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An Engineer's Journey
by Shelbe Johnson
As a recently graduated chemical engineer and current Ph.D. student, I recognize just how scary the journey can be, especially for students from underrepresented minority groups. I started this podcast to remove some of the mystery and to share my experience with the field thus far. I'll be sharing consistent episodes explaining the paths you can take with an engineering degree, giving advice on how to avoid mistakes I've made, and interviewing engineers from various fields that have been influential in my life! Tune in for valuable insights and advice on navigating the engineering industry. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shelbe-johnson/support
Episodes
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Bonus - Interview with Denisa Kim, Founder of Anteros Bio
Denisa is a chemical engineering graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Since graduating, she has worked as a Custom Upstream Quotations Engineer at Cytiva and a consultant. She serves as CEO and founder of her own company, Anteros Bio, which launched December 1. Anteros Bio uses…
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S3 Episode 10 - Interview with Rahul Singhvi, Sc.D., MBA
In this episode, Shelbe interviews Rahul Singhvi, CEO and co-founder of Resilience. Don't forget to like, follow, and share!
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S3 Episode 9 - Q&A Session with Me!
In this episode, Shelbe answers questions sent in by her instagram followers. Don't forget to follow and rate this podcast!
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S3 Episode 8 Interview with Javit Drake, Ph.D.
Dr. Javit Drake is an accomplished and seasoned engineer. After attaining his B.S. in chemical engineering from MIT and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, he worked at Procter & Gamble for nearly 20 years as a scientist and engineer. Since 2010, he has also worked as a lecturer at MIT in the chemical...
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S3 Episode 7: The Importance of Networking
In this episode, Shelbe shares tips for networking and the importance of doing so. Don't forget to follow and rate this podcast!
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S3 Episode 6 - Interview with Anthony Winston, P.E.
In this episode, Shelbe interviews Anthony Winston, founder and former owner of Winston Engineering, now Border States Engineering Services. Note: Since the time of this recording, Winston Engineering was acquired by Border States, such that it has now become Border States Engineering Services.…
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S3 Episode 5: Finances as a Graduate Student
In this episode, Shelbe shares advice on budgeting, saving, and overall finances as a graduate student!
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S3 Episode 4 - Interview with The Bros
In this episode, Shelbe interviews Elijah, Alex, and Kendrick on what it's like to be an engineer on the West Coast!
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S3 Episode 3 - Mistakes I've Made as a Graduate Student
In this episode, Shelbe shares mistakes she has made as a Ph.D. student. Don't forget to follow, like, and share!
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S3 Episode 2: Interview with Dr. Bryan Bryson, MIT BioE Professor
Dr. Bryan Bryson is a professor and principal investigator in the MIT Department of Biological Engineering. He also has an appointment at the Ragon Institute of Mass General, MIT, and Harvard. Dr. Bryson attended MIT for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees, getting his B.S. in mechanical...
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S3 Episode 1 - Let's catch up!
Welcome to Season 3 of An Engineer's Journey! In this first episode, I give an update on my life as a Ph.D. student. Don't forget to follow this podcast and rate it!
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S2 Episode 10 - Interview with Andrew Lindsay, NASA Engineer
Andrew Lindsay is a Software Safety and Assurance Engineer at NASA. He attended University of Florida for his B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, then Florida Atlantic University for his M.A. in Educational Leadership and Administration and M.S. in Electrical and Electronics engineering.
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S2 Episode 8 - Interview with Dr. Paula Hammond, Head of MIT ChemE
Dr. Paula Hammond is the head of the chemical engineering department at MIT. She is also an Institute Professor at MIT, the highest professorship at the school, and a David H. Koch professor. She attended MIT for her bachelor’s and Ph.D. in chemical engineering, and attended Georgia Tech for her...
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S2 Episode 7 - Balancing Life... Is It Possible in Engineering School??
In this episode, I share what I've learned about achieving work/life balance in engineering school.
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S2 Episode 6 - Interview with Corey D. Christian, Harvard MBA Student
Corey is a recent graduate of Harvard Business School where he received his MBA. He attended Tufts University for his B.S. in chemical engineering, Columbia University for his M.S. in chemical engineering, then MIT for his M.S. in Systems Engineering and Management. He has also worked for several...
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S2 Episode 5 - Why I Chose to Do a Ph.D., and Why You... Shouldn't!
In this episode, I explain why I decided to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, and why you... shouldn't!
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S2 Episode 4 - Interview with Elise Xia, Associate Consultant
Elise graduated from Duke University in 2022 with her B.S. in mechanical engineering. While there, she participated in many internships working in data analysis, private equity, and consulting. She is currently an associate consultant at one of the top consultant firms in the US.
