In this episode, Christina speaks with fellow environmental engineers Tadd ('23), Jessica ('22), Ahmed ('21), and Miranda ('20) about their experience at USC and passion for environmental engineering. Tune in to learn more about the major and opportunities as an environmental engineer at USC, and hear some student perspectives on life as an engineer from a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Maddie talks to fellow engineers Lindsay, Andrew, and Rhys about USC's unique Thematic Option Honors program. Thematic Option is an interdisciplinary, theme-centered GE replacement program for students passionate about reading and writing. Students discuss what Thematic Option means to them, favorite classes, and how the program has connected with engineering.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In newest installment of our alumni series, Paul and Audrey chat with Dr. Jasmine Thum. Dr. Thum received her BS and MS in biomedical engineering at USC in just four years, then went on to Harvard Medical School to receive her MD. Currently Dr. Thum is in the Nurological Surgery Residency Program at UCLA. Tune in to hear this incredible story combining medicine and engineering.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Audrey talk with Chris Morgan, a USC graduate and current software engineer at Google. Chris graduated with his B.S. in Computer Science in 2004 and received his M.S. in Software Engineering from USC in 2007. He has worked at a variety of companies ranging from software test engineering at Boeing to consulting with Accenture. At USC, Chris was involved in activities including cycling and undergraduate research. Tune into learn about all the incredible things Chris has been involved in from undergrad to today!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Audrey profiles Fifi, an Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) student at USC. Fifi explains what ISE is and talks about her experience in the major. As an engineer, Fifi has studied abroad in New Zealand, done research at USC's Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events, managed projects for Engineers Without Borders, and chaired the USC Women in Engineering organization. Last summer, Fifi interned at the aerospace company Moog as a systems engineer and this summer will be interning at the consulting firm West Monroe Partners. Tune in to learn all about Fifi and ISE!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Audrey talk with USC alumna Dr. Tracy Dooley to learn about her career in the healthcare industry. After graduating from USC with a degree in biomedical engineering, Dr. Dooley went on to Stanford University School of Medicine. Excited by the opportunities present in Silicon Valley, Tracy took an investment banking job after earning her MD. Since then, Tracy has worked with companies like Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics and even worked in consulting. Today, Dr. Dooley is a Venture Partner at Avestria Ventures, which invests in early stage life science companies focusing on women's health.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Christina chats with four Viterbi students, Nick, Kruthi, Sydney, and Audrey, to discuss fun, non-STEM classes that engineers can take at USC. From general education seminars on Italian organized crime to elective film symposiums, tune in to hear about some exciting classes offered at USC, student experiences in the courses, and how they fit into an engineering course plan!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, learn all about how to transfer to USC's Viterbi School of Engineering! Paul sits down with Rebecca Beiter, the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission, and Angie Solares, the Senior Assistant Director for Undergraduate Admission, to answer all of your questions about the transfer process. Remember, the transfer deadline is February 1st, so tune in to this podcast and get your applications in!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Luz and other members of Society of Hispanic Engineers delve into their experiences with and opportunities at this year's SHPE national convention in Phoenix, AZ. Learn about graduate school opportunities, research competitions, and professional development going on at this ever growing conference and get the lowdown on all things SHPE!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Audrey chat with USC Alumnus Jason Scott, the current head of 3D at Rising Sun Pictures. After graduating from USC with a degree in computer science and a minor in cinema, Jason went on to pursue his lifelong dream of creating special effects for films. A passionate engineer, artist, and manager, he has worked on films such as Ant-Man, Captain Marvel, and recently Ford v Ferrari, and been on Oscar-winning teams. Tune into this exciting episode to learn more about all the exciting paths you can take with an engineering degree!(Note—we made a mistake on the episode number recorded during this podcast. This is episode 133, not 135 as the recording states.)Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In the first installment of a new series highlighting alumni, we talk with Ali Fakhari, the current managing director of August Venture Partners. Ali graduated from USC Viterbi with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and received his M.B.A from Harvard Business School. Through his professional career, Ali has helped celebrities develop their brands including boxers and artists, such as Beyoncé. In this episode, we discuss Ali's time at 'SC as well as his numerous professional roles ranging from consulting at Bain & Company to interning with Exxon on an oil rig. Tune in for a great episode that illuminates the many professional paths an engineer can take!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Christina and other members of the Society of Women Engineers at USC discuss this year's national conference in Anaheim, CA, what they got out of it, and other opportunities in SWE! Join Gabi, Namita, Eve, Beatriz, and Anna to learn more about what conferences are offered for women in engineering and why you should attend one. Tune in to hear more, and for some admissions reminders at the end!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Audrey chats with two members from the Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering, Maddie and Dominie. We discuss everything from networking to finding a community to hang out with outside of class! Tune in for a great episode and some admission reminders!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Join Maddie, Sam, and Megan on a journey of the many outdoor activities happening at USC and in Southern California's bountiful natural environment. Hear about surfing, climbing, and skiing experiences at USC, and how engineering has made us think differently about each activity.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this fun and humorous episode, we discuss the story of Professor Andrea Hodge, who currently serves as the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs in addition to her professorship. Today, Professor Hodge heads her research group, the Hodge Materials Nanotechnology Research Group but studied mechanical engineering as an undergrad and earned her PhD in materials science and engineering.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul sits down with the staff of the Viterbi Admissions Office to answer all your burning admission questions. Paul, Becky, Stacey and Michael talk all about how our admissions process works, how to make your app stand out, and even the Jonas Brothers. Tune in to learn...how to get admitted to Viterbi & more!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Join us as we chat with the president of Code the Change, a Viterbi student run organization, on how the club is working to enable change in all levels, from the individual to the societal!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Paul, Audrey, Celeste (ME '20), and Roxy (EE '20) discuss USC Troy Camp, a student-run philanthropic organization which provides lifelong mentorship to South LA students through extracurricular programming and a week-long summer camp. Celeste and Roxy are current Viterbi Students and Troy Camp Counselors, and Paul is a Troy Camp alumni!Tune in to learn more about the importance of getting involved in non-engineering orgs, even as a Viterbi student (and for some fun camp stories too!).Interested in donating or volunteering with Troy Camp? Visit the link below to help out with their largest fundraiser, Pass the Can:https://www.troycamp.org/passthecan.htmlText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Audrey (ME '21) and Cami (EE '21) discuss their shared background in art. Both Viterbi students attended art high schools before enrolling at USC. Tune in for a discussion about their experiences combining art with STEM and the importance of different backgrounds in engineering.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode Audrey chats with USC students Celeste, Anthony, and Shreya about their summer internships at Microsoft. Each of these students comes from a different academic discipline (ME, EE, and CS/ Applied Math, respectively), so tune in to gain a variety of perspectives on working in tech today!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this in-depth conversation with two USC electrical engineering faculty members, Professor Sandeep Gupta and Professor Peter A. Beerel, we discuss everything from quantum computing to why high-schoolers should consider studying electrical engineering. Tune in to learn more about how fundamentally electrical engineers will shape our future.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, we talk to Camila about her internship this summer at Arup, an engineering, planning, and design firm working on numerous projects within the built environment. We also go into detail about her major, Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Building Science. Tune in for an exciting episode about engineering, the concept of space, and sustainability!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Welcome to Season 5 of Viterbi Voices! In this episode we introduce our new season with some new music and a new co-host. Tune in for an exciting start to the year!Special thanks to Jacob Dormuth for our new music!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Our season 4 finale, and Rhea's last episode EVER is finally here!! Tune in to hear a relaxed conversation between Rhea and Audrey, our new co-host. Thank you so much to everyone who's been listening for the last two years, onwards and upwards :)Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Dominie sits down with Jennifer, Lani and Kendall, three students involved with different community service and outreach programs on campus. From educating elementary school kids through BME projects to helping teachers craft STEM-heavy curriculums, Viterbi students love working with the local LA community and giving back. Tune in for a fantastic episode about some of the most rewarding involvements we have on campus!!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Welcome back to another installment of our favorite student-focused series, This Viterbi Life! Tune in to hear about one of the most unique classes all freshmen on campus take, Freshman Academy. Freshman Academy, or ENGR-102, is lead by upperclassmen students, known as Academy Coaches, along with a Viterbi professor-- the class is intended to introduce freshmen to the world of engineering through projects, lectures and activities across all disciplines. Tune in for a great episode by Luz, one of our VSAs and an Academy coach herself!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In the second installment of our Engineering Impact series, we discuss the 2019 Min Family Challenge, an annual social entrepreneurship challenge at Viterbi. This year the challenge takes the form of the course, Innovation in Engineering Design for Global Challenge, which is a civil engineering course open to all undergraduates. As part of the class, students work in teams to create a product that can help alleviate challenges associated with the global refugee crisis. While developing their products, students traveled to Lesbos, Greece to get to know their users and test solutions.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul brings us a special recording from this weekend's bay area livechat event with some incredible Viterbi alumni. Tune in for some amazing words of wisdom from former Trojans!!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Welcome to another installment of our favorite student-centered series, This Viterbi Life!! In this episode, we interview five seniors and discuss their senior capstone project. At USC, all graduating seniors typically spend 1-2 semesters working on a group project where they either build a product, design a solution to a given problem, do consulting projects for companies in the area, or work on personal projects. Senior capstone takes a lot of different forms major to major, so Rhea sat down with seniors studying five different disciplines to understand how their capstone projects have encapsulated their past four years of engineering education at USC. Tune in for a reflective, technical, fun-filled episode!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

