Our guest is recent alum, Katie Regan. Katie graduated from Purdue in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition, and Fitness and Health. Today, Katie is a Partnerships Associate at EatLove, a meal kit company based out of the San Francisco Bay Area focused on providing healthy and nutritional options for families. She is passionate about food trends, nutrition education, and developing connections between healthcare providers. During her time at Purdue, Katie was an ambassador for the College of Health and Human Sciences, a sister of Tri Delta, and the sports nutrition’s media chair. On this episode, Katie shares her perspective on health and nutrition, and how Purdue played a big role in her career journey.

Our guest is recent alum, Steve Mussmann. Steve graduated from Purdue in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics. Today, Steve is a fourth-year PhD candidate at Stanford University in the Computer Science Department. Prior to earning his PhD, Steve worked for Rolls Royce as a researcher and at Google as a software engineer intern. During his time at Purdue, Steve was involved with the Purdue Math Club, Science Ambassadors, and was a brother of Sigma Tau Gamma. He also won the Ross Award for “Outstanding Senior Man” when he graduated in 2015. On this episode, Steve shares his perspective on the future of artificial intelligence and how Purdue played a big role in his career journey.

Our guest is recent alum, Pau Pineda Bosque. Pau graduated from Purdue in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering. Today, Pau is a propulsion test engineer at Virgin Orbit. She writes, carries out, and supports all hot fire tests on the NewtonFour engine for Virgin Orbit. During her time at Purdue, Pau was a team lead for the NASA Next program with Johnson Space Center. She was also a TA for the physics department for two years, and she spent an entire summer at Purdue doing research on designing probes for Venus. On this episode, Pau shares her perspective on the future of space exploration, and how Purdue played a big role in her career journey.

Today’s guest is Alyson Beland. Alyson is a career coach here at the Purdue CCO. As a career coach, she advises students and alumni on a variety of career development and job search strategies. Alyson is on the show today because we are discussing how to make the most of your summer in terms of professional development and career fair prep. Come August, those fall career fairs will sneak up on us quicker than we realize, and we need to make sure we have our resumes, letters of rec, and interview confidence ready to go! And for those who have summer internships, Alyson will be giving advice on how to make the most out of your opportunity, how to network with your company, and what skills you should specifically be expecting to grow in. Without further ado, here’s my conversation with Alyson.

Today's guest is the CCO’s very own career consultant, Lauren Carter. Using a strengths-based coaching style, she empowers individuals as they navigate unique career trajectories and develop action plans for transition. She will be discussing one of life’s hardest transitions to navigate: transitioning out of undergrad into your first full-time job. Between moving to a new place, making friends as an adult, adjusting to the 9 to 5, and handling new finances, this season of life can be stressful and confusing, yet simultaneously so exciting! Although this episode is mostly for seniors, all of us can get something out of it as we look forward to our graduation day. It’ll be here before we know it. Here to spill all the tea, please welcome Lauren.

Today’s guests are Hailey Barry and Chandler Orbaugh. Hailey is a sophomore in Industrial Management and Chandler is a senior in nursing. Both Hailey and Chandler are in majors dominated by the opposite sex and plan on working in industries where they will be a minority. According to the U.S. Census Bureau only 9% of nurses are male and according to Data USA, only 20% of industrial production managers are female. Hailey and Chandler are outnumbered every day in the classes they take, the jobs they apply for, and the internships they complete. Here to discuss, debate, and contrast their experiences as a gender minority in two of Purdue’s top programs, please welcome Hailey and Chandler.

Today’s guest is Martasia Carter. Martasia is a senior pursuing a double major in Public Health and Political Science. Martasia went into undergrad thinking she wanted to be a pharmacist, but after completing various internships and placing well in a research competition, Martasia affirmed her interest in the field of public health, specifically in maternal and child health policy. After completing her undergrad degree, Martasia hopes to get her Master’s in Public Health and then go on to complete her PhD. Picking the right major and finding the right internship opportunity can feel so overwhelming at times, that when it comes to setting goals for our future, we can easily feel lost in the chaos of it all. Setting goals is not about sticking to an exact plan, but rather about being strategic and intentional about how we are spending our time in the present. Martasia is here to teach us about how setting goals for ourselves in our undergraduate years will set us up for the best possible success in the future.

Today’s guest is Dr. Buster Dunsmore. Dr. Dunsmore is an associate professor in Purdue’s Computer Science department and is in charge of the senior project for software engineering students. In 1980, he was selected as Outstanding Teacher in the College of Science, and then in 1998 he was nominated by Purdue for the Carnegie Foundation U.S. Professor of the Year. Also, fun fact, Dr. Dunsmore is the coauthor of the books Software Engineering Metrics and Models and Internet Resources for Tourism and Leisure. Today, Dr. Dunsmore is here to give us a faculty member’s perspective on something I think a lot of us haven’t spent much time thinking about or planning for. That’s right, we’re discussing team projects in and outside of the classroom. We’re talking about why employers are looking for students who can work successfully on a team, and how completing projects beyond your class work can mimic the world of industry that you are going into and stand out on a resume. This discussion is for all of us, regardless of major or field. Without further ado, here’s my conversation with Dr. Dunsmore.

Today’s guest is Humza Syed. Humza is a sophomore pursuing a double major in Biomedical Engineering and Film & Video Studies. Wait, what? Engineering and film? Anyone else a little caught off guard by that? I’m willing to bet, however, that Humza is not the only STEM student who has interests and passions for something within liberal arts. Some of you listening right now might even identify with that yourselves. If college is supposed to be this time of personal growth and self-discovery, how on earth can we pursue all of our passions at one time and in one place, especially if it comes down to getting two seemingly opposite degrees? Humza is here today to help answer that question. With advising appointments and class registration starting in the coming weeks, Humza is here to discuss how he had the bravery to recognize and pursue all of his interests, along with how he worked with the University to logistically make it all happen. Without further ado, here’s my conversation with Humza.

Today’s guest is Chelsea Lunceford. Chelsea is a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Strategic and Organizational Management. After completing two HR internships that left her feeling unsatisfied and purposeless, Chelsea asked herself what she was really passionate about, and if those passions could become a career. And suddenly, Joie de Vivre, a clothing boutique for women, was born. Chelsea is here to tell us the truth about her journey of starting a business. She discusses the joys and the growing pains of launching a startup, but most importantly, how she remains focused on the original mission of her business through it all. Entrepreneurs and dreamers, this episode is for you. Without further ado, here’s my conversation with Chelsea.