Latest Viterbi Podcast Episodes
Season 9 Finale & Host Hand-Off
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - April 26, 2024 19:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsJoin us for Maya's last podcast as our co-host! Maya and Paul wrap up season 9 of the Viterbi Voices podcast and introduce the next co-host... Saafiyah! They talk about plans for the future, plans for the podcast, and Taylor Swift (as always!). See you all in August!
How to Dominate College: A Reflection From Soon-to-Be Graduates
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - April 21, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, USC Viterbi seniors Maya (ISE '24), Nick (ASTR '24), Peyton (ME '24), and Victoria (ME '24) reflect on their past 4 years at USC. They discuss what they thought they would do, what they actually did, and how they planned and prepared for college. Planning is second-nature for th...
Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Projects: A Suspension System for Rovers on Mars
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - April 15, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Peyton is joined by her senior design team members Misha and Pono. They discuss a novel suspension system they designed for Martian rovers during their mechanical engineering degree capstone course at USC. Listen in as they discuss their journey ideating, designing, building, an...
Cybersecurity, Social Media Influencing, Tech. Consulting and Solving Complex Problems with Caitlin Sarian (BS Mech. Engr., MS Engr. Mgmt)
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - April 06, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Paul interviews Viterbi alum Caitlin about her career and time at USC. Caitlin speaks about moving around in her career through cybersecurity, consulting, and social media influencing. Listen for a great conversation with cybersecurity tips, learning, and a behind-the-scenes gli...
Black Student Lives in Engineering at USC Viterbi
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - March 31, 2024 00:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Taylor interviews Carlton (CSBA '27), Cecil (Mech '24, M.S. Aero '25), Eliana (ISE '26), and Rachel Amir (BME '24) about their lives and time at Viterbi. They discuss why they chose USC, involvements , finding community at Viterbi, DEI programs and initiatives, and advice for c...
Environmental Remediation, Decarbonization, and the Department of Energy with Bria Jamison (ENE '18, MS Green Technologies, '19)
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - March 24, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Paul speaks with Viterbi alumna Bria Jamison (ENE '18, MS Green Technologies, '19) about her career as an environmental consultant, an engineer, and a fellow at the Department of Energy. They discuss the discipline of environmental engineering, the complexities of the field, and...
Student Wellness & Adjusting to New Challenges in College with Lorena Duran, LCSW, Ed.D.
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - March 17, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Paul speaks with Lorena Duran (LCSW, Ed.D.) from USC about student wellness at for engineering students in Viterbi. Wellness is a priority at USC to encourage students to do their best work and be their best selves. They discuss specific programs, resources, and strategies to he...
Our Advice to Incoming First-Years: A Senior Perspective
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - March 10, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode Celine (BME '24) speaks with her friends Anthony (BME '24), Kara (BME '24), and Matt (BME '24) about life lessons they've learned throughout their four years of college. They give advice to any incoming first-year students about academics, making friends, and learning how to go w...
Startups, Transferring, and 'The Bachelor' with Anshay Saboo (Computer Science)
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - March 04, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Saafiyah speaks with Anshay as he reflects on his time at USC. We discuss his experience with transferring, entrepreneurship endeavors, senior year bucket lists, 'The Bachelor,' and more!
Parenting Through College Decisions and Beyond
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - February 26, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsParents of prospective Viterbi students, this episode is for you! In this episode, current Viterbi students, Maya and Grace, interview their parents to highlight the parent perspective and experience of the college application process, college decisions, and sending their student off to colleg...
Generative AI, Industrial Engineering and Data Science, and Being a Twin at USC with Charlie (ISE '24, M.S. DSCI '24)
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - February 18, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsJoin us for an episode of twinning in ISE at USC! In this episode, Maya interviews her twin brother, Charlie (ISE '24, M.S. DSCI '24), who shares insights into his academic journey, extracurricular activities, and personal experiences. Charlie explains his data science projects (including a teac...
Friday Afternoon Interviews in The Epstein Family Plaza with Viterbi Students
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - February 11, 2024 19:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Maya and Peyton interview numerous Viterbi students hanging out at the Epstein Family Plaza on a Friday afternoon. The series of short interviews explores the students' reasons for choosing USC, the meaning of engineering, favorite courses at USC, favorite memories, and must-vis...
Rockets, Space, and The Rocket Propulsion Lab
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - February 04, 2024 21:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Maya interviews three members of the Rocket Propulsion Lab (RPL), Abbey, Kaleigh, and Meghna, about the organization and their experiences. RPL is a premier rocketry group at USC known for being the first student team to launch a rocket into space. With positions for anyone in ...
All Thing Housing at USC
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - January 29, 2024 02:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Lucas speaks with Peyton (ME '24, M.S. ME '24) and Mitch (CE '26) about their experiences with housing at USC. They review different dorms, what they did each year, and different tips and advice for choosing where to live. This is a great episode for prospective and current stud...
