This Engineering Life

Thinking about grad school? There might be a faster track than you think. In this episode, we sit down with the Director of Master's Programs Admissions to unpack everything you need to know about Duke's 4+1 program. Discover how the program works, who's eligible, what makes it such a smart move for ambitious students, and how you can set yourself up to apply. Whether you're a freshman exploring y...

In this episode, we sit down with undergraduate engineers Grace and Anna as they share their study abroad experiences, insights, and lessons learned along the way.

Welcome back to Season 13 of This Engineering Life! Join us as we kick off the season with a discussion of the hard science fiction novel Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, featuring guest alumni of This Engineering Life!

In this episode, it's all about books! Tune in as we hear from our senior producer Becky Simmons and amazing host Polina Epshtein!

Tune in to this episode as we continue on with the theme of growth and developing engineering design skills. You'll get to hear from the manager of the POD, a first-year design space, and also get a rare inside perspective from a civil engineering undergraduate.

In this episode we discuss mental and physical wellness from the perspective of the director of Duke's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Pratt upperclassmen.

In this episode we spotlight current undergraduates who have made big pivots in their academic lives! So join us as we dive deeper into the academic journey of these Pratt stars!

Welcome back to Season 12 of This Engineering Life! Join us as we talk about our summer experiences and what we look forward to this upcoming year!

We’re wrapping up Season 11 of This Engineering Life by talking to some incredible Duke engineering seniors! Tune in as they reflect on their final semesters, overall Duke experiences, and share what’s next for them after graduation.

In this episode, we explore what it’s like to be an international student at Duke. You'll hear firsthand experiences from current undergraduates, along with insights from the Duke International Student Center (DISC), which supports students as they navigate life on campus.

In this episode, we're talking all about hope! Tune in as some incredible upperclassmen share what hope means to them and how they find it in their engineering careers.

In this episode we spotlight some of Duke's summer +Programs! Listen to student and program director perspectives on the immersive, experiential learning opportunities on campus emphasizing research, collaboration, and problem solving that many engineering students engage with in the summer!

Welcome to Season 11 of This Engineering Life! In this episode, we welcome back some of our wonderful TEL alumni to discuss Malcolm Gladwell's "Revenge of the Tipping Point." Listen in as catch up, reflect, and explore the power of social engineering in shaping the world around us!

In this episode we take a deep dive into what career development is at Duke! Hear from fellow peers and Dr. Libby and learn more about what you can do to advance your career.

Join us as we dive into the inspiring stories and impactful initiatives of the Society of Women Engineers at Duke University. From breaking barriers in STEM to building a supportive community, this episode explores how these women are shaping the future of engineering and empowering the next generation of innovators!

In Episode 3 of This Engineering Life, we explore the resources that make up the Duke Difference in navigating your career journey. From networking and internships to skill-building and mentorship, discover insights from career center advisors and real-world experiences that will help you succeed as a Blue Devils!

All colleges have their own unique way of welcoming each generation of bright and talented students to their school. At Duke, we have over 20 different ways of welcoming our students through experimental orientation. Join us as we talk about the different ways our unique orientation programs guide students to being sucessful first years at Duke!

We are kicking things off strong with summer recaps and exciting adventures! Join us as we talk about our Pratt summer experiences and listen in for some top-secret study spots at Duke University!

That's a wrap on Season 9! For our final episode of the season, hear from out very own senior cohosts: Reyna Vrbensky and Jack Dugoni. They detail their experiences and lessons learned over the past four years as well as interview their peers across all Engineering disciplines. Truly a special episode.

For this season's spotlight episode, we are joined by Professor and renowned artist: Stephen Hayes. As a Durham native, Stephen has definitely left his mark on this town - and we are all better off for it. Join as as we discuss his artistic career, making an impact with art, and the intersection of art and engineering.

Thinking about transferring between Pratt and Trinity? Wondering how to make such a major decision? Tune in for an exclusive interview with Dr. Benjamin Cooke, Assistant Dean of Advising here at Duke. Also hear from two incredible Duke students who have gone through the transfer process themselves!

Duke University has two colleges: Pratt College of Engineering and Trinity College of Arts and Sciences. Join us for a special episode on Engineers who do both and let us know; can the two schools be friends?

Ever wondered what entices Duke students to live in a tent for 10 weeks? Curious as to how that works with 8 engineers in one tent? Learn all about this long standing Duke tradition as we gear up for the highly anticipated Duke vs. UNC men's basketball showdown!

Join us to explore a Duke club spotlight on Enable, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals through custom 3D-printed prosthetics!

Starting season 9 with the right mindset, our hosts hit the ground running by discussing the book, Atomic Habits! In this episode, learn our greatest takeaways and how students can best practice good habits.