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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…

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    • May 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    7-263: Host Hand Off with Maya

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 32:38


    Join us in Emily's last podcast as host! As Emily prepares to graduate, she hands over the mic to Maya. Listen in to hear about Emily's post-grad plans and Maya's goals for the next season!

    7-262: Senior SCend Off Class of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 81:29


    Join Emily as she interviews her fellow class of 2022 soon-to-be Viterbi graduates! They reflect on their four years at SC, discuss highs and lows, and touch on goals for the future.

    7-261: Diving into the National Society of Black Engineers with Jevon and Victoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 46:42


    In this episode, Mark speaks with Jevon and Victoria about the National Society of Black Engineers and their experience at the National Conference. We dive into the benefits of finding a community for Black students in engineering and career opportunities that NSBE offers!

    7-259: Minor Roundtable with Jordan, Matthew, Cami, & Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 48:58


    In this episode, Peyton speaks with Jordan C., Matthew, Cami, & Jordan J. about their experiences minoring at USC. We discuss how to select a minor, the benefits of minoring, balancing our schedules, and different classes we have taken while minoring at USC!

    7-258: Chemical Engineering Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 68:17


    In this episode, Elena speaks with Julia, Hari, Agok, and Alejandro about what it's like to be a chemical engineer at USC; and why they chose chemical engineering and their specific emphasis. We discuss things from favorite coursework, research and internships, to balancing schedules and more!

    7-257: Engineering and Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 56:13


    In this episode, Maya interviews Claire, Christina, and Luc about the different ways they incorporated business into their engineering studies. We talk about majors, minors, projects, internships and more.

    7-257: Fall 2022 Admissions Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 52:30


    In this special edition episode, Paul and the rest of the USC Viterbi admissions team discuss this years admission decisions. Tune in to hear about how decisions were made, how to prepare for the news, and next steps!

    7-256: Environmental Engineering Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 48:13


    In this episode, Olivia chats with Annie, Alana, Isabel, and Noor about environmental engineering. They talk about what exactly environmental engineering is, the different classes they've taken, research, post-grad plans, and more!

    7-255: Pt2 D&D AI Invasion with Shannon, Matt, Jordan, and Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 67:32


    In this episode, Jordan, Matt, and Paul continue their Viterbi-inspired Dungeons & Dragons campaign once again! Will they be able to defeat the mysterious AI mastermind? Join us to see how the finale of this two-part series!

    7-254: Pt1 D&D AI Invasion with Shannon, Matt, Jordan, and Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 74:38


    In this episode, Jordan, Matt, and Paul play a Viterbi-inspired Dungeons & Dragons campaign once again! AI robots are trying to take over Viterbi and Shannon, our Dungeon Master has made sure to prepare some surprises along the way. Join us for this two-part episode and see how our engineers navigate this invasion while balancing their midterms at the same time!

    7-253: Non-Industry Options for Engineers with Arjun and Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 51:28


    In this episode, Matthew talks with Arjun and Austin about pursuing professional degrees after an engineering undergrad. Austin lays out the research into Organs on Chips he hopes to continue in his PhD while Arjun talks about his path towards medical school.

    7-252: Civil Engineering, Huntington Gardens, and Remote Work with Kim Pacheco

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 72:50


    In this episode, Emily and Paul speak with alumna Kim Pacheco about her experience working in civil engineering. She speaks on finding her path, why USC, living in Seattle, and her many work projects!

    7-251: Environmental Engineering, Acting, and Being Paul's College Roommate with Jesal Shah, CEE '00

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 123:26


    In this episode, Paul speaks with alumnus Jesal Shah (CEE '00) about his path within environmental engineering. As Paul's former roommate, Jesal has lots to share about his USC experience including work-life balance, acting pursuits, and being a game show contestant!

    7-250: Tie Dye Robot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 30:38


    In this episode, Elena speaks with three mechanical engineering women about their experience with coding a robot Baxter to tie-dye t-shirts. We discuss the intersectionality of fashion and robotics and how they could produce results.

    7-249: Mechanical Engineering Capstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 45:52


    Alex talks to Nick and Tilman about their Mechanical Engineering Capstone project. Nick and Tilman explain what the class is, their experiences in the class and why it is important to have a capstone project.

    7-248: Transfer Student Ask Me Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 67:56


    In this episode, Paul and the rest of the admissions team answer any and all questions related to transferring to the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.

    7-247: Sailing Class at USC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 59:04


    Steven and Gianna talk about their time taking Nautical Science, NAUT301a, aka sailing at USC. They give a basic class rundown, how it fits in their schedules, and what other fun classes are offered at USC. Additionally, there is a spotlight on personal growth during college and a teaser to see if Steven will ever get in his first fight.

    CE - ENE Roundtable Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 64:31


    In this episode, Chris talks with Elyse, Manny, Ashley, and Tadd about being a student of the Civil/Environmental Engineering Department at USC. They discuss the different tracks/emphases available to students, some of their favorite classes, clubs and organizations, and potential career paths for civil/environmental students at USC.

    7-245: Back To School Spring 2022 with Cameron and Maya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 49:26


    In this episode, we kick off the second half of season 7 with a little back to school conversation with Cameron and Maya! We discuss what we did over break, goals for the new year, and other USC happenings.

