Season 2 of Find Your Flock kicks off with Maria Manoussakis ’22, M.Eng. ’23, MBA ’23 — a Stevens grad who blended her passion for mechanical engineering and business to launch a leadership-focused career at Legrand.In this episode, Maria joins host Sandra Clavijo to talk about her path from undergrad to dual master’s degrees, the lessons she learned through trial and error, and how combining technical and business skills opened doors to new opportunities in operations and leadership.

🎓 Learn more about the Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Stevens: https://www.stevens.edu/program/mechanical-engineering-bachelor-degree

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About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

After switching to biomedical engineering just before starting college, Diya Jariwala found a new direction at Stevens Institute of Technology. In this episode of Find Your Flock, she talks about navigating two distinct BME tracks—engineering vs. pre-health—how undergrad research broadened her interests, and why flexibility and support made all the difference.

Now continuing her studies with a master’s in Management at the Stevens School of Business, Diya shares how she’s building on her engineering foundation to pursue leadership in healthcare and tech—shaping a future that’s both innovative and people-centered.

Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's Program at Stevens:

https://www.stevens.edu/program/biomedical-engineering-bachelor-degreeManagement Master's Program at Stevens School of Business:

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🎓 In this episode of Find Your Flock, we talk with Christopher Kniss, a recent graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology’s computer engineering program, who’s now heading into a Ph.D. in electrical engineering.

He shares how he discovered his passion for hardware design, why he’s shifting fields, and what it’s like to intern at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

🔧 Topics we cover:

• The difference between electrical and computer engineering (it’s not what you think)
• How a concentration in embedded systems shaped his direction
• Why Stevens helped him thrive as a student and researcher
• His best advice for students thinking about grad school or switching fields

About our Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/program/compu...About our Electrical Engineering Ph.D. Program:https://www.stevens.edu/program/elect...Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.

In Episode 7 of Find Your Flock, Dr. Sandra Clavijo speaks with Sophia Miskiewicz, a Stevens alum and current Ph.D. student in physics at the CUNY Graduate Center. With a deep curiosity for the universe—and a minor in music and technology—Sophia shares how her unexpected journey into physics began, how she combined science with the arts, and what life as a Ph.D. researcher really looks like.

🌌 From astrophysics classes at Stevens to conducting neutrino research at the Museum of Natural History, Sophia discusses:

• The moment she fell in love with physics

• Her favorite classes, toughest challenges, and most rewarding experiences

• How community, clubs and undergraduate research shaped her path

• Advice for students still figuring out their major

Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.

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Physics Bachelor's Program at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/program/physics-bachelor-degree

The Department of Physics at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/departments/physics

In this episode of Find Your Flock, we meet Kyra Kozar, a recent Stevens Institute of Technology graduate who studied Naval Engineering with a passion for the ocean, ships, and systems design. Kyra shares what drew her to this niche but essential STEM field and reflects on her internship experience with Royal Caribbean — where classroom theory met real-world engineering.Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.🌟 What You’ll Learn:

• Why Naval Engineering is a unique and meaningful career path
• Behind the scenes of Kyra’s internship at Royal Caribbean
• The value of hands-on experience during college
• What students should know before picking a major in STEM
• A real look at life after graduation — with options still open

🎧 Subscribe and listen to more student journeys on Find Your Flock.Follow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voM...Follow on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Engineering (Naval Engineering Concentration) Bachelor's Program at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/program/naval...Ocean Engineering Master's Program at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/program/ocean...

In this episode of Find Your Flock, we sit down with Izzie Furrick, a soon-to-be dual degree graduate from Stevens Institute of Technology. With a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and an accelerated master’s in Materials Science with a sustainability focus, Izzie shares her inspiring path — from aspiring writer to future-forward engineer.In this episode, you'll hear about:

• The moment she fell in love with chemical engineering 💥

• Why she chose the Accelerated Master’s Program at Stevens 🎓

• How her focus on sustainability is shaping her career path 🌍

• Advice for students still figuring out their "thing" 👀

Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.

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Meet Amber Johns, a recent Stevens Institute of Technology graduate with both a B.S. and M.S. in Applied Mathematics, who turned her lifelong love of problem-solving and puzzles into a dynamic career in data analysis.

In this episode of Find Your Flock, Amber walks us through her academic journey, internships, and how exploring everything from graphic design to Greek life helped shape her path. Now working as a data analyst at Tapestry (parent company of Coach and Kate Spade), she shares how applied math gave her the flexibility to explore multiple industries—and what advice she has for students still figuring things out.

This week's guest is Gianna Cerbone, a software engineering student at Stevens, who shares her journey from being an undecided engineering major to securing multiple internships and experiences in pursuit of her degree – with an eye on pursuing a Master’s in Space Systems Engineering. 🚀Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.

2023 Stevens Institute of Technology grad Ava Ragonese shares how internships and a switch to Engineering Management opened new career doors and shaped her professional path.

Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.

In our first episode, Stevens Institute of Technology graduate Sabrina Benayoun discusses her career path in environmental engineering and sustainability management.Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.