Mingjian Zhang received his BA in Digital Media Studies from the University of Rochester in 2017. He is currently a TOEFL instructor for New Oriental Education & Technology Group in Shenzhen, China. Join us as Mingjian shares how COVID-19 has impacted his industry and some advice he has for students hoping to work in Education.

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Industry Miniseries: Mingjian Zhang '17, New Oriental Education & Technology Group

Yukako Ito graduated from the University of Rochester in 2017 with a BA in Computer Science with minors in Business and Dance. She has since relocated to Tokyo, Japan and is a Market Data Specialist for Bloomberg LP. Tune in as we capture Yukako's perspective on how COVID-19 has impacted her industry.

Industry Miniseries: Yukako Ito '17, Bloomberg LP

Mike McCormick graduated from the University of Rochester in 2004 and is the Director of Capital Markets at Ygrene Energy Fund. In this episode, we learn more about Mike's work and how COVID-19 has disrupted his industry. He also shares lessons he learned while transitioning from Bear Stearns & Co. to Ambac during the Great Recession in 2008-2009.

Industry Miniseries: Mike McCormick '04, Ygrene Energy Fund

For our latest Industry Miniseries conversation, we had the pleasure of speaking with two University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry graduates and life-partners, Dr. Jim Musser ’88MD, ’88M (PhD) and Dr. Camille Leugers ’88M (MD),’91M (Res). As the Chair of the Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine and the Director of the Center for Molecular and Translational Human Infectious Diseases Research at Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Musser's work has been consumed by the recent pandemic of COVID-19. In an effort to treat COVID-19 patients, the team at Houston Methodist was the first in the nation to test an experimental blood transfusion therapy. Dr. Camille Leugers has also seen first-hand the impacts of COVID-19 as a family physician and faculty member of the brand new University of Houston College of Medicine which will welcome their first class in July of 2020. Tune in as they reminisce about their time at URMC, discuss how this recent pandemic has impacted the medical field and what things may look like going forward, and advice that they have for students.

Industry Miniseries: Dr. Jim Musser and Dr. Camille Leugers

Rosanna Moore is a freelance musician from the UK who attended Eastman School of Music where she recieved her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Harp Performance. She teaches Harp performance at Nazareth College and Eastman Community Music School, performs as a member of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes, and keeps herself busy with various gigs. Join us as we learn more about how COVID-19 has disrupted her industry and what advice she has for getting through this time.

Industry Miniseries: Rosanna Moore '19DMA, Musician

Adam London graduated from the University of Rochester in 1989 with a B.A. in Economics. Flash forward to today and he works in the sports media space as the SVP of Business Development for CBS Sports Digital. Tune in as Adam shares what it has been like being in the sports industry without live sports, how COVID-19 has impacted his work, and advice he has for students.

Industry Miniseries: Adam London '89, CBS Sports Digital

Sean Foote is a University of Rochester parent who has been a venture capitalist for the last 20 years. He is also a professor at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley where he teaches venture capital and private equity. Join us as we pick Sean's brain and hear his perspective on the impact of COVID-19 and what the future may hold.

Industry Miniseries: Sean Foote, Venture Capitalist and UC Berkeley Professor

David Fang graduated with his bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester in 2005. He then continued his education at Rochester and went on to receive his master's and PhD in electrical engineering. David is currently working as an Engineering Program Manager at Apple. Tune in as Danae and Joe chat with David to get his perspective on the impact of COVID-19 within his industry and some advice he has for current students.

Industry Miniseries: David Fang, PhD '11, Apple

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Industry Miniseries: Nick Mulford '15, Goldman Sachs

Industry Miniseries: Jason Sherron '97 '98S and Babak Bozorgi, Autonomic

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Industry Miniseries: Erica Riba, The Jed Foundation

Start-up culture is so hot right now. LinkedIn is full of venture capitalists and young entrepreneurs sharing their insights, and plenty of people are launching their own businesses. As a New Venture Specialist at NextCorps, Devin Sandon '14 recruits, supports, and develops clean tech startups. This means that he has the difficult task of, as he puts it, "separating the wheat from the chaff." How do you sniff out a successful start-up? What tips does Devin have for interested engineers? Tune in to find out on this week's episode!

Separating Wheat from Chaff, with Devin Sandon '14

Sometimes in life, obstacles to our goals can petrify us. David Cota-Buckhout, a Career Advisor in the Greene Center, says that we have to push through anyway. Whether it means trusting a decision or fighting for a cause you believe in, the most important thing is to trust yourself and know your voice matters. As a person with a disability, he has pushed boundaries and fought to increase understanding and accessibility at the university. In this episode, David draws upon his experiences at Cornell University, the Greene Center, and as an advocate within UR to convey a compelling call to action for all of us.

Taking Action, with David Cota-Buckhout

As an Associate Brand Manager at CooperVision, Brie Trout '09 '12S knows a thing or two about seeing the big picture. Her studies in Anthropology and Economics, paired with her Simon MBA, give her a unique way of viewing the world. Put on some goggles and dive into marketing and advertising in this episode of Careers Unfiltered.

Developing a Marketing Vision, with Brie Trout '09 '12S

The ivory tower can be a bit intimidating at times, especially for those who don't see themselves reflected in the institution. As Director of Multicultural Programs & Services at SUNY Geneseo, Dr. Sasha Eloi-Evans works to ensure that all feel welcomed and supported in academia. She also spent nearly a decade at the University of Rochester, working in both the Office of Minority Student Affairs and Department of Linguistics. Tune in this week to hear Sasha discuss the roots of her interest in linguistics, what the climb to higher ed administration is like, and the importance of support and inclusion.

Humanizing Higher Education, with Sasha Eloi-Evans, Ed.D. '05 '17W

Curious about careers? Join Danae King, Communications & Marketing Manager at the Greene Center for Career Education + Connections and co-host Bryce Davis, a Senior at the University of Rochester, as they tackle all-things career related with an unfiltered lens through conversations with Rochester students, staff, and alumni! Music: Acid Jazz - Kevin MacLeod

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