Find Your Flock

What happens when you grow up in Hoboken and choose to build your future right where it started?In this episode of Finding Your Flock, Eve Gutierrez shares how her hometown roots shaped her journey at Stevens, from being a first-generation college student to finding her place in Industrial & Systems Engineering after exploring multiple paths.Her story isn’t linear, and that’s exactly the point. Through her leadership in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and a pivotal trip to a national conference, Eve created the opportunity that led to her internship with L3Harris Technologies — gaining real-world experience and clarity on where she wants to go next.It’s a conversation about staying grounded, taking chances, and realizing you don’t have to go far to go big.ℹ️ About the Department of Systems Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/se⚙ About the Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/program/industrial-systems-engineering-bachelor-degree🎧 Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

She arrived at Stevens with one plan — and left with another.In this episode of Find Your Flock, Paulina Georgoutsos, a chemical biology graduate, shares how she balanced varsity field hockey, Student Government Association president and pre-health coursework while building her foundation in the sciences. With strong faculty and advisor support, she navigated everything from research to standardized exams.Originally set on dentistry, an unexpected opportunity led her to podiatric medicine — a field that aligned perfectly with her interests in surgery, sports medicine and patient care. Now a medical student, Paulina reflects on how Stevens prepared her for what came next, and why the right path isn't always a straight one.About the Chemical Biology Bachelor's program: https://www.stevens.edu/program/chemical-biology-bachelor-degreeAbout the Chemical Biology Master's program:https://www.stevens.edu/program/chemical-biology-mastersAbout Pre-Health at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/undergraduate-academics/pre-health-advisory-programFollow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:🍎 Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theschaeferschoolℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations about finding your fit and building what’s next.

How do you turn a passion for trains and public transit into a career?In this episode of Find Your Flock, senior Elizabeth Halton shares how her interest in rail and transit led her to study civil engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology — and secure a full-time role in the industry before graduation.From leading the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), to gaining hands-on experience through a rail and transit internship at TYLin, passing the FE Civil Exam, and conducting undergraduate research, Elizabeth has taken full advantage of what Stevens has to offer.🎧 Watch to see how Elizabeth is building her future in civil engineering.⚙ About our Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/program/civil-engineering-bachelor-degree⚙ About the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering: https://www.stevens.edu/ceoeFollow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:🍎 Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theschaeferschoolℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock🎧 Subscribe for more conversations about finding your fit and building what’s next.

How do you turn curiosity about science into a career in research?In this episode of Find Your Flock, Stevens alum Erin McGee shares how her passion for science led her to double major in Physics and Mathematics at Stevens Institute of Technology... and continue on to a physics Ph.D. program at Yale University.Erin discusses exploring multiple areas of physics through undergraduate research, from hands-on optics experiments to theoretical physics, and how strengthening the math behind the science ultimately led her to add a second major.Her advice for students interested in physics, math, research, or graduate school: try everything, follow your curiosity, and discover the problems you want to solve.⚛ About the Bachelor's Degree in Physics: https://www.stevens.edu/program/physi...➕ About the Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics:https://www.stevens.edu/program/mathe...Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:🍎 Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voM...▶️ YouTube →    / @theschaeferschool  ℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock🎧 Subscribe for more conversations about finding your fit and building what’s next.

Lauren Kibalo came to Stevens unsure what she wanted to study. One intro programming class changed everything. She discovered software engineering, pursued a minor in computer science, and explored hands-on research in AI, machine learning, and even Department of Defense projects. Along the way, she balanced coursework, leadership roles, campus involvement, and internships, building the skills that now fuel her career as a back-end developer at Cigna.In this episode of Find Your Flock, Lauren shares how she found her path, what sets software engineering apart, and the lessons she learned navigating college, research, and real-world tech. If you’re curious about software engineering careers or figuring out your first-year direction, this conversation is full of practical advice and inspiration.⎔ About our Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/program/software-engineering-bachelor-degree⚙ About the Department of Systems and Engineering: https://www.stevens.edu/seFollow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:🍎 Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theschaeferschoolℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock🎧 Subscribe for more conversations about finding your fit and building what’s next.

