The final installment we are syndicating from our sister podcast, Escape Velocity, focuses on the Black student experience at USC Viterbi. The episode features Cheyenne Gaima, who is pursuing a BS in Computer Science and Business Administration and is the President of USC's Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, and Emmanuel Johnson who is pursuing a PhD in Computer Science and is a Fulbright Scholar. Thank you so much to Cheyenne and Emmanuel for sharing their stories, and to the entire Escape Velocity team for producing this series of podcasts!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In the second installment of Escape Velocity, Vice Dean Jones and Daniel Druhora speak with Dr. Wanda Austin and Dr. John Brooks Slaughter. Dr. Wanda Austin is the former President and Chief Executive of The Aerospace Corporation, the USC Interim President from 2018-2018, a USC Trustee and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. She is USC’s first Black and first female president. Dr. John Brooks Slaughter is the former Director of the National Science Foundation, President of Occidental College, Chancellor of the University of Maryland, and is currently a Member of the National Academy of Engineering. He holds a joint appointment at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the Rossier School of Education. He is the first Black director of the NSF. Tune in for this conversation with these two legendary leaders.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Throughout the month of December, we are publishing a series of three podcasts produced by our sister podcast, Escape Velocity. Escape Velocity aims to capture the intersection of race, academia, and STEM, and is brought to you by the Viterbi Vice Dean of Diversity and Strategic Initiatives, Dr. Brandi Jones, and Daniel Druhora. This first episode features the stories of the USC Viterbi Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs, Dr. Timothy Pinkston, who is also the George Pfleger Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Prof. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Prof. Stacey Finley, who is the Director of the Center for Computational Modeling of Cancer and the Gordon S. Marshall Early Career Chair and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Biological Sciences. Thank you so much to the Escape Velocity team for sharing this important conversation with us.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In the final installment of our fall faculty roundtable series, join us for a conversation with faculty members Prof. Andrea Hodge, Prof. Andrea Armani, and Prof. Wade Zeno from the Mork Family Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. Tune in to learn all about this multifaceted department and the many potential career paths for chemical engineers!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Check out last week's Live Chat where Viterbi students talk about their experiences with internships, USC Viterbi's career center, and other professional resources! Our next live chat all about studying abroad will be on January 3rd, 2021.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Emily talks to Julia, Stephanie, and Leon about their experiences as artists and engineering students. They speak on how they balance art and engineering and how their identities as artists and engineers come into play in their work.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode Steven talks with Olivia and Christian about 3D4E (3D Printing Club) and their roles on project freehand. Freehand is a prosthetics group that works with children to make them customized, lightweight hands.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In our latest bonus episode, we present another recording of a live faculty roundtable hosted by Paul! This roundtable features faculty from the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. Tune in to learn all about electrical and computer engineering!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Natalie talks to Cami, Josh, and Alayne about their experiences as members of Theta Tau, USC's professional engineering society. They speak on recruitment, professional development, and Theta Tau's involvement in the community.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In our latest bonus episode, we present yet another recording of a live faculty roundtable hosted by Paul! This roundtable features faculty from the Astronautical Engineering department, so tune in to learn all about what astronautical engineering is, the differences between aerospace engineering and astronautical engineering, and all the career paths ASTE students can take!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Check out last week's Live Chat where students talk about their experiences with research and projects at USC Viterbi!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Join Dominie as she talks with Cami and Michel about a unique undergraduate course that they are taking in Viterbi: Innovation in Engineering and Design for Global Crises. This year-long class gives students of all majors the opportunity to develop a technology and potentially a business that will help people most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cami and Michel are working with a team of students to connect local farms with people who are food insecure in Los Angeles.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In our latest bonus episode, we present a recording of a live faculty roundtable hosted by Paul. This roundtable features faculty from the Biomedical Engineering department, so tune in to learn all about what BME is, the type of research in this department, and all the career paths BME students can take!