RosePod: Classes to Careers

When we talk about diversity in STEM fields, most people immediately think of the race or gender gaps. But for today's guest, promoting diversity in STEM means encouraging diversity in thought, behavior, interaction, and much more.  Dr. Carlotta Berry is the Lawrence J. Giacletto Endowed Chair and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose Hulman. Her areas of expertise include e...

At Rose-Hulman, athletics and academics go hand in hand. And no one knows how important the balance between classes and practices is than head football coach Jeff Sokol.  Sokol has coached at Rose-Hulman for 13 years and played DIII football himself when he was in school. On this episode of RosePod, Sokol chats with student hosts Isaac and Reese about the variety of athletics offered at Rose, what...

One thing we pride ourselves on here at Rose-Hulman is providing our students real-world experience and exceptional internship opportunities.  And our guest today is passionate about fostering innovation and solutions-oriented product design right here on campus.  Brian Dougherty is the Senior Director of Rose-Hulman Ventures, a product design, rapid prototyping and development firm located on Ros...

Here at Rose-Hulman, we really believe in hands-on experience, and our innovation center are filled with opportunities to get dirty. In this podcast episode, we are digging into Rose Hulman's Branam Innovation Center (BIC) and Kremer Innovation Center (KIC). For this conversation, we are joined by Lee Dagle, the administrative assistant for the BIC, the KIC, and engineering design, as well as...

You’ve found your place and are doing your coursework here at Rose-Hulman, but what happens once you graduate? The post-college career world can be difficult to navigate, but we have so many resources right here on campus that can help students & alumni find the best career to fit their goals.   To tell us more, we are joined today by Scott Tieken, Director of Career Services & Kathy Kassi...

It's no surprise that women are underrepresented in the world of STEM. Whether it's internal stigma or external barriers, here at Rose-Hulman, we are working to create an even playing field for women looking to get into the industry. Dr. Kimberly Henthorn is the Department Head of Chemical Engineering and Associate Professor here at Rose-Hulman. She specializes in particle technology and t...

While many people think of research as an upperclassmen or graduate school activity, we want to nurture your curiosity whenever inspiration hits you. So today, we are walking all about research opportunities at Rose-Hulman, for undergraduates and more. Dr. Ross Weatherman is the Head of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and a native of Indiana. His latest work involves leading a team...

If you're going through the college application process right now, you know it can be hard to figure out which place has the experience you're looking for. Small vs. big colleges, rural vs. major cities. There are so many options! And that doesn't even begin to address finding friends, fitting in and feeling like you're a part of the campus community.    As vice president for stude...

In our first ever podcast episode, Rose-Hulman Provost Dr. Rick Samper sits down with our student hosts Isaac and Reese to chat about his career path in STEM, becoming okay with failure, learning by doing in labs, and the beauty and creativity in engineering. With extensive teaching and industry experience, Dr. Stamper’s background includes positions as an area manager at Proctor & Gamble, Des...

Rose Hulman is an elite STEM college located in Terre Haute, Indiana. We are ranked number one in undergraduate engineering by the U. S. News and World Report for 25 years and counting.   And we are here to help guide future STEM leaders through the maze of degree options in science, technology, engineering, and math.   Join student hosts Reese and Isaac as they delve into topics such as choosing...