The Mason Mechanical Engineer
by Leigh McCue
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Intersecting Engineering and The Arts
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Interested in George Mason? Interested in becoming a mechanical engineer? Not yet sure what a mechanical engineer does, or what life at Mason would be like? Subscribe to this podcast featuring research, students, outreach, and more!
Intro/outro music by PaulYudin via Pixabay.
Episodes
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- Intersecting Engineering and The Arts · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 47On this episode of the Mason Mechanical Engineer I’m joined by John von Bergen a sculptor and professor in Mason’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. Prof. von Bergen’s art…
- Problem solving, communication, and curiosity – key skills and traits for commissioning professionals · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 46What happens when you bring together Eagles, Commanders, and Bears fans, electrical and naval engineers, and communications professionals? A quite lively talk about…
- Don’t panic if your career isn’t linear · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 45Stephanie Butron, a Virginia Tech alum and current Mason student, joined me for this episode of the Mason Mechanical Engineer. She is brilliantly combining her passions for…
- Capstone Day 2026 · 54 minThe 2026 Department of Mechanical Engineering Capstone Day was held on May 4. As usual, the students' work was incredibly impressive. I would have loved to interview every team…
- Bachelor's to Accelerated Master's Programs · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 43In a recent episode, Alex Sprintson and I started chatting about the benefits of bachelor's to accelerated master's programs (BAM). With that in mind, Rachel Cameron, Mason’s…
- Checking in with Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Chair Alex Sprintson · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 42When I learned that Mason's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Chair Alex Sprintson has a mechanical engineering degree, I had to get him on the podcast! Give it a…
- Catching up with recent alum Grant Miller · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 41Grant Miller was a student leader during his time on campus, exemplified by his work to grow Patriot Motorsports. After graduation, he landed at RoviSys Building Technologies…
- On the art of reading a room, with Capital Tech Bridge Director and acoustic metal band performer Lauren Hanyok · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 40Lauren Hanyok, former Director of the Capital Tech Bridge came on the podcast to talk about her career trajectory starting as a civilian engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare…
- "Everything is connected to everything else" · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 39Greg Opas from Oceaneering recently joined me on the podcast to talk about model-based systems engineering, digital twins, and the future of naval engineering. If you like what…
- Kids can do big things! · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 38Mike Briscoe (Ph.D., GMU CEHD, 2024) sat down with me the other day to chat about STEM activities hosted by the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) including the FLEET…
- 2 cents from Daniel Scott Mitchell · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 37Philip and I particularly enjoy getting to catch up with alums doing great things, and we’d been trying to get Daniel Scott Mitchell on the show for a while. Between stints at…
- Transferrable skills - a crossover episode with Rachel Yoho · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 36In this episode, we feature Rachel Yoho from the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning. She invited Philip and I to be on her podcast, Keystone Concepts in Teaching, and in…
- We’re all drinking dinosaur pee, and that’s ok. · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 35In this episode I caught up with Brooke Mayer from Marquette. Water is essential for our survival. Prof. Mayer is doing high impact research on water quality and working closely…
- Interesting people are interested · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 34Phil and I recently had the opportunity to chat with Edwin Wallis from Maritime Academy Charter School in Philadelphia. In this episode he shares some tricks of the trade for…
- Capstone Day 2025 · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 33Capstone Day 2025 was held in conjunction with the Department of Mechanical Engineering's 10th Anniversary Celebration on May 5th. As icing on the cake, the festivities took…
- Tenacious problem solvers · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 32In this episode, Phil and I chat with Zach Lenkay from Ulliman Schutte Construction to learn about construction of water treatment facilities. You’ve probably seen news coverage…
- A Mix of Fun and Focus with MTSI · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 31It’s always a great day when we can spotlight a former student on the podcast. For today’s episode we are joined by alum Mohammad Khogiani, who seems to be loving his time at…
- If you can see it, you can build it. · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 30I am so honored to chat in this episode with Farrell Davis, a scientist, engineer, entrepreneur, and fisherman. Listen on to learn a bit about his background and what's led him…
- Stay curious · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 29On the day of Mason’s career fair, Phil and I caught up with a favorite alum Dhiambi Otete as she was back on campus recruiting for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock…
- In search of additive manufacturing's Rickover · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 28Philip Wilkerson and I had the opportunity to chat with CAPT Brad Baker, USN (Ret.) about his Navy career, his transition to the private sector at Energetics Technology Center…