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, we discuss how school and extracurriculars have been working online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emily chats with two Viterbi juniors, Anna and Irene, about how their online semester is going. Some topics covered include midterms, clubs, study tips, online projects, and making friends on Zoom!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This bonus episode is our next installment in our faculty roundtable series. Here, Paul has a conversation with faculty from the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE). Tune into learn more about the ISE major at USC, which as Paul describes as all about engineering better businesses!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Join Audrey and Mahima in a discussion about the most important topic today: voting. Audrey and Mahima discuss voting trends at USC Viterbi, what USC is doing to activate its student electorate, and Mahima's involvement in VoteSC and political campaigns. We also chat with Cameron and Alex, two first time presidential election voters from USC Viterbi. And if you haven't voted yet.... GO VOTE!!!!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, we discuss what it's like to intern during the school year, which is sometimes referred to as a co-op. Audrey chats with two other Viterbi seniors, Christina and Luz, about their co-op experiences at Brown and Caldwell and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. We also chat about what it's like to have a virtual co-op as Christina has been working remotely with Brown and Caldwell this semester. Tune in to learn all about co-ops!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This bonus episode is the third of our fall series of faculty roundtable events, which are live sessions hosted by Paul brought to you in podcast form! This episode highlights our Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, so tune into to learn more about all things AMEText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This bonus episode is the second of our fall series of faculty roundtable events, which are live sessions hosted by Paul brought to you in podcast form! This episode highlights our Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, discussing CE & ENE courses at USC Viterbi, research and projects, and the future of the field.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This bonus episode kicks off our fall series of faculty roundtable events, which are live sessions hosted by Paul brought to you in podcast form! This first one explores our Department of Computer Science, so tune into learn all about CS at USC Viterbi.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Audrey checks in with two student-led design teams to see how they are operating remotely. First, she interviews Neeraj, the Operations Lead of USC’s AeroDesign Team, and second, she interviews Emily, the Project Manager of Concrete Canoe. Both students discuss the challenges of designing complex systems without the ability to test or prototype in person and also discuss the ways in which their teams have overcome these challenges, continuing to foster both technical excellence and community during this time. Tune in to learn all about AeroDesign Team, Concrete Canoe, and how both teams are adapting given the circumstances of the pandemic.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Tune in to listen to electrical and computer engineering senior Cami as she hosts the Do More Than Engineering Live Chat! These students involved in everything from sports to music to volunteer orgs at USC.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Join Mahima, a junior studying Industrial and Systems Engineering, as she interviews Natalie, a junior studying Biomedical Engineering, who hopes to go to medical school. They talk about Natalie's balance between engineering and pre-med curriculum, when she knew she wanted to be a doctor, and the feeling that she's living a double-life. They also talk about the pandemic and stay tuned til the end for some admissions updates from Paul!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

USC Queers in Engineering Science and Technology (QuEST) is a student-led organization that provides professional, social and academic support for students who identify as queer within the STEM community at USC. In this episode, Audrey chats with Nick and Mady, two Viterbi students who co-preside over QuEST. Tune in to hear about how QuEST has continued to build a supportive community in a virtual setting, professional opportunities through QuEST, and some excellent science memes. Thank you so much to Nick and Mady for sharing your stories!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Christina speaks with three Viterbi students about their unique internship experiences this summer, Emma (ME ‘21) at Northrop Grumman, Christopher (CE ‘22) at Turner Construction, and Dania (ECE ‘22) at Toyota. Tune in to hear all about their exciting experiences, accomplishments, and takeaways from their internships!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Mahima interviews two of her fellow engineers, Nilay and Radhika, to learn more about their summers spent doing research. Viterbi's summer research program allowed students to work with their professors on COVID-19 related projects. Nilay, who studies computer science, researched COVID-19 misinformation on Twitter and Radhika, an electrical and computer engineering major, used Python to understand how the virus actually spreads. Tune in to learn about the research conducted remotely and some of their most interesting findings! More details about their research and the program can be found here: http://viterbiundergrad.usc.edu/viterbi-2020-summer-research-showcase/Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Audrey talk to Dr. Brandi Jones, Vice Dean for Diversity and Strategic Initiatives at the Viterbi School of Engineering. Dean Jones is responsible for leading and directing equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives for Viterbi School of Engineering. We discuss Dean Jones's expertise from leadership roles at highly selective engineering schools and her research on experiences of underrepresented minority students in engineering disciplines. Dean Jones also shares how she pushes Viterbi to be equity-minded and her vision for what is to come.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Audrey chat with Professor Radovich, (BS AE, MS AE, PhD AE), who teaches undergraduate courses ranging from Introduction to Aerospace Engineering to Mechoptronics, a year long laboratory course for juniors in mechanical, aerospace, and astronautical engineering. In this conversation, we talk about Prof. Radovich's background, his passion for connecting for students, and the innovative ways he is teaching a hands-on course remotely. Tune in to learn all about Prof. Radovich!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Tune in to listen to the recording of the August 16th Live Chat all about choosing an engineering major at USC Viterbi. 6 students share their experiences with the process of deciding what engineering major is right for them.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Audrey and Luz interview two other Viterbi students, Allison Westley(BME '21) and Prathik Rao (CECS '21) about their first week of school. Tune in to hear all about the first week of online classes during the fall semester and the strategies students have developed to succeed in the online setting!Note: apologies for the audio issues due to a weak internet connection!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Hear from Loic, Luz, Elena, Cameron and Paul as they talk about their involvements, their concerns about studying engineering, their thoughts on the college application process, and their experiences and worries as Black and Latinx students at Viterbi.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Tune in to listen to the first episode of our Viterbi Voices Live Chat series. During these Live Chats we discuss different experiences of USC Viterbi students. Learn more at viterbi.live/chats .Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul, Audrey, and Sheetal kick-off the sixth season of Viterbi Voices, teasing what is to come for this season!! In this conversation, we catch-up since we last met in May, as well as discuss the statement made by the Viterbi Student Ambassadors emphasizing our commitment to highlight diverse voices through our platforms (full statement linked here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTxCgfFxMl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link). We can't wait to share more stories of Viterbi students during Season 6!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In the last episode of Season 5, Audrey talks with three graduating seniors, Rachel, Maddy, and Celeste, to reflect on their time at USC and discuss their future plans. Paul and Audrey also discuss the end of the school year, as well as announcements for the incoming class of 2024 and prospective students. Tune in to hear some wise words from our graduating seniors!!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, members of our podcast team talk about their experiences switching their majors within the Viterbi School of Engineering at USCText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Audrey speaks with Lauren, Ava, and Dakota of USC’s Rocket Propulsion Laboratory. Last year, RPL became the first student group to send a rocket to space, but since then, they have been hard at work on a number of different experimental projects. In this episode, we talk not just about RPL's engineering successes but also the warm community among their members. Tune in to learn all about USC RPL!!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This special episode is a roundtable discussion with Paul and three faculty members from the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. In the episode, the professors help to explain the incredibly broad and interdisciplinary field of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the undergraduate curriculum, courses they teach, as well as in-depth conversations about their areas of research.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This special episode is a recording of a roundtable discussion with Paul and three Computer Science faculty members: Dr. Jeffery Miller, Dr. William G.J. Halfond, and Dr. Cyrus Shahabi. In the episode, Paul and the professors discuss internships, CS theory and hands-on work, the capstone project, programming experience and more. In the episode, they also answer questions from admitted students submitted via Zoom. Tune in to learn all about computer science at Viterbi!