S5E30 Camden Shuman | Building a Second Brain, Co-ops, & Tools for Developing Your Network

In this episode, Camden Shuman discusses his experiences as a co-op student at Siemens Healthineers, where he has gained valuable hands-on experience in mechanical design work. He also shares insights about his entrepreneurial venture, "The Engineering Way" newsletter, which aims to help engineering students and professionals develop their soft skills and network.

Main Topics:

• Engineering education and the challenges of transitioning from high school to college
• The difference between internships and co-ops, and the benefits of gaining real-world experience
• Camden's work at Siemens Healthineers, including his projects in mechanical design and use of CAD software
• The creation and growth of "The Engineering Way" newsletter, including marketing strategies and the importance of providing value to the community
• Time management techniques, such as using calendars, lists, and the concept of "building a second brain"
• Advice for engineering students interested in entrepreneurship and building their professional network

About the guest: Camden Shuman is a senior in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Camden has gained real world engineering experience through his co-op at Siemens Healthineers, working on pioneering molecular imaging technologies. He is also the founder of “The Engineering Way,” a newsletter dedicated to providing valuable tips and advice to engineering students and professionals. Camden's achievements include winning third place in the Vol Court pitch competition and contributing to innovative projects in medical technology and drone applications.

Links:

Camden Shuman - LinkedIn
The Engineering Way

About Being An Engineer

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Chapters

• 0:00 Engineering, internships, and project design.
• 7:52 Engineering skills, newsletter creation, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship.
• 16:10 Prioritizing tasks and managing time for a busy individual with multiple commitments
• 22:16 Using lists and calendars to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• 24:04 Entrepreneurship, business, and leadership insights.
• 29:00 Career development, workforce transition, and engineering skills.
• 34:01 Building relationships, networking, and learning from failures in engineering.
• 39:02 Building relationships and networking in engineering school.