This Engineering Life

This Engineering Life

A podcast taking an inquisitive look at the lives of engineering undergraduates in the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University. Through interviews with students and also experts in the field, we explore a diverse range of topics from tenting to internships to diversity and more. Our hope is to connect students, as well as provide insights, resources, and advice from peers and experts.

  1. S12E05 - Talking Books w/Becky

    11/20/2025

    S12E05 - Talking Books w/Becky

    In this episode, it's all about books! Tune in as we hear from our senior producer Becky Simmons and amazing host Polina Epshtein!

    20 min
  2. S12E04 - Developing Design Skills

    11/03/2025

    S12E04 - Developing Design Skills

    Tune in to this episode as we continue on with the theme of growth and developing engineering design skills. You'll get to hear from the manager of the POD, a first-year design space, and also get a rare inside perspective from a civil engineering undergraduate.

    34 min
  3. S12E03 - Student Wellness

    10/27/2025

    S12E03 - Student Wellness

    In this episode we discuss mental and physical wellness from the perspective of the director of Duke's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Pratt upperclassmen.

    36 min
  4. S12E02 - Academic Growth

    09/29/2025

    S12E02 - Academic Growth

    In this episode we spotlight current undergraduates who have made big pivots in their academic lives! So join us as we dive deeper into the academic journey of these Pratt stars!

    19 min
  5. S12E01 - Welcome Back!

    09/13/2025

    S12E01 - Welcome Back!

    Welcome back to Season 12 of This Engineering Life! Join us as we talk about our summer experiences and what we look forward to this upcoming year!

    15 min
  6. S11E5 - Senior Reflections

    05/15/2025

    S11E5 - Senior Reflections

    We’re wrapping up Season 11 of This Engineering Life by talking to some incredible Duke engineering seniors! Tune in as they reflect on their final semesters, overall Duke experiences, and share what’s next for them after graduation.

    37 min
  7. S11E04 - International Students at Duke

    04/16/2025

    S11E04 - International Students at Duke

    In this episode, we explore what it’s like to be an international student at Duke. You'll hear firsthand experiences from current undergraduates, along with insights from the Duke International Student Center (DISC), which supports students as they navigate life on campus.

    40 min
  8. S11E3 - What Gives Students Hope

    03/25/2025

    S11E3 - What Gives Students Hope

    In this episode, we're talking all about hope! Tune in as some incredible upperclassmen share what hope means to them and how they find it in their engineering careers.

    28 min
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A podcast taking an inquisitive look at the lives of engineering undergraduates in the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University. Through interviews with students and also experts in the field, we explore a diverse range of topics from tenting to internships to diversity and more. Our hope is to connect students, as well as provide insights, resources, and advice from peers and experts.

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  • Creator
    This Engineering Life
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
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