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This special episode is a recording of a roundtable discussion with Paul and two faculty members from the Biomedical Engineering Department: Prof. Maral Mousavi and Prof. Eun Ji Chung. In the episode, Paul and the professors answer questions from admitted students submitted via Zoom, generating a discussion on everything from the distinction between hard sciences and engineering to research in BME on Covid-19.Tune in to learn all about biomedical engineering!This episode was recorded April 16th. Updates on USC’s response to Covid-19 can be found here: coronavirus.usc.eduText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This special episode is a recording of a roundtable discussion with Paul and three faculty members from the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department: Prof. James Moore, Prof. Kurt Palmer, and Prof. Yalda Khashe. In the episode, Paul and the professors answer questions from admitted students submitted via Zoom, generating a discussion on everything from the broad scope of industrial and systems engineering to the special ISE senior year capstone project.Tune in to learn all about industrial and systems engineering!This episode was recorded April 16th. Updates on USC’s response to COVID-19 can be found here: coronavirus.usc.eduText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Christina speaks with American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists members Jake (President) and Ahmed (Director of Finance) about sustainability at USC, their passion for the environment, and what it's like to live sustainably in Los Angeles! Tune in to learn more about AAEES as an organization and students' views on how USC's initiatives protect the environment.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This special episode is a recording of a roundtable discussion with Paul and three faculty members from the Astronautical Engineering Department: Prof. Dan Erwin, Prof. David Barnhart, and Prof. Garrett Reisman. In the episode, Paul and the professors answer questions from admitted students submitted via Zoom, generating a discussion on everything from research in the Astronautical Engineering department and to the profound impact work in space has on earth.Tune in to learn all about astronautical engineering!This episode was recorded April 10th. Updates on USC’s response to Covid-19 can be found here: coronavirus.usc.eduText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This special episode is a recording of a roundtable discussion with Paul and three faculty members from the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department: Prof. Paul Ronney, Prof. Charles Radovich, and Prof. Matthew Gilpin. In the episode, Paul and the professors answer questions from admitted students submitted via Zoom, generating a discussion on everything from the difference between aerospace and mechanical engineering to small-scale combustion research. Tune in to learn all about aerospace and mechanical engineering!This episode was recorded April 9th. Updates on USC’s response to Covid-19 can be found here: coronavirus.usc.eduText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This special episode is a recording of a roundtable discussion with Paul and three faculty members from the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Prof. Lucio Soibelman, Prof. Amy Childress, and Prof. Felipe De Barros. In the episode, Paul and the professors answer questions from admitted students submitted via Zoom, ranging from a discussion on the differences between civil and environmental engineering to how students get internships.Tune in to learn all about civil and environmental engineering!This episode was recorded April 8th. Updates on USC’s response to Covid-19 can be found here: https://coronavirus.usc.eduText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Mahima is celebrating Women's History Month by talking to some of her fellow female engineers. Mahima talks to Jessica and Evie about their involvements, challenges they faced being women in engineering, and most importantly, the uplifting community they've built here at Viterbi.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Alex talks with fellow ISE major Nick about his experience with the ISE senior capstone project. Nick and his team are currently working on an optimization algorithm for the Aerospace Corporation. Tune in to find out more about this class unique to the Industrial and Systems engineering major.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Tune into this special episode where Paul gives an update on First Year Admission Decisions. Learn more about virtual information sessions and how you can discover Viterbi remotely!Note that this was recorded on 3/25. Up to date information on USC's Covid-19 response can be found here: https://sites.usc.edu/coronavirus/.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, the podcast team discusses the communities we were able to build in USC Housing and share our favorite memories and stories from our first-year housing experiences at USC. As many of you begin to make your college decisions later this spring, you may be unable to travel to campus. Hopefully, this episode can help illuminate what it is like to live in a dorm and help you make your decision on what sort of housing is best for you.Please note that this episode was recorded throughout the week of March 9th. While we will try our best to release some regular programming, like this episode, it is important that we continue to provide updates regarding the status of COVID-19 at USC, which can be found here: usc.edu/coronavirus.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!