Viterbi Voices: The Podcast

Viterbi Voices: The Podcast

USC Viterbi Undergraduate Admission

Episodes 399
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2015
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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).

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Recent Episodes

S12E397 Engineers in Club Sports

Mar 01, 2026 1h 18m

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

Feb 22, 2026 1h 2m

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

Feb 15, 2026 1h 22m

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

Feb 08, 2026 1h 1m

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

Feb 01, 2026 1h 26m

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

Jan 25, 2026 1h 32m

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

Jan 18, 2026 1h 32m

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

Jan 11, 2026 1h 24m

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

Jan 04, 2026 1h 41m

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

Dec 07, 2025 1h 34m

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

Nov 30, 2025 1h 17m

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

Nov 23, 2025 58m

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

Nov 16, 2025 1h

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

Nov 09, 2025 1h 8m

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

Nov 02, 2025 1h 15m

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

Oct 26, 2025 1h 19m

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

Oct 19, 2025 1h 13m

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

Oct 12, 2025 40m

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

Oct 05, 2025 59m

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!

Sep 28, 2025 1h 10m

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

How many episodes does Viterbi Voices: The Podcast have?

Viterbi Voices: The Podcast has published 399 episodes since September 2015, covering topics in Education, Science.

Is Viterbi Voices: The Podcast still active?

Viterbi Voices: The Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 53m.

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