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For this episode, we talk to Yessica about Materials Science Engineering, her motivation to pursue a career in manufacturing & automotive industry, being the first in your family to speak another language & pursue a degree in another country, her experience as a student research assistant, and we answered some submitted questions.
About Yessica: Yessica is from Cali, Colombia and went to Ohio State University where she received her B.S. in Materials Science Engineering & completed a Minor in Nuclear Engineering. She currently works at Honda in the IPED - Exterior department and has previously worked at SRICO as an Engineer Technician and Mantaline as a Quality Eng Technician.
Her hobbies include dancing, running, cooking, and traveling. Her fun fact is that she made a solo skydiving jump (OSU class).
If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)
Timestamps:
00:00:18 Welcome/Intros
00:01:33 Weekly Highs and Lows
00:09:02 Something We Learned/Something We Tried
00:15:18 What motivated you to pursue a career in manufacturing and the automotive Industry?
00:18:00 You are the first in your family to speak another language and pursue a degree in another country. What were some of your biggest struggles and what kept you motivated / how did you overcome them?
00:27:00 You’ve had experience being a student research assistant, how does this compare to your experience in industry? What motivated you to take a research assistant position?
00:34:55 Additional Advice from Yessica - Her expectation from a work environment: Respect
00:39:40 Q&A: I know i like engineering but I’m having trouble deciding which kind to study, any advice?
00:44:45 Q&A: What is your favorite thing to cook?
00:48:05 Q&A: What is Nuclear Engineering?
00:55:10 Closing Remarks/Outro
By Victoria and Vanessa LieraFor this episode, we talk to Yessica about Materials Science Engineering, her motivation to pursue a career in manufacturing & automotive industry, being the first in your family to speak another language & pursue a degree in another country, her experience as a student research assistant, and we answered some submitted questions.
About Yessica: Yessica is from Cali, Colombia and went to Ohio State University where she received her B.S. in Materials Science Engineering & completed a Minor in Nuclear Engineering. She currently works at Honda in the IPED - Exterior department and has previously worked at SRICO as an Engineer Technician and Mantaline as a Quality Eng Technician.
Her hobbies include dancing, running, cooking, and traveling. Her fun fact is that she made a solo skydiving jump (OSU class).
If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)
Timestamps:
00:00:18 Welcome/Intros
00:01:33 Weekly Highs and Lows
00:09:02 Something We Learned/Something We Tried
00:15:18 What motivated you to pursue a career in manufacturing and the automotive Industry?
00:18:00 You are the first in your family to speak another language and pursue a degree in another country. What were some of your biggest struggles and what kept you motivated / how did you overcome them?
00:27:00 You’ve had experience being a student research assistant, how does this compare to your experience in industry? What motivated you to take a research assistant position?
00:34:55 Additional Advice from Yessica - Her expectation from a work environment: Respect
00:39:40 Q&A: I know i like engineering but I’m having trouble deciding which kind to study, any advice?
00:44:45 Q&A: What is your favorite thing to cook?
00:48:05 Q&A: What is Nuclear Engineering?
00:55:10 Closing Remarks/Outro