The Science in Parallel podcast features researchers in the field of computational science, highlighting their interdisciplinary work using high-performance computing (HPC). In a new episode titled "Paulina Rodriguez: Building Credibility and Authenticity," the host interviewed Paulina Rodriguez, a mechanical and aerospace engineering graduate student at GW Engineering and Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellow, about her journey in applied math.
Here is a summary of the episode: "Early in her applied math journey, Paulina Rodriguez was a little skeptical of calculators and computers. But her desire to really understand what's going on under the hood has ultimately led to satisfying research. During her Ph.D., she's explored the credibility of computational models for medical device applications, making sure that researchers understand the accuracy, validity, and uncertainty of simulated results. Paulina shares how she honed her problem-solving skills and creativity as she navigated her education. Her enthusiasm and determination are infectious, and she describers her personal struggle to bring her whole self to work."
Listen to the full episode on Science in Parallel.