Clemson University CECAST - Graduate Life in the College of Engineering, Computing & Applied Sciences

Graduate Students

Welcome to CECAST! In this podcast, listen to a wide range of discussions hosted by graduate students from the College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences (CECAS) at Clemson University. Get inspired with stories about a day in the life of graduate school, personal and professional development, and the beauty and tribulations of research. Join us in exploring the experiences, challenges, and successes of a diverse population of present and past graduate students.

Episodes

  1. 02/24/2025

    STEM ALL-IN

    Clemson University CECAST - Graduate Life in the College of Engineering, Computing & Applied Sciences

    18 min

  2. 04/06/2022

    Beyond Clemson University

    Welcome back! We have an exciting episode this week where we got to sit down with a Clemson Alum! We discuss his experience at Clemson, in graduate school, and how it has impacted him beyond into industry.

    18 min

  3. 03/23/2022

    The Journey of a Clemson Master's Student

    We are back! On this episode of CECAST,  we listen to a student about their journey leading up to his Master's degree and how his life has changed in graduate school.

    28 min

  4. 01/26/2022

    What is 3MT?

    Welcome Back to CECAST! Today we talk about what the 3 Minute Thesis Competition is, how to prepare, and what great opportunities it has to offer!

    14 min

  5. 01/12/2022

    A Glimpse Into Toastmasters

    Welcome Back! We are excited to upload more conversations to share with you all this semester! On this episode, we talk about Toastmasters, an educational organization that promotes communication, public speaking, and leadership. We also talk about how these skills can be applicable to the future and not just graduate school.

    14 min

  6. 11/17/2021

    Graduate School and Finances

    Welcome to CECAST! On this episode, we discuss the finances of graduate school and where funding comes from to help students graduate.

    29 min

  7. 10/27/2021

    A Glimpse Into Being a Teaching Assistant

    Welcome back to CECAST! Have you ever wondered what it might be like being a teaching assistant? In this episode, we discuss the worries, transition, growth, and mistakes that can happen as a graduate teaching assistant!

    26 min

  8. 09/29/2021

    Establishing a Good Work-Life Balance

    Welcome back everyone! This episode covers a topic relatable to everyone, establishing a good work-life balance and how to keep it! Three grad students discuss what to avoid and what to do in order to make sure you are looking out for yourself too! Its all about a balance.

    14 min

  9. 09/15/2021

    Discussing the Black CECAS Graduate Experience

    Welcome back to CECAST! On this episode, 3 current students sit down to reflect and discuss what their experience as a black graduate student in CECAS has been like and give some advice to future students.

    17 min

  10. 09/01/2021

    The Importance of Engagement

    Welcome back to CECAST! In this second episode,  graduate students from Clemson University discuss the importance of being involved/engaged while being in graduate school.

    18 min

  11. 08/18/2021

    A Day in the Life of a Ph.D. Student

    Welcome to the first episode of CECAST! In this episode, two Ph.D. students from the Department of Bioengineering at Clemson University discuss some experiences and challenges as a graduate student.

    21 min
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Welcome to CECAST! In this podcast, listen to a wide range of discussions hosted by graduate students from the College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences (CECAS) at Clemson University. Get inspired with stories about a day in the life of graduate school, personal and professional development, and the beauty and tribulations of research. Join us in exploring the experiences, challenges, and successes of a diverse population of present and past graduate students.

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