DCS Pathways

This episode features a panel discussion with an all-star cast of professionals in various roles related to Public Safety & Administration. Tune in to hear about great opportunties in these fields. I promise you'll learn about some that you didn't know existed!

Here are the professionals who were kind enough to join me for this panel discussion:

This episode features a panel discussion with an all-star cast of professionals in various roles related to healthcare. Tune in to hear about great opportunties in this field. I promise you'll learn about some that you didn't know existed!

Here are the professionals who were kind enough to join me for this panel discussion:

Atreyee graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021. After high school, she pursued the pre-med track at The Ohio State University where she is a 4th year pre-med student majoring in Health Sciences. Tune in for great advice that will help any student, especially those considering a pre-med track after high school.

This episodes features the following topics:

• Atreyee's motivation for wanting to become a doctor.
• The thought process Atreyee used when selecting Health Sciences as her major as well as some of the other majors student on this path can choose.
• Suggestions on how to get relevant experience in high school that will help you determine if this path is a good fit for you.
• The benefits gained from taking an entry level position in a healthcare facility or a non-profit organization and how this has helped Atreyee on her journey to becoming a doctor.
• The reason behind Atreyee's decision to take a gap year before applying to medical schools and how it will make her a stronger candidate.
• Great advice on choosing a path that YOU are most interested in and how to gain information from reliable sources to help you figure out what that might be (hint: look for people who are a few years ahead of you on a path you're considering and ask lots of questions).

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Tim Murphy from the University of Findlay. Dr. Murphy has been teaching students about environmental science and sustainability for almost three decades and shares a wealth of knowledge throughout this conversation. His credibility comes not only from his long standing tenure as a college professor but also from prior professional roles in environmental and public health. He has contributed to many environmental clean-up efforts throughout his career and went into higher education so he could inspire and train others to make an impact in this honorable field.

In addition to sharing many ideas about career opportunities, he also emphasizes the importance of experiential learning through internships and how the University of Findlay builds this into their environmental science program. Students are encouraged to explore different areas of interest so they can graduate with the experience necessary to land high-paying, fulfilling jobs in an industry that's making a positive impact on our planet.

This episode features a panel discussion with a team of Ohio State faculty and students from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES):

Tune in to learn about many of the career opportunities available through the programs in OSU's CFAES and how students are getting first-hand experience through labs, research projects, and internships! The links below are referenced in the discussion and provide current HS student with great opportunities to learn more about careers in this exciting field.

Digital internship gallery: https://senr.osu.edu/Digital-Internship-Gallery-2023 

Experience SENR over the summer at Stone Lab: https://ohioseagrant.osu.edu/education/stonelab/courses/intro 

Seeds to Success on September 23, 2024 (CFAES): https://events.blackthorn.io/en/2Eo1ku6/seeds-to-success-with-cfaes-5a2C4U3kTpk/overview 

Explore SENR Majors: https://senr.osu.edu/future-students/explore-senr-majors 

Visit us in SENR: https://senr.osu.edu/future-students/visit-us & follow @enrbuckeyes on Instagram to see current SENR student experiences 

Matthew graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2020. He then went on to attend the United States Naval Academy where he earned a degree in Mathematics with Economics. Currently he is a Student Naval Aviator in Pensacola, FL where he is training to become a pilot for the U.S. Navy.

This episodes features the following topics:

• What motivated Mathew to pursue military leadership opportunities and how he landed a coveted spot at the Naval Academy after initially landing on the waitlist.
• Tips on how to approach the application process and how applying for military academies differs from traditional colleges and universities.
• The benefits and lifestyle challenges that Matthew experienced as a student at the Naval Academy.
• A peak into the process used by military programs to develop leaders and the values they focus on.
• An overview of some of the military aircrafts that Matthew is learning to fly during his training program.
• The importance of focusing on consistency in order to reach personal goals!

Pranav graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2022 and is currently at The Ohio State University where he is double majoring in Cognitive & Computational Neuroscience and Management Information Systems. Currently he is pursuing a career in Business Intelligence/Consulting with a concentration on the healthcare industry.

This episodes features the following topics:

• Starting out as a pre-med student and switching gears once he learned about other opportunities that may be a better fit.
• Suggestions on extracurriculars and courses that had a huge impact on Pranav's high school experience and helped him explore career interests.
• The college leadership organizations that are allowing Pranav to develop skills and knowledge that will lead him to fulfilling career opportunities.
• The benefits of finding mentors and being a mentor to others.
• Some of the career opportunities connected to Big Data Analytics and how it is used to enhance organizations from every industry.
• The importance of college visits and how to get the most out of them!

Jessica graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2018 and went on to earn a degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri. She is currently a reporter for Inside Higher Ed in Washington DC. Tune in to hear how Jessica's early experiences led her to a fulfilling career in this competitive field.

This episodes features the following topics:

• The types of stories that Jessica writes for Inside Higher Ed and the mission of the organization.
• Some of the challenges to expect if pursuing a career in journalism.
• High school classes and outside learning experiences that provide great opportunities for exploring this field.
• How Jessica landed at the University of Missouri and some of the other programs she considered.
• Information about the Stamps Scholarship, a full-ride scholarship that is offered at multiple colleges across the country in a variety of majors, including journalism.
• Great parting advice involving a panda with a dragon on its back :)

Trisha graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021. After high school, she pursued the pre-med track at Case Western Reserve University where she majored in Medical Anthropology. She is transferring to The Ohio State University this fall as this will give her an opportunity to complete a master's degree in public health alongside finishing up her undergrad degree prior to going on to medical school.

This episodes features the following topics:

• How Trisha was influenced by a Ted Talk she saw in 8th grade that featured the concept of "Multipotentialites"
• The importance of pursuing authentic areas of interest and how this approach positively influenced Trisha's high school and college experience.
• The benefits gained from taking an entry level position in a healthcare facility.
• The reason behind Trisha's difficult decision to transfer from Case Western to OSU.
• Trisha's medical brigade experience in Panama and the new perspective it has given her about medicine.

Jameel graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2020 and is in going into his final semester at the University of Akron where he is majoring in Cybersecurity.

This episodes features the following topics:

• How Jameel became intersted in Cybersecurity and what he is doing to learn about the many avenues he can take in the field.
• Jameel's experience as a two-sport Division I athlete who has played college football and ran track.
• Perspective on how athlete's can be ready for the transition from college sports to working professional.
• The importance of building a network and seeking help from advisors who are there to help with future planning.
• Advice on how to stay positive when life gets difficult.