Diversity in Engineering: Celebrating Black History Month With Ted Colbert – Ep 269
In this episode, we talk to Theodore (Ted) Colbert III, Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company and President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Global Services about diversity in engineering, how diversity can benefit an engineering firm, and how engineers can help promote diversity through mentorship. Ted also received the 2022 Black Engineer of […]
Being in Charge Is Complex and Comes With High Expectations
To succeed, you must… Go to school… Get good grades… Love math and science… Get into STEM… Take AP classes… Love STEM… Pick a college… Go to college… Love STEM more… Get a STEM degree, preferably engineering (my opinion)… Get an internship… Get a job… Be a leader/manager… Does this list sound familiar? For […]
How Engineers Can Stay Technically Sharp in Times of Uncertainty – Ep 003
Engineers Quit Managers Not Companies – Dear Manager, We Need to Talk!
I am writing you this note because I think we need to talk, but quite frankly, I am a bit intimidated to bring this up. I have been working for you for quite some time and feel like things may have dwindled a bit between us. But to be honest, I think that there […]
Revisiting Your 2020 Resolutions: 3-Month Check
If you take the time to look at the calendar, you will notice that it is already March. At the time of this writing, several significant events had already occurred in 2020. The mere mention of the following words will conjure up the high-pitched, almost childlike delivery of the phrase “Oh, yeah!” Australia, Mr. […]
Mentoring for Structural Engineers and a Special Introduction – Ep 017
If you know what your goals are and where you want to go, a mentor will help you get there quicker and help you become what you want to be.
The Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity (SE3) Project – Ep 011
SE3 is about trying to attract and retain the best talent in the structural engineering industry, and make sure that every single engineer has equal access to success.
Mentoring Matters – How to Find a Great Engineering Mentor Regardless of How Busy People Are – Ep 212
Not having the time to mentor somebody cannot be used as an excuse. If you want to succeed as an engineer or as a leader, you need to commit to helping others.
How Mechanical Engineers Can Give Back to Their Community
As a mechanical engineer (ME), you can look forward to the inherent rewards of a lucrative career. An in-demand job and even job mobility as mechanical engineers typically make above-average earnings here the United States. However, engineers today are looking for more than the monetary rewards that come with this dynamic role. That’s why many […]
Let’s Rewrite Your 2019 Career Goals
It’s been five weeks since we returned from the holidays. We went quickly back to our jobs, the same old routines, the same old molds. Some of us have already transitioned to a new job or a new company in January, but some still haven’t achieved what they aimed for regardless of how much […]