Not sure what you can actually do with a mechanical engineering degree? This episode breaks it down.In Episode 23 of Find Your Flock, Ava Wang '25 shares how switching from biomedical to mechanical engineering led to leadership roles, research opportunities, study abroad in Barcelona, and ultimately a competitive graduate rotational program in the energy and industrial gas industry.She talks about:Why mechanical engineering is one of the most flexible engineering majorsHow internships turn into full-time engineering jobsWhat a rotational development program really looks likeBuilding confidence through teaching and student leadershipWhy you don’t need your entire career figured out as a studentIf you're exploring mechanical engineering careers, considering switching majors, or curious about engineering rotational programs in energy and manufacturing, this episode gives you a real-world look at how it all connects.🎧 Subscribe for more stories about engineering majors, emerging career paths, and finding your direction.⚙️ About our Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/program/mecha...👷 About the Department of Mechanical Engineering: https://www.stevens.edu/eceFollow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:🍎 Apple → hhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voM...▶️ YouTube →    / @theschaeferschool  ℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock

What happens when a love of music leads you deeper into engineering?In Episode 22 of Find Your Flock, Tejal Dhiman, a senior at Stevens, discusses her transition from music technology to electrical engineering, sharing insights from high school sound tech jobs, college clubs and engineering internships. Learn how hands-on projects and creative exploration can guide students toward careers in audio, engineering, and technology.⚙️ About our Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/program/electrical-engineering-bachelor-degree👷 About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: https://www.stevens.edu/ece🎶 About the Music and Technology Minor:https://www.stevens.edu/page-chapter/hass-minors#music-and-technology🎨 About the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences: https://www.stevens.edu/hassFollow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:🍎 Apple → hhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theschaeferschoolℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock

Naval engineering isn’t just ships and submarines—and Andrew Valent explains why. In this episode of Find Your Flock, the fourth-year Stevens student shares how he discovered naval engineering, what the major really covers, and how the program is expanding into ocean engineering. Andrew also talks about studying in a small, close-knit cohort, learning across multiple engineering fields, and why Stevens is one of the few places where students can explore engineering through a coastal and maritime lens. The conversation is a practical look at choosing a less common major, understanding emerging engineering fields, and finding an academic path that actually fits your interests.⚙️ About out Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Naval Engineering Concentration:https://www.stevens.edu/program/naval-engineering-concentration👷 About the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/departments/civil-environmental-ocean-engineering🌊 About Ocean Engineering at Stevens: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/departments/civil-environmental-ocean-engineering/ocean-engineeringFollow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:🍎 Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theschaeferschoolℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock

A mathematics major’s path doesn’t end at graduation.In episode 20 of Find Your Flock, Stevens alum Zoe Hack '24 talks about studying mathematics with minors in computer science and economics, stepping into student leadership, and figuring out what came next after graduation. She shares how a high school teacher led her to Stevens, why the campus size ended up being the perfect fit, and how a love of math shaped her academic and professional path.If you’re curious about majoring in math, combining technical interests, or navigating life after college, listen and subscribe. ➕ About the Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/program/mathematics-bachelor-degree Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:🍎 Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwUfRPrFayA&list=PL_CV4Z_zAyoB3Ds8RchqzB9MMQ4GIe1K1ℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

In this episode of Find Your Flock, Aidan Ruck, a senior and AMP student at Stevens Institute of Technology, talks about his journey in computer engineering and building his own startup.Aidan shares how professors and hands-on experiences shaped his academic path, from exploring AI and entrepreneurship to unexpected lessons in humanities courses. He also dives into his senior design project, Aventix, which he has been developing for three years through Stevens’ Launchpad, aiming to improve how live artists get paid.He closes with advice for students figuring out their path, highlighting the flexibility of computer engineering, the support of faculty, and the opportunities to grow while exploring your interests.🎓 Learn more about the Computer Engineering Master’s Program at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/program/computer-engineering-masters🎓About Stevens' AMP Program: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/accelerated-masters-program🚀 About Launchpad:@Stevens: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/undergraduate-studies/launchpad🎧 Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