    7-244: Rocket Propulsion Lab & Liquid Propulsion Lab Crossover with Francisco and Cori

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 74:46


    In this episode, Mark speaks with with Cori and Francisco all things astronautical engineering. We dive into two student design teams on campus, the Rocket Propulsion Lab and the Liquid Propulsion Lab, learn about student experiences in those clubs and much more!

    7-243: LGBTQ+ Students in Engineering Live Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 60:51


    In 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!

    7-242: Athletes in Engineering with Penelope Hocking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 30:10


    In 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!

    7-240: Navigating USC as an Out of State Student with Elena, Alana, and Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 71:40


    In 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.

    7-239: Black Students in Engineering Live Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 72:13


    In 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!

    7-238: Pt 2 D&D Viterbi Zombie Apocalypse with Shannon, Neha, Jordan, and Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 69:50


    In 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!

    7-237: Pt 1 D&D Viterbi Zombie Apocalypse with Shannon, Neha, Jordan, and Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 62:50


    In 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!

    7-236: Progressive Degree Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 40:28


    In 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!

    7-235: Viterbi Start-Ups with Cyprien and Talha

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 43:26


    In 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.

    7-234: Computer Science Specializations Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 51:33


    In 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!

    7-233: LatinX Students in Engineering Live Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 61:19


    In 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!

    7-232: Quarantine Projects with Reuben and Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 58:43


    In 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.

    7-231: Pt 2 Filmmaking, Rap Music, and Product Development at Apple with Alumnus Robert Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 67:31


    In 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.

    7-230: Pt 1 Filmmaking, Rap Music, and Product Development at Apple with Alumnus Robert Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 57:57


    In 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.

    7-229: Women in Engineering Live Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 60:36


    In 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!

    7-228: NBC College Bowl Championship with Karan Menon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 54:16


    In 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.

    7-227: Pt 2 Solving Impossible Problems for Disney and Apple with Alumna Dr. Kristin Sahyouni

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 67:54


    In 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.

    7-226: Pt 1 Solving Impossible Problems for Disney and Apple with Alumna Dr. Kristin Sahyouni

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 74:49


    In 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!

    7-225: Meet the Majors Live Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 70:56


    In 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.

    7-224: Freshman Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 22:22


    In 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.

    7-223 Summer Internships with Natalie and Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 51:28


    In 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!

    7-222 All Thing Viterbi Live Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 50:39


    During this hour long event, we will be talking about our lives as students at USC Viterbi. We are here to answer the questions you may have about classes, students orgs, free time, and what life is *really* like as an engineering student.

    7-221: Application Process Stories with Cameron and Chris

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 82:09


    In this episode, Emily talks with Chris and Cameron about their college application process. We talk about how we approached it, what we thought about some of the myths, how we were able to be successful in the process, and more!

    7-220: Welcome Back to USC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 58:52


    Today Steven and Natalie talk about the return of students to USC campus. Some highlights include talking about USC football/gameday, the opening of the Baum Family Makerspace, and some student perspectives on welcome week and their freshman experience.

    7-219: Startups, Systems Engineering, & Hat Design With Alumna Jacquie Lowe, ISE '16

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 72:13


    In this episode, Paul talks to alumna Jacquie Lowe (industrial and systems engineering class of 2016) about life post graduation. We discuss her experience at USC along with her passion for startups and entrepreneurship.

    7-218 Class Schedule Tips with Sheetal and Gianna

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 75:38


    In this episode, Emily speaks with Sheetal and Gianna about their experiences with classes at USC. We discuss balancing schedules, study tips, favorite classes, getting to know professors, and more!

    7-217: Season 7 Kick Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 12:55


    In this episode, we kick-off season 7 with a new student co-host and revamped music! Listen in to hear about we've been up to this summer and plans for this upcoming year!

    6-216: Season 6 Conclusion and Host Hand Off

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 27:48


    In the last episode of Season 6, and Audrey's last episode ever, we introduce the new host of Viterbi Voices - Emily! Paul and Audrey also reflect on the past two seasons and we look ahead to the next one with Emily.

    6-215: The Viterbi Class of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 96:37


    In this episode, Audrey interviews her fellow Viterbi Student Ambassadors from the Class of 2021: Dominie, Sheetal, Cami, Miranda, Steven, Christina, and Luz. The group discusses lessons learned, favorite memories, and our plans after college. Congratulations to the USC Viterbi Class of 2021, and for one last time, fight on (forever)!

    6-214: USC and LA Dining Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 53:39


    In this episode Steven talks to Matt and Max about everything food related around USC. They dive into the dining hall experience, the many dining options around USC and LA, and their experience cooking on their own.

    6-213: Freshmen Roundtable Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 45:59


    Join Mahima as she talks to freshmen students at Viterbi about their decision making process, their first year online, GESMs, Freshmen Academy and more.

    6-212: The Faces Behind refresh LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 47:37


    In this episode, join Mahima as she talks to the team behind refresh LA, a student startup founded in CE 486: Innovation in Engineering and Design for Global Crises. Mahima talks to Mallika, Elina, Dea, and Elisa about refresh LA's beginnings, progress, team and what it's been like balancing this new enterprise as full time students.

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