraduate Ben Omonira about his experience with entrepreneurship and what he's learned during his time working on Lazarus, his non-lethal bullet.
Throughout history, ships have had to battle waves, facing the risk of going past their tipping point in capsizing. Whether on a family cruise, participating in a sailing competition or serving on a military vessel, when people are out on open waters, they want to make sure somebody is working to make it as safe as possible.Naval architect and professor in the Department of Ocean Engineering, Dr. Jeffrey Falzarano has more than 30 years of experience researching and developing new ways to keep ships and their crews safe. His team’s current research focuses on two areas — designing wave energy devices and researching how ships maneuver differently on waves from shallow to deep water.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to run for office? Clarissa Rodriguez, an industrial distribution senior and the student senate constituency affairs chair, joins SoundBytes to talk about Senate's far-reaching impact on everything from monuments and dining dollars, to student rule seven, which allows excused absences for interviews. This episode also covers how to run and campaign in the upcoming election cycle.
The rise in popularity of electric vehicles and aircraft presents the possibility of moving toward a more sustainable future. While advancements have dramatically increased the efficiency of these vehicles, there are still several issues standing in the way of widespread adoption. One of the most significant challenges facing electric vehicles has to do with mass, as most current electric batteries and supercapacitors are incredibly heavy. Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus, professor in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, and her team are approaching this problem from the unique angle of utilizing the chemical dopamine to strengthen electrodes.
On this episode of The Study Break, student hosts Ritika and Drew discuss the importance of self-care and mental health, no matter what challenges may arise. From pandemics to anxiety over finals, they are joined by Carmen Mota, a new member of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team who serves students out of the Zachry Engineering Education Complex, to stress "We are valuable not because of what we achieve, but because of who we are."
This episode, graduate student Shreedevi Arun Kumar shares what vaccine delivery systems are, why they are important and how new developments could pave the way for a more efficient and cost-effective future.
On this episode of Just a SEC, our student hosts talk community service and how to take action to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Joined by REACH Project founder Max Gerall, they discuss how the Aggie-started nonprofit is supporting university service workers by weaving together all segments of the campus community and making "invisible Aggies," visible.
This episode, Interim Department Head Dr. Timothy Jacobs shares how the College of Engineering's newest department — the Department of Multidiscipinary Engineering — is helping students build the futures they envision for themselves.
Doctors and nurses work long, 12-hour shifts which impact their physical, mental and emotional health, with or without the additional stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers in the Wm Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University are researching the impacts of these shifts and ways to help health care workers. One part of that research looks at a potentially dangerous side effect of fatigue: drowsy driving. In this episode, we’re joined by Alec Smith, a doctoral student in the department, to learn more about his research on drowsy driving among nurses.
While traveling internationally has halted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Halliburton Engineering Global Programs office has worked tirelessly to develop opportunities for students to benefit from experiences abroad. Dr. Maria Alves, senior director of the Halliburton Engineering Global Programs office and Antonella Acosta, student ambassador, spoke with Drew and Ritika about what students can expect for the spring 2021 trips.
On this episode of Ask an Engineer, Dr. Jeonghee Kim shares how assistive technology can be used to enhance the lives of those with disabilities.
On this episode of Just a SEC, student host Drew DeHaven dives into the inner workings of the Student Engineers' Council's Directed Summer Internship. From chatting with the leader of the initiative born from internships getting canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic to hearing from a participant of the program, tune in to discover more about how the SEC has brought the student body of Texas A&M Engineering together to do great things during COVID-19.
A team, led by Dr. Farzan Sasangohar of the Wm Michael Barnes ‘64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, is seeking to develop technological solutions to improve the mental health of veterans, college students, health care workers and more. The Mental Health Evaluation and Lookout pilot program — also known as mHELP — combines commercial smartwatches with advanced machine learning and a wide range of sensors to detect signs and symptoms of high anxiety and direct the user to mental health and self-care resources.
Growth can be uncomfortable, but it has the potential to make us better neighbors, siblings, friends, and most of all: engineers. On this episode of The Study Break, Ritika and Drew speak with Samie Ahmed, president of the Texas A&M Chapter of the National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE), and Anais Baca, president of the Texas A&M Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) about diversity, unity, and how to make our campus a better place.Learn more about NSBE: https://www.tamunsbe.org/ and SHPE: https://www.tamushpe.org/.
This episode on SoundBytes, we ask Dr. Srikanth Saripalli about how self-driving cars work.
Looking for tips and tricks on how to reach out to companies and make professional connections? Are you searching for an internship, but don't know where to start? Get an inside look into the world of professional networking with the former corporate relations co-chair of the Student Engineers' Council, James Kirkland, on this episode of Just a SEC.
Medical grade masks are a vital piece of equipment in the fight against COVID-19. However, by design, they're only made to be worn once, leading to a shortage in supply. But what if there was a way to recycle these masks so they could be returned to healthcare workers sterilized and help reduce the potentially dangerous lack of them? Fortunately, Aggie researchers are on the verge of a solution.
Do you remember trying to fit in while in middle school? Have you ever tried to assimilate to a new school in a new country while learning a new language? Tune in to hear more about Sebastiao's journey and how he uses those lessons to make a difference in the world.Read about his love for coastal cities: tx.ag/Sebastiao
Are you looking to (virtually) shake hands with the company of your dreams at the SEC Career Fair? Want a sneak peek on what to expect with the virtual SEC Engineering Career Fair? Join the SoundBytes student hosts as they kick off season two with this episode of Just a SEC, featuring Blake Fishbeck, a chemical engineering major and member of the Student Engineers' Council (SEC) working on the online career fair, and Roland Block, associate director for engineering at the Texas A&M University Career Center, to learn all the tips and tricks you'll need to prepare and succeed at the upcoming fall SEC Career Fair.
The SoundBytes team kicks off its second season with a brief preview of what's to come.
Co-hosts Hannah Conrad and Steve Kuhlmann are joined by SoundBytes team member Jenn Reiley for the finale of the Engineering, Connected miniseries. Plus, hear from listeners how they have been adapting to the challenges brought on by COVID-19.