Listen to Samantha Simard, an Assistant Research Scientist at the Cal Poly Strawberry Center, as she shares what her role looks like behind the scenes of agricultural research. Samantha discusses her academic journey, the day-to-day responsibilities of a research scientist, skills she’s developed along the way, what excites her most about her work, and advice she would give to high school students interested in science, agriculture, or research careers
Join Aidan Fischer and Brendan Holt as they offer an inside look at life as a field engineer. From their educational journeys to the skills and responsibilities their roles require, they share honest insights into their careers, what excites them most about their work, and advice for high school students considering a future in engineering.
