In this episode, we invited Dr. Lucy Zhang to the show to talk about her experience at the
National Science Foundation as program director.
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Cast list:
Guest:
● Dr. Lucy Zhang is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean for
Research Innovations, Partnerships, and Workforce Development at Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute (RPI).
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Hosts:
● Prof. Pania Newell (host) is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering
Department at The University of Utah.
● Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of
Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(RPI)
Editing team:
● Music by RuthAnn Schallert-Wygal (schallert.wygal@gmail.com)
● Edited by Angella Chen
● Artwork is created using Canva (canva.com)