Bertila Bruka '25 is a recent Stevens alumnae who studied biomedical engineering, and along the way she found a research path that led her straight into Alzheimer’s disease work. In this episode of Find Your Flock, she talks with Dr. Sandra Clavijo about her classes, joining a lab,and doing real research before graduation.They discuss how biomedical engineering coursework builds the foundation for health research, how early lab experiences change the way you think about science, and why working on Alzheimer’s is both challenging and motivating. Bertila also shares how the transition to Stevens shaped her perspective, her resilience and her long-term goal of proving people wrong to pursue a Ph.D.If you are a student trying to figure out how a major turns into a career, or you are curious about what it takes to join research in a complex health field, this episode gives an honest look at how that process actually happens.Find Your Flock is a podcast from the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology that highlights student journeys in STEM.New episodes release Wednesdays. Subscribe!🔬 About our Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's program: - Bachelor's: https://www.stevens.edu/program/biomedical-engineering-bachelor-degree 🔬 About the Department of Biomedical Engineering:- https://www.stevens.edu/bme🎧 Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

What does a chemical engineering career path really look like while you are still in school?In Episode 17 of Find Your Flock, host Sandra Clavijo speaks with Dariya Baizhigitova, a chemical engineering student, about academic decision making, technical growth, and how coursework and projects shape long term career direction.The conversation focuses on how students develop engineering skills, learn to communicate complex ideas, and gain confidence in their academic path while still leaving room for exploration.Dariya reflects on the process of learning chemical engineering concepts, explaining design decisions, and preparing for future opportunities in industry or graduate study. Along the way, Dariya touches on campus experiences that help ground the academic journey and make the path forward feel more real.🧪 About our Chemical Engineering programs: - Bachelor's: https://www.stevens.edu/program/chemical-engineering-bachelor-degree- Master's: https://www.stevens.edu/program/chemical-engineering-masters- Ph.D.: https://www.stevens.edu/program/chemical-engineering-phd🧪 About the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/departments/chemical-engineering-materials-science🎧 Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

Stevens alumni Michael Gajdosik '23 and Jordan Cory '23, both dual majors in physics and pure & applied mathematics, share their paths from undergraduate research to graduate study. They discuss REUs, coding and lab work, international collaborations, and how early research shaped their careers.Michael now pursues a Ph.D. in theoretical nuclear physics at Michigan State University, while Jordan focuses on experimental nuclear chemistry for her Ph.D. at the same university.⚛ About the Bachelor's Degree in Physics: https://www.stevens.edu/program/physics-bachelor-degree➕ About the Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics: https://www.stevens.edu/program/mathematics-bachelor-degree🎧 Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theschaeferschoolAbout Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

Join us for a special first-ever dual interview on Find Your Flock! In this episode, we chat with undergraduate students Salomé Orozco and Aliona Heitz from the Industrial & Systems Engineering program. They share insights on their favorite courses, research and internship experiences and how they’re applying systems thinking to industries like aerospace, software, and transportation.Learn about INCOSE (International Council on Systems Engineering), student leadership opportunities, and how these future engineers are building skills for careers at top companies. Whether you’re interested in systems design, human factors, or integrating engineering with finance, this episode has actionable advice for aspiring systems engineers.ℹ️ About the Department of Systems Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/se⚙ About the Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering: https://www.stevens.edu/program/industrial-systems-engineering-bachelor-degree🎧 Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theschaeferschoolAbout Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

In this episode, Ph.D. candidate Erin Kreis walks us through her journey from a Mechanical Engineering undergrad to a Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. at Stevens. She explains how mechanical engineering provides the foundation of physics and motion, while biomedical engineering applies those principles to the human body, tissue behavior, and cellular processes.Erin discusses pitching through Launchpad, gaining entrepreneurial confidence, and how those experiences supported the development of her startup, Silver Strides, aimed at improving accessibility and mobility solutions for aging populations. She also highlights the community-driven nature of the BME department, supportive faculty and the department’s energy around events like Pink October and BME Research Day.🥼 Learn more about the Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. Program at Stevens: https://www.stevens.edu/program/biomedical-engineering-phd 🩻 Learn more about the Biomedical Engineering Master's Program at Stevens: https://www.stevens.edu/program/biomedical-engineering-masters⚙️ Learn more about the Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Program at Stevens: https://www.stevens.edu/program/mechanical-engineering-bachelor-degree🚀 About the Stevens Launchpad Program: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/undergraduate-studies/launchpad🎧 Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast🔔 Subscribe and share with a Future Duck!