This episode is the first installment in our new series, Engineering Impact, which will highlight students, organizations, and people in Viterbi doing work for social good. This week, Audrey profiles the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society’s Student Branch, which is an undergraduate organization that teaches and develops AI applications for social good.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In This Viterbi Life episode, Shuntaro talks to Rhea, Ying, Cami, and Dominie about their spring break plans. These plans range from international travels to visit startups to going home to show some friends around!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Dominie talks to Rhea and Nina about their experiences being biomedical engineering and pre-med students. Though both of them decided to take different career paths, they share a passion for engineering and medicine. Tune in for a thought-provoking episode!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Rhea catch up with Dr. Jill McNitt-Gray, a professor in the Biomedical Engineering department and head of the USC Biomechanics Lab. With a background spanning math, athletic training, physical therapy and engineering, Jill has been building her own niche in the Biomechanics world since she started her academic career. Tune in for an insane episode about the intersection of sports, engineering, physics and biology!!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Shuntaro dives into the Maseeh Entrepreneurship Prize Competitions with discussions with Siena, a member of Team Marlink that focuses on communication with Automated Underwater Vehicles and also Nash a member of Team MuscleMeter. Tune in for a fantastic episode about how Viterbi Students use their passions to tackle some of the most pressing issues of the world!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Daniel visits Professor Trina Gregory, the Associate Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at USC, and also a lecturer in the ITP department within Viterbi. Tune in for a fantastic episode about all of the different competitions and opportunities USC students have to create their own startups, find funding, and seek out alumni and mentors to bring their ideas to life.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In the latest installment of our This Viterbi Life Series, Audrey sits down to speak with Laurence and Elliott, two engineers on the SC Climbing Team. The two joined the team their freshman year and have since found a tight-knit community and a way to stay active through the group. Photo Credit: Jack GreenText us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Rhea interview Professor Mark Redekopp, one of the CS and EE professors here on campus. Tune in for a great conversation about intro classes, what it's like transitioning into the real world of engineering, and how critical an EE background is for success in industry.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Povinelli, a professor in the Electrical Engineering department and Physics-Astronomy department here at USC. She has an incredible academic background in pure physics, and has since made waves in the EE world with her groundbreaking nanophotonics research. Join us for a conversation with her about how her career began, and where she sees the future of concentrated laser beams.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Welcome back to campus USC! Kicking off this semester with a new podcast episode with a little bit of insight on life AFTER college with Kaitlin and Maggie from the Viterbi Career Connections Office. Tune in for a stellar episode about placement after graduation, employers that come to campus, Viterbi engineers' salaries and opportunities on campus to build your professional network.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode of our This Viterbi Life series, Shuntaro talks to Kristina, Luann, Catherine, and Vanessa about their unique experiences at national conferences. These conferences range from the Biomedical Engineering Society Conference to the Grace Hopper Conference to the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers conference where students throughout the nation come together to develop their passions and themselves!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Welcome to another installment of this Viterbi Life!! This episode was put together by Audrey, one of the new members of our podcast team and an active member of RPL, USC's rocket design team. Tune in for a passionate conversation about space, the interdisciplinary nature of RPL, and of course, building the fastest rockets designed by an undergraduate group worldwide.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

