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by USC Viterbi Undergraduate Admission
Welcome to life at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Classes, student organizations, faculty, research, hands-on projects, and social lives outside of class are all up for discussion with regular appearances and interviews with special guests. Viterbi Voices: The Podcast is hosted by Paul Ledesma (Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Admission) and current student Hannah Fonseca (Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2027).
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- 3 days ago1h 9m
In Conversation with Amrutha: Life as an ECE Student at Viterbi and Systems Engineering as a Lifestyle
In this episode, Zoe Zlatic (ASTE '28) sits down with Amrutha Challa (ECE '28) to discuss engineering at USC Viterbi, the work they both do at USC's Rocket Propulsion Lab (RPL), the benefits of systems engineering (both technical and not), the human aspects of engineering and spaceflight, and general lifestyle habits and passions. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
- 1 weeks ago1h 40m
Beyond the Classroom: Exploring USC’s Grand Challenges Scholars Program
In this episode, Jessica (AME ’28) sits down with Emily (BME ’28), co-president of USC’s Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP), to learn more about the program and its mission to address real-world engineering challenges! Emily shares how she first got involved with GCSP, the different committees and leadership opportunities available, and how students from all engineering disciplines can participate. They discuss the program’s events, including the semesterly Makeathon, research and profe...
- 2 weeks ago1h 29m
Trojans Talk Transit: Inside the Institute of Transportation Engineers
In this episode, Bethania Dagim (CEE ’28) sits down with fellow Viterbi juniors Mila Mattson (ISE ’28) and Juliet Chang (ISE ’28) to learn more about the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) at USC! They discuss what the organization does, how they all got involved, how they’ve been able to apply their ISE coursework, and all the fields students can get involved in within Transportation Engineering. They also reflect on their time at USC so far, what they’d do differently, and how they...
- 3 weeks ago1h 21m
BME 411: All About USC's Biomedical Engineering Emphasis
In this episode, Dominic (BME '27) sits down with his senior friends Arjun Karnwal (BMEN '27), Amee Van (BME '27), and Sofia Florez (BMEL '27) ask they talk about the different biomedical engineering emphasis USC has to offer: Molecular-Cellular Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and no emphasis. The BME seniors discuss and reflect on classes, experiences, and other opportunities they experienced in their specific emphasis and in the major, concluding with some advic...
- Oct 11, 20261h 0m
Inside ASPEN: Space Propulsion and Hands-On Engineering at USC
In this episode, Sophie (CHE '28) sits down with USC Astronautical Engineering students Emma Moreno ('28) and Mia Claire Chang ('27) to explore the Advanced Spacecraft Propulsion and Energy Lab, better known as ASPEN. Emma and Mia discuss the team’s work designing, manufacturing, and testing a Hall-effect thruster, along with the simulations and diagnostic tools that make the project possible. They reflect on how they became involved with ASPEN, the welcoming community that encouraged them to...
- Oct 5, 20261h 47m
Inside Industrial and Systems Engineering: Classes, Careers & College Life
In this episode, Rianna (ISE ’28) sits down with fellow Industrial and Systems Engineering students, a junior and senior, to talk about their experiences navigating ISE at USC. Together, they discuss their classes, professors, career opportunities, and finding a healthy work-life balance, while also sharing how extracurriculars like Ski Club, ROTC, and Greek life have shaped their college experiences. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
- Sep 27, 20261h 17m
Transferring to USC Viterbi: One Year Later
In this episode, Angelina (CS '28) sits down with fellow Viterbi transfers, Ofek and Turat, to reflect on their journeys one year after transferring to USC. Together, they discuss what they’re grateful for, what they wish they’d done differently, and how transferring has shaped their college experiences. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
- Sep 20, 202658 min
Seniors Talk: How I Made USC My Home
In this episode, Satwika (Computer Engineering and Computer Science, 2027) sits down with fellow Viterbi seniors Avni, Malina and Jackie to talk about how they made their college lives feel more like home. From student clubs to one-on-one friendships and everything in between, the four girls discuss how they all found community in different places and in each other. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!
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Welcome to life at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Classes, student organizations, faculty, research, hands-on projects, and social lives outside of class are all up for discussion with regular appearances and interviews with special guests. Viterbi Voices: The Podcast is hosted by Paul Ledesma (Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Admission) and current student Hannah Fonseca (Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2027).
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