Today\u2019s guest: <\/strong>Paul Adeleke, electrical engineer & microchip designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His STEM bio:<\/strong> Paul is currently a verification Engineer with Cirrus Logic<\/a>. He has a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has been an electrical engineer for more than 20 years, verifying microchips as well as building and developing test environments for pre-silicon validation of designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born in Nigeria, Paul now works in the Austin, Texas area. He’s a husband and dad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Show notes: <\/strong>In this episode, Linda talks with fellow NC State College of Engineering alum, Paul Adeleke. Paul discusses how his high school years in Nigeria influenced his choice for electrical engineering. He shares his thoughts on studying engineering and becoming a better student. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-hosts, Linda and Claude, discussed how parents can help their children discover their niche or place in engineering. Check out the links below to investigate how you as a parent (or grandparent) can encourage your student\/s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

• http:\/\/www.discovere.org\/<\/a><\/li>
• http:\/\/www.egfi-k12.org\/index_noflash.php<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  You might also find help on our resources page<\/a>. Subscribe and download our free STEM Dreams Parent Guide<\/a>. Contrary to popular belief, your kids’ STEM Dreams don’t have to be expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  STEM Dreams podcast is sponsored by Wildlands Engineering<\/a>, a water resources engineering firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. Wildlands is dedicated to increasing diversity in engineering and environmental sciences like geology and ecology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Wildlands, thank you for helping us help the next generation of STEM dreamers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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