Viterbi Voices: The Podcast
USC Viterbi Undergraduate Admission
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 - its all up for discussion with regular appearances and interviews with special guests. Viterbi Voices: The Podcast is hosted by Paul Ledesma (Executive Director, Undergraduate Admission) and current student Saafiyah Patel (Computer Science, Class of 2025).
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Let’s Talk About “The STEMphony"!
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast
04/21/25 • 38 min
In this episode, Jessica (AME ‘28) sits down with Emma (ASTE ‘28), Norah (ECE ‘28), and Alan (ASTE ‘28) to explore what it's like balancing the rigors of engineering with their passion for music. From acapella rehearsals to band camp, they dive into what inspired them to continue learning and performing music, how they got involved in their current music organizations at USC, and give insightful advice on managing problem sets and practice sessions.
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Civil Engineering, The Navy, & the USC MBA for Veterans with Marcelle Phené, MBA '25, CE '10
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast
01/19/25 • 111 min
In this episode, Paul interviews USC alumna Marcelle Phené, a civil engineering graduate who has worked with several companies and served in the U.S. Navy. She shares how her engineering background played a role in her military service and career journey. Marcelle also discusses her professional journey since then and her decision to return to USC for an MBA.
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Spring Live Chat with Alumni 2016
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast
04/12/16 • 66 min
Wonder what the alumni from Viterbi are like? Found out during this episode! Paul hosted a chat with Viterbi alumni which covers memories from college, advice to students, where their careers have taken them, and why they love engineering. Check it out!
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USC Racing
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast
02/22/16 • 54 min
This episode, Paul and Kelly sit down with Ian, Jason, and Anchal who are the leaders of the USC Racing team. They spend all year designing, constructing, testing, and racing a high performance race car! We discuss the different sub teams, what the competition is like, their favorite cars, and some restaurants around LA.
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From Prison Bars to Mars: Addiction, Incarceration, NASA, and Coffee with Breece Phipps (BS, MS ASTE '22)
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast
09/04/24 • 97 min
In this episode, Paul speaks with Viterbi alumnus Breece Phipps (BS, MS ASTE '22) about his remarkable journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming a Propulsion System Flight Controller at NASA. Breece opens up about his unconventional path to college, his USC experience, and how he turned his life around. They also explore his entrepreneurial venture into the coffee industry and the lessons he's learned along the way.
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Viterbi Club Spotlight: Makers
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast
12/09/24 • 47 min
In this episode, Hansini speaks with three members (Alexandra, Mitch, and Alanna) of Makers, an electronics design team at USC. They talk about their shared experience in the club, experience working on different project teams, and opportunities for leadership and networking.
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Engineering in Society with Professor Steve Bucher
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast
08/04/24 • 102 min
Viterbi Voices is back with Season 10! In the pilot episode, Paul sits down with Professor Steve Bucher, the director of the Engineering in Society (EiS) Program. Steve developed and led the engineering writing program that evolved into the EiS program. In this episode, Paul and Steve explore the concept of civic responsibility for engineers. They also discuss how the EiS program connects students’ technical work to its societal impact and cultivates responsible professionals, the influence of artificial intelligence and other technologies on students' education, and much more!
Links Mentioned:
Viterbi Conversations in Ethics
Illumin Magazine
Engineering in Society
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Exploring Computer Science Programs at Viterbi
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast
10/15/24 • 45 min
In this episode, USC Viterbi students Riya, Cody, Aditya, and Agnes share their experiences in various Computer Science programs. They discuss how they chose the right computer science major for them, their classes, and how they balance their coursework with other classes.
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*LIVE* at the Move-in Day Parents Reception
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast
08/26/24 • 55 min
In this episode, Paul and Ava conduct live interviews with new USC parents as they help move their first-year students onto campus. Tune in to hear valuable advice from parents who have traveled from near and far, and get their thoughts on becoming part of the Trojan family. We also hear from incoming students sharing their excitement and expectations for the upcoming school year.
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Civil Engineering, Huntington Gardens, and Remote Work with Kim Pacheco
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast
02/23/22 • 73 min
In this episode, Emily and Paul speak with alumna Kim Pacheco about her experience working in civil engineering. She speaks on finding her path, why USC, living in Seattle, and her many work projects!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Viterbi Voices: The Podcast have?
Viterbi Voices: The Podcast currently has 371 episodes available.
What topics does Viterbi Voices: The Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Computer Science, Podcasts, Technology, Education and Engineering.
What is the most popular episode on Viterbi Voices: The Podcast?
The episode title 'Switching Majors Within Viterbi' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Viterbi Voices: The Podcast?
The average episode length on Viterbi Voices: The Podcast is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Viterbi Voices: The Podcast released?
Episodes of Viterbi Voices: The Podcast are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Viterbi Voices: The Podcast?
The first episode of Viterbi Voices: The Podcast was released on Sep 5, 2015.
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