The BME Breakdown

Episode 12: Convention Practicals

In reference to our previous episode on conventions, this episode provides practicals in how to prepare for the convention and what to expect at the event. Learn the names of companies that are looking for full time positions vs. internships as well as how to approach the booths, elevator pitches, and interview tips. Other tips provided are how to present yourself in your business attire and networking on LinkedIn.

Episode 11: Conventions

Conventions? Conferences? Hear about our co-host’s experience along with a special guest to learn about the Society of Women Engineers convention (SWE) and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers conference (SHPE)! Here, two engineers discuss what conferences are, what they hoped to get out of it, their personal experience day-by-day, and personal results from attending! Learn about companies that are looking for internships vs. full-time, where the following episode will discuss practicals to best prepare you for a convention from personal experiences.

Episode 10: We're Back! (Senior Year)

We are back! Learn about what our co-hosts did over the summer (e.g., internship at Centella, research at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, sad boi MCAT studying). The co-hosts discuss outlooks on senior year and possible next steps after graduation.

2024 SENIOR DESIGN EXPO

At the annual Senior Design Expo that occurs at the end of the spring semester is the hard-work that each engineering team gets to showcase to the public at the University of Miami. One of our co-hosts interviewed the BME teams by giving each team 60 seconds to describe their project and explain where they were going after graduation. Class of 2024, we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

Episode 9: International Student Experiences

For the last (official) episode of the semester, our three co-hosts invite a friendly international student majoring in BME! The guest speaker shares her experiences of being away from home, culture shocks, obstacles in obtaining internship and research opportunities, and potential career plans after graduation. Special feature includes our co-host post MCAT!