Best Major Projects Association Podcasts (2025)

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Gaining Value Through Project Closure: Making the End Matter 40:21

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In this episode of the Major Projects Association podcast, Executive Director Andy Murray is joined by Mark Sutton, Elections Programme Manager at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, to explore one of the most overlooked stages of the project lifecycle: closure. Building on insights from the Association’s recent seminar ‘Enha…

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The Computer Science Spectrum: A Look into the Different CS Majors 1:15:56

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In this episode, Keilani (CSBA '27) sits down with Daisy Fregoso (CS '28) and Sophie Hyun (CS Games '28) to discuss the variety and overlap of the different Computer Science majors and their different experiences and applications. They discuss their various CS classes and interdisciplinary curriculum, as well as how these are all integrated with en…

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9. Mental Health and Music Education 46:46

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Recorded on World Mental Health Day, Rachael Perrin and Alex Theophilus discuss the challenges faced by young people today and how music can serve as an effective tool to support mental health. Together, we explore how educators can ensure they look after their own mental health and why it remains such an important topic to keep discussing. Find fu…

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USC Racing: Design, Build, Race, Repeat 1:19:49

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In this episode of USC Racing Spotlight, Naya (Mechanical Engineering ’26), Powertrain Co-Lead, sits down with Katherine (Mechanical Engineering ’26), Project Manager for SCR26, Monica (Mechanical Engineering ’27), Composites Co-Lead, and Caroline (Mechanical Engineering ’27), Powertrain Co-Lead, to dive into the technical and collaborative efforts…

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IWP Ep93 The Coloma Vineyard Winery- The Vineyard House, Allhoff, Chalmers, Longworth, Adlum, Catawba and a haunted house - Historical Episode 1:28:28

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IWP Ep93 The Coloma Vineyard - The Vineyard House, Allhoff, Chalmers, Longworth, Adlum, Catawba and a haunted house - Historical Episode. This is a far ranging episode. Originally it was going to be a short and sweet story but it’s grown. Today we’ll hear about a winery and its grounds said to be haunted, way high up in the Sierra foothills near wh…

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Meeting the Student Leadership of the American Society of Civil Engineers 1:14:38

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In this episode, Xavier (CE '27) sits down with members of the USC chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), including the current president Mitch Kirby (CE '26), project executive Ariana Robles (CE '25), and the leaders of several different design teams. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! If you're plan…

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Ep 10: Challenges and Opportunities in Financial Aid 1:05:29

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The community college financial aid landscape is fraught with challenges related to income verification and making satisfactory academic progress, but also opportunities associated with supporting students' payments and financial literacy training. This episode of Spotlight on Community Colleges deconstructs the current realities of community colle…

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From transactional to transformational: Building better relationships in major projects 45:21

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In this episode of the Major Projects Association podcast, Executive Director Andy Murray is joined by David Whitmore, Director at MIGSO-PCUBED, to explore the critical role of business-to-business relationships in the delivery of complex major projects. Drawing on the new research paper ‘Managing strategic relationships in inter-organisational pro…

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Meet AEE: Founding USC’s Association of Energy Engineers 41:20

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In this episode, Mitchell Kirby (Civil Engineering ’26) who is Founder and President of the Association of Energy Engineers sits down with David Moseley (Environmental Engineering ‘27) the AEE Design Teams Lead & Marine Energy Design Team Lead and Reeth Kawad (Mechanical Engineering ‘26) the AEE Outreach Lead & Wind Design Team Lead to talk about U…

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IWP Ep92 Emily Fernwood - Osa Major Wines 44:15

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Today I’m talking with Emily Fernwood of Osa Major Wines. Emily started her project during the craziness of 2020 after traveling the world working harvests. The wines are always bright and refined and she works with some really cool varietals that we don’t see often like Tocai Fruilano, Semillon and Mission. You can check out Emilys wines at https:…

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Navigating All Things Biomedical Engineering with ASBME 1:00:18

