From the College of Engineering at Oregon State University, this is "Engineering Out Loud" — a podcast telling the stories of how our research and innovation here are helping change the world out there.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.
Featured on National Science Foundation Science Zone Radio.
Season 11: Engineering for Natural Disasters
Burning to learn, S11E3
How do engineers fight wildfires? With fire. David Blunck, associate professor of mechanical engineering, is trying to better understand and predict the behavior of embers that spread blazes. To do this, he has to burn a few of his own.
When the Earth moves, S11E2
What happens to bridges, buildings, and pipelines when the soil holding them up behaves like a liquid? Ben Mason, associate professor geotechnical engineering, has traveled the world doing post-earthquake reconnaissance to find out and make us better prepared for impending earthquakes.
The day the lights go out in Oregon, S11E1
The long-feared 9.0 magnitude Cascadia subduction zone earthquake, which seismologists say is inevitable, will damage or destroy large swaths of Oregon’s electrical grid. How long will it take to get the juice flowing again? Weeks? Months? Professor Ted Brekken and his team are applying high-powered simulations to find out and to identify which parts of the system should be hardened against the quake at any cost.
Season 10: Pandemic Puzzles
Season 9: Robotics and AI
Season 8: Health and safety
Season 7: Clean water
Season 6: Student research
Season 5: Partners in research part two
Season 4: Partners in research
Season 3: Environmental and human health
Season 2: Engineering for inclusivity
Season 1: Data science and engineering
The Team
"Engineering Out Loud" is a production of the Oregon State University College of Engineering.
- Majeed Badizadegan, website
- Johanna Carson, visuals and marketing
- Jack Forkey, artwork and graphic design
- Steve Frandzel, senior producer and host
- Keith Hautala, producer and host
- Will Havnaer, sound engineer
- Chris Palmer, producer and host
- Owen Perry, marketing strategist, producer and host
- Rachel Robertson, executive producer and host
Testimonials
"I heard about the podcast a year ago and went back and listened to a lot of the old episodes. This was a little after I realized engineering was my passion and I wanted to learn more about the world through the eyes of other engineers. This was also before I even considered Oregon State University as an option for college. I stumbled upon the podcast when trying to find podcasts about engineering and this is the first one that I listened to that made me interested. The podcast is also what made me find out about the engineering program at OSU and ultimately because of my further research to make the decision to go here."
— Alec Bovee, undergraduate in mechanical engineering
"After the podcast I received multiple communications asking for more information on my work. A specific and tangible impact of the podcast was to help me recruit. I made it available to my contacts within the U.S. and internationally as part of a talent acquisition pitch. I also received unsolicited applications from those who heard the podcast and wanted to join my team. The episode was and continues to be a useful PR tool for me to spread the word and find good researchers."
— Bahman Abbasi, assistant professor of mechanical engineering
"I have found “Engineering Out Loud” to be a great resource for helping me better understand the impactful work our engineering faculty are doing and to share their stories with our donors. Sending a link to the podcast is a great way to follow up on conversations and keep our alumni and donors engaged."
— Marnie Noble, senior director of development, OSU Foundation
"Oregon State University is one of our top clients and as an engineering firm, we are always looking for ways to support your various student engineering programs. The podcast is a great platform for students and professionals alike, and it can be enjoyed during this challenging time."
— Amber Kelel, Systems West Engineers
Find us on Facebook.
