# 84 - When someone chooses a major because of a packaging podcast

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2021-11-16
- Length: 29m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-11-16-84-when-someone-chooses-a-major-because-of-a-packaging-podcast
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/84-when-someone-chooses-a-major-because-336

## Summary

Brendan O'Donnell, a packaging student at UW Stout interning at Milwaukee Tool, explains how Professor John Scheffler’s recommendation of this podcast helped him choose his major after trying mechanical and plastics engineering. He discusses the intense job market for packaging graduates, noting he received seven offers from fifteen interviews, and shares his interest in sustainable packaging driven by his love for nature. O'Donnell also critiques the industry's slow adoption of new technologies and advises students to challenge legacy processes to drive innovation.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-11-16-84-when-someone-chooses-a-major-because-of-a-packaging-podcast#t=1) Introduction and Guest Background
- [2:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-11-16-84-when-someone-chooses-a-major-because-of-a-packaging-podcast#t=157) Choosing Packaging as a Major
- [7:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-11-16-84-when-someone-chooses-a-major-because-of-a-packaging-podcast#t=451) Sustainability and Nature Connection
- [15:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-11-16-84-when-someone-chooses-a-major-because-of-a-packaging-podcast#t=903) Job Market and Internship Experience
- [21:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-11-16-84-when-someone-chooses-a-major-because-of-a-packaging-podcast#t=1271) Industry Innovation and Technology
- [23:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-11-16-84-when-someone-chooses-a-major-because-of-a-packaging-podcast#t=1425) Future Internships and Career Advice

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- UW Stout (other)
- Milwaukee Tool (company)
- Meyers Printing (company)
- Michigan State (other)
- Clemson (other)
- PacX (other)
- Bona (company)

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