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In this episode, Gerson (BME '26) sits down with Dominic (BME '27) and Jaron (BME '26) to chat about their involvement in the Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering (ASBME). They reflect on the impact ASBME has had on their careers and personal lives, all while sharing fun anecdotes. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next epis…

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8. Music in Higher Education 1:14:50

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What skills can you gain from a Music degree? How can young people best prepare themselves for the application process? And what challenges are higher education institutions facing in the UK music education sector? Join us as we explore all this and more with three guests from university music departments and conservatoires – Hannah Thuraisingam Ro…

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All About the AeroDesign Team! 1:11:27

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In this episode, Jessica (AME '28) sits down with Hannah (BME '28) to talk about her role as a Build Lead and Lab Manager of USC's student-led AeroDesign Team. Hannah shares an exclusive insight into the team's aircraft design process, the ins and outs of their lab space, and her path to team leadership as an underclassman. This conversion explores…

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IWP Ep91 Short Stories on California Wine 3 - Historical Episode 48:00

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IWP Ep91 Short Stories on California Wine 3. Today will be our 3rd short story episode. These episodes are fun in that they gather od's and ends and pieces that don’t fit other places. Sometimes it’s a winery, topic or person that can’t support a full episode but is still worth knowing about. Other times it’s short articles that I find interesting.…

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Environmental Engineering, SHPE Leadership, and Sustainable Packaging with Daisy Benitez, MS ENE, BS ENE ‘18 1:23:35

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In this episode, Paul sits down with Daisy Benitez, an environmental engineer at PepsiCo, to talk about her work in global sustainability initiatives, her journey from engineering student to sustainability professional, and her experiences living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Daisy shares insights on reducing plastic use, developing sustainable pa…

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Ep 9: International and Transborder Students 1:09:15

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Drawing in tens of thousands of international students each year, community colleges welcome these learners to higher education. Similarly, transborder students attend community colleges, each day crossing the border to attain their education. Yet the turbulent political and immigration landscape is creating challenges for community colleges and, i…

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From Astronautical Engineering to Amazon with Alex Coco, MS Mechanical Engr ‘17, BS Astronautical Engr ‘16 2:03:58

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In this episode, Paul reconnects with Viterbi alumna Alex Coco, Amazon AIR manager, to discuss his path from earning both a B.S. in Astronautical Engineering and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at USC to building a career in aerospace and logistics. Alex reflects on his professional journey from Boeing to Amazon, the lessons he carried forward fr…

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IWP Ep90 Louie Seamus - The Vinguard 1:00:01

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IWP Ep90 Louie Seamus - The Vinguard. The Vinguard’s mission since 2018 is to promote a culture in the wine industry centered around ecological farming, belonging, empowerment, and equity, and to amplify the voices and work of historically excluded groups who work with wine. Most of the focus is in the natural wine sector. They also throw WINeFare …

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Changing Majors 3 times, Sorority Life, Study Abroad Memories, and Tech Consulting with Lauren (Howe) Johnson, MS, Data Analytics '17, BS ISE '16 1:55:11

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In this episode, Paul and Hannah sit down with Lauren (Howe) Johnson to reflect on the twists and turns of her USC journey, from navigating indecision around majors to finding unexpected opportunities in engineering, leadership, and travel. Lauren shares how studying abroad in Rome shaped her perspective, how she used data to improve admissions str…

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Ep 8: CSCC: A Home for Community College Scholars and Practitioners 43:36

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The Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) represents an academic home for many scholars and practitioners invested in these higher education institutions. On this episode of Spotlight on Community Colleges, we are joined by Dr. Jason Taylor (Associate Professor, University of Utah; President-Elect, CSCC), as well as CSCC members Dr. Ni…

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New B.S. in Artificial Intelligence with Vice Dean Erik Johnson and Executive Vice Dean Gaurav Sukhatme 1:31:26

