Talking Technicians

Amber works in the biotech industry at ICON. She went to a community college biotech program and started working as a technician in Los Angeles. In this episode, hear how technicians save lives by fighting breast cancer. Amber started as a technician and her career shows how far technicians can go.

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at [email protected].

Links from the show:

• The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/
• ICON: https://iconplc.com/
• Pasadena City College Biotech Program: https://pasadena.edu/academics/divisions/natural-sciences/areas-of-study/biotechnology/index.php
• Episode Web Page: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/

Mark has over 25 years experience working as a technician. He worked as a technician at Intel in many different areas including hiring and training. Currently, Mark works as a technician at the MTTC at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. Hear how technicians can do more than maintain and fix equipment; Mark’s career shows how far being a technician can take you.

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at [email protected].

Links from the show:

• The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/
• MTTC at the University of New Mexico: https://mfg.unm.edu/mep-nanofab/mttc.html
• Jobs at Intel: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/jobs-at-intel.html
• Episode Web Page: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/

Rick works as a technician at the MTTC at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. He is an experienced technician and has worked at Phillips. Rick shares his professional journey including his time in the Navy and enrolling in community college. Hear how the role of a technician has evolved in this episode.

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at [email protected].

Links from the show:

• The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/
• MTTC at the University of New Mexico: https://mfg.unm.edu/mep-nanofab/mttc.html
• Episode Web Page: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/

Corey works as a technician at MSEI in Lake Oswego, OR. Corey was repairing computers before he went to community college and earned a 2-year technician degree. After graduating, Corey got a job as a technician building pacemakers and defibrillators which help save lives. 

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at [email protected].

Links from the show:

• The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/
• MSEI: https://www.mst.com/MSTgroup/msei
• Episode Web Page: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/

Jeb works as a technician at Intel in Hillsboro, OR. Jeb was working at a supermarket before he went to a community college and gained the technical and professional skills he needed to work at one of the most cutting-edge companies in America. Hear Jeb's story in this episode.

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at [email protected].

Links from the show:

• The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/
• Jobs at Intel: https://jobs.intel.com/
• Episode Web Page: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/

Linzee is a technician at Intel in Hillsboro, Oregon. Linzee started working in food prep in a hospital then went to community college to become a technician. Hear how Linzee’s life changed when she became a technician and how you can become a technician too.

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at [email protected].

Links from the show:

The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/

Jobs at Intel: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/jobs-at-intel.html

Chemeketa Community College Electronic Engineering Technician program: https://www.chemeketa.edu/programs-classes/program-finder/electronics/

Episode Web Page: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/

Yeysen works as a technician at Intel in Hillsboro, Oregon. He graduated from Centralia College with a 2-year degree and now works in a field where he can make more than $50,000. Hear Yeysen’s story in this episode.

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at [email protected].

Links from the show:

The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/

Centralia College: https://www.centralia.edu/

Jobs at Intel: https://jobs.intel.com/

Episode Web Page: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/

Sam works as a manufacturing technician at Intel outside Phoenix, AZ. Sam went to a community college and graduated with a 2-year degree. Then he got a job at Intel. Hear Sam’s story in this episode.

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at [email protected].

Links from the show:

The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/

Jobs and links for Students at Intel:

https://jobs.intel.com/page/show/global-student-centers

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/education/highered/higher-ed-overview.html

Episode Web Page: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/

Cristian works as a technician at the Oak Crest Institute of Science in Monrovia, CA. He started out as an intern and now works full-time as a microscopy technician. Hear Cristian’s story and learn about electron microscopy in this episode.

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at [email protected].

Links from the show:

The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC):
https://micronanoeducation.org/

Link to Cristian’s paper:
https://journals.biologists.com/dev/article/147/10/dev186312/224230/Developmental-arrest-of-Drosophila-larvae-elicits

Links to Oak Crest's website and Oak Crest’s YouTube page:
https://www.oak-crest.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieZjM2wyo6AmCldC8p3rlA

Episode Web Page:
https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/

Antonio works as a technician at Lawrence Livermore National Lab. He had experience working in machining and drafting and went to a 2-year community college. He started as an intern at the Lab and now works as a full-time technician. Hear about Antonio’s journey and what working as a technician at a National Lab is all about.

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at [email protected].

Links from the show:

The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/

Lawrence Livermore National Lab Careers for Students: https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/students

Lawrence Livermore National Lab Careers Site: https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers

Normandale Community College Vacuum Technology Program: https://www.normandale.edu/vacuumtechnology

Delta College’s Electron Microscopy Program: https://www.deltacollege.edu/program/electron-microscopy

Connect with Antonio on Linkin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-correa-barrios-59933167

Episode Web Page: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/