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TSEC 35: The State of Structural Engineering in Higher Education

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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.

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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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TGEP 04: A Young Successful Geotechnical Engineer Making a Difference in the Engineering World

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Successful Geotechnical Engineer

In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to Joanna Smith, MSCE, a young successful Geotechnical Engineer with five years of experience in the areas of pile design and inspection, technical writing, project management, and leadership. At such a young age, she has achieved an enormous amount of success in her career, and in this episode, we talk about her career success and the things she has done to help engineering students succeed and women to excel in their field.

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Successful Geotechnical Engineer

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

  • What you do at AECOM on a daily basis?
  • There is a lot that you can do in the geotechnical engineering and civil engineering fields. Why is it that you decided to become a geotechnical engineer?
  • You are currently the geotechnical engineering lead of the $1.9 billion Hunts Point interstate access improvement project. Can you tell us more about this?
  • Can you talk about when you were an intern in Germany and were working on the rehabilitation of military structures?
  • How do you strive to improve diversity inclusion in the civil and geotechnical worlds?
  • What has mentorship been like for you and what has it meant to you as a mentor?
  • You started a company called DaleySmithInc, which incorporates STEM, engineering, and music. Can you tell us more about it?
  • Could you please talk about the quote that was mentioned in your bio?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed with This Young Successful Geotechnical Engineer:

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