But Seriously, What is Engineering?

There’s so much more to engineering than hard hats and building bridges. But Seriously, What Is Engineering? is a 12-part podcast series that explores all corners of engineering, from the mine site to the microscope. Season 1 is hosted by Kartikee Gupta, a civil and structural engineer and Women in Engineering advocate for The University of Queensland. Season 2 is hosted by The University of Queensland's Women in Engineering Student Leaders. Throughout this series, you'll hear from incredible industry professionals, current engineering students and inspirational educators from across the engineering sector as we ask them the big questions: What does a career in engineering look like? What makes a great engineer? And what’s in store for the future of engineering? Join us as we find out once and for all…but seriously, what is engineering?

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October 25, 2021 • The University of Queensland • Season 1 • Episode 3

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What's it really like to study engineering? And how can your university experience help to shape your career?

In this week’s episode of But Seriously, What is Engineering? we hear from two recent University of Queensland graduates and best friends, Karminee Karuna and Karen Zhou.

Karminee and Karen reflect on their inspirations to pursue engineering, their journeys as university students, and how their friendship has enhanced their engineering careers.

Listen in to hear how they found their tribe and built connections through their university years and the importance of maintaining those contacts as they move into the industry.

Whether they were sharing a dorm on a semester abroad supporting disadvantaged communities or championing diversity together through UQ's Women in Engineering program, their friendship and support has seen them achieve some amazing things. And they're just getting started.

To learn more about studying engineering at The University of Queensland, visit the Future Students website.