# 53 - MARCH MADNESS WEEK! - Chemere Mathis, Grad Student at Michigan State University

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2021-03-18
- Length: 40m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-18-53-march-madness-week-chemere-mathis-grad-student-at-michigan-state-university
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/53-march-madness-week-chemere-mathis-113

## Summary

Chemere Mathis, a graduate student at Michigan State University's School of Packaging, discusses her transition from biomedical studies to packaging engineering and her experience navigating the pandemic as a student. She details the shift to remote learning, the challenges of losing hands-on lab time, and her decision to switch from a research-based to a paper-based master's program due to funding barriers. Mathis also explores emerging industry trends, including the rise of multiple income streams for professionals and the importance of educating consumers on sustainability and packaging functionality.

## Chapters

- [0:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-18-53-march-madness-week-chemere-mathis-grad-student-at-michigan-state-university#t=10) Introduction: March Madness Promo and Guest Bio
- [5:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-18-53-march-madness-week-chemere-mathis-grad-student-at-michigan-state-university#t=344) Chemere Mathis: From Biomedical to Packaging at MSU
- [15:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-18-53-march-madness-week-chemere-mathis-grad-student-at-michigan-state-university#t=931) The Pandemic Shift: Remote Learning and Lab Cancellations
- [21:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-18-53-march-madness-week-chemere-mathis-grad-student-at-michigan-state-university#t=1292) Graduate Studies: Plan A vs. Plan B and Teaching Assistant Role
- [27:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-18-53-march-madness-week-chemere-mathis-grad-student-at-michigan-state-university#t=1662) Future Trends: Remote Work, Multiple Income Streams, and Consumer Education

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Michigan State University (company)
- DocXellent (company)
- packaging.tips (other)
- Clubhouse (other)
- LinkedIn (other)

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