Texas A&M Engineering SoundBytes
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsSoundBytes 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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Episodes
Just a SEC: Corporate relations, networking tips and international internships (Featuring James Kirkland)
September 08, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MBLooking for tips and tricks on how to reach out to companies and make professional connections? Are you searching for an internship, but don't know where to start? Get an inside look into the world of professional networking with the former corporate relations co-chair of the Student Engineers' Council, James Kirkland, on this episode of Just a SEC.
Engineer This!: Sterilizing respirators during COVID-19 (Featuring Dr. David Staack)
September 01, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBMedical grade masks are a vital piece of equipment in the fight against COVID-19. However, by design, they're only made to be worn once, leading to a shortage in supply. But what if there was a way to recycle these masks so they could be returned to healthcare workers sterilized and help reduce the potentially dangerous lack of them? Fortunately, Aggie researchers are on the verge of a solution.
The Study Break: Fitting in and rising above (Featuring Sebastiao Appleton Figueira)
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBDo you remember trying to fit in while in middle school? Have you ever tried to assimilate to a new school in a new country while learning a new language? Tune in to hear more about Sebastiao's journey and how he uses those lessons to make a difference in the world. Read about his love for coastal cities: tx.ag/Sebastiao
Just a SEC: The engineering virtual career fair (Featuring Blake Fishbeck and Roland Block)
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBAre you looking to (virtually) shake hands with the company of your dreams at the SEC Career Fair? Want a sneak peek on what to expect with the virtual SEC Engineering Career Fair? Join the SoundBytes student hosts as they kick off season two with this episode of Just a SEC, featuring Blake Fishbeck, a chemical engineering major and member of the Student Engineers' Council (SEC) working on the online career fair, and Roland Block, associate director for engineering at the Texas A&M Universit...
Season 2 Trailer - Howdy and welcome back
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute - 935 KBThe SoundBytes team kicks off its second season with a brief preview of what's to come.
Engineering, Connected: Part 7 - Never disconnected
May 26, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBCo-hosts Hannah Conrad and Steve Kuhlmann are joined by SoundBytes team member Jenn Reiley for the finale of the Engineering, Connected miniseries. Plus, hear from listeners how they have been adapting to the challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Engineering, Connected: Part 6 - Preparing for the future (featuring Dr. Sunay Palsole)
May 19, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBDr. Sunay Palsole, assistant vice chancellor for engineering remote education, shares an inside look at how the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University made the rapid shift from in-person to distance learning during the spring semester and - as COVID-19 continues to make an impact - how they are preparing for the fall semester.
Engineering, Connected: Part 5 - Aggies Against COVID-19
May 12, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBTexas A&M Engineering students Zach Mendoza and Noble Knight Gutierrez share their experience participating in the Aggies Against COVID-19 event and, along with their respective teams, designing solutions to pressing challenges brought on by the coronavirus.
Engineering, Connected: Part 4 - Supporting the front lines (featuring Dr. Yossef Elabd)
May 05, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBDr. Yossef Elabd, associate dean of research in the College of Engineering, shares how Texas A&M Engineering is working rapidly to bolster the community and healthcare providers in combating COVID-19.
Engineering, Connected: Part 3 - Support in stressful times (featuring Texas A&M University Counseling & Psychological Services)
April 28, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBTommy C. Wild, a psychology intern with Texas A&M University Counseling and Psychological Services, shares resources and best practices for dealing with stress and maintaining mental health in stressful times.
Engineering, Connected: Part 2 - Making the most of quarantine (featuring Texas A&M University Career Center)
April 21, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MBTexas A&M University Career Center associate director for engineering Roland Block and career coordinator Amarette Renieri share how they're helping Aggies be better prepared for the job market, even at a distance.
Engineering, Connected: Part 1 - Adapting to learning online
April 14, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBSoundBytes student hosts Ritika Bhattacharjee and Drew Dehaven share what it's like being a student during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they are adapting to the new circumstances.
Engineering, Connected: Miniseries trailer
April 07, 2020 11:00 - 59 seconds - 747 KBIn light of the news regarding COVID-19, we want you to know what is happening in the Texas A&M University College of Engineering. In this miniseries, we will talk about various aspects of our new normal - chatting with students about how things are going, sharing how our faculty is coming together under the circumstances and discussing mental health with the Student Counseling Services. We hope you'll join us!
Engineer This!: Taking inspiration from food webs to power grids (Featuring Dr. Astrid Layton)
March 10, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBNature and industry may have more in common than we think. Dr. Astrid Layton, assistant professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, is taking concepts from food webs and applying them to power grids to find ways to help the systems run more efficiently.
Ask an Engineer: What's wrong with recycling? (Featuring Dr. Astrid Layton)
March 03, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.64 MBOn this episode of Ask an Engineer, the SoundBytes team asks Dr. Astrid Layton about the challenges facing recycling.
The Study Break: Embrace Everyone (Featuring Celeste Lundy)
February 25, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBThis episode of The Study Break includes a very honest conversation with guest, Celeste Lundy. The hosts dive deep into cultural roadblocks, perceptions and how Celeste personally overcame those in her college career thus far. In honor of Black History Month, Celeste explains what it means to her and what motivates her to become a Black female engineer.
Just a SEC: The voices of the Student Engineers' Council (Featuring Justis Morales and Kiersten Potter)
February 18, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWhat is the Student Engineers' Council (SEC)? What part do they play on Texas A&M University's campus? What does student leadership look like in a prominent organization? This week, we are kicking off a new series, Just a SEC, where we talk leadership, professional development and more.
Bonus Bytes: Inventing the future together (Featuring Hanna Breckenfeld)
February 14, 2020 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.75 MBIn this special episode of SoundBytes, we're recording live from the 3rd annual Invent for the Planet at Texas A&M University. From a student with an inside view of the global competition to participating students located in Egypt and Qatar, the SoundBytes team is sharing a special look at the event!
Engineer This!: Dive into detecting deepfakes (Featuring Dr. Freddie Witherden)
February 11, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBDeepfakes have made headlines more and more in recent years, with many discussing way to detect and combat these computer-generated images. At Texas A&M University, an ocean engineering faculty member is working with his students to develop better ways to tell the difference between real and fake images. We sat down with Dr. Freddie Witherden, assistant professor, to learn more.
Ask an Engineer: How do you spot a deepfake? (Featuring Dr. Freddie Witherden)
February 04, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.17 MBOn this episode of Ask an Engineer, the SoundBytes team asks Dr. Freddie Witherden how the average person can spot a deepfake image. The answer might surprise you...
The Study Break: The people behind the voices (Featuring Drew DeHaven)
January 28, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MBJoin Ritika Bhattacharjee in welcoming her new student co-host, Drew Dehaven from the Student Engineers Council, in this episode of The Study Break! Learn about why they each chose engineering at Texas A&M, what they like to do for fun, what organizations they are involved with and what to expect on this semester of Soundbytes.
The Wire: Problem-Solving Across the Planet
January 21, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBThis week on The Wire, how students from across the globe are coming together to design solutions to far-reaching challenges.
The Wire: Problem-Solving Across the Planet (Featuring Rodney Boehm)
January 21, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBThis week on The Wire, how students from across the globe are coming together to design solutions to far-reaching challenges.
The Wire: Problem-solving across the planet (Featuring Rodney Boehm)
January 21, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBThis week on The Wire, how students from across the globe are coming together to design solutions to far-reaching challenges.
How do You Hack Hardware Security (featuring Dr. JV Rajendran)
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHow is picking a lock similar to breaking into a computer? Dr. Jeyavijayan "JV" Rajendran, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, poses this exact question to his students. Rajendran is researching ways to improve hardware security, which has a become a weak link in cybersecurity. He also has found a passion for helping students get excited about cybersecurity through a "capture the flag" type competition called Hack@DAC.
Engineer This!: How do You Hack Hardware Security (Featuring Dr. JV Rajendran)
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHow is picking a lock similar to breaking into a computer? Dr. Jeyavijayan "JV" Rajendran, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, poses this exact question to his students. Rajendran is researching ways to improve hardware security, which has a become a weak link in cybersecurity. He also has found a passion for helping students get excited about cybersecurity through a "capture the flag" type competition called Hack@DAC.
Engineer This!: How do you hack hardware security (Featuring Dr. JV Rajendran)
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHow is picking a lock similar to breaking into a computer? Dr. Jeyavijayan "JV" Rajendran, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, poses this exact question to his students. Rajendran is researching ways to improve hardware security, which has a become a weak link in cybersecurity. He also has found a passion for helping students get excited about cybersecurity through a "capture the flag" type competition called Hack@DAC.
Engineer This!: How do You Hack Hardware Security (featuring Dr. JV Rajendran)
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHow is picking a lock similar to breaking into a computer? Dr. Jeyavijayan "JV" Rajendran, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, poses this exact question to his students. Rajendran is researching ways to improve hardware security, which has a become a weak link in cybersecurity. He also has found a passion for helping students get excited about cybersecurity through a "capture the flag" type competition called Hack@DAC.
From one small step to the future of space exploration (Featuring Dr. Ana Diaz Artiles)
December 17, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBBringing together fact and fiction - be it the lunar landing or "That's no moon" - space exploration has been a fascination for humankind throughout history. Now, as NASA sets its sights on a return to the moon and beyond, Dr. Ana Diaz Artiles, assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, is designing the future of spacesuits.
Bonus Bytes: From One Small Step to the Future of Space Exploration (Featuring Dr. Ana Diaz Artiles)
December 17, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBBringing together fact and fiction - be it the lunar landing or "That's no moon" - space exploration has been a fascination for humankind throughout history. Now, as NASA sets its sights on a return to the moon and beyond, Dr. Ana Diaz Artiles, assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, is designing the future of spacesuits.
Bonus Bytes: From one small step to the future of space exploration (Featuring Dr. Ana Diaz Artiles)
December 17, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBBringing together fact and fiction - be it the lunar landing or "That's no moon" - space exploration has been a fascination for humankind throughout history. Now, as NASA sets its sights on a return to the moon and beyond, Dr. Ana Diaz Artiles, assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, is designing the future of spacesuits.
The Wire: Looking back and looking forward
December 10, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.02 MBThis week on The Wire, join Hannah, Steve, Ritika and the rest of the SoundBytes team in looking back at the first four months of the podcast!
The Wire: Looking Back and Looking Forward
December 10, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.02 MBThis week on The Wire, join Hannah, Steve, Ritika and the rest of the SoundBytes team in looking back at the first four months of the podcast!
The Study Break: Leadership and Women in Engineering (featuring Amanda Beeck)
December 03, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBOn this episode of The Study Break, Ritika Bhattacharjee and Amanda Beeck talk about how to find opportunities to get involved and become leaders through various student organizations. They also discuss the many things they have learned during their journey of involvement, while maintaining their grades as engineering students.
The Study Break: Leadership and Women in Engineering (Featuring Amanda Beeck)
December 03, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBOn this episode of The Study Break, Ritika Bhattacharjee and Amanda Beeck talk about how to find opportunities to get involved and become leaders through various student organizations. They also discuss the many things they have learned during their journey of involvement, while maintaining their grades as engineering students.
The Study Break: Leadership and women in engineering (Featuring Amanda Beeck)
December 03, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBOn this episode of The Study Break, Ritika Bhattacharjee and Amanda Beeck talk about how to find opportunities to get involved and become leaders through various student organizations. They also discuss the many things they have learned during their journey of involvement, while maintaining their grades as engineering students.
The Wire: Predicting Tsunamis in the Gulf of Mexico
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 4.93 MBOn this episode of The Wire, we talk about how Texas A&M Engineering researchers are predicting the potential impact of tsunamis caused by underwater landslides in the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, what are you thankful for?
The Wire: Predicting tsunamis in the Gulf of Mexico
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 4.93 MBOn this episode of The Wire, we talk about how Texas A&M Engineering researchers are predicting the potential impact of tsunamis caused by underwater landslides in the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, what are you thankful for?
