Overview:

Industrial engineer Apoorva Mathur ’18 joins FTG from Oregon to discuss her career at the intersection of manufacturing and the transition to zero emissions vehicles. She shares how she came to Penn State, and leveraged internships in a variety of fields and clubs on campus to find her academic and career interests. Apoorva details her participation in a career rotation program at Daimler and approaches her work – from Germany to Detroit to Portland – in transitioning primarily commercial and industrial vehicles to alternative forms of zero emissions power train systems. She leads efforts in this space while also championing sustainability and women in STEM at her company and earning her masters in data analytics from Georgia Tech. This episode is great for any Scholar, and especially those figuring out what major they want to pursue and also those interested in manufacturing, automative, or sustainability programs. Apoorva’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed.

Guest Bio:

Apoorva Mathur ’18 Engineering is the ESG Program Manager at Daimler Truck North America in Portland, OR where she manages the company's ESG initiatives and communication. Before joining DTNA in 2018, she previously interned at General Motors and Boeing where they grew their passion for the manufacturing industry. She earned a BS in Industrial Engineering with Honors from Penn State’s College of Engineering in 2018. She also earned a Masters in Data Analytics from Georgia Tech. She is also happy to speak further about emerging technologies in the automotive field and living and working globally. Please feel free to connect with her on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/apoorvamathur1/

Episode Topic & Chapters:

00:05 Introductions and why Apoorva chose Penn State

02:16 Internships galore as a Scholar

08:31 Finding your academic and career passions

12:14 Research opportunities

17:11 Campus opportunities to pursue other passions - like dance programs and SHO Time!

19:53 Why the automotive sector most resonated with Apoorva

22:18 Career entry programs like Daimler's CAReer program

27:46 Breaking down the terminology

31:09 Graduating out of the training programs

33:23 Connecting with diverse and long-tenured employees as a new employee

36:06 Transitioning to EVs, from the vehicles to the assembly

44:49 EV mythbusting

48:26 Skills for working in the EV space

52:57 Advice for Scholars whose careers will take them far beyond home

56:10 Apoorva's thoughts on mentorship

59:42 Continuing education as an alum and working professional

01:06:04 Seeking balance as a young professional

01:10:23 Unasked questions

01:13:57 Advice for women in STEM

01:22:28 Shoutouts

01:24:34 Apoorva's final piece of advice

01:27:30 Which Creamery flavor Apoorva would be and why

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