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This podcast explores topics relevant to current and future engineering students through conversations with practicing engineers, engineering faculty, and engineering students.
In this episode, Paul interviews Dr. Victor Okhuysen who is a Professor in the Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Department at Cal Poly Pomona. During the conversation, Dr. Okhuysen provides an overview of the field of manufacturing engineering. He compares manufacturing engineering with other engineering disciplines, discusses career paths available in manufacturing engineering, and gives various tips for all engineering students.
You can read more about the Cal Poly Pomona's Industrial & Manufacturing Department here: https://www.cpp.edu/engineering/ime/index.shtml
National Association of College and Employers (NACE) website for career readiness competencies: https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) magazine breaks down mechanical engineering jobs by sector (about half of mechanical engineers work in manufacturing): https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/infographic-where-do-americas-mechanical-engineers-work
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Episode edited by Paul Nissenson.
Recorded on May 2, 2023 at Cal Poly Pomona.
The Engineering Student Experience Podcast
This podcast explores topics relevant to current and future engineering students through conversations with practicing engineers, engineering faculty, and engineering students.