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In this episode, Paul sits down with Erik Johnson and Gaurav Sukhatme to discuss the launch of a brand-new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree program coming in Fall 2026. Together, they explore how the program was developed, the three specialized tracks it will offer, and what makes it distinct from computer science and other eng…

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IWP Ep89 Cole Thomas- Madson Wines 1:08:10

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IWP Ep89 Cole Thomas- Madson Wines Today I’m talking with Cole Thomas of Madson wines. Madson was started in 2018 and Cole along with viticulturists Ken Swegles and Abbey Chrystal have been making some amazing wines primarily from Santa Cruz Mountains fruit. We talk about how the project started, his approach to winemaking, challenges they deal wit…

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Chemical Engineering, Polymers & Pharmaceuticals, and LGBTQ identity with Makana Krulce, B.S. Chemical Engineering '15 1:25:23

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In this episode, Paul sits down with Viterbi alumna Makana Krulce to explore her journey from studying polymers at USC to working in global pharmaceutical consulting. Makana shares how her hands-on experience in Germany shaped her career, reflects on founding the USC student organization Queers in Engineering, Science, and Technology (QUEST), and d…

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Navigating Fear, Misconceptions, & Social Media in College Admission with Jennifer (Jenn The Tutor) Jessie, College Admission Consultant 1:44:12

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In this episode, Paul sits down with Jennifer, a college admission counselor best known as Jenn the Tutor, to debunk myths and misconceptions about getting into college. Jennifer shares her journey from law school to education, her community-oriented approach to guiding students, and why she believes authenticity matters more than chasing prestige.…

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IWP Ep88 Unfiltered - Conversations About Wine - Panel 3 Does Natural Wine Romanticize Flaws? 1:08:36

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IWP Ep88 Unfiltered - Conversations About Wine - Panel 3 Does Natural Wine Romanticize Flaws? Today is the 3rd and final Panel from the Unfiltered, - Conversations about wine panel. Does Natural Wine Romanticize Flaws? Questions like - has natural wine reshaped what a good wine can be, Personality vs Perfection, What so called flaws are ok and what…

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Green means go: Embedding sustainability into major projects right from the start 36:24

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In this special edition of the Major Projects Association podcast, we're diving deep into the intersection of sustainability, planning, and major infrastructure projects. Our guest host for this episode is Janet Greenwood, Global Lead for Sustainable Infrastructure at KPMG and Chair of the Major Projects Association Sustainability Ambassador Networ…

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Construction Management, Lacrosse, Sorority Life, and Study Aboard experiences with Natalie Dana (Alvarez), BS Civil Engineering (Building Science) '14, MS Green Technologies '15 1:17:37

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In this episode, Paul speaks with Viterbi alumna Natalie Dana (Alvarez) about her interdisciplinary path through civil engineering and architecture, her career in sustainable construction at Turner Construction, and how her time at USC, from study abroad to football games, shaped her journey. They also discuss the future of engineering education, A…

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IWP Ep87 Unfiltered - Conversations About Wine - Panel 2 Terroir 59:28

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IWP Ep87 Unfiltered - Conversations About Wine - Panel 2 Terroir. Today is the 2nd in our series of Panels from the Unfiltered, - Conversations about wine panel. Terroir is the theme of the day. Pick dates, handling, pressing, fermenting, aging—there are just so many decisions and variables, and each one can nudge the flavor just a little bit furth…

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Cadaver Labs, Medical Devices, and Marketing with Pooja Sharma Rao, B.S. Biomedical Engineering (Biochemical) '07 1:26:10

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Welcome to Viterbi Voice Season 11! In this episode, Paul sits down with Viterbi alumna Pooja Sharma Rao to talk about her unique career journey at the intersection of medicine, engineering, and business. From hands-on experiences in cadaver labs to developing and marketing medical devices, Pooja shares how her time at USC prepared her for a dynami…

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IWP Ep86 Unfiltered - Conversations About Wine - Panel 1 Adaptation 1:04:40

