Viterbi Voices: The Podcast · Aug 24, 2025 · 1:24:42
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In this episode, Paul sits down with Viterbi alumna Makana Krulce to explore her journey from studying polymers at USC to working in global pharmaceutical consulting. Makana shares how her hands-on experience in Germany shaped her career, reflects on founding the USC student organization Queers in Engineering, Science, and Technology (QUEST), and discusses the challenges of bringing cutting-edge therapies to market. They also dive into the role of chemical engineering in everyday products, from airplane windows to grocery crates, and the impact of AI on the future of healthcare and work.
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