Following the Gong, a Podcast of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State
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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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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.
FTG 0070 – Assembling the Future of Vehicles with Engineer Apoorva Mathur ’18
Following the Gong, a Podcast of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State
1 hour 29 minutes 41 seconds
1 year ago
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
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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.
