Outreach Signals
Publishing Details
About This Podcast
Welcome to life at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Classes, student organizations, faculty, research, hands-on projects, and don't forget our social lives outside of class - it's 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).
Podcasting 2.0 Features
Explore Statistics
Recent Episodes
S12E397 Engineers in Club Sports
In this episode, Mason sits down with Natalie Minkler and Madeline Abu Ghazaleh to talk about what it’s really like balancing engineering with club sports at USC. They dive into how they got involved…
S11E396 All the Ways to Explore LA
In this episode of Viterbi Voices, Bethania Dagim (CEE' 28) chats with fellow Viterbi sophomores Shristuti Srirapu (BME' 28) and Joanna Myint (ME '28) about the ways they've explored Los Angeles…
S11E395 The First-Year Experience at USC
In this episode, Rianna sits down with Cole Bergevin and Tara Ezhari to talk about what their first-year at USC actually looks like. They share why they chose USC, what housing is really like, how…
S11E394 CECS: Computer Engineering/Computer Science @ USC
In this episode, Kyna sits down with Nelson Vo to discuss how the CECS program is structured at USC, the impact it has on students, and the career paths it can open in industry. They explore why…
S11E393 Transfer Student Admission FAQ
In this episode, Paul and Hannah sit down with USC transfer student Angelina Chou alongside members of the Viterbi admissions team to talk about the transfer student experience at USC. Together, they…
S11E392 From Singapore to USC to Investment Banking to Corporate Development at Intel with Rahul Dutta, BS Electrical Engineering and Economics '04
In this episode, Paul sits down with Viterbi alumnus Rahul Dutta to talk about his journey from studying electrical engineering at USC to building a career across the military, investment banking,…
S11E392 Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biophysics, Powerlifting, and Music with Dr. Wade Zeno
In this episode, Paul sits down with Wade Zeno to talk about his journey from chemical engineering to molecular biophysics and academia. Wade shares how he discovered a passion for applying…
S11E391 Medical Device Development, Biotechnology, and Leadership Growth with Alex Budde, MS Medical Devices and Diagnostic Engr. '18, BS Biomedical (Mechanical) Engineering '17
In this episode, Paul sits down with Viterbi alumnus Alex Budde to talk about his journey from pre-med to biomedical engineering and his career developing life-saving medical devices at Abbott. Alex…
S11E390 Engineering in Society, Technical Communication, and Entrepreneurship with Prof. Elisabeth Weiss
We're back! In this episode, Paul and Hannah sit down with Elisabeth Weiss, a professor who teaches WRIT 340. They discuss her journey to becoming a professor, the hands-on projects and initiatives…
S11E389 Research at USC: MADLab
In this episode, Karissa (ME '27) sits down with MADLab Researchers Haozheng Ma (3rd Year PhD BME) and Callie Luong (ME '27) to learn more about their paths into biomedical research and how it has…
S11E388 Summer Internship Experience as an Electrical & Computer Engineering Student
In this episode, Talise (ECE '27) sits down with Jessica (ECE '27) to talk about her summer internship at Northrop Grumman, how USC helped her get the job, succeed in the internship, and how the…
S11E387 Engineers Without Borders: Building a Better World Through Engineering
In this episode, Sophie (CHE '28) sits down with Sidha Kunada (ENE '27) and Taara Shastri (ENE '28) to discusses their involement in Engineers Without Borders, the communities formed through club…
S11E386 Exploring Non-Traditional Paths with an Engineering Degree
In this episode, Sarah (BME '28, pre-med) sits down with Cedric (BME '28, pre-med) and Mattice (CHE ' 28, pre-law) to discuss the ins and outs of pursuing a career path other than traditional…
S11E385 Time Management as a Viterbi Engineering Student
In this episode, Cecilia Betancourt (ECE '27) sits down with a heavily involved RPL member and ASPEN lead, Autumn Zaretsky (ASTE '27), and discusses what it's like to be heavily involved in campus…
S11E384 The Computer Science Spectrum: A Look into the Different CS Majors
In this episode, Keilani (CSBA '27) sits down with Daisy Fregoso (CS '28) and Sophie Hyun (CS Games '28) to discuss the variety and overlap of the different Computer Science majors and their…
S11E383 USC Racing: Design, Build, Race, Repeat
In this episode of USC Racing Spotlight, Naya (Mechanical Engineering ’26), Powertrain Co-Lead, sits down with Katherine (Mechanical Engineering ’26), Project Manager for SCR26, Monica (Mechanical…
S11E382 Meeting the Student Leadership of the American Society of Civil Engineers
In this episode, Xavier (CE '27) sits down with members of the USC chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), including the current president Mitch Kirby (CE '26), project executive…
S11E380 Meet AEE: Founding USC’s Association of Energy Engineers
In this episode, Mitchell Kirby (Civil Engineering ’26) who is Founder and President of the Association of Energy Engineers sits down with David Moseley (Environmental Engineering ‘27) the AEE Design…
S11E379 Navigating All Things Biomedical Engineering with ASBME
In this episode, Gerson (BME '26) sits down with Dominic (BME '27) and Jaron (BME '26) to chat about their involvement in the Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering (ASBME). They reflect on…
S11E378 All About the AeroDesign Team!
In this episode, Jessica (AME '28) sits down with Hannah (BME '28) to talk about her role as a Build Lead and Lab Manager of USC's student-led AeroDesign Team. Hannah shares an exclusive insight into…
Frequently Asked Questions
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast has published 399 episodes since September 2015, covering topics in Education, Science.
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 53m.
Similar Podcasts
19 Keys Presents High Level Conversations
EYL Network
484 episodes
Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman
Scott Hanselman
1,000 episodes
The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast
The Amp Hour (Chris Gammell and David L Jones)
50 episodes
SunCast
Nico Johnson
948 episodes
Brain Inspired
Paul Middlebrooks
154 episodes
TED Radio Hour
NPR
300 episodes