Following the Gong, a Podcast of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State

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Following the Gong, a Podcast of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State

Are you a Schreyer Scholar looking to connect with Scholar Alumni for career and life advice? Or perhaps you are a recent graduate looking to take the next step in your career, or are a prospective Scholar looking to learn more about the College. When our Scholars submit their honors thesis, they ring a ceremonial gong to mark the completion of their honors experience. #FollowingTheGong is a show that features conversations with Scholar Alumni and friends with stories and advice on how to maximize your Scholar experience, prepare for your career and further education, and make new connections with a strong network of Scholar Alumni that blazed the trail before you. Episodes are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays when Penn State classes are in session and are available on major platforms.

  1. FTG 0074 – Helping Others Through Trauma with Social Worker Sherry Burnette ’83

    4 MAR

    FTG 0074 – Helping Others Through Trauma with Social Worker Sherry Burnette ’83

    Overview: CW: includes discussion of sexual assault, alcohol and DUI, and other trauma-inducing topics Social worker Dr. Sherry Burnette ’83 Lib joins Following the Gong to talk all things 1980s Penn State & University Scholars Program and her career in the social work sphere. Sherry provides insight on using a degree in psychology, working between undergraduate and graduate school, and counseling and social work roles. Sherry earned her bachelors of art in psychology with honors from Penn State in 1983, as well as MSW, MPH, and PhD degrees. This episode is great for any Scholar interested in the helping professions! Sherry’s full bio is available below. Guest Bio:  Dr. Sherry Burnette ’83 Liberal Arts is currently a Professor at PennWest University (formerly Edinboro University of Pennsylvania) and teaches in the Masters of Social Work Program. Before joining PennWest in 2010, Sherry served as the Vermont Agency of Human Services Trauma Coordinator, Director of Crime Victim Services for the Vermont Department of Corrections and as a medical Social Work Clinician on the Trauma Unit at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She graduated from Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts with a bachelor of arts in psychology with honors in 1983. She earned her master of social work from the School of Social Work at Simmons University (MA), and her master of public health and doctor of philosophy in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. ----- Schreyer Honors College Links:  Website  Instagram  LinkedIn  YouTube Upcoming Events  Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!  Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer  Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars  Join the Penn State Alumni Association  ----- Credits & Notes: This show is hosted and produced by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus. It was edited by Riya Agarwal '28. The artwork was created by Isabella Gasparraj '28. The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.

    45 min

  2. 18 FEB

    FTG 0073 – Science and Healthcare Storytelling with Media Professional Jennifer Paganelli ‘02

    Overview: Jennifer “JPags” Paganelli ‘02 is the President of Earned Media Relations at Real Chemistry. She joins Following the Gong to share her experiences in science and healthcare media, communications, and storytelling, including transitioning to working in a STEM field with a Liberal Arts background. This episode is great for any Scholar, and especially those interested in storytelling in any format, especially translating expertise to mass communication and earned media. JPags’ full bio and a chapter breakdown are available below. Guest Bio: Jennifer “JPags” Paganelli ‘02 Liberal Arts is the President of Earned Media Relations at Real Chemistry, an integrated healthcare communications agency that supports organizations and companies in the life science and medical space. She leads a team of 60 dedicated storytellers who work with reporters all day every day to help shape news on behalf of clients working feverishly to develop medicines and provide services across the healthcare spectrum. JPags has spent her entire career in the healthcare realm but ironically, didn't have a super-strong interest in science or medicine growing up! She was more interested in writing and pop culture, thinking she'd be a magazine editor or reporter. Little did she know the wild ride she'd take in her career! JPags graduated PSU in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication (now CAS) with Honors from Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts. She loves the healthcare communications field, had no clue it was even a career option - she's thrilled to speak further about the role of media relations and communications in today's fast-changing landscape. Please feel free to connect with her on LinkedIn where you can find her as Jennifer Paganelli Schwartz. ----- Schreyer Honors College Links:  Website  Instagram  LinkedIn  YouTube Upcoming Events  Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!  Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer  Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars  Join the Penn State Alumni Association  ----- Credits & Notes: This show is hosted and produced by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus. It was edited by Riya Agarwal '28. The artwork was created by Isabella Gasparraj '28. The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.

    1 h y 5 min
  3. FTG 0072 – Crushing Coaching and Community Development with Penn State Field Hockey Coach and Alumna Laura Gebhart ’15

    08/10/2024

    FTG 0072 – Crushing Coaching and Community Development with Penn State Field Hockey Coach and Alumna Laura Gebhart ’15

    Overview: Penn State Field Hockey Associate Head Coach Laura Gebhart ’15 Agr visits the Following the Gong studio to discuss all things field hockey, coaching, and community & economic development. Laura grew up in Lancaster County and came to Penn State and the Schreyer Honors College as a Scholar Athlete. She shares how she worked to find the right major for her, got involved in THON, and won a Big Ten Title in Field Hockey. Laura gives her advice for Scholars and student athletes on navigating perfection and demanding schedules, and provides insight on life after athletics, which looks different for everyone. She also pulls back the curtain on coaching an Olympic sport and talks about NIl and gender equity in sports. This is a must watch/listen for any Scholar – especially those unsure of what comes after College, is heavily involved on campus, dealing with rejections (like hers from the US national team,) and those who are interested in coaching or community & economic development careers. It’s also great for any student athlete, whether a Scholar or not. Laura’s full bio and chapter markers detailing the topics discussed are below.   Guest Bio: Laura Gebhart ’15 Agricultural Sciences is the Associate Head Field Hockey Coach at Penn State, where she engages in all areas of the program – from player development and on-field coaching, to recruiting and operations. Before coming back to Penn State, Laura coached at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island – first as the assistant coach, and then as the head coach. Prior to that, Gebhart led a career in economic development, working with two separate non-profits: EDC of Lancaster County (Lancaster, PA) and the Montpelier Development Corporation (Montpelier, VT). Along the way, Gebhart trained with the U.S. Women's National Team, coached a high school program, and volunteer coached at the University of Vermont. Gebhart earned a B.S. in Community, Environment, and Development (Community & Economic Development Option) with Honors from Penn State in 2015. Gebhart is also happy to speak further about ice cream, birding, and crocheting. Please feel free to connect with them at @coach_gebhart on Instagram or LinkedIn. Episode Topic & Chapters 00:04       Introductions and how Laura discovered field hockey 02:38       Pursuing playing D1 college sports 03:44       Collegiate sports recruitment 05:36       Selecting the CED major in Ag Sciences from being undecided 07:18       Planning for life beyond being a Scholar Athlete 08:33       Balancing life as a Scholar and as an Athlete 09:27       Roles of different advisors 10:20       Additional campus opportunities 12:01       THON as an athlete 15:31       Reflecting on athletic accomplishments 16:53       The Honors Thesis 18:37       Transitioning to life as an alum 22:59       Overcoming setbacks 24:08       Full time roles in economic development 25:58       Getting into coaching 28:42       Volunteer coaching 31:52       Taking a step back to take two forward by returning to Penn State 34:25       The roles of the coaching staff 37:19       Year in the life of a Division I coach 40:42       Day-in-the-life of a coach in-season 42:33       Challenges of coaching and supporting high-achieving students 46:01       The impact of NIL on athletics 53:07       Jump here for post NIL discussion to the Olympics 55:25       Coaching against former teammates - personal vs professional in the workplace 57:32       Fundraising and facilities 59:55       Things not asked 01:04:02                   Biggest successes and failures 01:09:27                   Laura's thoughts on mentorship 01:11:12                   Shoutouts

    1 h y 20 min
  4. FTG 0071 – Building Your Career Across Industries with Brad Zanette ’18

    17/09/2024

    FTG 0071 – Building Your Career Across Industries with Brad Zanette ’18

    Overview: Architectural engineer turned consultant turned technology solutions engineer Brad Zanette joins the show from New York City to share his perspectives and advice for current Scholars and young alumni. Brad came to Penn State and made the most of his opportunities during his five years at University Park, earning his bachelors and masters in architectural engineering while completing several internships, including work on the earlier stages of the East Halls renovation project. One of those internships led to a full-time role at Deloitte and subsequent work at Oracle. While certainly useful for engineering Scholars, this episode is great for any Scholars who have multiple interests and want to hear unique strategies for setting themselves apart in the job search. Brad’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed. Guest Bio: Brad Zanette ’18 Engineering is a lead principal solution engineer at Oracle in New York, New York (remote/occasional travel) where he helps business within the Architecture, Engineering, & Construction ("AEC") industry undergo large scale digital business transformations. Before joining Oracle in 2021, he previously worked in consulting with Deloitte and construction management with several general contractors and a subcontractor. He earned both a bachelors and masters of architectural engineering with honors from Penn State’s College of Engineering in 2018. He's happy to discuss growing up in northeast PA, working construction, studying in China, and living in New York. Please feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn. Episode Topic & Chapters: 00:05       Introductions and how Brad came to Penn State 01:11       Choosing and defining architectural engineering 05:17       Deloitte Leadership Development Center 06:38       Other leadership opportunities 08:41       Carefully selecting the best fitting study abroad program 11:55       The Honors Thesis 16:18       Early career and internship success 20:29       East Halls renovation project 23:05       AEC - the construction acronym at work 27:22       Consulting 34:38       Deciding to leave consulting 36:22       Construction tech 39:40       Transitioning from on-site to desk work 42:08       Continuing education and lifelong learning 44:21       Outside community and industry involvement 46:35       Resume and LinkedIn tips 50:53       Questions that should have been asked 54:17       Biggest successes and failures 57:42       Thoughts on mentorship 01:01:48   Shoutouts 01:03:31   Brad's final piece of advice 01:04:50   How to connect with Brad 01:05:05   Which Creamery Ice Cream flavor Brad would be and why + wrap up  ----- Schreyer Honors College Links:  Website  Instagram  LinkedIn  YouTube Upcoming Events  Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!  Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer  Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars  Join the Penn State Alumni Association  ----- Credits & Notes: This show is hosted, produced,...

    1 h y 7 min
  5. FTG 0070 – Assembling the Future of Vehicles with Engineer Apoorva Mathur ’18

    27/08/2024

    FTG 0070 – Assembling the Future of Vehicles with Engineer Apoorva Mathur ’18

    Overview: Industrial engineer Apoorva Mathur ’18 joins FTG from Oregon to discuss her career at the intersection of manufacturing and the transition to zero emissions vehicles. She shares how she came to Penn State, and leveraged internships in a variety of fields and clubs on campus to find her academic and career interests. Apoorva details her participation in a career rotation program at Daimler and approaches her work – from Germany to Detroit to Portland – in transitioning primarily commercial and industrial vehicles to alternative forms of zero emissions power train systems. She leads efforts in this space while also championing sustainability and women in STEM at her company and earning her masters in data analytics from Georgia Tech. This episode is great for any Scholar, and especially those figuring out what major they want to pursue and also those interested in manufacturing, automative, or sustainability programs. Apoorva’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed. Guest Bio: Apoorva Mathur ’18 Engineering is the ESG Program Manager at Daimler Truck North America in Portland, OR where she manages the company's ESG initiatives and communication. Before joining DTNA in 2018, she previously interned at General Motors and Boeing where they grew their passion for the manufacturing industry. She earned a BS in Industrial Engineering with Honors from Penn State’s College of Engineering in 2018. She also earned a Masters in Data Analytics from Georgia Tech. She is also happy to speak further about emerging technologies in the automotive field and living and working globally. Please feel free to connect with her on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/apoorvamathur1/ Episode Topic & Chapters: 00:05       Introductions and why Apoorva chose Penn State 02:16       Internships galore as a Scholar 08:31       Finding your academic and career passions 12:14       Research opportunities 17:11       Campus opportunities to pursue other passions - like dance programs and SHO Time! 19:53       Why the automotive sector most resonated with Apoorva 22:18       Career entry programs like Daimler's CAReer program 27:46       Breaking down the terminology 31:09       Graduating out of the training programs 33:23       Connecting with diverse and long-tenured employees as a new employee 36:06       Transitioning to EVs, from the vehicles to the assembly 44:49       EV mythbusting 48:26       Skills for working in the EV space 52:57       Advice for Scholars whose careers will take them far beyond home 56:10       Apoorva's thoughts on mentorship 59:42       Continuing education as an alum and working professional 01:06:04                   Seeking balance as a young professional 01:10:23                  Unasked questions 01:13:57                  Advice for women in STEM 01:22:28                  Shoutouts 01:24:34                  Apoorva's final piece of advice 01:27:30                  Which Creamery flavor Apoorva would be and why ----- Schreyer Honors College Links:  Website  Instagram  LinkedIn  YouTube Upcoming Events  Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!  Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer  Make a Gift to B...

    1 h y 30 min
  6. FTG 0069 – Unravel the Supply the Chain with Executive Kristyn Harkins ’02

    06/08/2024

    FTG 0069 – Unravel the Supply the Chain with Executive Kristyn Harkins ’02

    Overview: Scholar Alumna and seasoned supply chain management executive Kristyn Harkins ’02 Bus joins FTG to discuss her career. Kristyn shares how her time at Penn State, from classes to clubs to her Honors Thesis, influenced her career and helped her rise through the ranks as a woman in supply chain at Johnson & Johnson. Kristyn now leads teams of thousands with responsibility for J&J’s entire supply chain in their North American med tech operations. This episode is great for any Scholar to enjoy, and especially those in business or STEM disciplines. Kristyn’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed. Guest Bio: Kristyn Harkins ’02 Bus is currently the Vice President, MedTech Deliver Americas at Johnson & Johnson (J&J), leading an organization that is responsible for operations that include Distribution, Transportation, Last Mile Logistics, Customer Services & Capabilities, and several Business Excellence functions. Her team drives the Customer Experience, ensuring that Commercial go-to-market strategies & MedTech franchise requirements can be flawlessly executed. Across her more than 20 year at J&J, Kristyn has worked across the Supply Chain pillars of Plan, Source, Make & Deliver and in multiple business sectors, including Consumer Products and MedTech. She has held leadership roles in Customer Logistics, Transportation, Analytics, Planning, Sourcing, External Manufacturing, Strategy Deployment & Supply Chain Customer Solutions. Kristyn holds a BS with Honors in Business Logistics (now Supply Chain Management) from the Penn State College of Business and a University and an MBA from Rutgers University. She is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and was recognized in 2019 with a TWIN (Tribute to Women in Industry) Award. Throughout her career, Kristyn has fostered a passion for developing future talent and increasing representation of women in the Supply Chain field.  She served as the liaison for J&J with the Penn State Center for Supply Chain Research for three years, and she is currently on the Advisory Board for the University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute.  Kristyn also serves as the Youth Pillar Sponsor for the J&J WiSTEM2D initiative. Kristyn lives in Flemington, NJ with her husband Tim, two sons (Aidan & Ryan), and dog (Miles). She is an avid Peloton rider and spends much of her free time cheering from the sidelines for her kids’ sporting events. Episode Topics & Chapters: 00:05       Introduction and why Kristyn chose Penn State 01:36       Selecting supply chain as a major 03:06       Current state of supply chain jobs for grads 04:13       Using teaching experience in the workplace 06:11       The value of being involved on campus 08:13       Planning events is like small business ownership 10:52       THON 12:51       The Honors Thesis! 15:29       Co-ops and first jobs after college 17:27       Advice for current Scholars and new grads 20:24       Entry-level supply chain roles 23:18       Continuing curiosity and education while working full time 26:22       Moving up while staying at one firm 29:44       Transitioning from leading one team to the next 32:10       Building relationships with outside partners, vendors, etc. 35:25       Rising to overseeing continental level division 37:45       Kristyn explains her job title and responsibilities 39:42       Addressing "last mile" challenges 42:19       Thinking like an executive 44:53       Navigating the pandemic 48:15       Dealing with sales and divestitures 50:47       Balancing work and family 57:50       Getting involved in your industry 00:17       One company careers 01:03:34          ...

    1 h y 16 min
  7. FTG 0068 – PIVOT! With Engineer – Consultant – Entrepreneur Reed Taylor ’14

    23/07/2024

    FTG 0068 – PIVOT! With Engineer – Consultant – Entrepreneur Reed Taylor ’14

    Overview: Engineer Consultant Manufacturer Entrepreneur Reed Taylor ’14 Engineering joins Following the Gong from Connecticut to discuss his career story of pivoting from one role to the next, all while using his skills and experiences from being a Schreyer Scholar in Chemical Engineering. Learn how Reed went from making lifelong friends at SHO Time, participated in THON, and hit the slopes with the Penn State Ski Club before embarking on the first stages of a career in pharma, consulting, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, with a stop at Harvard Business School mixed in. Reed shares great advice for any Scholar, but especially those with an itch to constantly learn and lead new things regardless of major. Reed’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed. Guest Bio: Reed Taylor ’14 is the Senior Vice President, M&A, Transformation and Strategy at Summit Wash Holdings in Norwalk, CT where he sources, researches, negotiates, and closes acquisitions of new car wash locations. He joined Summit when they acquired Soapy's Car Wash, which Reed owned with his investment partners at Saddler Capital. He also served at Vice President of Manufacturing at Spot & Tango, a human-grade pet food company, while running Soapy's Car Wash. Prior to that, he worked as Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group and Process Development Engineer at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Reed earned a BS in Chemical Engineering with Honors from Penn State’s College of Engineering in 2014. He also earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is happy to speak more about mergers & acquisitions, entrepreneurship through acquisition, finance, consulting, or biotech. Please feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn. Episode Topic & Chapters: 00:00  Introduction 00:44  Coming to Schreyer from a STEM high school in VA 01:37  Experiences at SHO Time 03:10  Deciding on an engineering discipline 05:47  Penn State THON 09:00  Using club experience in your career 10:37  Penn State Ski Club 12:55  The Honors Thesis! 19:32   Job searching as an Engineering student 22:03   Insights on entry level engineering roles 26:52   Deciding to go for an MBA 30:20   Advice for b-school for non-business majors 33:43   Consulting 38:10   Pivoting to manufacturing 46:12   Reed's career in car wash ownership 51:18   Lifelong learning 55:13   External trends in the car wash sector 01:00:58   Work life balance 01:03:22   Unasked questions 01:05:52   Biggest successes and failures 01:08:26   Thoughts on mentorship 01:09:44   Shoutouts 01:10:51   Reed's final piece of advice 01:11:51   How to connect with Reed 01:12:03    Which Creamery flavor Reed would be and why / Wrap up ----- Schreyer Honors College Links:  Website  Instagram  LinkedIn  YouTube Upcoming Events  Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!  Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer  Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholar...

    1 h y 14 min
  8. FTG 0067 – A (Nittany) Lion Running the Zoo with Wildlife Educator Jessica Greensmith ’13

    28/05/2024

    FTG 0067 – A (Nittany) Lion Running the Zoo with Wildlife Educator Jessica Greensmith ’13

    Overview: FTG goes to the animals as Jessica Greensmith ’13 Agricultural Sciences joins to talk all things zoos, conservations centers, and more! Jessica earned her BS in Animal Science with Honors in Wildlife and Fisheries with the original intention of becoming a veterinarian. Study abroad and research opportunities led her to find her path elsewhere – including ballroom dancing along the way – to working as a professional heritage interpreter at a variety of zoos and centers across the US, including Disney’s Animal Kingdom and New England. Jessica shares incredible perspectives on finding your career fit, overcoming failures and setbacks, research, and the role of volunteers in organizations like zoos. She also explains the role of zoos in the 21st century, working in a niche industry, completing fellowships and internships after college, and the power of maintaining relationships from Penn State and beyond. This episode is great for any Scholar, and especially those re-thinking what they wanted to be in their career, dancers, animal lovers, and those pursuing careers related to animals, non-profits and community organizations, or in smaller industries. Jessica’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed. Guest Bio: Jessica Greensmith ’13 Agr is a professional heritage interpreter in Boston, MA. Over the last 10 years, she has worked for Zoos, Forest Preserve Districts and conservation organizations creatively facilitating connections between people and conservation in order to deepen understanding and encourage action on behalf of wildlife and natural places. Most recently, she was Interpretation Manager at Zoo New England in Boston, MA. She earned a BS in Animal Science with Honors in Wildlife and Fisheries from Penn State in 2013. She would love to speak further with anyone interested in Conservation Psychology, Heritage Interpretation, Environmental Education or careers in Zoos, Aquariums and Museums! Connect with Jessica at jlgreensmith2@gmail.com. Episode Topic & Chapters:  00:00       Introduction 00:33       Defining professional interpretation 02:12       Deciding on Penn State and Schreyer 03:45       The PA Farm Show 05:02       Undergrad research to save the bees and studying abroad as an Ag major 09:34       Shifting off the pre-veterinarian path 11:11       Dealing with rejections from graduate programs 12:33       Finding balance outside the classroom with ballroom dance 15:02       The Honors Thesis! 21:31       Working at Disney's Animal Kingdom 25:20       Finding a next step after a professional internship 28:16       Developing people and presentations skills as an animal focused grad 31:45       Completing multiple fellowships and internships in a small field 36:21       Jess's experiences at different zoos 45:51       Working across teams in an organization & non-traditional events at the Zoo 48:45       Managing volunteers - like those in a student group 52:34       The role of the zoo in the 21st century 55:49       Getting a job at a zoo or a similarly niche industry 59:28       Managing breaks in your resume 01:04:00  Work life balance 01:09:20  Biggest successes and failures 01:12:35  Approaching mentorship 01:14:30  Shoutouts! 01:17:14  Final pieces of advice 01:18:02  How to connect with Jessica 01:19:28  Which Creamery flavor Jessica would be and why 01:21:46  Wrap up and final thoughts ----- Schreyer Honors College Links:  Website  Instagram

    1 h y 23 min
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Are you a Schreyer Scholar looking to connect with Scholar Alumni for career and life advice? Or perhaps you are a recent graduate looking to take the next step in your career, or are a prospective Scholar looking to learn more about the College. When our Scholars submit their honors thesis, they ring a ceremonial gong to mark the completion of their honors experience. #FollowingTheGong is a show that features conversations with Scholar Alumni and friends with stories and advice on how to maximize your Scholar experience, prepare for your career and further education, and make new connections with a strong network of Scholar Alumni that blazed the trail before you. Episodes are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays when Penn State classes are in session and are available on major platforms.

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