Episode 8: Why Structural Engineering at USC?

Episode 12: What I Learned at the White House

Dr. Kelly Sanders, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, discusses her whirlwind year working at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) as the assistant director for energy systems innovation.

Episode 11: Formation of Food Disinfection By-Products From Chlorine Use

Dr. Adam Simpson, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USC CEE, talks to us about his research into the formation of toxic contaminants caused by food processing techniques such as food disinfection through chlorine use. (Also known more commonly as ready-to-eat packaged vegetables that undergo “triple washing.”)

Episode 10: Driving Public Policy Changes Through Research

Dr. Jiachen Zhang, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USC CEE, talks to us about her research in air pollution, climate change, and environmental justice.

Episode 9: Why Transportation Engineering at USC?

Ever wondered about what a transportation engineer does? In this episode, we hear from Christine Stavish, a recent graduate of our MSCE Transportation Engineering program. She tells us about her "AHA!" moment when she realized transportation engineering was her passion and what role other students played in helping her pursue her interests.

Episode 8: Why Structural Engineering at USC?

Curious about what structural engineering is? Do you wonder what it would look like if you pursued a career as a structural engineer? Hear from Dr. Farzad Naeim, the Director of the Structural Engineering program at USC CEE, about why he thinks our program is unique.