Dr. Sandra Clavijo talks with Emma McCann, a Stevens alum and AMP student in ocean engineering whose interests grew from environmental engineering into research on coastlines, ocean systems, and real-world fieldwork. Emma shares how Jersey Shore experiences (including Hurricane Sandy) shaped her perspective, how reaching out to Prof. John Miller early on led to hands-on research with drones and shoreline data, and how that opened doors to internships with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through the SMART Scholarship program. She also offers thoughtful advice to first-year students about exploration, mentorship, curiosity and finding the work that genuinely excites them.ℹ️ About the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/departments/civil-environmental-ocean-engineering🌎 About the Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/program/environmental-engineering-bachelor-degree🌊 About the Master's Degree in Ocean Engineering: https://www.stevens.edu/program/ocean-engineering-masters⏩ Learn more about the Accelarated Master's Program: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/accelerated-masters-program🎧 Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYqDdp2m7DM&list=PL_CV4Z_zAyoB3Ds8RchqzB9MMQ4GIe1K1Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

In Episode 12 of Find Your Flock, we dive into the journey of Matthew Melada, a Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology alum and current AMP student, who opens up about moving from his non-traditional journey from undergrad to a pre-health / medical path.In this conversation with Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Matthew reflects on his strong foundation in chemical biology with clinical experience during his senior year, discovering a passion for medicine late in his undergraduate career. Now, he’s applying to competitive MD/Ph.D. programs.⏩ Learn more about the Accelerated Chemical Biology Program at Stevens: https://www.stevens.edu/program/accelerated-chemical-biology-bachelor-degree🧪 About the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/departments/chemistry-chemical-biology🎧 Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZiLqytoizc&list=PL_CV4Z_zAyoB3Ds8RchqzB9MMQ4GIe1K1Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

Join us for Episode 2 of Find Your Flock, featuring Samuel Schmitt, a computer engineering student in the Launchpad program at Stevens Institute of Technology. Samuel shares how Launchpad has supported his growth as an innovator—opening doors to hands-on research, entrepreneurship opportunities, and international experiences that are shaping his career path.Through his multilingual adventures and global ambitions, Samuel shows how Launchpad empowers students to think beyond the classroom and build connections that span the world.🎓 Learn more about the Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/program/computer-engineering-bachelor-degree🚀 About Launchpad:@Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/undergraduate-studies/launchpad🎧 Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_CV4Z_zAyoB3Ds8RchqzB9MMQ4GIe1K1Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

Season 2 of Find Your Flock kicks off with Maria Manoussakis ’22, M.Eng. ’23, MBA ’23 — a Stevens grad who blended her passion for mechanical engineering and business to launch a leadership-focused career at Legrand.In this episode, Maria joins host Sandra Clavijo to talk about her path from undergrad to dual master’s degrees, the lessons she learned through trial and error, and how combining technical and business skills opened doors to new opportunities in operations and leadership.🎓 Learn more about the Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Stevens: https://www.stevens.edu/program/mechanical-engineering-bachelor-degree🎧 Follow Find Your Flock for more student journeys:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeiPGD77Lec&list=PL_CV4Z_zAyoB3Ds8RchqzB9MMQ4GIe1K1Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

After switching to biomedical engineering just before starting college, Diya Jariwala found a new direction at Stevens Institute of Technology. In this episode of Find Your Flock, she talks about navigating two distinct BME tracks—engineering vs. pre-health—how undergrad research broadened her interests, and why flexibility and support made all the difference.Now continuing her studies with a master’s in Management at the Stevens School of Business, Diya shares how she’s building on her engineering foundation to pursue leadership in healthcare and tech—shaping a future that’s both innovative and people-centered.Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's Program at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/program/biomedical-engineering-bachelor-degreeManagement Master's Program at Stevens School of Business: https://www.stevens.edu/program/management-masters-programFollow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7Follow on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054

