Here at Viterbi Voices we aim to provide a platform for all of our students to share their authentic, real experiences of what it’s like to be an engineer at Viterbi. While we recognize that much work is yet to be done to elevate and amplify underrepresented voices at USC, as a start, below are a few stories that our current undergraduate students have shared about the black student experience at Viterbi.
Up first: a conversation with NSBE, the National Society of Black Engineers chapter at USC.
Up next: a series of podcast discussions with students, faculty, and members of the Viterbi community
We held a recent live chat we held with current engineering students to hear more about their experiences:
And last but definitely not least: some of our most recent blogs!
My Last Summer as an Undergraduate Student
My Last Summer as an Undergraduate Student
New School Year, same me? It is unbelievable to think that I was a senior in high school three years ago, and six semesters, three internships, and countless flights later,…
My Experience as a Woman of Color in Engineering
My Experience as a Woman of Color in Engineering
As a black woman studying mechanical engineering, I am one of the most underrepresented demographics in this field. When people ask, "What’s it like to be a woman of color…
NSBE & The Importance of Finding Community in STEM
NSBE & The Importance of Finding Community in STEM
As a Black woman who has participated in STEM activities my whole life, I’ve grown used to being one of the few Black individuals, and often the only Black woman,…
4 Reasons Why I Chose USC
4 Reasons Why I Chose USC
As one can expect, deciding on where to go to college can be a daunting task. When I was in my senior year of high school, I did a lot…