Engineer This!: Transforming Supersonic Flight (Featuring Dr. Darren Hartl)
November 19, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBNASA put out a call for a university-led initiative to return to commercial supersonic flight, a challenge Texas A&M University answered. Dr. Darren Hartl, assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, shares how the research team is developing adaptive materials to reduce the noise of planes traveling faster than the speed of sound.
Engineer This!: Transforming supersonic flight (Featuring Dr. Darren Hartl)
November 19, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBNASA put out a call for a university-led initiative to return to commercial supersonic flight, a challenge Texas A&M University answered. Dr. Darren Hartl, assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, shares how the research team is developing adaptive materials to reduce the noise of planes traveling faster than the speed of sound.
Bonus Bytes: Grad life, study abroad and research, oh my! (Featuring Bryton Praslicka)
November 14, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBOn this bonus episode of Texas A&M Engineering: SoundBytes, we dive into what life is like as a graduate student. Joined by Bryton Praslicka, we chat about the impact of study abroad, graduate research and why Bryton decided to become an Aggie engineer.
Bonus Bytes: Grad Life, Study Abroad and Research, Oh My! (Featuring Bryton Praslicka)
November 14, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBOn this bonus episode of Texas A&M Engineering: SoundBytes, we dive into what life is like as a graduate student. Joined by Bryton Praslicka, we chat about the impact of study abroad, graduate research and why Bryton decided to become an Aggie engineer.
The Wire: Drones in action
November 12, 2019 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MBOn this episode of The Wire, we talk about how the U.S. Navy and first responders are using small drones for new purposes in the field and how that connects to research in the College of Engineering.
The Wire: Drones in Action
November 12, 2019 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MBOn this episode of The Wire, we talk about how the U.S. Navy and first responders are using small drones for new purposes in the field and how that connects to research in the College of Engineering.
The Study Break: College life for a minority (Featuring Inaam Hajj-Ali)
November 05, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBOn this episode of The Study Break, Ritika Bhattacharjee and Inaam Hajj-Ali talk about what its like to come to college feeling out of place and how they overcame their fears to get involved in organizations to bridge the gap of college and the cultures from which they were raised.
The Wire: The future of spacesuits
October 29, 2019 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MBOn this episode of The Wire, we talk about the historic all-women spacewalk and how researchers in the aerospace engineering department at Texas A&M are working on a NASA funded project to design a spacesuit for planetary exploration of the Moon and Mars. Plus: Ingenium student bloggers share why they wanted to get involved.
The Wire: The Future of Spacesuits
October 29, 2019 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MBOn this episode of The Wire, we talk about the historic all-women spacewalk and how researchers in the aerospace engineering department at Texas A&M are working on a NASA funded project to design a spacesuit for planetary exploration of the Moon and Mars. Plus: Ingenium student bloggers share why they wanted to get involved.
Engineer This!: Can VR reduce fear of public speaking (Featuring Dr. Theodora Chaspari)
October 22, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBSpeaking in front of others, whether it’s in a classroom or in the workplace, can be intimidating. It’s hard to practice public speaking in a setting that will adequately prepare someone for the real experience. Dr. Theodora Chaspari, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering is testing whether virtual reality technology can help.
Engineer This!: Can VR Reduce Fear of Public Speaking (featuring Dr. Theodora Chaspari)
October 22, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBSpeaking in front of others, whether it’s in a classroom or in the workplace, can be intimidating. It’s hard to practice public speaking in a setting that will adequately prepare someone for the real experience. Dr. Theodora Chaspari, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering is testing whether virtual reality technology can help.
Engineer This!: Can VR Reduce Fear of Public Speaking (Featuring Dr. Theodora Chaspari)
October 22, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBSpeaking in front of others, whether it’s in a classroom or in the workplace, can be intimidating. It’s hard to practice public speaking in a setting that will adequately prepare someone for the real experience. Dr. Theodora Chaspari, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering is testing whether virtual reality technology can help.