Find Your Flock

The Schaefer School of Engineering & Science at Stevens Institute of Technology
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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.

  1. Find Your Flock, E25: Physics & Math Careers — From Stevens to a Yale Physics Ph.D. w/Erin McGee

    1D AGO

    Find Your Flock, E25: Physics & Math Careers — From Stevens to a Yale Physics Ph.D. w/Erin McGee

    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.

    19 min
  2. Find Your Flock, E24: Software Engineering Careers — From Intern to Developer w/Lauren Kibalo

    MAR 4

    Find Your Flock, E24: Software Engineering Careers — From Intern to Developer w/Lauren Kibalo

    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/@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.

    11 min
  3. Find Your Flock, E23: From Mechanical Engineering Major to Rotational Engineering Career w/Ava Wang

    FEB 25

    Find Your Flock, E23: From Mechanical Engineering Major to Rotational Engineering Career w/Ava Wang

    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

    23 min
  4. Find Your Flock, E22: Electrical Engineering, Audio Technology & Creative Pathways w/ Tejal Dhiman

    FEB 18

    Find Your Flock, E22: Electrical Engineering, Audio Technology & Creative Pathways w/ Tejal Dhiman

    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/hass Follow 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/@theschaeferschool ℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock

    18 min
  5. Find Your Flock, E21: Naval Engineering, Ocean Engineering & Emerging Fields w/Andrew Vallent

    FEB 11

    Find Your Flock, E21: Naval Engineering, Ocean Engineering & Emerging Fields w/Andrew Vallent

    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-engineering 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/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7 ▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theschaeferschool ℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock

    17 min
  6. Find Your Flock, E20: Mathematics, Leadership and Life After Graduation w/ Zoe Hack

    FEB 4

    Find Your Flock, E20: Mathematics, Leadership and Life After Graduation w/ Zoe Hack

    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_zAyoB3Ds8RchqzB9MMQ4GIe1K1 ℹ️ About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

    16 min
  7. Find Your Flock, E19: From Computer Engineering to Startups w/ Aidan Ruck

    JAN 28

    Find Your Flock, E19: From Computer Engineering to Startups w/ Aidan Ruck

    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/4ZZ1voMlZxJbvbXgQ5DGY7 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-flock/id1811444054 About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

    14 min
  8. Find Your Flock, E18: From Biomedical Engineering to Alzheimer’s Research w Bertila Bruka

    JAN 21

    Find Your Flock, E18: From Biomedical Engineering to Alzheimer’s Research w Bertila Bruka

    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/id1811444054 About Find Your Flock: https://www.stevens.edu/find-your-flock-podcast

    16 min
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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.

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    The Schaefer School of Engineering & Science at Stevens Institute of Technology
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
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    Clean
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