Exploring Engineering at UC Berkeley
Exploring Engineering at UC Berkeley
Podcast Description
Exploring Engineering at UC Berkeley, will be publishing all 10 episodes on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. You'll be able to learn about engineering at UC Berkeley from guests, including former dean, Tsu-Jae Liu King, current students, alumni and faculty. We will spend one episode on each of the academic departments and programs that are Berkeley Engineering.
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The podcast covers various engineering disciplines such as Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, and Bioengineering. Specific episodes highlight themes like the role of curiosity in engineering (Ep. 10), interdisciplinary collaboration through design (Ep. 09), and innovative career paths in high-tech fields (Ep. 08), providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of engineering's societal impact.
Exploring Engineering at UC Berkeley, will be publishing all 10 episodes on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. You’ll be able to learn about engineering at UC Berkeley from guests, including former dean, Tsu-Jae Liu King, current students, alumni and faculty. We will spend one episode on each of the academic departments and programs that are Berkeley Engineering.
In this episode of Exploring Engineering at UC Berkeley, we dive into the powerful and often misunderstood world of Nuclear Engineering. Undergraduate students Conrad Buck and Isaac Duarte Valdez share how curiosity—and a little serendipity—led them into a field full of untapped potential. Then, hear from Professor Ellie Tubman, a fusion researcher and former Lawrence Livermore scientist, who offers an inside look at plasma, lasers, and the future of energy. Whether you’re curious about reactors, fusion breakthroughs, or space exploration, this episode will spark your imagination. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.
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