Find Your Flock

What happens when you grow up in Hoboken and choose to build your future right where it started?

In this episode of Finding Your Flock, Eve Gutierrez shares how her hometown roots shaped her journey at Stevens, from being a first-generation college student to finding her place in Industrial & Systems Engineering after exploring multiple paths.

Her story isn’t linear, and that’s exactly the point. Through her leadership in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and a pivotal trip to a national conference, Eve created the opportunity that led to her internship with L3Harris Technologies — gaining real-world experience and clarity on where she wants to go next.

It’s a conversation about staying grounded, taking chances, and realizing you don’t have to go far to go big.

ℹ️ About the Department of Systems Engineering:

https://www.stevens.edu/se

⚙ About the Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering:

https://www.stevens.edu/program/industrial-systems-engineering-bachelor-degree

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She arrived at Stevens with one plan — and left with another.

In this episode of Find Your Flock, Paulina Georgoutsos, a chemical biology graduate, shares how she balanced varsity field hockey, Student Government Association president and pre-health coursework while building her foundation in the sciences. With strong faculty and advisor support, she navigated everything from research to standardized exams.

Originally set on dentistry, an unexpected opportunity led her to podiatric medicine — a field that aligned perfectly with her interests in surgery, sports medicine and patient care. Now a medical student, Paulina reflects on how Stevens prepared her for what came next, and why the right path isn't always a straight one.

About the Chemical Biology Bachelor's program:

https://www.stevens.edu/program/chemical-biology-bachelor-degree

About the Chemical Biology Master's program:

https://www.stevens.edu/program/chemical-biology-masters

About Pre-Health at Stevens:

https://www.stevens.edu/undergraduate-academics/pre-health-advisory-program

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How do you turn a passion for trains and public transit into a career?

In this episode of Find Your Flock, senior Elizabeth Halton shares how her interest in rail and transit led her to study civil engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology — and secure a full-time role in the industry before graduation.

From leading the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), to gaining hands-on experience through a rail and transit internship at TYLin, passing the FE Civil Exam, and conducting undergraduate research, Elizabeth has taken full advantage of what Stevens has to offer.

🎧 Watch to see how Elizabeth is building her future in civil engineering.

⚙ About our Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/program/civil-engineering-bachelor-degree

⚙ About the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering: https://www.stevens.edu/ceoe

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How do you turn curiosity about science into a career in research?

In this episode of Find Your Flock, Stevens alum Erin McGee shares how her passion for science led her to double major in Physics and Mathematics at Stevens Institute of Technology... and continue on to a physics Ph.D. program at Yale University.

Erin discusses exploring multiple areas of physics through undergraduate research, from hands-on optics experiments to theoretical physics, and how strengthening the math behind the science ultimately led her to add a second major.

Her advice for students interested in physics, math, research, or graduate school: try everything, follow your curiosity, and discover the problems you want to solve.

⚛ About the Bachelor's Degree in Physics: https://www.stevens.edu/program/physi...

➕ About the Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics:https://www.stevens.edu/program/mathe...

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Lauren Kibalo came to Stevens unsure what she wanted to study. One intro programming class changed everything. She discovered software engineering, pursued a minor in computer science, and explored hands-on research in AI, machine learning, and even Department of Defense projects. Along the way, she balanced coursework, leadership roles, campus involvement, and internships, building the skills that now fuel her career as a back-end developer at Cigna.

In this episode of Find Your Flock, Lauren shares how she found her path, what sets software engineering apart, and the lessons she learned navigating college, research, and real-world tech. If you’re curious about software engineering careers or figuring out your first-year direction, this conversation is full of practical advice and inspiration.

⎔ About our Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering:

https://www.stevens.edu/program/software-engineering-bachelor-degree

⚙ About the Department of Systems and Engineering:

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Not sure what you can actually do with a mechanical engineering degree? This episode breaks it down.In Episode 23 of Find Your Flock, Ava Wang '25 shares how switching from biomedical to mechanical engineering led to leadership roles, research opportunities, study abroad in Barcelona, and ultimately a competitive graduate rotational program in the energy and industrial gas industry.She talks about:

• Why mechanical engineering is one of the most flexible engineering majors
• How internships turn into full-time engineering jobs
• What a rotational development program really looks like
• Building confidence through teaching and student leadership
• Why you don’t need your entire career figured out as a student

If you're exploring mechanical engineering careers, considering switching majors, or curious about engineering rotational programs in energy and manufacturing, this episode gives you a real-world look at how it all connects.🎧 Subscribe for more stories about engineering majors, emerging career paths, and finding your direction.⚙️ About our Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/program/mecha...👷 About the Department of Mechanical Engineering: https://www.stevens.edu/eceFollow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:🍎 Apple → hhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voM...▶️ YouTube →    / @theschaeferschool  ℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock

What happens when a love of music leads you deeper into engineering?

In Episode 22 of Find Your Flock, Tejal Dhiman, a senior at Stevens, discusses her transition from music technology to electrical engineering, sharing insights from high school sound tech jobs, college clubs and engineering internships. Learn how hands-on projects and creative exploration can guide students toward careers in audio, engineering, and technology.

⚙️ About our Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering:

https://www.stevens.edu/program/electrical-engineering-bachelor-degree

👷 About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering:

https://www.stevens.edu/ece

🎶 About the Music and Technology Minor:

https://www.stevens.edu/page-chapter/hass-minors#music-and-technology

🎨 About the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences:

https://www.stevens.edu/hass

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Naval engineering isn’t just ships and submarines—and Andrew Valent explains why.

In this episode of Find Your Flock, the fourth-year Stevens student shares how he discovered naval engineering, what the major really covers, and how the program is expanding into ocean engineering. Andrew also talks about studying in a small, close-knit cohort, learning across multiple engineering fields, and why Stevens is one of the few places where students can explore engineering through a coastal and maritime lens.

The conversation is a practical look at choosing a less common major, understanding emerging engineering fields, and finding an academic path that actually fits your interests.

⚙️ About out Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Naval Engineering Concentration:

https://www.stevens.edu/program/naval-engineering-concentration

👷 About the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering:

https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/departments/civil-environmental-ocean-engineering

🌊 About Ocean Engineering at Stevens:

https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/departments/civil-environmental-ocean-engineering/ocean-engineering

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A mathematics major’s path doesn’t end at graduation.

In episode 20 of Find Your Flock, Stevens alum Zoe Hack '24 talks about studying mathematics with minors in computer science and economics, stepping into student leadership, and figuring out what came next after graduation.

She shares how a high school teacher led her to Stevens, why the campus size ended up being the perfect fit, and how a love of math shaped her academic and professional path.

If you’re curious about majoring in math, combining technical interests, or navigating life after college, listen and subscribe.

➕ About the Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Stevens:

https://www.stevens.edu/program/mathematics-bachelor-degree

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In this episode of Find Your Flock, Aidan Ruck, a senior and AMP student at Stevens Institute of Technology, talks about his journey in computer engineering and building his own startup.

Aidan shares how professors and hands-on experiences shaped his academic path, from exploring AI and entrepreneurship to unexpected lessons in humanities courses. He also dives into his senior design project, Aventix, which he has been developing for three years through Stevens’ Launchpad, aiming to improve how live artists get paid.

He closes with advice for students figuring out their path, highlighting the flexibility of computer engineering, the support of faculty, and the opportunities to grow while exploring your interests.

🎓 Learn more about the Computer Engineering Master’s Program at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/program/computer-engineering-masters🎓About Stevens' AMP Program: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/accelerated-masters-program

🚀 About Launchpad:@Stevens: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/undergraduate-studies/launchpad

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