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TSEC 25: Yes, I Am an Engineer! But You Don’t Look Like an Engineer!

May 14, 2020 By EMI

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In episode 25 of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Kayley Seawright, an aeromechanics structural analyst. Kayley talks about her career journey and provides some great advice to our listeners on how they should never give up on their dreams no matter how people may perceive them — and especially when people tell them they don’t look like an engineer.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Kayley in This Episode:

You were the 2013 student body president at Clemson. You do not often hear of engineers holding that position. Tell us about how you obtained it.
EMI originally found you through an article on a website called Vision Balm that talked about how some (or many) people told you that you didn’t look like an engineer. Can you talk about the effect this has had on you and your career?
How has saying “yes” to opportunities and finding a way to make opportunities work affected your career as an engineer?
COVID-19 has drastically changed our lives and our careers. How has it impacted you and how do you see it impacting your job or career long term?
Please tell us about your journey as a Disney Performer.
Our listeners are mostly engineers working on structural projects. Can you share any career advice with them that might be helpful in their career journey?

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TSEC 24: Inspiring the Next Generation of Structural Engineers Through YouTube

April 30, 2020 By EMI

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In episode 24 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, Alexis Clark interviews her co-host, Mat Picardal. Mat hosts the very popular YouTube channel “Structural Engineering Life,” through which he promotes the structural engineering profession to engineering students who are not familiar with the industry perspective. In this episode, Mat talks to us about what he has learned from building his YouTube channel and how he continues to inspire the next generation of structural engineers.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Mat in This Episode:

What inspired you to start a YouTube channel?
What were the biggest struggles that you had in your YouTube journey?
Is the audience that you are targeting the students who are pursuing a structural engineering career?
How do you determine what content you want to feature next?
Do you get a lot of organic requests from your audience?
What are some of the things you plan to do to inspire the next generation of structural engineers?
How did you manage to grow your channel so quickly and how do you sustain engagement with your audience?
What are three of the biggest things from your episode, “Reality vs Expectations,” that you want to share with the listeners
How do you get your content to your audience quickly and ensure it reaches the largest number of people in the shortest time?
You have the “draw” part of your content; how do you then get the message out that you have new content on your channel?
How did you craft your video, “A Day in the Life of a Civil Structural Engineer,” and how did you choose to include the pieces that you did?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How Mat Uses YouTube to Inspire the Next Generation of Structural Engineers:

TSEC 23: 5 Tips for Structural Engineering Managers

April 16, 2020 By EMI

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In episode 23 of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Stan R. Caldwell, P.E., SECB, a Structural Engineering Consultant who provides structural engineering consultation, primarily with respect to construction litigation. This is the second of a two-episode series. In the previous episode, Stan provided five tips for young structural engineers and in this episode, Stan will give us five tips for structural engineering managers which can help them strive to become the best managers in their field.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Stan Caldwell in This Episode:

What led to the development of this sister article that you wrote for STRUCTURE magazine, “Your Top 5 Tips for Engineering Managers,” and how did you get those?
Do the tips for structural engineering managers complement any tips for young engineers?
What is the first step that someone can take to get closer to achieving a prime professional role on a project?
Your second tip for managers is “Stay in your lane.” What do you mean by that?
Why should structural engineers embrace construction?
Why do you specifically advocate that structural engineering managers should champion the idea of cherishing their people?
The last of your five tips is to make a profit. Could you go into that?
How do we, as a community, get opportunities where we can create a profit for our internal team by working with other firms?

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TSEC 22: Structural Engineering City Walking Tour App

April 2, 2020 By EMI

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In episode 22 of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Angie Fante, PE, SECB, LEED AP, who is the Principal and Chief Structural Engineer at Ballinger. Angie talks to us about a Structural Engineering City Walking Tour App that will be launching very soon and provide some valuable information on how you can attend the tour.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Angie Fante in This Episode:

You developed a structural engineering city walking tour app; can you tell us what it is?
Is the app specific to St. Louis or can people use it in other areas?
Are there any specific site visits in St. Louis that you can name?
What is it that you wish to see come out of this tour when people experience it?
How can our listeners attend the tour?
How much time did it take you to develop the app and what was the process like?
Can anyone contribute to the app, and is this how it will get implemented in other cities?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the Structural Engineering City Walking Tour App

TSEC 21: Structural Analysis Using Finite Element Modeling and Hydropower Dam Inspections

March 19, 2020 By EMI

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In episode 21 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Aimee Corn, PE, who is a civil and structural engineer at Gannett Fleming. Aimee will be talking to us about structural analysis using finite element modeling and hydropower dam inspections. She also talks about her career journey and shares some great tips on communication and overcoming failure in your engineering career.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Aimee in This Episode:

Your technical work has focused a lot on dams. You’ve developed non-linear models of 40- to 300-foot-tall arch dams. Can you talk to us about the structural engineering that goes into that?
What are some of the places where you use finite element modeling or where you find it most helpful?
What goes into a hydropower dam inspection?
How important are written communication (e.g., email, technical reports, memoranda) and verbal communication (e.g., presentations, phone calls) skills on these projects and in the workplace in general?
What is the Potential Failure Mode Analysis (PFMA) process and how it is used?
What are some of the resources and ways that students can get into the dam industry?
How can a person evolve their professional association participation beyond just joining as a member?
Do you have an overall life or career philosophy you can share with us?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Finite Element Modeling and Hydropower Dam Inspections:

TSEC 20: 5 Tips for Structural Engineers: Become the Best Version of Yourself

March 5, 2020 By EMI

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The photo features Stan Caldwell with one of his projects – The Ponte Avenue Bridge in Addison, Texas

In episode 20 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk with Stan R. Caldwell, P.E., SECB, a structural engineering consultant who primarily consults on construction litigation. After almost 50 years of managing and mentoring dozens of young structural engineers, Stan has seen firsthand the various struggles that engineers face in building successful careers. This is the first of a two-episode series in which Stan provides 5 tips for structural engineers that will help them to succeed in this high-liability profession. The next episode with Stan will focus on five tips for structural engineering managers.

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Stan in This Episode:

What led to the development of your Five Tips for Young Engineers?
What do you mean by “Mind the Gap”?
Your second tip for young structural engineers is to “Ensure Stability.” What does that mean?
You mention that one should deliberately avoid their computer until after they have manually designed their structure. How can this be?
What do you mean by “Be a Sponge”? Is that related to learning?
What do you mean by “Own Your Work”?

Here Are Your Top 5 Tips for Structural Engineers:

TSEC 19: Engineers Week — Not Just a Week, but a Way of Life

February 20, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Reed Brockman, Associate Vice President and Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Leader at AECOM. We discuss National Engineers Week (EWeek) and, more specifically, the importance of inspiring the youth of today to become more aware of engineering and the state of the infrastructure in our world.

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Reed in This Episode:

What is your favorite project that you have worked on to date and why?
What does a tunnel inspection entail?
Why is Engineers Week important to our profession?
Can you tell us about your TV show?
You currently serve as the Chair of the Pre-College Outreach Committee of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers. What made you become so active in association work?
What impact has your organizational involvement had on your career or you personally?
Based on what you’ve seen in your career, what excites you most about the structural engineering industry? What worries you most?
How can events like EWeek be utilized to strengthen the future of our profession?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Engineers Week:

TSEC 18: Blast Protection and Active Shooter Mitigation in Structural Engineering

February 6, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Sharon Gallant PE, SE, managing principal at KPFF Consulting Engineers. Sharon talks about blast protection and shares some interesting insights about active shooter and hostile vehicle mitigation related to structural engineering design.

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Sharon in This Episode:

Could you give our listeners an idea about your career journey to date and what you focus on today as a structural engineer?
Can you tell us about your involvement in the ASCE SEI Structures Congress?
Can you tell us about the history of blast engineering?
How have you seen the threat of terrorism most impact the job of structural engineers?
What type of people would benefit the most from going to the panel you are presenting at the Congress?
Can you give us a sneak peek into the session entitled Active Shooter Mitigation: Ballistic Hardening and Other Ideas, which you will be presenting at the SEI Congress?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Blast Protection and Active Shooter Mitigation in Structural Engineering:

TSEC 17: Mentoring for Structural Engineers and a Special Introduction

January 23, 2020 By EMI

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In episode 17 of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we will introduce a new co-host for the podcast and we will also cover a special topic in honor of January being National Mentorship Month. We are going to talk all about mentoring in general: how to find a mentor as a structural engineer, how to become a great mentor, and how mentorship programs can help structural engineering companies grow.

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TSEC 16: BIM and Collaboration Between Structural Engineers and Drafters

January 9, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Marcello Sgambelluri, PE,SE., the Director of Advanced Technology at John A. Martin & Associates. He talks about BIM(Building Information Modeling) and how it is evolving, and also shares his thoughts on the roles that structural engineers and drafters will play during this exciting technological time in structural engineering.

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Marcello in This Episode:

Why is BIM so ever-evolving in the structural engineering industry?
Do you think engineers of the future will need to keep up with all the technologies, coding, and scripting?
How can structural engineers learn more about BIM?
What is the role of structural engineers and drafters in the future?

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Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How Mat Uses YouTube to Inspire the Next Generation of Structural Engineers:

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Here Are 5 Tips for Structural Engineering Managers:

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Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the Structural Engineering City Walking Tour App

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Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Engineers Week:

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Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Blast Protection and Active Shooter Mitigation in Structural Engineering:

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