The Engineering Student Experience Podcast

Episode 06 - Understanding your instructors' titles and ranks

In this episode, Paul explains the various titles and ranks your instructor may have, and how to properly address your instructor.

Paul discussed the CPP Polytechnic STEAM Academy in the episode. Here is the program's mission statement:
"The mission of CPP’s Polytechnic STEAM Academy is to provide a 'Brand-You' transformative educational experience for high school student students through technology-focused team projects. Participation in the Academy allows high school students in grades 9-12 to connect with students across the community and institutions, to collaborate with CPP and its industrial partners, and to create knowledge and content through team-based, hands-on projects and online courseware. Students in the academy are exposed to today’s cutting-edge technology and its social impact, learn about leading theories on diverse perspectives and inclusion, experience design thinking and creation first-hand, and practice essential skills necessary for the modern-day work environment such as team science, presentation and web-based communication."

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This episode was recorded on September 5, 2019 at Cal Poly Pomona.

Episode 05 - What's it like to be a senior engineering student?

In this episode, Dr. Paul Nissenson (Mechanical Engineering Dept., Cal Poly Pomona) interviews two senior-level engineering students at Cal Poly Pomona -- Cesar Moreno and Noemi Guerrero. Cesar and Noemi describe what it is like to be an engineering student on the cusp of graduation, the challenges and rewards of being an engineering student, and tips for new or aspiring engineering students. Both Cesar and Noemi graduated with a BS degree in mechanical engineering in June 2018.

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Thanks to Cesar Moreno for helping record and edit this episode, and Cal Poly Pomona for providing funding for this pilot project.

This episode was recorded on February 26, 2018 at Cal Poly Pomona.

Episode 04 - What is Mechanical Engineering?

In this episode, Dr. Paul Nissenson (Mechanical Engineering Dept., Cal Poly Pomona) interviews two Mechanical Engineering faculty members at Cal Poly Pomona -- Dr. Mehrdad Haghi and Dr. Nolan Tsuchiya. Dr. Haghi and Dr. Tsuchiya discuss the field of Mechanical Engineering, career paths available to Mechanical Engineers, and tips for Mechanical Engineering students. For more information about Mechanical Engineering, check out the Cal Poly Pomona Mechanical Engineering website: https://www.cpp.edu/~engineering/ME/

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Thanks to Cesar Moreno for helping record and edit this episode, and Cal Poly Pomona for providing funding for this pilot project. 

This episode was recorded on May 31, 2018 at Cal Poly Pomona.

Episode 03 - What's it like to be an engineering instructor?

In this episode, Professor Paul Nissenson (Mechanical Engineering Dept., Cal Poly Pomona) interviews two engineering faculty members: Professor Mariappan "Jawa" Jawaharlal (Mechanical Engineering Dept., Cal Poly Pomona) and Professor Gerald Herder (Electromechanical Engineering Technology Dept., Cal Poly Pomona). Professors Jawa and Herder describe their experiences teaching engineering courses for many years and provide tips to engineering students on how to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

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Thanks to Cesar Moreno for helping record and edit this episode, and Cal Poly Pomona for providing funding for this pilot project.

This episode was recorded on February 16, 2018 at Cal Poly Pomona.

Episode 02 - What is Civil Engineering?

In this episode, Dr. Paul Nissenson (Mechanical Engineering Dept., Cal Poly Pomona) interviews two Civil Engineering faculty members at Cal Poly Pomona -- Dr. Felipe Perez and Dr. Kenneth Lamb. Dr. Perez and Dr. Lamb discuss the field of Civil Engineering, career paths available to Civil Engineers, and tips for Civil Engineering students. For more information about Civil Engineering, check out the Cal Poly Pomona Civil Engineering website: http://www.cpp.edu/~engineering/CE/about.shtml

Have comments about this episode? Send your feedback to TESEpodcast@gmail.com and Paul will personally read your email.

Thanks to Cesar Moreno for helping record and edit this episode, and Cal Poly Pomona for providing funding for this pilot project.

This episode was recorded on February 7, 2018 at Cal Poly Pomona.

Episode 01 - What's it like to be an early career engineer?

In this episode, Dr. Paul Nissenson (Mechanical Engineering Dept., Cal Poly Pomona) interviews two early career engineers, Matt DeSalvio and Don Logsdon, who graduated from Cal Poly Pomona four years prior to the interview. Matt and Don describe their experiences in industry and provide tips to engineering students who are about to enter the workforce.

During the interview, Matt and Paul discuss the importance of computer programming and mention the very practical Excel VBA language. Below is a link to a free, self-paced course in Excel VBA developed by Paul back in 2015.
https://openeducation.blackboard.com/mooc-catalog/courseDetails/view?course_id=_219_1 

Have comments about this episode? Send your feedback to TESEpodcast@gmail.com and Paul will personally read your email.

Thanks to Cesar Moreno for helping record and edit this episode, and Cal Poly Pomona for providing funding for this pilot project.

This episode was recorded on January 26, 2018 at Cal Poly Pomona.