19. Ben Sprenger - Becoming a generalist, Formula Racing Vehicles, Global Engineering, and Making Films

About Ben Sprenger  (MechE 2T0 + PEY, Current MSc. Candidate in Robotics, Systems and Control @ ETH Zurich)
Ben Sprenger is an undergraduate mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Toronto, and was named an Engineering Grad to Watch based on his multifaceted work as a filmmaker, fieldwork he conducted in Mongolia with the Munk School of Global Affairs, and his leadership of the University of Toronto Formula Racing Team among others. At the time of publication, he is completing his MSc. in Robotics, Systems, and Control at ETH Zurich in Switzerland.

Some of Ben's Films

Road to ColomboWhen Food Goes Bad

Notable Quotes

“I didn't have anything to act in, so I decided to make my own film.” - Ben Sprenger, on how he was drawn to filmmaking"There is no better way to learn than just jumping right in." - Ben Sprenger, on exploring new opportunities"There is literally nothing I cannot learn, if you give me the time and put in the effort." - Ben Sprenger, on his favourite quality about himself

Resources mentioned with Links

On the Road by Jack KerouacField NotesAnalogy as the Core of Cognition - StanfordThe University of Toronto Formula Racing TeamReach AllianceMunk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy - UofTthe Art Gallery of Ontario

Articles about Ben

How one U of T Engineering student made the world his classroomEngineering Grad to Watch - Ben Sprenger

How to get in touch with Ben

Email: bsprenger@ethz.chLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensprenger/

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This podcast is supported by the Hart House Good Ideas Fund, the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, the Department of Chemical Engineering, and the Engineering Alumni Network, all at the University of Toronto.

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