58: Q&A: Leadership in Student Organizations, Making the Most of Internships, Productivity Tips, and More

<p>It’s been really fun getting the chance to meet MSEs from around the world, so we just wanted to thank you all for listening to this podcast as we uncover the unique ways materials science makes an impact all around us.</p> <p> </p> <p>Check out our <a href='https://www.subscribepage.com/msecompanies'>MSE Company Database</a> and free <a href='https://www.subscribepage.com/mseprofessionaldevelopmentguide'>professional development guide</a> for materials scientists and engineers!</p> <p> </p> <p>As for this episode, we asked our fellow MSEs what challenges they’ve faced and what they’d like us to talk about, so we’re going to share our experiences and related advice based on the two different paths we’ve followed in our respective MSE careers.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this conversation, we discuss:</p> <p> </p> <p>🔹️What can you do in college to set you up for success as an MSE? </p> <p>🔹️What are some tips to help you be a more productive student?</p> <p>🔹️What were our favorite classes?</p> <p>🔹️What is a maker space like and why should you join one?</p> <p>🔹️How to make the most of internship and co-op experiences in terms of learning and growth opportunities.</p> <p>🔹️Leadership advice for students with Executive Board positions in their respective organizations.</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about our <a href='https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2'>MSE Career Development Online Course</a>, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.</p> <p> </p> <p>Join our Discord <a href='https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN'>community</a>! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. </p> <p> </p> <p>Also, check out our <a href='https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop'>MSE-themed merchandise</a> if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!</p> <p> </p> <p>For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscr