College Admissions Insider

What comes to mind when you think of the word engineering? A hardhat and paper blueprints, a computer with complex modeling software, or maybe a bunch of wires, gears and other technical parts? Engineering can involve all of those things and so much more.

When looking for the engineering major, you might want to study in college, you might find that they're grouped together in a school of engineering within a larger university. On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're diving deep into this educational track — from the types of professions the engineering field includes to what a general engineering curriculum might look like and far beyond

Our guests are three faculty members from Bucknell’s own College of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Professor, Eric Kennedy; Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Professor, Wendy Wright; and Chemical Engineering Professor Kat Wakabayashi.

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If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].

Links:

• Explore the College of Engineering
• Engineering majors and minors at Bucknell
• Info about applying to Bucknell
• Application dates and deadlines
• Plan a visit to Bucknell
• @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
• Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
• Latest news for prospective students
• Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center

What comes to mind when you think of the word engineering? A hardhat and paper blueprints, a computer with complex modeling software, or maybe a bunch of wires, gears and other technical parts? Engineering can involve all of those things and so much more.

When looking for the engineering major, you might want to study in college, you might find that they're grouped together in a school of engineering within a larger university. On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're diving deep into this educational track — from the types of professions the engineering field includes to what a general engineering curriculum might look like and far beyond

Our guests are three faculty members from Bucknell’s own College of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Professor, Eric Kennedy; Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Professor, Wendy Wright; and Chemical Engineering Professor Kat Wakabayashi.

Read a transcript for this episode

If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].

Links:

• Explore the College of Engineering
• Engineering majors and minors at Bucknell
• Info about applying to Bucknell
• Application dates and deadlines
• Plan a visit to Bucknell
• @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
• Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
• Latest news for prospective students
• Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center

With myriad majors and courses to choose from, the possibilities of a college education are limitless. But these programs don't exist on islands all on their own. 

Oftentimes, you'll find similar majors grouped together in colleges or schools within a larger university — like a school of medicine, or a college of art and design, or a school of business. On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're talking all about that last type: a school of business or management.

We'll cover different educational approaches of various business or management schools; how students interested in pursuing careers in business can get a sense of what majors appeal to them; what high schoolers can do right now to get a head start, and more.

Our guests are Melissa Intindola, associate professor of management and organizations, and James Lawson, assistant professor of accounting.

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If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].

Links:

• Explore the  Freeman College of Management
• Management majors and minors at Bucknell
• Info about applying to Bucknell
• Application dates and deadlines
• Plan a visit to Bucknell
• @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
• Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
• Latest news for prospective students
• Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center

With myriad majors and courses to choose from, the possibilities of a college education are limitless. But these programs don't exist on islands all on their own. 

Oftentimes, you'll find similar majors grouped together in colleges or schools within a larger university — like a school of medicine, or a college of art and design, or a school of business. On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're talking all about that last type: a school of business or management.

We'll cover different educational approaches of various business or management schools; how students interested in pursuing careers in business can get a sense of what majors appeal to them; what high schoolers can do right now to get a head start, and more.

Our guests are Melissa Intindola, associate professor of management and organizations, and James Lawson, assistant professor of accounting.

Read a transcript for this episode

If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].

Links:

• Explore the  Freeman College of Management
• Management majors and minors at Bucknell
• Info about applying to Bucknell
• Application dates and deadlines
• Plan a visit to Bucknell
• @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
• Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
• Latest news for prospective students
• Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center

We believe that there is no limit to what you can accomplish with an innovative outlook and a curious spirit. But you don't have to just take our word for it.

On this podcast, we look for every opportunity to let real college students do the talking — which is why we're inviting students from all three of Bucknell's colleges to tell you about their experiences conducting research as undergrads.

In this follow-up to our last episode on undergraduate research, we're asking current students about how they got involved in research, what it's like working side by side with faculty, why they recommend research to incoming undergrads and more.

Our guests are biology major, Claire Marino '23; critical Black studies and environmental studies double-major Reece Pauling '24; and mechanical engineering major Tobi Odusote '25.

Read a transcript for this episode

If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].

Links:

• Explore Undergraduate Research at Bucknell
• Opportunities beyond the classroom
• Info about applying to Bucknell
• Application dates and deadlines
• Plan a visit to Bucknell
• @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
• Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
• Latest news for prospective students
• Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center

We believe that there is no limit to what you can accomplish with an innovative outlook and a curious spirit. But you don't have to just take our word for it.

On this podcast, we look for every opportunity to let real college students do the talking — which is why we're inviting students from all three of Bucknell's colleges to tell you about their experiences conducting research as undergrads.

In this follow-up to our last episode on undergraduate research, we're asking current students about how they got involved in research, what it's like working side by side with faculty, why they recommend research to incoming undergrads and more.

Our guests are biology major, Claire Marino '23; critical Black studies and environmental studies double-major Reece Pauling '24; and mechanical engineering major Tobi Odusote '25.

Read a transcript for this episode

If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].

Links:

• Explore Undergraduate Research at Bucknell
• Opportunities beyond the classroom
• Info about applying to Bucknell
• Application dates and deadlines
• Plan a visit to Bucknell
• @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
• Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
• Latest news for prospective students
• Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center

The universe is full of mysteries. What worlds lie in galaxies beyond our own? Why was Stonehenge built? How do the connections in our brains really work.

Every day, countless theorists, analysts, investigators and more chase down answers to fascinating questions like these. But they aren't the only ones.

Students at colleges and universities across the globe are also hard at work researching some of humanity's biggest curiosities – and discovering new groundbreaking solutions.

On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're on the hunt for answers about how students can make the most of research experiences while in college. We'll discuss what research opportunities look like for students of varying interests, the kinds of resources students should look for and how doing research as an undergraduate sets students up for success.

Our guest is is Margaret Marr, Bucknell’s director of undergraduate fellowship research.

Read a transcript for this episode

If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].

Links:

• Explore Undergraduate Research at Bucknell
• Opportunities beyond the classroom
• Info about applying to Bucknell
• Application dates and deadlines
• Plan a visit to Bucknell
• @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
• Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
• Latest news for prospective students
• Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center

The universe is full of mysteries. What worlds lie in galaxies beyond our own? Why was Stonehenge built? How do the connections in our brains really work.

Every day, countless theorists, analysts, investigators and more chase down answers to fascinating questions like these. But they aren't the only ones.

Students at colleges and universities across the globe are also hard at work researching some of humanity's biggest curiosities – and discovering new groundbreaking solutions.

On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're on the hunt for answers about how students can make the most of research experiences while in college. We'll discuss what research opportunities look like for students of varying interests, the kinds of resources students should look for and how doing research as an undergraduate sets students up for success.

Our guest is is Margaret Marr, Bucknell’s director of undergraduate fellowship research.

Read a transcript for this episode

If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].

Links:

• Explore Undergraduate Research at Bucknell
• Opportunities beyond the classroom
• Info about applying to Bucknell
• Application dates and deadlines
• Plan a visit to Bucknell
• @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
• Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
• Latest news for prospective students
• Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center

Our world today is bursting with endless choices and possibilities. We like to believe that with a combination of drive, talent and optimism, there's so much that a person can do with their life. So in a world where you might do virtually anything, why go to college? 

On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're spending some time considering that essential question. After all, determining why you might want to go to college is the first step in any student's college admissions journey. 

We'll chat about why a student might consider pursuing education post-high school, how college experiences aid personal growth, the lifelong influence of a college education and more.

Our guest is Joe Tranquillo, the associate provost for transformative teaching & learning at Bucknell.

Read a transcript for this episode

If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].

Links:

• Get to know Bucknell University
• Explore Bucknell's majors and minors
• Info about applying to Bucknell
• Application dates and deadlines
• Plan a visit to Bucknell
• @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
• Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
• Latest news for prospective students
• Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center

Our world today is bursting with endless choices and possibilities. We like to believe that with a combination of drive, talent and optimism, there's so much that a person can do with their life. So in a world where you might do virtually anything, why go to college? 

On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're spending some time considering that essential question. After all, determining why you might want to go to college is the first step in any student's college admissions journey. 

We'll chat about why a student might consider pursuing education post-high school, how college experiences aid personal growth, the lifelong influence of a college education and more.

Our guest is Joe Tranquillo, the associate provost for transformative teaching & learning at Bucknell.

Read a transcript for this episode

If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].

Links:

• Get to know Bucknell University
• Explore Bucknell's majors and minors
• Info about applying to Bucknell
• Application dates and deadlines
• Plan a visit to Bucknell
• @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
• Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
• Latest news for prospective students
• Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center