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TCEP 213: Women in Engineering: One Woman’s Journey to Engineering Success

June 23, 2022 By EMI

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Women in EngineeringIn this episode, and in honor of National Women in Engineering Day, I talk to Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F. ASCE, Regional Director of Lochmueller Group, who was recently elected as the ASCE President Elect for 2023. Marsia is also the author of a book called “Cross, Yield or Burn – Navigating the Bridges of Life,” and in this episode, Marsia shares an inspiring story about her career journey leading up to her role as ASCE President and also talks about how we can promote diversity and gender equality for women in engineering.

Engineering Quotes:

Women in Engineering

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Marsia:

  • How did your elevator accident change your perspective in life as well as your journey into ASCE leadership?
  • Did you have to develop new habits after your accident?
  • What is your vision and goal as leader of ASCE?
  • Why did you decide to write your book, “Cross, Yield or Burn – Navigating the Bridges of Life”?
  • What do you hope people will take away from your story and where can listeners find your book?
  • What can be done to promote diversity and gender equality for women in engineering?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Women in Engineering:

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Filed Under: Leadership/Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: ASCE, ASCE President-Elect, Marsia Geldert-Murphey, Women in engineering

TSEC 71: The Peachoid Water Tower: Professional Judgment Skills for Engineers

February 17, 2022 By EMI

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Professional JudgmentIn this episode, we talk to J. G. (Greg) Soules, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., P.Eng, a Senior Principal Structural Engineer and the Technical Authority for Seismic and Wind Engineering for CB&I, about his involvement in the Peachoid Water Tower project, how he received his Ph.D. at 63, and why professional judgment is important as an engineer.

Engineering Quotes:

professional judgment

professional judgment

professional judgment

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Greg:

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Filed Under: TSEC-The Structural Engineering Channel Tagged With: ASCE, CB&I, Elevated water towers, Gaffney, J. G. (Greg) Soules, McDermott International, Participating in a professional society, Peachoid project, Peachoid Water Tower, Ph.D. at 63, Professional Judgment, Professional Judgment Skills, professional society, SEI, Take Advantage of Opportunities, water spheroid, Wind design

TGEP 39: 5 Benefits to Joining Professional Societies: How Engineers Can Get and Stay Involved

December 16, 2021 By EMI

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joining professional societies

In this episode, we talk to Mary Ellen Bruce Large, P.E., D.GE, Regional Business Development and Client Care Program Manager at Nicholson Construction (formally the Director of Technical Activities for the Deep Foundations Institute) about the value of professional societies. She discuss five great benefits of joining professional societies and how engineers can get and stay involved.

Engineering Quotes:

 

joining professional societies

joining professional societies

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Mary Ellen:

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Filed Under: TGEP - The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast Tagged With: ADSC, ASCE, Benefits to Joining Professional Societies, business development, Cultivating Technical Expertise, Deep Foundations Institute, DFI, get involved in a professional society, how engineers can get involved, Mary Ellen Bruce Large, Nicholson Construction, PDCA, professional development opportunities, professional societies, Projecting Your Corporate Image, Stay Involved, The Greater Good, value of professional societies

TCEP 170: Leading a Fast-Growing Civil Engineering Company in Today’s World

May 5, 2021 By EMI

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fast-growing civil engineering company

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Peter Moore, P.E., LEED AP, ENV SP, F.ASCE, President of Chen Moore and Associates, and official nominee for worldwide ASCE President-Elect in 2021 about his experience over the years being a leader at a very fast-growing civil engineering company. The interesting part about his experience is that he became a part-owner at a very young age. He also discusses his vision as nominee for the ASCE President-Elect 2021.

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Peter:

  1. How do you personally make sure you are working on the right things each day when leading a fast-growing civil engineering company?
  2. When you have a fast-growing civil engineering company, how do you identify and solve problems?
  3. How important is it to create and document core processes and practice them consistently across the company?
  4. How do you build your company culture and carry it through in the company?
  5. You are a nominee for the ASCE President-Elect in 2021. Can you share with us what your vision is as a nominee?

Here Are The Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Leading a Fast-Growing Civil Engineering Company:

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Filed Under: Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Accessibility, Accountability, Advocacy, ASCE, ASCE President-Elect, Civil Engineering Company, company culture, company growth, core processes, Fast-Growing Civil Engineering Company, identify and solve problems, Peter Moore

TCEP 169: Civil Engineers Need To Lead the System of Systems

April 28, 2021 By EMI

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lead the system of systems

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Maria Lehman, P.E., F.ASCE, ENV SP, the Director of U.S. Infrastructure at GHD, and an official nominee for the worldwide ASCE President-Elect 2021. Maria will be talking about America’s infrastructure, the ASCE Report Card, the needs of the civil engineering profession, and how civil engineers need to lead the system of systems.

