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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.

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00:26:25

S9E02- Enable

This Engineering Life ·

2024/02/26

Join us to explore a Duke club spotlight on Enable, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals through custom 3D-printed prosthetics!

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00:27:25

S9E01 - Atomic Habits

This Engineering Life ·

2024/02/26

Starting season 9 with the right mindset, our hosts hit the ground running by discussing the book, Atomic Habits! In this episode, learn our greatest takeaways and how students can best practice good habits.

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00:54:36

S8E04 - Steven McClelland

This Engineering Life ·

2023/12/15

Welcome to the season finale as we welcome a very special guest: Steven McClelland! Known for his I&E spirit with several start-up ventures of his own, if you are interested in I&E, startups, or anything in between, this episode is for you. Stay tuned!

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00:35:57

S8E03 - Outdoor Recreation & Education

This Engineering Life ·

2023/10/24

Join our newest Pratt All-Star Jack and his amazing peers at Duke Outdoor Adventures where they dive into all sorts of different kinds of recreation outside of Duke. From preorientation projects to week-long backpacking trips, adventure is out there!

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00:32:41

S8E02 - Classroom Tips

This Engineering Life ·

2023/10/05

As college students, it's very hard to maintain a good work-life balance, and being thrown into the depths of Pratt Engineering doesn't help! Fear not, in this episode we explore all the classroom tips and tricks you could possibly need. Come join us as we learn more about the resources available at Duke for academic preparations!

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00:13:54

S8E01 - Convos with Cohosts

This Engineering Life ·

2023/09/17

Welcome to Season 8 of ThisEngineeringLife! We are all so excited to jump into this season and explore what opportunities we Pratt stars have at Duke. Come join in on our first episode as the hosts talk about their summer recaps!

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00:51:49

S7E05 - Senior Reflections

This Engineering Life ·

2023/06/02

As we wrap up this season, we talk with our beloved seniors who know a thing or two about their engineering lives! Listen in as they give personal advice on everything Duke and reflect on their time before graduating.

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00:25:22

S7E04 - Conversations with Dr. Kyle

This Engineering Life ·

2023/04/30

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Kyle and talk about his experience this year as a new professor in Biomedical Engineering! From BME senior design to his motivation to come to Duke, come join us as we learn about what our special guest is up to!

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00:43:12

S7E03 - The Rise of Robots

This Engineering Life ·

2023/04/02

The concept of robotics is both a wide and interdisciplinary field that continues to bridge the connection between humans and machines. Explore different aspects of robotics at Duke and how you can learn more!

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00:38:44

S7E02 - Engineers in Greek Life and SLGs

This Engineering Life ·

2023/02/21

In this episode of Season 7, we talk with different engineers in greek life and SLGs (selective living groups)!

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00:13:23

S7E01 - When: The Secrets to Time Management

This Engineering Life ·

2023/02/05

Welcome back to season 7 of ThisEngineeringLife! To start off this season, we discuss what the hosts have been up to over winter break and talk about the book, "When" by Daniel H. Pink. Join us as we explore how timing is essential to an engineer's life at Duke and some interesting perspectives and habits on time management.

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00:29:35

S6E06 - Duke School Spirit

This Engineering Life ·

2022/12/11

In this episode, we dive into the Duke difference when it comes to school spirit! From club sports to tenting season, explore how students get their game on beyond academics and how engineers balance the signature work hard, play hard atmosphere on campus. Listen to learn more about Duke traditions, fond memories, and experiences all year round!

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00:29:17

S6E05 - Special Guest: Jennifer Ganley

This Engineering Life ·

2022/11/14

In this episode, we talk with our special guest, Jennifer Ganley, Director of Undergraduate Student Affairs! From the emails you see in your inbox to student engineering clubs to blue devil days, she truly is at the center of engineering life on campus. Join us as we talk about different initiatives for aspiring students, incoming students, and current students looking to explore more of what Pratt Engineering has to offer at duke!

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00:37:47

S6E04 - Duke Summer Opportunities

This Engineering Life ·

2022/10/27

In this episode, we gain insight into a couple of unique summer experiences from different students. From studying abroad to building a bridge, there is something for everyone in the summer! These opportunities range from two weeks to the entire summer from research at Duke to countries abroad. Come learn about different engineering summer opportunities and how you can join these programs.

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00:44:36

S6E03 - Internships for Engineers

This Engineering Life ·

2022/10/16

In this episode, we explore the different fields of internships and unique student perspectives on their experiences. Where do students find all of these internships? How do you make yourself a competitive applicant? How can Duke help you find the right job? From navigating internships, exploring Duke resources, and hearing student experiences, come join us as we look at the different ways students get a head start on their careers!

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00:32:33

S6E02 - Ethics In Engineering

This Engineering Life ·

2022/09/30

In this episode, we explore how ethics plays a role in our choices throughout our engineering careers. We all know the consequences when engineers decide to take shortcuts, but how does compromising ethics impact the quality of education and how has this trend differed in recent years? From ethics classes at Duke to general trends regarding ethics in engineering classes, join us as we explore how ethics surrounds our everyday choices in engineering!

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00:38:49

S6E01 - QuadEx (9/16/22)

This Engineering Life ·

2022/09/16

In our first full episode of this new season, we explore how QuadEx impacts the lives of students both socially and academically. From undergraduate students to professors, each interview brings a unique take on different aspects of QuadEx and the steps Duke is taking to ensure this is a transformative experience for everyone. We hope this provides some insight as we all transition through this change together!

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00:05:55

S6E00 - Catching Up With The Co-Hosts

This Engineering Life ·

2022/09/15

Welcome back to season 6! In our first episode of this new season, the whole This Engineering Life team (including our new editor Richard) join together in person once again to discuss our summers, our outlook on a new academic year, and our plans for the future. We hope this episode is a short but fun dive into all we’re excited about in the next few months. Thanks for joining us!

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00:50:34

S5E04 - Senior Reflections!

This Engineering Life ·

2022/04/07

Welcome to S5E04 - Senior Reflections! In our second-to-last episode of the season, we take our time interviewing a number of seniors who reflect on their cumulative Duke experiences. All of these engineers have something unique and important to say, and while they are only a small subset of the Pratt Class of 2022, we hope their voices will speak for everyone. We're so excited to see what all of these incredible students go on to accomplish in life! Thanks as always for listening :)

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00:30:00

S5E03 - Chip Bobbert & the CoLab

This Engineering Life ·

2022/03/16

Welcome to S5E03 - Chip Bobbert & the CoLab! Today's episode features a spotlight interview with Dana (Chip) Bobbert, Senior Technologist and Innovation CoLab Architect. Chip has been responsible for much of Duke's investment in and creation of the Innovation CoLab that we know and love today. He possesses formal education in Instructional Design at the master’s level and over a decade of experience producing educational products. Listen in to hear more about Chip's incredible experiences and

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