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IWP Ep86 Unfiltered Panel 1 - Adaptation. Today and the next couple episodes we’ll be presenting the recorded panels from “Unfiltered - Conversations about wine” It took place on July 26th at Donkey at Goat. Jared Brandt has always been passionate about wine education and together with Andrew Sullivan they put on the first annual version of this fe…

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7. Environmental Sustainability 59:41

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Join us as we explore why the music education sector has in important part to play in tackling the climate crisis. Our guests, Ruth Roberts, a Senior Leader at Kent Music, Dr Ross Purves, Associate Professor of Music Education at University College London, and Hannah Mears-Young, Programme Manager for the National Youth Folk Ensemble, dive into the…

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IWP Ep85 S.O.R.B.E.T. Discussion with Sam, Chris and Mireia 1:08:29

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IWP Ep85 S.O.R.B.E.T. Discussion with Sam from Winery Sixteen 600, Chris from Bedrock/Under the Wire and Mireia from Enterprise Vineyards. We have a couple folks who got the day off from podcast hosting and are on the other side of the mic and we’re talking about the Sorbet tasting- How it came about, who is putting it on, who is pouring wine and w…

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LGProcast - Episode 23 - The Future of Work 13:06

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LGPro explores the future of the local government workforce with SGS Economics and Planning Senior Associate, Michelle Tjondro.By Local Government Professionals Inc

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IWP Ep84 The Dionysian Manifesto of Châteauneuf du Fargosonini - (Work in Progress) 39:13

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The Dionysian Manifesto of Châteauneuf du Fargosonini - (Work in Progress) - Alejandro has been reading excerpts of Châteauneuf du Fargosonini's Dionysian manifesto at tastings around California. We originally recorded it at the wonderful Studio Aurora in San Francisco where he was followed by Sophia Lemaire, wine buyer at Studio Aurora performing …

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LGProcast - Episode 22 - The Real Risks of Wage Underpayment 14:47

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LGPro learns why councils are at risk of wage underpayment and what they can do about it with HR Legal Partner, Nikola Prestia.Join HR Legal's webinar on wages and underpayments on Thursday 10 July 2025: https://hrlegal.com.au/events/wage-underpayments-employment-law-webinar-2025/By Local Government Professionals Inc

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IWP Ep83 Antoine and Delphin Delmas - Pioneer Winegrowers of Santa Clara Valley - Historical Episode 50:12

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Historical Episode IWP Ep83 Antoine and Delphin Delmas - Pioneer Winegrowers of Santa Clara Valley. Today we are going to hear about Antoine and Delphin Delmas. They were father and son. Antoine was a pioneer grape importer and grower in the Santa Clara Valley. Bringing some of the first importations of varieties to the US or California. Delphin wa…

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6. Youth Voice & Leadership 1:00:09

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In this episode, we’re joined by Yasmine Dankwah, a creative freelancer and previous Wired4Music Associate with Sound Connections, Nick Thorne, Executive Director of Orchestras for All, and Laura Fullwood, their Youth Leadership Coordinator, to explore all things youth voice and youth leadership. We hear how organisations can empower young people a…

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IWP Ep82 Bradford Taylor - Ordinaire and Diversey Wine 1:29:22

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IWP Ep82 Bradford Taylor - Ordinaire and Diversey Wine. Today I’m talking with Bradford Taylor of Ordinaire and Diversey Wines. We discuss how Ordinaire came to be, it’s early days, some of the challenges that made it double down on natural wine, where the shop fits into the natural wines scene and much more. It’s always a vibrant place with it’s o…

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IWP Ep81 Alex Pomerantz and David Rothschild - Subject to Change and Las Vivas 1:49:08

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IWP Ep81 Alex Pomerantz and David Rothschild - Subject to Change and Las Vivas. Today I’m talking with Alex Pomerantz from Subject to Change Wines and David Rothschild of Las Vivas. 2 great projects. We discuss how the natural wine movement has changed since Alex started, some of David’s farming practices, making and farming natural wines at scale …

