In this episode, Paul interviews Dr. Greg Sinclair (CHE '14) about his work, life, time at USC, his Ph.D. from Purdue University, and everything in-between (including the Trojan Marching Band!). They speak about nuclear engineering, fission versus fusion, research, and becoming a scientist as an engineer. Listen to the episode to learn tons about experiences, projects, and careers in the chemical and nuclear engineering fields.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and the Viterbi Admissions team celebrate the opening of the common application for Fall 2024 applicants. They discuss frequently asked questions, helpful reminders, and application tips. For anyone looking to apply to the Viterbi school of engineering at USC, this episode will be helpful and entertaining. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Warning: Spoilers Ahead!Join Maya, Paul, and two current Viterbi engineering students -- Celine and Grace -- in this extra-special bonus episode discussing the Oppenheimer and Barbie movies. They share their perspectives as engineers on the topic of ethics, scientific discovery, identity, and representation as shown in the two films.  Episode artwork photo credit: @JustRalphyyy/TwitterText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Viterbi Voices is back! Join us for our first episode of season 9. In this episode, Maya and Paul speak with Lyssa (CHE '15, M.S. ENG MGT '15) about many topics including chemical engineering, technology consulting, and maintaining a unique identity as an engineer. The conversation also turns to less "serious" topics including Harry Potter, F1, and Taylor Swift. Engaging conversation, funny anecdotes, and the kickoff of our new season make this episode one you won't want to miss. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