We have a whole new episode of Office Hours, brought to us by Dominie! Tune in for a fun conversation about nuclear medicine and medical imaging with one of the newest faculty members in the Biomedical Engineering department, Professor Cristina Zavaleta.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

HAPPY 100TH EPISODE!!!! In this extraordinarily special episode, Rhea interviews Kelly Lynch, the first host of Viterbi Voices, and Alex Budde, the second host. She speaks with Paul about the past, present and future of the podcast, and introduces the new 2018-2019 team-- stay tuned for a fantastic episode filled with jokes, stories, music and more.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Rhea sit down with Becky and Stacey from the USC Viterbi Admission department to answer some of the most commonly asked questions from high school students and parents. Tune in for advice on your application, how our admissions process works, and how to make your app stand out!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

Hey y'all, we got a special bonus episode coming at you this week! Thanks so much to those of you who tuned into our fall 2018 livechat, where some USC Viterbi students sat down and answered some of YOUR questions, we had a fantastic time. To those of you who couldn't make it, we're bringing you the same livechat in PODCAST FORM! Throw it on in the car, on your way to school, wherever-- hope you enjoy, and we can't wait to answer more of your questions as application season continues to ramp up!!Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In our 5th installment of Office Hours, Daniel visits one of his favorite former professors and current director of the Engineering Management Masters program, Professor Geza Bottlik. Tune in for a wonderful conversation drawing on Professor Bottlik’s decades of industry experience, covering everything about project management, and the value of engineers in leadership roles.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

In this episode, Paul and Rhea chat with Dr. Krishna Nayak, one of our faculty in the Electrical Engineering department. Dr. Nayak's specialty is medical imaging, and his research in revolutionizing MRI technology has received multiple grants and awards. Tune in for an insightful episode about all kinds of medical imaging, Dr. Nayak's nontraditional college experience, and the incredibly important role of electrical engineer's in today's tech-centric world.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!

special bonus episode alert!!! We've got a special ~Thursday~ episode coming at you, featuring some of our listeners and favorite people in the world: trojan families. In this episode, Paul and Rhea hang out at the Viterbi Dean's Breakfast event, and hang out with parents of some viterbi students. Tune in to hear their advice for prospective students, their thoughts on USC so far, and Rhea's first fan encounter.Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!