Major Insight

Data is completely transforming the way we watch and play sports, and Caroline Brega is interested in how this "analytics revolution" connects her knowledge of business and her passion for sport.

Outside the classroom, Caroline has worked with the Columbus Blue Jackets as part of Miami University's inaugural Sport Analytics Summer Academy, and she was selected by Major League Baseball to be a part of its Society for American Baseball Research. On this episode, she also talks about how her penchant for problem-solving helped provide a promising pathway forward.

Featured Majors: Finance, Spot Leadership and Management (SLAM)

Featured Organizations and Internships: NCAA Softball Player Performance & Scouting Analytics Intern, Sport Analytics Summer Academy, Women in Sport Leadership club, MLB Society for American Baseball Research

Annie David '22 is always searching for ways to combine creativity and analytics. As a senior studying marketing and business, Annie is also passionate about a career in fashion and photography.

She is also the Creative Director at Up Magazine, Miami University's sophisticated student-run fashion & lifestyle publication, and the former VP of marketing for Advancing Women in Entrepreneurship. On this episode, she also talks about overcoming the uncertainly of being a freshman and how joining student organizations helped bring her diverse interests together.

Featured Majors: Marketing, Business Analytics, Emerging Technology in Business + Design

Imagine smart prosthetics that anticipate and respond to the user. Unlocking the secrets of human balance inside virtual worlds. Or combining computer programing with genetic engineering. It may sound like science fiction. But it's all part of the college experience for Gabe Lenneman '22.

As a senior studying Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics, Gabe also competes on the waterski team and plays on the varsity eSports team. On this episode, he also talks about finding the courage to try new things, advice he would give his freshman self, and more.

Featured Majors: Bioengineering, Bioinformatics

Featured Organizations and Internships: Waterski team, Varsity Esports team

College is always a time of growth, transition, and change. As podcast host Peter Everett '21 prepares for life after graduation, this episode also marks a chance to welcome Jason Meggyesy '22 as the new host of Major Insight.

Jason is interested in using a variety of media and communications platforms to build and strengthen connections with people. And on this episode, he also speaks about overcoming a fear of failure, and about all the illuminating and life-changing opportunities that college can offer.

Featured Majors: Strategic Communications, Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM)

Featured Organizations and Internships: RedHawk Athletics Marketing and Communications Internship, RedHawk Radio

After a career-ending injury derailed her plans to play college soccer, Grace Chaney used the experience as an opportunity to find her true passions in biomechanics, orthopedics, and medicine.

As a kinesiology and premed double major, Grace has served as an undergraduate fellow at the Mayo Clinic, and her award-winning research has already helped busy people find new ways to squeeze in effective workouts. On this episode, she also talks about working towards medical school, some innovative new health care technology, overcoming the dangers of burnout, and more.

Featured Majors: Kinesiology, Premedical Studies

Featured Organizations and Internships: Anatomy and Physiology Club, Mayo Clinic, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Office of Research for Undergraduates, Stop the Bleed Campaign, The Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education

Career Clusters: Health and Science

As an artist and educator, Lucy Osborne '22 is always excited share her love of art with others. As art education and art therapy double major, Lucy uses art to enhance the development of children, as well as the well-being of older adults with alzheimer's and dementia. She's also an award-winning recipient of the Ohio Art Education Association scholarship.

On this episode, she also talks about not only finding, but also maintaining a passion for your chosen major, the life-changing difference a great teacher can make, and more.

Featured Majors: Art Education, Art Therapy, Studio Art

Featured Organizations and Internships: Opening Minds Through Art (OMA), Ohio Art Education Association, The Giving Art Tree Project

Janelle Ghanem '21 has become extraordinarily adept at balancing two very different worlds. As a member of the Miami Women's tennis team, Janelle was named an All-Academic Scholar-Athlete, while also studying computer science and engineering.

She has already gained experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning at the U.S. Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and as a software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase. On this episode, she also talks about balancing athletics and academics, and the importance of finding strong mentorship in college, and in life.

Featured Majors: Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering

Featured Organizations and Internships: Miami Women's Tennis Team, DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency with the U.S. Department of Defense), JPMorgan Chase

Olivia Ferrazza seamlessly connects her interests in nutrition, food insecurity, and environmental sustainability. But it didn't happen overnight. Olivia began college on a very different path before she learned how to put all the pieces together.

As a nutrition major, and a food systems & food studies co-major, she is now the co-president of Leaders of Environmental Awareness and Protection, and she serves on the Student Sustainability Committee with other green campus org presidents. On this episode, she also talks about the value of having an open mind, and why students shouldn't stress about finding their place and purpose right away.

Featured Majors: Nutrition, Food Studies and Food Systems

Featured Organizations and Events: Leaders of Environmental Awareness and Protection (LEAP), Environmental Awareness Program, GIVE Miami Chapter, Eco-Reps, Social Innovation Weekend

Amitoj Kaur understands how to seize every opportunity that comes her way. As a freshman, she was appointed by the governor of Ohio to serve on Miami University's Board of Trustees, where she advocates for the student experience. Amitoj is also a first generation college student, who helps others navigate the transition into university life. And on this episode, she also talks about combining her interests in design, marketing, and policy to create more accessibility for immigrants, and for those in communities everywhere.

Featured Majors: Emerging Technology in Business + Design, Political Science

As a mechanical and manufacturing engineering double major, Laura Mayer is fascinated by how things work, how they're put together, and how they can be built even better.

Laura is also interested in exploring the connections between engineering and business. And on this episode, she talks about discovering her passion for engineering, her mission to get more young women interested in the field, her research on 3D printing, and how engineering relates to so many hidden aspects of life.

Featured Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations Management

Featured Organizations and Internships: Society of Women in Engineering, Swagelok