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Major Minors & Maybes is a narrative podcast about real jobs you may not have heard of told through the stories of fictional characters inspired by true career paths. Hosted by Dr.
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When UX Design Meets Emergency Response: The Disaster Response UX Designer (opens the original)
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What if your UX design skills could help people make better decisions during a disaster? In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we uncover the unexpected career of the Disaster Response UX Designer. A career at the intersection of UX design, human-centered design, technology, psychology, accessibility, and emergency management. When a hurricane approaches, an evacuation order is issued, or first responders are working in chaotic conditions, having the right information isn't enough. People
Who is predicting the jobs of the future? The Labor Market Futurist (opens the original)
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What if your future career doesn’t have a job title yet? The job market is changing fast. AI is reshaping work, new industries are emerging, and the skills employers want today may look very different a few years from now. Who’s actually paying attention to all of those changes and helping organizations figure out what comes next? Meet the Labor Market Futurist. In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes , we explore a career that sits at the intersection of economics, data, research, technology
Who Designs the Cities of Tomorrow?: The Smart City Planner (opens the original)
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Who designs the cities of tomorrow? When you think about the future of cities, you might picture self-driving cars, futuristic buildings, or streets filled with sensors. But behind the technology is a very human profession: the Smart City Planner. In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes , we go behind the scenes of a career that blends urban planning, technology, data, sustainability, and problem-solving. You'll spend a day in the life of a Smart City Planner, discovering what happens when tr
The Hidden Career Protecting Our Water: The Water Resources Engineer (opens the original)
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What happens before the rain begins? Long before storm clouds roll in, water resource engineers are already at work, using science, engineering, and technology to predict floods, protect communities, safeguard clean drinking water, and design the systems that keep our world flowing. In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, Dr. W sits down with water resource engineer Tori Morgan to uncover one of STEM's most impactful and often overlooked careers. You'll discover what water resource engineers
The Scent of Success - The Curious Career of an Olfactory Branding Consultant (opens the original)
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What if your favorite store, hotel, or airport was designed to be memorable before you ever saw a logo? In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we're following our noses into the fascinating world of the Olfactory Branding Consultant, the professionals who use scent to shape experiences, influence emotions, and help brands tell unforgettable stories. Meet Lila, a former chemistry student turned scent strategist, as she tackles a unique challenge: creating a signature fragrance for a sustaina
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