When U Grow Up Podcast

Rajat Tiwari, a graduate student in Computer Science Engineering Management, speaks with Dani Dinstein, a Product Manager at PulsePoint

Step into the mind of a product manager—dubbed as a "mini-CEO" by Dani—in charge of the development and adoption of new technologies. Dani and Rajat reveal product leadership insights, which has less to do with theory and more with instinct, when  building something from nothing. How do you influence consumers to care about a product to go from 0 to 1?

Isaac Torres, an undergraduate in Neuroscience, speaks with Dr. Gabriela Cantarero, PhD, a Lead Scientific Reviewer for neurological medical devices at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

“Gut feeling:” the hidden element that brought discovery as much as fun twists and pivots throughout Dr. Gabriela Cantarero’s adventurous pursuits from academia to military to industry to government. A whimsical yet fascinating stark contrast to the responsibility, integrity and commitment she upholds with thoroughness toward serving the FDA’s mission to safeguard public health by helping to speed innovations that make medical products more effective, safer, and affordable

Veet Zaveri, an graduate student in Computer Science, speaks with Rob Rowello, Global Vice President at Oracle

What does diversity mean to your vision of the Future of Work in Value Selling and Cloud Strategy?  What is your personal, core belief and values as a leader? And what are ways those pushed you to lead better in driving high performance when up against complex challenges such as navigating crises or uncertainty, difficult personalities, cultural stagnation, or resistance to change? 

Jackson Morris, an undergraduate in Biomedical Engineering with interests in Politics and Law, speaks with Nene Kalu PhD, an Associate Director of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Project and Supply Management at LEXEO Therapeutics, a clinical-stage gene therapy company

Delving into the purpose-led decisions guiding Nene’s career—from academia to industry—unveiled transformative insights on FDA governance and why CMC matters to catalyze safe, ethical drug pipelines that build for more improved consumer-centric pharmaceutical care

International Student and Mental Health Edition

Riti Chandrashekhar, an international student and recent graduate in Mental Health, speaks with Mervyn Christian, a global health leader and Director of Advocacy, Financing and Sustainability at University of California, San Francisco

Sifting through real, human layers of their non-citizen career journeys, Riti and Mervyn connect on what it means to navigate economic crises, visa systems, bias, fears, loneliness, chance, and belonging toward reclaiming their agency—a thrilling conversation that gives representation for cultural nuance and a voice to call on for more equitable public health pathways

WUGU x Hopkins Hacks Livestream for Imagine Center Launch

Chinat Yu, an undergraduate senior studying Computer Science, embarks on a two-part conversation with Neil Bardhan, a Cognitive Scientist from Hopkins. In part one of this conversation, Neil talks about earning his PhD, working and teaching abroad, and developing his passion for helping others tell their stories.

The story continues: Hear Part 2 on the Hopkins Hacks podcast now!

Rebecca Redding, a chemical and biomolecular engineering graduate student, speaks with Cynthia Johnson, Chief Chemist and Founder/CEO of Cindy J Cosmetic Labs. Exploring the creative flow in designing formulas within cosmetic science, Cynthia gives a glimpse into how a serendipitous path in network marketing nurtured an entrepreneurial mindset to start her own laboratory

Dr. Sahil Khan, a medical doctor and Masters student aspires to work in the field of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, speaks with Dr. Jed Wolpaw, an Associate Professor, Anesthesiology Residency Program Director and co-leads the Anesthesiology and ICU medical student clerkships. Through a conversation on the heart of the history of anesthesiology and medicine, Dr. Wolpaw shares what his journey—that began as a K-12 history teacher—has meant to his focus on quality teaching in medicine

Landon Johnson, a graduate student studying Electrical and Computer Engineering, speaks with Dr. Dave Jansing, a Principal Remote Sensing Scientist at the Applied Physics Laboratory. Dave shares his experience as a young engineer, finding work that would "get him out of bed every day", what it means to be a full-time student, and the future of remote accessible PhD programs in the sciences

Tony (Hsiang-yu) Liang, a graduate student at the School of Education, speaks with Rebekah Jackson, Senior Director of Enrollment Management at The Bryn Mawr School and Ann Marie Strauss, Director of College Counseling at The Bryn Mawr School to learn about the insides of higher education. Both Rebekah and Ann share their journey and how one could identify opportunities and excel in the field education