Breaking Down Impostor Syndrome for Ambitious Engineers
“It’s not what you are that holds you back, it’s what you think you are not.” ~ Denis Waitley Impostor syndrome is a common struggle. We all have it — at least to some degree. And those who don’t think they have it at all are probably just too prideful to recognize or admit […]
Construcción de Proyectos de Investigación Para El 2022 en Mnroad
Durante casi 30 años, la extensa investigación realizada en MnROAD ha brindado una gran cantidad de beneficios al estado de Minnesota y otras agencias estatales. Aparte de estos cuantificables e invaluables beneficios, MnROAD tiene un gran impacto en la educación de los futuros ingenieros de pavimentos, aprendiendo qué no hacer y demostrando y destacando tecnologías […]
Lessons Learned From Our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes – Ep 070
In this episode, we review our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes since this podcast started and talk about some of the great lessons we learned from those podcast episodes. Here Are Our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes:
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: How It Will Affect Civil Engineers – Ep 195
In this episode, I talk to Dennis D. Truax, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, D.WRE, F.NSPE, F.ASCE, the 2022 President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the professor emeritus of the Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Mississippi State University about the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and […]
Mentorship: Why All Engineers Need to Have a Mentor – Ep 266
In this episode, we talk to Dagna Bieda, a software engineer turned career coach, about mentorship in engineering, why it is important for all engineers to have a mentor, and how you can be a great mentee too. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed in This Episode:
The Talent Bus Does Not Have to Feel Like the Struggle Bus!
This is a guest post by Jacob Valentien, PE As I am sure everyone in the civil engineering industry and associated disciplines would agree, it seems like there is always a need for more help. With how fast it seems that things are moving and how quickly some markets are growing, building a quality team […]
Two Types of Goals That Matter When Leading People
Of all the lessons that I’ve learned over the course of my career, one stands out as possibly the most important and impactful: The successful manager manages performance, not the person. An engineering manager is responsible for the performance of the team. Projects still need to be completed on time and on budget. Work outputs […]
Professional Help For Students In Need
Managing academic load can be challenging, especially when there are several assignments and projects to accomplish in a short period. That is where academic writing services offer assistance. Many students can get professional aid with their workload, especially in the field of academic writing. EssayNow.net is one such service that we will review in this […]
The Relationship Between Geological and Geotechnical Engineering – Ep 042
In this episode, we talk to Christina Tipp, PG, CEG, a professional geologist from SHN Consulting Engineers. Christina was previously on one of our other podcasts, The Civil Engineering Podcast, where she talked about the importance of Geological Engineering in Civil Engineering Projects. In this episode, she talks about the relationship between geological and geotechnical […]
Civil Engineering Expert or Jack-of-All-Trades? – Ep 194
In this episode, I answer a question that I get asked often about whether it is better to be a civil engineering expert or generally knowledgeable in multiple disciplines. Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode: