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Written by: Maeesha Biswas Jennifer Wang
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 A University of Toronto Engineering based podcast where we talk to students, advisors and alumni about their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) experiences. We talk about how they made the most of their education and community, and demystify how they became technologists, researchers, and builders moving our world forward today. Hosted by Maeesha Biswas and Jennifer Wang.2023 Careers Economics Personal Success Self-Help Success
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  • 22. Dana Kokoska - Student Community Steward, Part-Time Artist, and Full-Time Electrical Engineer in Training

    22. Dana Kokoska - Student Community Steward, Part-Time Artist, and Full-Time Electrical Engineer in Training
    Mar 15 2023

    Introducing Dana Kokoska (ECE 2T0 + PEY)

    Dana Kokoska is an Electrical Engineering graduate of the University of Toronto. While at U of T, she held many leadership roles in artistic and community-building/outreach activities, such as Vice-Chair Marketing for F!rosh Week in 2020, Director of Hi-Skule, Resident Advisor at Girls Leadership In Engineering Experience (GLEE), and Graphics Executive on the Frosh Handbook Committee. When she graduated in 2021, she was named a 'Grad to Watch' and received the L.E. (Ted) Jones Award of Distinction from the Engineering Alumni Network.

    Read Dana's letter to first-year engineering students during Frosh 2022 here: https://dearfrosh.com/dana.html

    Resources mentioned with Links

    • Electromagnetic Courses: ECE 320 Fields & Waves, ECE 422 Radio and Microwave Wireless Systems, ECE 424 Microwave Circuits
    • DaydreamyDesignShop - Dana's Etsy Shop
    • GLEE or Girls Leadership In Engineering Experience
    • YNCN - You're Next Career Network
    • Honeywell - Careers

    How to get in touch with Dana

    • Email: dana.kokoska@mail.utoronto.ca
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-kokoska/

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    This podcast is supported by the Hart House Good Ideas Fund, the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, the Department of Chemical Engineering, and the Engineering Alumni Network, all at the University of Toronto.

    Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/were-in-it-together. License code: AT02WGQJBZNM4PMH
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 21. Kathy Zhuang - International Student Experience, Interview Tips, and Machine Intelligence Engineering

    21. Kathy Zhuang - International Student Experience, Interview Tips, and Machine Intelligence Engineering
    Mar 1 2023
    About Kathy Zhuang (EngSci Machine Intelligence 2T2 + PEY)Kathy is an undergraduate engineering student completing the Machine Intelligence major within the Engineering Science program and graduating in 2023. She has completed summer research internships at UC Irvine, the University of Toronto Intelligent Sensory Microsystems Laboratory (ISML) and the BMO Lab in Creative Research. She has industry experience at Huawei, where she completed her Professional Experience Year as a Machine Learning Research Engineer, and at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer Intern. She has also contributed to U of T Engineering's design teams as a 3D Object Detection Engineer with aUToronto and an Autonomous Rover Team Electrical Team Lead with the University of Toronto Robotics Association (UTRA).Notable Quotes“Doing things I want to do instead of doing things I should.” - Kathy Zhuang“Before I know what I want to do, I always look for the one that gives me more opportunities.” - Kathy Zhuang, on decision makingResources mentioned with Links Engineering Science DisciplinesEngineering Communication Program (ECP)Intelligent Sensory Microsystems LaboratoryESROP Engineering Science Research Opportunities Program)  - UofTLeetCodeCracking the Coding Interview Book & WebsiteSTAR Interview MethodBook: Counselling for Toads: A Psychological AdventureDistill.pubHow to get in touch with KathyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yue-kathy-zhuang/Instagram: kath.yue_zSubmit to our Suggestion Box if you have a great guest idea or request!This podcast is supported by the Hart House Good Ideas Fund, the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, the Department of Chemical Engineering, and the Engineering Alumni Network, all at the University of Toronto.Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/were-in-it-together. License code: AT02WGQJBZNM4PMH
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 20. Yilin Huang - AI Governance, Effective Altruism, International Education, and Designing a Great Career

    20. Yilin Huang - AI Governance, Effective Altruism, International Education, and Designing a Great Career
    Feb 22 2023
    About Yilin Huang  (MSE 2T0 + PEY, Current MSc. Candidate in Science, Technology & Policy @ ETH Zurich)Yilin Huang is a graduate of the Materials Science & Engineering undergraduate program at the University of Toronto. While at U of T, she completed an academic exchange at the National University of Singapore, did her PEY in Switzerland, was a violinist with Skule™ Nite's Band, the Lausanne Student Chamber Orchestra in Switzerland, and the Hart House Orchestra.Notable Quotes"if you want to figure stuff out, you want to take the risk at the beginning, if there’s something you want to try, you better try it now.” - Yilin Huang, on finding your path.“Life is equal no matter where we are... one dollar may go a long way in a worse place.” - Yilin Huang, explaining the philosophy of effective altruism."We don't quit enough things." - Yilin Huang, unconventional advice for undergraduate students.Read Yilin's letter to first-year engineering students during Frosh 2022 here: https://dearfrosh.com/yilin.htmlResources mentioned with LinksCentre for International Experience - UofTMaster in Science, Technology and Policy - ETH ZurichDAAD: German Academic Exchange ServiceThe Cansbridge Fellowship80000 hours Podcast80,000 Hours Website & Career AdvisingCentre for Effective AltruismHow to Take Smart Notes: - Sonke AhrensResources on Effective Altruism: Programs Effective AltruismThe Introductory EA programAGI Fundamental Courses - Effective Altruism CambridgeStandard Existential Risks Initiative - StanfordArticles about YilinEngineering Grad to Watch - Yilin HuangHow to get in touch with YilinEmail: yl.huang@mail.utoronto.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yilin-huangSubmit to our Suggestion Box if you have a great guest idea or request!This podcast is supported by the Hart House Good Ideas Fund, the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, the Department of Chemical Engineering, and the Engineering Alumni Network, all at the University of Toronto.Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/were-in-it-together. License code: AT02WGQJBZNM4PMH
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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