Firefighting, Startups, and Why USC with Alex Forgosh (CECS '26)
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - January 21, 2024 18:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Maya has a conversation with Alex Forgosh (CECS '26). They discuss their majors, why they chose USC, the best adjectives to describe Viterbi, and Alex's firefighting technology product, Hatchet. You won't want to miss this *fire* episode. Stay tuned for the end of the episode w...
The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at USC Viterbi with Kevin Henry
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - January 14, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Paul interviews Kevin Henry, senior director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Paul and Kevin discuss the importance of inclusion and diversity at Viterbi, across the engineering field, and beyond. Kevin shares stories about his experi...
Ask Me Anything with Viterbi Admissions
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - January 07, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn our first episode of 2024, Paul and the Viterbi admissions staff answer last minute questions about applications, admissions, and more. Whether you are currently finishing your application for the next year or thinking about a future application, this episode is a useful one. NOTE: This epis...
Why USC, Internships, and Hot Takes with Ryan Slater (ISE '24)
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - December 10, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsJoin us for our last episode of the year! In this episode, Maya speaks to her classmate and long-time Viterbi Voices fan Ryan Slater (ISE '24). They discuss the podcast, why they chose USC, internship experiences, things that surprised them about college, and Taylor Swift!
Bridging Art and Engineering at Viterbi
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - December 04, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Saafiyah speaks with Ava and Aditya about their experiences with pursuing creative studies in addition to being Viterbi students. We discuss how they got involved in their creative discipline, balancing schedules, the culture of different USC programs, and more!
Viterbi as a First-Year
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - November 26, 2023 17:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Maya speaks with first-year student Kaylena (EnvE '27) about her experience at USC in her first year. They discuss her schedule, expectations coming to USC, her transition from high school, and tips for success! Also in the episode, our hosts Maya and Paul prepare for Thanksgiv...
Entrepreneurship in Viterbi
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - November 20, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Sydney (CHE'24), talks with Nikhil Patel (CS'24), Yashvi Jaju (CSBA'24), and Reagan Meek (CS'24) about their experiences working in start-ups. They address how they got involved with entrepreneurship, how Viterbi has prepared them to run a business, and their experience with USC...
Research: Real Talk
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - November 13, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Mitch (CE '26) talks with Natalia Higuera (CE '26), Natalie Miller (CE '26), and Lair Champion (ENE '26) about the research they do here at USC. The term "research" is commonly thrown around in college, and this podcast aims to explore what research actually means for these Vite...
Passing the Torch: College Edition
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - November 06, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Celine (BME '24) speaks with Dominic (BME '27), Gerson (BME '26), Anthony (BME '24), and Grace (ECE '24) about their college experiences so far! Underclassmen in this episode express various obstacles that they have experienced in their time in college, while seniors shed some w...
Meeting MechEs
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - October 30, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsJoin us on this podcast to hear what different mechanical engineers at Viterbi are doing, and how you can make your experience at Viterbi what you want it to be!
Progressive Degree Program Overview
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - October 22, 2023 19:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Lucas speaks to Shelby & Christian about USC's progressive degree program, discussing the process of starting as a Viterbi undergrad and pursuing a Masters in either Viterbi or the Marshall School of Business.
Finding Balance as an Engineering Student
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - October 15, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, hear Viterbi student Salma speak about what it's like to balance clubs, courses, and extracurriculars as a Viterbi Student! A special guest talks about this topic in real-time and shares some of their experiences as a member of several clubs in Viterbi. This episode also touche...
Biomedical Engineering Research at USC
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - October 09, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Mateo speaks with Celine and Jaya about their experiences in biomedical engineering research at USC. We discuss their current and past projects, how to get involved, their future plans in research, and more!
Computer Science Projects at USC with Claire Smerdon (CSBA '24, M.S. CS '25)
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - October 01, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Maya speaks with her roommate Claire Smerdon (CSBA '24, M.S. CS '25) about her experience with the computer science and business curriculum and in-class projects at USC. They walk through different project and theory-based courses and outline different projects Claire worked on....
Self-Care in an Engineer's World
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - September 23, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Grace sits down with seniors Amanda, Isabella, and Allison to reflect on their self-care journey during their four years at USC. Together they discuss healthy habits, maintaining relationships, self-care on a daily and weekly basis, and more!
Being an International Student, Changing Directions, and Discovering Consulting with Veda Bansal (BME '24)
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast - September 17, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode, Aisha speaks with fellow biomedical engineer Veda Bansal (BME '24) about transitioning to USC as an international student and switching from biology to engineering. As a senior, Veda also speaks about how keeping an open mind in college led to a more fulfilling life/career traje...
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