🎓 In this episode of Find Your Flock, we talk with Christopher Kniss, a recent graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology’s computer engineering program, who’s now heading into a Ph.D. in electrical engineering.He shares how he discovered his passion for hardware design, why he’s shifting fields, and what it’s like to intern at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).🔧 Topics we cover:The difference between electrical and computer engineering (it’s not what you think)How a concentration in embedded systems shaped his directionWhy Stevens helped him thrive as a student and researcherHis best advice for students thinking about grad school or switching fieldsAbout our Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering:https://www.stevens.edu/program/compu...About our Electrical Engineering Ph.D. Program:https://www.stevens.edu/program/elect...Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.

In Episode 7 of Find Your Flock, Dr. Sandra Clavijo speaks with Sophia Miskiewicz, a Stevens alum and current Ph.D. student in physics at the CUNY Graduate Center. With a deep curiosity for the universe—and a minor in music and technology—Sophia shares how her unexpected journey into physics began, how she combined science with the arts, and what life as a Ph.D. researcher really looks like.🌌 From astrophysics classes at Stevens to conducting neutrino research at the Museum of Natural History, Sophia discusses:• The moment she fell in love with physics• Her favorite classes, toughest challenges, and most rewarding experiences• How community, clubs and undergraduate research shaped her path• Advice for students still figuring out their majorHosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.Follow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7Follow on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054Physics Bachelor's Program at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/program/physics-bachelor-degreeThe Department of Physics at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/departments/physics

In this episode of Find Your Flock, we meet Kyra Kozar, a recent Stevens Institute of Technology graduate who studied Naval Engineering with a passion for the ocean, ships, and systems design. Kyra shares what drew her to this niche but essential STEM field and reflects on her internship experience with Royal Caribbean — where classroom theory met real-world engineering.Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.🌟 What You’ll Learn:Why Naval Engineering is a unique and meaningful career pathBehind the scenes of Kyra’s internship at Royal CaribbeanThe value of hands-on experience during collegeWhat students should know before picking a major in STEMA real look at life after graduation — with options still open🎧 Subscribe and listen to more student journeys on Find Your Flock.Follow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voM...Follow on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Engineering (Naval Engineering Concentration) Bachelor's Program at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/program/naval...Ocean Engineering Master's Program at Stevens:https://www.stevens.edu/program/ocean...

In this episode of Find Your Flock, we sit down with Izzie Furrick, a soon-to-be dual degree graduate from Stevens Institute of Technology. With a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and an accelerated master’s in Materials Science with a sustainability focus, Izzie shares her inspiring path — from aspiring writer to future-forward engineer.In this episode, you'll hear about:• The moment she fell in love with chemical engineering 💥• Why she chose the Accelerated Master’s Program at Stevens 🎓• How her focus on sustainability is shaping her career path 🌍• Advice for students still figuring out their "thing" 👀Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.🎧 Subscribe and listen to more student journeys on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7

Meet Amber Johns, a recent Stevens Institute of Technology graduate with both a B.S. and M.S. in Applied Mathematics, who turned her lifelong love of problem-solving and puzzles into a dynamic career in data analysis. In this episode of Find Your Flock, Amber walks us through her academic journey, internships, and how exploring everything from graphic design to Greek life helped shape her path. Now working as a data analyst at Tapestry (parent company of Coach and Kate Spade), she shares how applied math gave her the flexibility to explore multiple industries—and what advice she has for students still figuring things out.

This week's guest is Gianna Cerbone, a software engineering student at Stevens, who shares her journey from being an undecided engineering major to securing multiple internships and experiences in pursuit of her degree – with an eye on pursuing a Master’s in Space Systems Engineering. 🚀Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.

2023 Stevens Institute of Technology grad Ava Ragonese shares how internships and a switch to Engineering Management opened new career doors and shaped her professional path.Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.

In our first episode, Stevens Institute of Technology graduate Sabrina Benayoun discusses her career path in environmental engineering and sustainability management.Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Find Your Flock podcast is the place for budding engineers and scientists to gain insights from current college students and recent college graduates about career options for STEM majors.