Introducing Cornell Engineering Career Conversations

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[00:00:04,970] CHRISTA DOWNEY: Welcome to engineering career conversations from Cornell University.My name is Christa Downey and I am the Director of the Engineering Career Center. My co-host is Tracy Nathans Kelly, who is the director of Cornell's Engineering Communication
Program. Hello Tracy.


[00:00:22,755] TRACI NATHANS-KELLY: Thank you, Christa. We are excited to launch this new podcast series where we will explore many aspects about early career and mid-career topics and opportunities.


[00:00:32,790] CHRISTA DOWNEY: We hope you will join us in the coming weeks and months as we speak to Cornell alumni and current students celebrating excellence and innovation among engineers whose impact contributes to a healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable worlD. Join us for authentic, genuine conversations
with people who are doing this every day.


[00:00:51,965]TRACI NATHANS-KELLY: Christa, now, this podcast was your idea. Do you want to tell us more about the mission of this podcast series?


[00:00:59,000] CHRISTA DOWNEY: I would love to. I've been doing this work for the past 20 years, I see the possibilities for people to apply their strengths and skills to work that really matters to them, and has a strong impact on the world. I want young people to have access to these stories, the resources available to help them forge their own path.


[00:01:16,670] TRACI NATHANS-KELLY: Now, I have to say I was really honored that Christa thought to bring me in on this project. Like her, I've been in the business of engineering communication for about 25 years now. I work daily with undergrads and practicing engineers, helping them to communicate their brilliant ideas to a variety of audiences. Like Christa, I love my job. I have the privilege of working with people who are smart and driven, and innovative every day. And my hope is with this podcast that we can capture their stories, tap into their perspectives, and learn more about the arc of professional work in the wide and varied fields that we call engineering. That's why I'm here. And I'm really looking forward to seeing these stories and conversations unfold.


[00:01:59,225] CHRISTA DOWNEY: So we welcome you to join us on this adventure. Please be sure to like subscribe and share this podcast. You can contact us through the website and our podcasts notes.

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