Viterbi Voices: The Podcast

In this episode, we invite Jose, Siena and Shuntaro to the podcast to talk about their experiences with the Viterbi Overseas Program this summer in Rome. Hear them talk about the classes they're taking, their (mildly embarrassing) attempts at Italian, and their adventures in Rome, throughout Italy, and all over Europe. Special Bonus: this episode was actually recorded in Rhea's apartment...

In this episode, we hear from Suveena, Michael and Michelle about their projects at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, and how so many different types of engineering can collaborate at one of the country's biggest space centers. From navigating their first corporate internship, to what they're doing on the weekends, hear about how Michael, Suveena, and veteran JPL intern Michelle's sum...

Welcome back listeners! In this episode, we kick off season 3 with Rhea and Paul, discussing how their summers are going, the current happenings at the USC admission office, and of course, Rhea's adventures abroad. Check out our first track, and be sure to come back next week for our summer mini-series, featuring our VSA's!!! Subscribe, comment below, let us know what you want to hear, a...

In the final episode of Season 2 we say goodbye to Alex and hello to Rhea, the new Viterbi Voices Podcast co-host! The crew discusses highlights from this past year, plans for the future of the podcast, and exciting news about the newly admitted class! Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, stay tuned for Season 3 coming soon! Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode...

In the second installment of This Viterbi Life Clare interviews some students to get their perspectives on Greek Life. Can you be Greek as an engineer? Do you have to be Greek at USC? Listen on to hear more about how both Greek and non-Greek engineering students have made the most of their college experiences. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! Visit Viterbi for Summer...

Dean of the Viterbi School of Engineering, Dr. Yannis Yortsos, joins the podcast for an awesome conversation about his engineering background, the programs and initiatives he has spearheaded during his time as Dean, and his vision for the future of the Viterbi School and for the discipline of engineering as a whole. Follow Dean Yortsos on Twitter at @DeanYortsos ! Text us a Question or Comment - i...

Matt and Christine from the Viterbi Office of Admission join us for a very special episode about one of the most anticipated topics of the year: admission decisions! Listen on to hear details about the admission process, opportunities for students who didn't receive admission, and the amazing on and off-campus programs we have planned to help you make your college decision! Text us a Question...

The Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering is a student organization focused on providing academic, social and professional opportunities to students interested in the field of biomedicine. USC's ASBME chapter also hosts the Makeathon every spring, a weekend long medical device design competition that gives students the ability to gain hands-on experience designing and developing medic...

The Viterbi Voices Podcast proudly presents a brand new miniseries: This Viterbi Life. In the first installment we feature Rhea as she tells us her study abroad story and interviews other students about their study abroad experiences. Stay tuned for more miniseries episodes coming soon! Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! Visit Viterbi for Summer 2026 There's no bet...

The Viterbi Student Engagement and Career Connections Office offers USC engineering students opportunities to prepare for and obtain internships, co-ops and full time jobs. The office organizes professional workshops, resume reviews, networking events, the Viterbi Career Fair and much more. To learn more about SECC visit https://viterbicareers.usc.edu/ Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on...

Makers is a student organization that uses interdisciplinary electrical engineering skills to collaborate, tinker, and build. Their members come from a wide range of engineering backgrounds, and have built products such as a smart mirror and a quadcopter. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! Visit Viterbi for Summer 2026 There's no better way to learn more about our...

Scope is one of USC's newest Computer Science student organizations that offers a collaborative community for students to build and learn cool things with great people. Zac and Kelly tell us about the process of starting Scope, the awesome projects the club is working on, and the community they hope to continue fostering. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! Visit Vi...

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is a student organization that seeks to empower, motivate, and inspire the hispanic student body of the Viterbi School of Engineering. They focus their events on community outreach, professional development, and academic excellence, and offer a tight-knit social community for their members. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode...

Design for America is a student organization that employs design thinking to solve social issues and make a meaningful impact. Jeremy and Brianna tell us about some of DFA's projects working with Fiat and Spam, and their visions for the future of the innovation community at USC. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! Visit Viterbi for Summer 2026 There's no better...

The USC Solar Car team is one of Viterbi's student-run design teams, and their goal is to create a fully functional solar car to enter into the 2017 World Solar Challenge. Listen to learn more about the design process, industry connections, and their plan for the week long cross-continental solar car race.http://www.uscsolarcar.com/ Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episod...

Want to make a impact on the world using your engineering knowledge? Engineers Without Borders gives students the opportunity to do so by pairing with communities around the globe to solve real world issues with sustainable, equitable, and economical solutions. EWB's USC chapter is currently working on projects in Guatemala and at the San Diego Zoo, which you can learn more about in the episo...

From solar power to fracking to energy development trends and more, Dr. Iraj Ershaghi joins the podcast and tells us all about the evolving field of petroleum engineering, and how an undergraduate engineering degree can lead you to this industry. Dr. Ershaghi is the Director of the Petroleum Engineering Department at USC, and has extensive experience in both research and industry. Text us a Questi...

Code the Change is a student organization that seeks to apply computer science skills to make a social impact. Liam and Alicia talk about the club's current and past projects working with local non profit organizations and give advice for aspiring computer science students. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! Visit Viterbi for Summer 2026 There's no better way...

In Episode 39 Paul and Alex learn more about LavaLab, USC's student-run incubator, from Drake and Aneesha. LavaLab teaches their members how to apply the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation to make their product ideas come to life, and provides tons of resources and guidance along the way. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! Visit Viterbi for Summer 2026 The...

In the first Student Organization episode of Season 2, Paul and Alex talk with Sydney and Jennifer, two leaders in USC's chapter of the Society of Women Engineers. Sydney and Jennifer tell us how SWE seeks to empower Viterbi's large body of women engineers through their many professional, social, and community outreach activities throughout the year. Text us a Question or Comment - it ma...

In Episode 37, Alex and Paul talk to Dr. Lessa Grunenfelder about Viterbi's Materials Science Department, her research in the M.C. Gill Composites Center, and the applications of materials science to all engineering disciplines. Dr. Grunenfelder is a proud Trojan alum with three degrees from USC, and currently teaches multiple undergraduate courses in Materials Science and the Freshman Academ...

In episode 36, Paul and Alex sit down with Professor Ellis Meng who teaches classes in Viterbi's Biomedical Engineering department and serves as the BME Department Chair. Dr. Meng discusses her research in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) and gives a great overview of the expansive discipline of biomedical engineering. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! Visit...

In episode 35 Alex and Paul talk to Professor Shrikanth Narayanan about Electrical Engineering and his various research projects coordinated through the Signal Analysis and Interpretation Laboratory (SAIL)that he founded in 2000.Learn more about SAIL here: http://sail.usc.edu/index.php Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! Visit Viterbi for Summer 2026 There's no bett...

We're back in full swing with Episode 34 featuring Viterbi's Vice Dean for Administration, Linda Rock. In this episode Paul and Alex talk with Vice Dean Rock about the $50 million expansion efforts that Viterbi has spearheaded over the past decade, as well as upcoming facilities renovation and expansion, including the reimagining of the Science and Engineering Library to include a 10,000...

In the eighth and final episode of our Summer 2016 Miniseries, Maria talks with Alex about her summer in Madrid, Spain with the Viterbi Overseas Study Abroad Program and tells him about her international travels, class, and her research back here at USC. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! Visit Viterbi for Summer 2026 There's no better way to learn more about our e...