More Than a Major

On this episode we are joined by Karl Mortensen, Director of Production Planning for Stellantis (formerly known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles or FCA).

We discuss the possibilities to learn and move up the ladder at Stellantis, what being a Director of Production planning entails, seeing a product go from start to finish at Stellantis HQ, his development as a leader in his organization, wilderness kayaking, and MORE!

On this episode we talk to (Honors Alumnus) Livio  Zanardo, the Co-Founder and Storyteller for Code for South Florida! 

In this episode we talk about Code For South Florida's projects like "BadgeWatch.com", public interest technology, building better governments through technology for social impact, user-centered design, and the role of humanities and liberal arts in technology!

FIU departments and students have been working towards creating a union and a space for all of our LGBTQIA+ students to feel safe! The Pride Student Union is still in it's formation stages but we need leaders like YOU to keep pushing for change! Executive board applications are open until March 10th! 

In this episode we talk to Moon Medina, Ti Ti Nguyen, and Erica Friedman about the origins of the PSU, the importance of creating this space for students, where we want to see the PSU go, and MORE!

Contact [email protected] with your panther ID and information to attend an info session!

Follow @fiulgbtqa on Instagram for more updates!

On this episode we are joined by current Honors student, Natalia Padillo Anthemides!

Natalia recently finished a semester-long internship with the National Science Foundation (NSF) as their Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) intern working with the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) at St. Georges, Bermuda!

In this episode we talk about the work she did protecting the reefs in Bermuda, how climate change is effecting the world around us, how COVID effected her internship, how to make a difference when it come to climate change, and more!

In this episode, the FIU Honors College was joined by FIU alumna and FIU Foundation Board of Directors Member Jill Granat.  Jill is General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer for Restaurant Brands International (RBI). She is responsible for the Burger King Corporation's global legal and corporate governance affairs and manages the company’s worldwide ethics and compliance program. Jill reports to the Chief Executive Officer of Burger King Corporation.  She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science in hospitality management from FIU.  In this episode, the participants talk about what hospitality law is, what Jill’s role at RBI looks like day-to-day, how listeners can get involved in the hospitality industry, influential professors, and more!

On today's episode we are joined by Veronica Fernandez-Barquin! Veronica is an Honors alumni who graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology! She is currently in the process of finishing her MBA at FIU! She is currently working as the Human Resources Project Coordinator at Health Systems Solutions and a part of the FIU Young Alumni Network!

On today's episode we talk about really incredible volunteer opportunities around Miami with organizations like the United Way & Relay For Life, what you should consider when thinking about  grad school, what the Young Alumni Network does, and what makes Honors so special!

Today we are joined by Sabrina Pecorelli and Jennifer Rivera Galindo to discuss some of the amazing internships they both completed this past year!

Amidst a global pandemic, Sabrina and Jennifer both completed a congressional internship with congresswoman Donna Shalala and an internship with the State Department focusing on the Bureau of Oceans & International Environment and Scientific Affairs! 

On today's podcast we discuss how these internships impacted them, how to get an internship similar to what they experienced, what it was like working during the start of COVID, and other involvements they are a part of on campus like UN women! 

On this episode we are joined by Anni Lupu (Jewish Agency Israel Fellow at Hillel FIU) and Olga Zelzburg Alterman (Assistant Director at Hillel at FIU)! We talk all about Holocaust and Genocide Awareness week that is coming up next week from January 25th-29th! Register and get more info on all events at hillelfiu.org/hgaw!

On this episode we discuss the immense importance of hearing from a Holocaust Survivors first hand, using social media to tell the story of an everyday person who experienced the tragedies of the Holocaust, genocides that are still happening worldwide, why it's important to remember the Holocaust and more! 

Welcome to the first week of Honors events and the second week of Spring 2021!

In this episode we talk with 3 Honors Students & Academy of Leaders (AOL) Lead-Team members: Amelia Raudales, Maria Duque, and Nicole Calles!

Have you been curious about WHAT AOL is? Do you want to find some college friends and learn how to be an effective leader at the same time? Do you want to learn more about yourself and your leadership style? AOL is the best thing you could do to become a leader on campus and in your life! On this episode we talk all about what AOL is, how to sign up, what you do in AOL, and how you can become a Lead-Team member! 

Spring sessions are starting soo! Register at: Go.fiu.edu/aolspring21

Dr. Monteith is a proud Honors Alumna! Dr. Monteith is the Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology and Chief of the Division of Headache in the Department of Neurology at the University of Miami. She also has clinics at the Advanced Institute for Pain Management. Dr. Monteith’s research focus is on migraine and chronic disease states including chronic migraine and concussion. Her research focuses on neurometabolite distributions of chronic migraine and associations with indicators of clinical severity, including psychosocial impact.

On this episode we discuss her journey to where she is today, her work in headache medicine, COVID-19 looking forward, and the importance of social justice within the medical field!