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TGEP 02: ASCE National President Dr. Kancheepuram N. Gunalan on the Future of Geotechnical Engineering

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Dr. Kancheepuram N. Gunalan

In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to Dr. Kancheepuram N. Gunalan (Guna), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2020 National President and Senior Vice President at AECOM about his career in the geotechnical field, his time as ASCE president, and why he thinks geotechnical engineering is critical to the future of the built world.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Dr. Kancheepuram N. Gunalan, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE in This Episode:

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TGEP 01: The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast Is Here to Serve You

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TGEP 01: The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast Is Here to Serve You

In episode 001 of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast , we introduce the program, the host and the objectives to make this podcast extremely useful for you, because we know your time is valuable and we want it to be worth your while to tune in.

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Here are some of the questions I ask your host Jared Green in this episode:

  • What’s been going through your mind as an engineer working on everything that’s going on in the world today?
  • When it comes to promoting equity and STEM, do you feel like you have to lead the way?
  • Can you talk about some of the most valuable experiences you’ve had in your geotechnical engineering career that have contributed to where you are today?
  • What project stands out for you that had an impact on you and your geotechnical engineering career?
  • You are very active on social media, why?
  • Many people say you are an influencer in the geotechnical engineering industry, would you agree with that?
  • As you add the podcast to your platform, what are your thoughts on how it can be used in different ways?
  • What excites you today about geotechnical engineering?

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

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

 

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.

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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”?

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TSEC 17: Mentoring for Structural Engineers and a Special Introduction

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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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Career Management – What Engineering Professionals Should Know

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This is a guest blog by Mary Jane Riccardi MBA, SPHR

Career ManagementManaging a career is not always an easy task. Maybe you are fresh out of school or just starting your engineering career. Or maybe you have several years under your belt and feel like you are doing the same things over and over again. Regardless of your current status, embracing your career management can be frustrating. How do you know where to start? [Read more…] about Career Management – What Engineering Professionals Should Know