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Texas A&M Engineering SoundBytes

117 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

SoundBytes is the official podcast of Texas A&M Engineering where faculty, students and staff share their passions, experience and expertise. Giving a voice to the happenings throughout the engineering program, episodes showcase impactful research, career advice and outstanding student stories. So, go ahead - hit that play button! Do you have a story to tell? Message [email protected] to let us know!

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The Study Break: Ingeniare, the Engineering Choir (featuring Ritika Bhattacharjee)

December 14, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.91 MB

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. 

Engineer This!: Embracing the Power of Sketches (featuring Dr. Tracy Hammond)

November 30, 2021 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

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...

Just a SEC: Resume and Interview Tips (featuring Roland Block)

November 18, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

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?

November 13, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.15 MB

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?

November 13, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MB

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 Electrical and Computer Engineering?

November 13, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.15 MB

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 Electrical and Computer Engineering?

November 13, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.15 MB

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 Nuclear Engineering?

November 06, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.57 MB

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?

November 06, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MB

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. 

What is Biomedical Engineering?

November 06, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MB

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. 

Just a SEC - New student hosts and SEC's Marketing Chair (Featuring Brianna Navas)

November 02, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

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 Chemical Engineering

October 30, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MB

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. 

What is Petroleum Engineering?

October 30, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.82 MB

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. 

Engineer This!: Breaking down the supply chain breakdown (featuring Dr. Eleftherios Iakovou)

October 19, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

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,  i...

What is Multidisciplinary Engineering?

October 16, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.15 MB

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 Ocean Engineering?

October 16, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.14 MB

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 Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution?

October 09, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MB

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. 

What is Materials Science and Engineering?

October 09, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MB

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. 

Mentorship, robots and diversity: A conversation with Dr. John Hurtado

October 05, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

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, Hurt...

What is Mechanical Engineering?

September 25, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.48 MB

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. 

What is Aerospace Engineering?

September 25, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.65 MB

What is aerospace engineering? Learn about the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University and hear directly from students in the program. 

Just A SEC: Business Immersion Program (featuring Dr. Andrew Loring and Edward Hirs)

September 21, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

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?

September 18, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.22 MB

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. 

Engineer This!: Disaster City and responding to 9/11 (featuring Dr. Kem Bennett)

September 07, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

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 fac...

What is Industrial and Systems Engineering?

September 03, 2021 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.65 MB

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. 

The Study Break: Balancing life as an engineer and cadet (featuring Logan Welsh)

August 24, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.28 MB

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.

Just a SEC: You graduated; now what?

May 11, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

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.

Engineer This!: Making bioplastics with help from bacteria (featuring Dr. Bella Chu)

April 27, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

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 inn...

The Study Break: Nuclear Engineering and Medicine Internship? (featuring Kaya Mariello)

April 13, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

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/CareerPath In this episode, Kaya mentions the ETAM process. Learn more about Entry to a major here: tx.ag/ETAM

Bonus Bytes: Academic misconduct and what that means (featuring Dr. Angie Hill Price)

April 08, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

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.

Just a SEC: Student Engineers' Council Mental Health Campaign

March 30, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

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.

Engineer This!: Phasing into a next generation of materials (featuring Dr. Emily Pentzer)

March 16, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

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 ...

The Study Break: Your network starts now

March 02, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

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 abo...

The Study Break: Your network starts now (featuring Martha Bellens-Martin)

March 02, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

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 abo...

Just a SEC: How to Make a Successful Student Startup (featuring Ben Omonira)

February 19, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

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.

Engineer This!: Reducing capsize risk to keep ships on course

February 02, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Throughout history, ships have had to battle waves, facing the risk of going past their tipping point and capsizing. Whether on a family cruise, participating in a sailing competition or serving on a military vessel, when people are out in open waters, it’s imperative to make sure somebody is working to make being out in the water 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 researchi...

The Study Break: Serving, Learning and Making a Difference (Featuring Clarissa Rodriguez)

January 21, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

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.

Engineer This! Reimagining batteries using dopamine (featuring Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus)

November 24, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

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 McFer...

The Study Break: We are valuable (featuring Carmen Mota)

November 17, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MB

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."

Ask an Engineer: What are vaccine delivery systems? (featuring Shreedevi Arun Kumar)

November 10, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MB

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.

Just a SEC: Helping invisible Aggies through the REACH Project (featuring Max Gerall)

November 03, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

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.

Bonus Bytes: Building the future of multidisciplinary engineering (Featuring Dr. Timothy Jacobs)

October 29, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

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. 

Engineer This!: Investigating fatigue and drowsy driving among health care workers (featuring Alec Smith)

October 27, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

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 ...

The Study Break: Future of Study Abroad

October 20, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

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.

Ask an Engineer: What is assistive technology? (Featuring Dr. Jeonghee Kim)

October 13, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.88 MB

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. 

Just a SEC: Interning and coming together during COVID-19

October 06, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

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.

Engineer This!: Improving mental health through mobile technology (featuring Dr. Farzan Sasangohar)

September 29, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

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 menta...

The Study Break: Stronger Together (Featuring Samie Ahmed and Anais Baca)

September 22, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

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: http...

Ask an Engineer: How to self-driving cars work? (Featuring Dr. Srikanth Saripalli)

September 15, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MB

This episode on SoundBytes, we ask Dr. Srikanth Saripalli about how self-driving cars work. 

Ask an Engineer: How do self-driving cars work? (Featuring Dr. Srikanth Saripalli)

September 15, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MB

This episode on SoundBytes, we ask Dr. Srikanth Saripalli about how self-driving cars work.