58: Q&A: Leadership in Student Organizations, Making the Most of Internships, Productivity Tips, and More

It’s been really fun getting the chance to meet MSEs from around the world, so we just wanted to thank you all for listening to this podcast as we uncover the unique ways materials science makes an impact all around us.

 

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As for this episode, we asked our fellow MSEs what challenges they’ve faced and what they’d like us to talk about, so we’re going to share our experiences and related advice based on the two different paths we’ve followed in our respective MSE careers.

 

In this conversation, we discuss:

 

🔹️What can you do in college to set you up for success as an MSE? 

🔹️What are some tips to help you be a more productive student?

🔹️What were our favorite classes?

🔹️What is a maker space like and why should you join one?

🔹️How to make the most of internship and co-op experiences in terms of learning and growth opportunities.

🔹️Leadership advice for students with Executive Board positions in their respective organizations.

 

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