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5. Disability 38:14

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Join us as we explore disability in music education. Alongside our expert guests Ben Sellers, leader of MEHEM UpRising, Kris and Nicci Halpin, the co-leaders of inclusive music project Dyskinetic, and Jess Fisher, a musician, educator and member of the Able Orchestra, we dive into the barriers facing disabled people in accessing a high-quality musi…

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IWP Ep80 Whitney Nell Stewart - Director of Collections and Education at Coastal Georgia Historical Society on St. Simons Island 1:00:06

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IWP Ep80 Whitney Nell Stewart - Director of Collections and Education at Coastal Georgia Historical Society on St. Simons Island. Today I’m talking with Whitney Nell Stewart PHD. Whitney is a historian and Director of Collections and Education at Coastal Georgia Historical Society on St. Simons Island She also wrote the book, This Is Our Home: Slav…

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Ep 7: Equitable and Effective Teaching Practices in STEM 43:49

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On this episode of SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY COLLEGES we feature a conversation on building and maintaining equitable teaching practices in community college science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM education. We are joined by two community college educators: Dr. Melonie Sexton (psychology professor) and Ms. Josephine Pino (biology professo…

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IWP Ep79 Tony Coturri and Noel Diaz - A Conversation 1:07:57

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IWP Ep79 Tony Coturri and Noel Diaz - A conversation. Today’s episode is a little different. A conversation between Noel Diaz of Purity Wine, the Study wine bar and the Richmond Wine Collective, he was also my very first interview for the podcast, way back on episode 2 and Tony Coturri of the Coturri winery, who has been making natural wines longer…

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Season 10 Finale & Host Hand-Off 1:00:48

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Join us for Saafiyah's last podcast as our co-host! Saafiyah and Paul wrap up season 10 of the Viterbi Voices podcast and introduce the next co-host... Hannah! They reflect on Saafiyah's year as co-host, share plans for the end of the semester, and discuss what’s next for the podcast. Signing off, see you all in August! Text us a Question or Commen…

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Nathan Justin’s Path to Finding a Passion in Computer Science 54:16

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In this episode, Satwika talks with 5th year PhD student Nathan Justin about his take on software engineering, CS ethics and his journey towards a PhD. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! If you're planning on applying as a First-Year student for Fall 2026, go to https://apply.commonapp.org/login?ma=492 to start your appl…

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IWP Ep78 Christopher Renfro - The Two Eighty Project and Friend of a Friend SF 1:24:02

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IWP Ep78 Christopher Renfro - The Two Eighty Project and Friend of a Friend SF. Today I’m talking with Christopher Renfro of the 280 Project and Friend of a Friend Wine shop. This conversation has been a long time coming but we finally made it happen and had a great discussion and the history of the 280 project and where it’s going, about San Franc…

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4. Neurodiversity 59:29

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In this episode, we’re joined by Catrina Lowri, founder of Neuroteachers and Diverse Educators trainer, Clair Mccoll, Music Hub Manager for Octagon Music Hub and Music Mark Trustee, and Danya Rushton, a current student at the Royal College of Music, to explore the impact of neurodiversity on learners and how music educators can do more to create an…

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Let’s Talk About “The STEMphony"! 38:58

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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…

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Ep 6: Perceptions of the Community College 44:01

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For decades community colleges have served as an alternative higher education option for students, yet not always are these perceptions framed positively by the media and influential forces. On this episode of Spotlight on Community Colleges, we feature a conversation featuring two guests who help us make sense of the various ways the American publ…

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Finding Your Flow in Chemical Engineering 45:59

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In this episode, Michaela (CHE ‘27) sits down with Zoe (CHE ‘27) to discuss what chemical engineering is really like, keys to success in a challenging major, balancing academics and fun clubs, and finding joy with friends and self-care at USC. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode! If you're planning on applying as a First-Y…