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Courtney Kent - Creative Computing Student and SMU Band Member
Why did you choose your major? Did you always know this is what you wanted to do? Originally, I was Electrical Engineering because I really liked math and physics in high school. With…
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Lisa Ingham - Engineering Management Student and Pom Squad Member
Lisa Ingham excels on the field and in the classroom as an Engineering Management student and a member of the Pom Squad! She loves dancing and she loves STEM subjects, and she shows t…
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Lewis Poche - Engineering Management Student & Band Member
Why did you choose your major? Did you always know this is what you wanted to do? I chose EMIS because I always liked thinking about the systems behind things. Seeing the puzzle pie…
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Addie Olson - Statistics Student and Band Member
Addie Olson is a junior Statistics and Finance student at SMU. She is also a part of the SMU band and excels at both, academics and extracurricular activities! Why did you choose y…
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Eric Schott - Electrical Engineering Student and Band Member
Eric Schott is a sophomore electrical engineering student at Southern Methodist University (SMU), and he's also a member of the SMU Mustang Band. He shows how STEM and music can go ha…
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Cory Mitchell - Engineering Management Student & Peruna Handler
Why did you choose your major? Did you always know this is what you wanted to do? I chose my major because I thought it would be a nice blend between business and engineering. I thou…
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Katie Hegarty - Computer Science Student & Volleyball Player
Are you interested in sports and engineering? Well, you can definitely succeed at both! Katie is a senior at Southern Methodist University who balances Volleyball and Computer Science…
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Bill Vollbrecht: Legoland Designer
Bill Vollbrecht was an ordinary man who loved playing with legos. Then, he became one of the main designers of Legoland! His job requires hard work, knowledge of engineering, and creativity!
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Hydrologist
Ever wonder who exactly studies water? Knowing where there is water and knowing the quantity of water is extremely important, especially when it comes to drinking water. Learn more ab…
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Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
Who helps get electricity from the nuclear power plant to your house? Well that's the job of the Nuclear Power Plant Operator! Yeah that's a pretty important position, plus there's so…
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Chemistry Teacher
Do you like to teach people sceince and work with kids? How about doing some experiements? Well that's what chemstry teachers do in school! If that sounds like your type of deal then …
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Park Ranger
Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Crater Lake, and many others are some of America's favorite national parks. But who keeps these national treasures running smoothly? The Park Rangers are th…
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Brian Groark, Electrical Construction Senior Project Manager
We live, work and go to school in buildings, but most of us don't spend time thinking about how these architectural feats are constructed. People like Brian Groark, Electrical Constru…
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Loni Huff, Software Developer
English, C#, VB.net, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP... all languages used by web developer, Loni Huff. Read on to learn more about programming and the codes that Huff lives by. What is y…
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Arrin Bristow, Graphic Designer
Being a graphic designer is a tale of two loves; art and technology. Ever since she was a quiet kid, Arrin Bristow, who works as the Graphic Designer for the Kids Ahead Program was i…
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Mark Lamias, Statistical Consultant
Think you have to be a natural in order to pursue a career in math? Think again. After turning a corner in college, this former hater of math now uses statistics to help solve some …
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Julie Long: Civil Engineer
Bloomington, Minnesota, home of the world-famous Mall of America, is also home to insightful civil engineers like Julie Long. Long and her team work diligently to plan and build infr…
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Collin Kobayashi, 3D Designer/Engineer
3D designers like Collin Kobayashi are engineering the future through innovative product development using 3D technology. Read on to learn why being a 3D designer/engineer is such a …
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Brittney Elko: Chemical Engineer
With all the germs and bacteria out there, what would a world without cleaning products look like? Chlorine bleach, formulated by chemical engineers like Brittney Elko, is one of the…
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Lisa Schneider: Risk Manager
Cyber-attacks...as technology becomes increasingly more sophisticated the risk of being hacked by fraudsters soars. Lisa Schneider, a seasoned risk manager has been an important line…
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Harrison Goldberg & Connor Gaeta: Ski Engineers
Ready. Set. Snow! Ski Engineers, Harrison Goldberg and Connor Gaeta, are armed with the necessary skills when it comes to designing the perfect ski. Both founders of HG skis talk …
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Heidi De Hoogh: Pilot
Ever dream about getting your pilot's license? At 16 years old Heidi De Hoogh could fly a plane before she could drive a car! De Hoogh, a pilot for Sun Country Airlines, gives a bi…
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Josh Samson, Filmmaker and Instructor
Lights, camera, action! Making films isn't always about fame and fortune. For Josh Samson, making films a way to make a positive contribution to his community. Read on about what m…
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Dr. John Warner: Father of Green Chemistry
Many products in our world today are made with toxic materials. Now, picture a world without toxins - no pollution, no hazardous materials, and no harmful products. Green Chemists, …
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Wildlife Biologist, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
Do you love wildlife and the outdoors? Check out this video to learn about the career of a wildlife biologist working for the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service.
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Cara Santa Maria, Senior Science Correspondent and Host of "Talk Nerdy To Me"
Think there's no room for writing skills in science? Cara Santa Maria would disagree with you. This former sciencephobe turned her reading and writing skills into a rewarding scienc…
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Dr. Kenneth Lacovara, Paleontologist and Geologist
Science fiction movies have imagined the most complex time machines, but in reality a common shovel can take you back in time! Whether you find a giant dinosaur or a tiny organism, d…
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Chris Jackson: Professional Engineer, LEED AP
For Chris Jackson, living large is about more than standing 7' feet tall. Living large is also about educating yourself and caring for the environment by reducing consumption and ene…
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Flora Lichtman: Multimedia Editor, Science Friday on NPR
How does a girl transform taking soleus in the tone of an NPR radio program into a happenstance career? Flora Lichtman did just that through persistence and "lack of dignity" as she j…
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