It's the last episode of the season. Paul and Cameron take a look back at this year, give some advice for future students applying to college, look forward to what Cameron will be doing after graduation, and what the podcast holds for next season.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Victoria discusses participating in Hackathons with Emily and Silas. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Join a bunch of Juniors as they reflect on their post-grad plans and their journeys from high school to the career they are now pursuingText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This week Natalie, Civil Engineering - Building Science '23,  joins the podcast. She talks about her experience discovering her emphasis in building science that combines engineering and architecture, her student design teams, and her professional journey to working on construction management.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Our co-host Maya joins us this episode all the way from London, England where she is studying abroad this semester! She talks about her experience going abroad, how she applied, how it works with engineering, and the takeaways she has from going through the processText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This week, Victoria, Celine, Mateo and Cameron talk about why they chose USC. They discuss their whole college application process from picking schools to apply to, why they chose USC, and if they thought it was worth it. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This week, Paul discusses first year admissions decisions with the Viterbi admission staff including Becky, Stacey, Angie, and Lisa.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This week episodes features two members from ShiftSC, one of Viterbi's newest student organizations focusing on education about technology that is ethical, responsible, and designed for humans first. This conversation with the co-founder and  an inaugural cohort member dives into the ins and outs of what is means to develop tech responsibly at ShiftSC.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this weeks episode, Cameron sits down with Jordan, the co-president of the Center for AI in Society Student branch. They discuss what CAIS++ is, the curriculum they teach,  some of the projects students work done and even talk about the cool AI projects making headlines in the news like chatGPT and LensaAI.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Cameron spotlights Ayana, a senior studying Chemical Engineering. They talk about her involvements with the the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, after grad plans, and how she kept her love of dance alive in college.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Sydney talks with Jordan, Carl, and Taylor about their experiences interning during the school year. They talk about balancing engineering workloads, job expectations, and what they learned from pursing an engineering internship on top of their engineering coursework.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Celine (BME '24) talks about a hot topic for prospective USC students...housing! With the help of Cameron (CSBA '23), Mateo (BME '25), and Jaya (BME '24), this episode unpacks things like dorm rankings, random roommates, and the necessity of shower shoes. We also give an update on the current admissions cycle at USC.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This episode is a recording of our Transfer Students in Engineering Live Chat. Kaleigh talks with Salma, George, and Kenneth about their time transferring to the Viterbi School of Engineering, how they've found community, and their overall experience as engineering majors in college.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Mateo speaks with Caraline Baker about her experiences as a student at USC Viterbi while also being a member of the USC Swim Team. We talk about Caraline’s path to becoming a student-athlete, her experiences balancing sports and academics, and her advice for those who are considering the same pathway to higher education.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Nick and Cameron spend this episode talking about their experiences at engineering conferences for their organizations, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). They highlight the benefits and perks of attending the conferences for students and share their personal stories about professional development and bonding with friends in school.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This episode features Cameron, Neha, and Emily discussing all things senior design capstone classes. From their perspectives in computer science, electrical, and biomedical engineering, they talk the ins and outs of what a capstone class is and talk about the projects they created. They also speak on important lessons they learned from taking their respective capstone classes and its connections to real world engineering industry.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Mateo speaks with Cinthia, JP, and Monse about their experiences with changing their majors at USC. We speak about the process of changing your major, how we settled upon those majors, our successes and struggles during our journeys, and give some advice for those who may want to change their major as well.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This is the final episode of Viterbi Voices in 2022! In this episode, Maya and Paul discuss winter break plans, holiday traditions, and their favorite parts of the semester. They also discuss plans for the podcast next semester when Maya is studying abroad in London. Tune in for the first part of the reveal and holiday cheer!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Aisha discusses with Nick and Emily the impact they're trying to make in their Innovation in Engineering and Design for Global Crises class where they're working to build products to benefit communities affected by the war in Ukraine. We speak about the perspectives gained from traveling to Romania and interacting one-on-one with people affected, how we want to help, and how we measure the success of our impact. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Join us for this student-hosted event! Current Viterbi students Taylor, Cameron, Jevon, Kaleigh, and Victoria  will answer any and all questions you have about their experience as black students in engineering. Tune in to hear about their thoughts, stories, and common questions from the live chat!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Vidya speaks with Euna Kim (Environmental Engineering Ph.D) about her research on wastewater reuse. You won't want to miss this episode if you are interested in the environment, working in an engineering research lab, or hearing about Thanksgiving pies!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Sydney speaks with Carl, Manasvi, and Hari about the life of a chemical engineering student. The students spoke about their experience about what their classes are like and what material is taught. They also addressed why they chose their major, how they got involved in research,  and what opportunities there are to pursue outside of engineering. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Celine speaks with Grace, Asna, Lauren, Kristian, and Anthony about life as biomedical engineering students at USC (while enjoying delicious boba)! This episode dives into a wide variety of topics, including how to get involved with research in college, key highlights of the biomedical engineering department at USC, and fun things to do in Los Angeles. Check out this episode for a glimpse into what life is like for a BME at USC!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Maya speaks with Viterbi students Cameron, Araxi, Taylor, and Celine about how they spent their fall break. This special conversation bounces from Halloween costumes, conferences, traveling, falling leaves, Viterbi abroad programs, and so much more. Check out this episode for a glimpse into breaks at college as a student at USC Viterbi.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Lucas speaks with Christian and Amber about their experiences at USC outside of academics. We discuss extracurriculars, fun things to do around Los Angeles, managing stress, and more!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Victoria interviews Pooja and Elizabeth about their experiences in Makers, an IOT and electronics design club at USC. We speak about projects, applying to clubs, and being a freshmen on design teams.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This episode is a part of our newest series: student spotlights! This series highlights specific students at USC Viterbi, their interests, and what they do in an informal, fun conversation.In this episode, Lavanya (CSBA '25) - also known as Lavi - speaks with Maya about her interest in computer science and business, her experience with cybersecurity, organizing hackathons, and her time at USC.  Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This episode kicks off our newest series: student spotlights! This series highlights specific students at USC Viterbi, their interests, and what they do in an informal, fun conversation.In this episode, TJ (ISE '24) speaks with Maya about his interest in the environment and how he engages with his interest through a sustainability fellowship, systems engineering, and specific classes at USC.  Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Join us for this student-hosted event! Current Viterbi students Shannon, Nick, Maya, Leslie, Tim, and Neha will answer any and all questions you have about our majors. Check out the department(s) you're interested in, and get to know the major!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Join us for an extra special episode with Paul, Maya, and a panel of current Viterbi students. Nick, Natalie, Jevon, and Taylor ask Paul, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Viterbi, questions about myths and best practices for applying to Viterbi. Is there an easiest major to be admitted to at Viterbi? Is there a best topic to write about for your essay? They answer all of these questions and share their personal stories in this podcast. If you are a prospective Viterbi applicant, this episode is recommended to answer some of the questions you might have. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Maya interview Viterbi alum Scott Macklin (AE '11, M.S. ‘13). They speak about Scott's time at companies focused on space like SpaceX and Virgin Orbit, climbing Kilimanjaro, and the lessons he's learned from failing. Scott's in-depth explanations of the space industry and its progress make this podcast a unique crash course for listeners. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Maya and Paul speak with Jeff Newman (EE '11), about his educational and professional path to becoming a product manager. Jeff explains and compares his experiences with popular "less technical" careers in  tech such as product management, project management, and technology consulting. In addition to these lessons, this episode includes discussion of Viterbi's culture, imposter syndrome, and food around USC. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Maya and Paul speak with Viterbi alum Dr. Guillermo Garcia (ME '07) . They speak about everything from transferring schools, starting new ventures, having a growth mindset, and USC Football! Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

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!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

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.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

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!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

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!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

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.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

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!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

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!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

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 concludes!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

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!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

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.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

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!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!