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TECC 319: The Pros and Cons of Using Aluminum in Sustainability

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Aluminum in SustainabilityIn this episode, we talk with Prof. Saleem H. Ali, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences and the Blue & Gold Distinguished Professor of Energy and the Environment at the University of Delaware (USA), about the critical role of aluminum in sustainability, its ecological impacts, and effective strategies for engineers seeking the delicate balance between project profitability and sustainability within their organizations.

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Aluminum in Sustainability

Aluminum in Sustainability

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TECC 315: Prisoner of War Lessons for Life, Leadership, and Engineering

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prisoner of war lessonsIn this episode, we talk with Dave Carey, an acclaimed motivational speaker, consultant, coach, and author, about his experience as a prisoner of war (POW) for over five years and the invaluable lessons he gained from it that can be applied to life, leadership, and engineering.

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prisoner of war lessons

prisoner of war lessons

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TECC 314: How to Get the Most Out of Your Construction Project Management System

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Construction Project Management SystemIn this episode, we talk with Timothy Wingate Jr., EA, the founder and president of G+F Business & Financial Consulting, about the challenges and strategies related to communication, finance, and technology in a construction project management system.

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Construction Project Management System

Construction Project Management System

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TECC 313: Tips and Strategies for Effective Technical Writing in Engineering

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Effective Technical WritingIn this episode, I talk with Pam Hurley, PhD, the founder and president of Hurley Write, Inc., about how engineers can become more effective writers. We discuss some of the challenges that engineers face when writing, share some tips and strategies for improving their effective technical writing skills, and the importance of writing in a clear, concise, and engaging style.

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Effective Technical Writing

Effective Technical Writing

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TECC 310: Engineering a Sustainable Future: Addressing Climate Challenges and Promoting Sustainable Development

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Sustainable DevelopmentIn this episode, we talk to Kirils Holstovs MEng (Hons) GMICE, an engineer at AECOM working in transportation, and a co-lead of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) Young Engineers / Future Leaders’ Working Group on Climate Action, about sustainable development and innovation in engineering, and how engineers can bridge the science-policy divide in climate action.

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Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development

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TECC 307: Driving Change and Solving Complex Problems with Innovation in Engineering

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Innovation in EngineeringIn this episode, we talk with Niklas W. Vigener, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, senior principal, and chief technical officer at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc (SGH) about how they have pushed the boundaries of innovation in engineering, emphasizing the importance of embracing a “what’s possible?” mentality. He also talks about the significance of fostering partnerships with engineering staff, external companies, and research organizations and how it can elevate your engineering career.

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Innovation in Engineering

Innovation in Engineering

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TECC 249: Life Cycle Engineering and How It Fits Into Integrated Product Support

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Life Cycle Engineering and How It Fits Into Integrated Product Support

In this episode, we talk to Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP, CMRP, a systems engineer and integrated logistics support manager – entrepreneur, and owner of EAST Partnership and MCS, LLC, about life cycle engineering and how it fits into integrated product support.

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Life Cycle Engineering'

life cycle e'ngineering'

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Life Cycle Engineering and Integrated Product Support

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TECC 244: Practical Problem-Solving Skills for Engineers

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Practical Problem-Solving Skills for Engineers

In this episode, I talk to Andrew Sario, an intelligent transport systems engineer and OT cyber specialist, creator of Engineering IRL, and engineering book author, about problem-solving skills for engineers. Andrew provides some great tips that will help you to master these skills and become the best engineer you could be. Be sure to listen to the end of this episode for a special offer from guest Andrew Sario.

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problem-solving

problem-solving

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TECC 225: How Project Management Skills Contribute to Your Overall Success as an Engineering Leader

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How Project Management Skills Contribute to Your Overall Success as an Engineering LeaderIn this episode, I talk to Christian Knutson, CEng, P.E., PgMP, F. SAME, who has co-hosted this podcast in the past and now serves as the Europe Program Manager for Stanley Consultants. He is responsible for managing and coordinating Stanley Consultants’ activities in the U.K. and Europe as well as providing program/project management delivery and master planning solutions for clients in the U.K. and Europe. In this episode, which is part of a series we are publishing focused around the four key drivers of engineering managers, we talk about the third key driver: the ability to manage projects. Chris talks about the fundamentals of project management and how project management skills can help you to become a great engineering manager.

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Project Management Skills

Project Management Skills

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TECC 190: Sustaining Long Term Projects with Short Term Technology with Christopher Geiger

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Sustaining Long Term Projects with Short Term Technology with Christopher Geiger

In this episode, you will be listening in on a conversation between myself and Christopher Geiger, PE who is an Engineering Director with Lockheed Martin on a pretty interesting topic that we haven’t talked about much on the podcast which is sustaining long term projects with short term technology. He will also tell us about how Lockheed Martin used data to decide to build a Starbucks in their office.

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Technology

Technology

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