Chennai, May 8 (Reporter) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula is launching a first-of-its-kind podcast series focused on career options for students in Science and technology. A new episode will be aired every week. Titled ‘Prof. Mahesh Podcast. Future. Simplyfied’, it aims to inform students and parents of the exciting prospects in various disciplines and aims to simplify career choices in science, engineering, and technology fields. The Podcast would be available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. It reflects IIT Madras’ mission to create impactful educational tools beyond the classroom. By providing credible, up-to-date guidance, “Prof. Mahesh Podcast. Future. Simplyfied.” promises to become an essential resource for students, parents, and educators navigating decision-making in the modern STEM landscape. Supported by IIT Madras Global (the Office of Global Engagement at IIT Madras), the podcast will stand out for its educational depth, practical advice, and student-centric approach. It comes at a crucial moment, as technology and career paths evolve faster than ever, leaving many young people searching for reliable guidance. Addressing a press conference in the campus on Thursday to mark the Podcast launch, IIT Madras Director Prof V.Kamakoti said, “We want to create pathways for bright students to be able to go into any discipline and make a difference to society by following their passion.” Congratulating Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula on the podcast launch, he said “Prof. Mahesh has been a fountainhead of ideas for the Institute. This latest venture spearheaded by him will fix the information asymmetry problem in the country, where parents and students are taking decisions without fully realizing the career potential in each discipline.” Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, who is also the Head of the Center of Excellence on Sports Science and Analytics, IIT Madras, said, “I want to take the stress out of career decision-making and help students, parents, and well-wishers make informed, confident choices. It is time to cut through misinformation and ensure that credible information is available to all stakeholders about different paths in science and engineering, especially in a growing country like India...////...