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S2 Episode 3 - Help! Engineering is NOT for Me.
In this episode, I share advice for if engineering is NOT a great career choice for you!
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S2 Episode 2 - Interview with Matheus Oliveira de Souza, PhD Student
Matheus is a Ph.D. student in the University of Kansas’ pharmaceutical chemistry program, as well as a graduate research assistant in the DeKosky lab at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard. He pursued his B.S. in chemical engineering at the Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro…
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S2 Episode 1 - First Semester Rundown
Welcome to Season 2 of An Engineer's Journey! In this first episode, I share how my first semester as a Ph.D. student went. Don't forget to follow this podcast and rate it!
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S1 Episode 10 - Interview with Dr. Everett Roper
Hello listeners! Welcome back to An Engineer's Journey! Sadly, this is the last episode of the first season of the podcast. Thank you for supporting this project so far! I'll be back soon with season 2. Be sure to follow the podcast instagram page: @anengineersjourney for updates on the season 2...
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S1 Episode 9 - Career Paths: What Can I Do with my Engineering Degree?
Hi listeners! Welcome to the final solo episode of the first season of An Engineer's Journey! This has been such a fun project thus far, and I'm grateful that you've stuck around this long! There is still one more interview episode left for the season, so keep an eye out for that to be released…
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S1 Episode 8 - Interview with Dr. Julie Rorrer
Welcome and welcome back to An Engineer's Journey! In this interview I sit down with Dr. Julie Rorrer, an incoming assistant professor at University of Washington. She attended Arizona State University for her B.S. in chemical engineering, then U.C. Berkeley for her Ph.D. She also worked as a...
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S1 Episode 7 - Let's Talk About Imposter Syndrome
Hi listeners! Welcome back to another episode of An Engineer's Journey. This episode, I'll be talking about imposter syndrome! I share what it is, my personal experiences with it, and how to work past these feelings. Be sure to follow the podcast instagram page: @anengineersjourney. Also, check…
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S1 Episode 6 - Interview with K'yal Bannister
K’yal is a 4th year Ph.D. student in the chemical engineering department at MIT. She is a researcher in Dr. Prather’s lab, focused on synthetic biology. She attended Spelman University, an HBCU in Atlanta, GA, where she got a degree in Chemistry, as well as CalTech in Pasadena, California, where...
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S1 Episode 5 - How I Chose Georgia Tech as my Undergraduate University
Hi listeners! Welcome (or welcome back :)) to another episode of An Engineer's Journey! This week, I'll be sharing how I decided on a university for my college career. In hindsight, Georgia Tech was definitely the best choice for me, so I'm glad I made the decision to go to college there! Be sure...
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S1 Episode 4 - Interview with Dr. Martha Grover, Professor at Georgia Tech
Hi Listeners! Welcome back to An Engineer's Journey. Today, you're in for a treat! In this episode, I interview Dr. Martha Grover. She is a professor and the associate chair of graduate studies in the school of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech. She talks about her journey to...
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S1 Episode 3 - Why I Chose Engineering... and Why it May be a Great Option for You!
Hi Listeners! Welcome back to another episode of An Engineer's Journey! This week, I'm sharing a few reasons why I chose engineering as a college major and future career. Be sure to follow the podcast instagram page: @anengineersjourney. Also, check out my blog! Link:...
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S1 Episode 2 - Interview with Gregory Roper, Electrical Engineer
Hi Listeners! Welcome back to An Engineer's Journey! Get excited - this is the first interview episode of the season! In this episode, I sat down with Gregory Roper, an electrical engineer just 5 years into his career. He talks about his college experience, shares what his job looks like on a...
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S1 Episode 1 - Welcome to An Engineer's Journey!
Hello listeners! Welcome to my brand new podcast, An Engineer's Journey! Listen to this first episode to get to know me a little bit and learn why I decided to start this project. Be sure to follow the podcast instagram page: @anengineersjourney. Also, check out my blog! Link:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
As a recently graduated chemical engineer and current Ph.D. student, I recognize just how scary the journey can be, especially for students from underrepresented minority groups. I started this podcast to remove some of the mystery and to share my experience with the field thus far. I'll be sharing consistent episodes explaining the paths you can take with an engineering degree, giving advice on how to avoid mistakes I've made, and interviewing engineers from various fields that have been influential in my life! Tune in for valuable insights and advice on navigating the engineering industry. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shelbe-johnson/support
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Shelbe Johnson
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As a recently graduated chemical engineer and current Ph.D. student, I recognize just how scary the journey can be, especially for students from underrepresented minority groups. I started this podcast to remove some of the mystery and to share my experience with the field thus far. I'll be sharing...
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