Engineering Quotes:


Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Maria Lehman on How Civil Engineers Need to Lead the System of Systems:

  • The American Society of Civil Engineers unveiled their 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure on March 3rd. Can you share with us some of the results and grades that were given to the different sectors?
  • The Failure to Act: Economic Impacts of Status Quo Investment Across Infrastructure Systems quantifies how the persistent failure to invest in our aging infrastructure impacts the economy. Can you share some of its findings and how it affects the cost to families when we don’t invest in infrastructure?
  • How do you successfully deliver mega-projects? 
  • How would you say civil engineers need to lead the system of systems?
  • Do you have any advice for civil engineers out there who are planning to get involved with mega-projects, or who are considering pursuing a career similar to yours?
  • You are a nominee for the ASCE President-Elect 2021. Can you share with us what your vision is as a nominee?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Leading the Systems of Systems:

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Filed Under: Leadership/Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: America's Infrastructure, ASCE, ASCE President Elect 2021, ASCE Report Card 2021, civil engineering profession, Civil Engineers, health of ASCE, independent economic studies, infrastructure, Lead the System of Systems, Maria Lehman, Megaprojects, The American Society of Civil Engineers, The Failure to Act

TCEP 158: 2021 Infrastructure Report Card — ASCE Texas Section (and How You Can Get Involved)

December 2, 2020 By EMI

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Infrastructure Report Card

In this episode, I talk with three guests who are all heavily involved in the ASCE Texas 2021 Infrastructure Report Card. They are Patricia Frayre, P.E., founding principal of Frayre Engineering & Consulting, Griselda Gonzales, P.E., Principal Engineer at The Goodman Corporation, and Mark Boyd, Ph.D., PE, the principal engineer at LCA Environmental. They talk about the 2021 Infrastructure Report Card (IRC), understanding the current status of infrastructure, and why advocacy for the Infrastructure Report Card is so important.  They also are a great example of the relationships that you can build by volunteering and getting involved in your community.

Engineering Quotes:

Infrastructure Report Card

Infrastructure Report Card

Infrastructure Report Card

Infrastructure Report Card

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Our Guests:

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Filed Under: Ethics/Integrity, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: ASCE, ASCE Texas, committee members, energy infrastructure, flood risk mitigation, freshwater sources, Griselda Gonzales, Infrastructure Report Card, innovation of the infrastructure, investment, investment and funding, Mark Boyd, modernize the infrastructure, Parks and recreation, Patricia Frayre, state of infrastructure, Texas Infrastructure, Texas Infrastructure Report Card, Texas IRC committee

TSEC 37: Equity in AEC and the Challenges Engineers Face in the Office Environment and the Trades

October 28, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Traut-Todaro. SE, LEED AP, a senior engineer at the American Institute of Steel Construction about equity in the AEC world. She expands on some of the challenges faced in the office environment and in the trades and how you can become more involved in the AEC Industry.

Engineering Quotes:

Equity in AEC

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Jennifer:

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Filed Under: TSEC-The Structural Engineering Channel Tagged With: AEC, AEC Industry, AISC, American Institute of Steel Construction, architectural perspective, ASCE, Challenges Engineers Face, effectively communicating, equity, Equity in AEC, fabricators of steel, Jennifer Traut-Todaro, Office Environment, one-on-one teaching, skilled trade shortage, smaller workgroups, Trades

TSEC 35: The State of Structural Engineering in Higher Education

September 30, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Drew Dudley, P.E., SE, Vice President at Dudley Dunham Engineering and a lecturer at Texas A&M University, about the state of structural engineering and higher education.

Engineering Quotes:

Higher Education

Higher Education

Higher Education

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

  • The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)  and Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) formed a committee for the reform of structural engineering education. What is it and what is it focused on?
  • Are there any measures or actions that the committee is taking to change the masters course to a more practical course, rather than a research course?
  • Do you think that the 20-year plan is on track, as it is already 40% into the duration of the plan?
  • Is it better to do a co-op with one company or multiple internships with several companies?
  • Do you have any tips for students who are looking for co-ops or internships?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Structural Engineering in Higher Education:

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Filed Under: TSEC-The Structural Engineering Channel Tagged With: 20-year plan, ASCE, co-ops, Higher Education, internships, masters course, Structural engineering, structural engineering education, Structural engineering students, The Reform of Structural Engineering Education, tips for students, Universities

TGEP 03: How Engineers Can Stay Technically Sharp in Times of Uncertainty

July 30, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to Dr. Samuel Clemence, a professor at Syracuse University about his role as professor at the university and the things he does to help geotechnical engineers and students succeed. He provides some great tips on how engineers can stay technically sharp, especially during these uncertain times we live in.

Stay Technically Sharp

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Dr. Samuel Clemence in This Episode:

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Filed Under: TGEP - The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast Tagged With: achieve great accomplishments, ASCE, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Dr. Samuel Clemence, engineering practice, Faculty, geotechnical engineers, mentors, professional societies, reinforce concepts, Syracuse University, teaching and research, Technically Sharp, The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, Times of Uncertainty, visual ideas

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.

Engineering Quotes:

City Walking Tour App

City Walking Tour App

City Walking Tour App

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

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Filed Under: TSEC-The Structural Engineering Channel Tagged With: Angie Fante, app development, ASCE, Ballinger, City Walking Tour App, engineering achievements, PocketSights, St. Louis, Structural engineering, Structural Engineering Industry

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