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TCEP 226: How Women in Engineering Can Grow Rapidly in Their Careers

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grow rapidlyIn this episode, I talk to Karen Islas, P.E., a professional civil engineer and STEM advocate, about how her involvement with professional organizations, STEM, and mentorship, has helped to rapidly grow her engineering career.

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grow rapidly

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Karen:

  • How has being involved with multiple professional organizations helped grow rapidly in your engineering career?
  • You recently graduated from the San Diego Leadership Alliance (SDLA) Institute “2022 Cohort.” What did that entail and what did you learn from it?
  • What are some of the things you have learned from your mentor experience?
  • How have your mentors helped you in your engineering career?
  • What are some of the challenges you faced being a woman in the civil engineering industry?
  • Why do you believe there is a lack of representation of STEM in the civil engineering industry, and how can civil engineers become more involved in STEM?
  • What advice can you give young women in civil engineering looking to become a leader in their field?

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

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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.

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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?

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TCEP 133: Focusing on People and Community Services as a Civil Engineer

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Community Services

In episode 133 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to civil engineer Miranda Patton, a business development director at MNS Engineers. We talk about growing the engineering workforce, women in leadership, community services, STEM education, and the future of public infrastructure in America. 

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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Miranda:

  • What made you move from the public sector to the private sector?
  • How did you end up getting involved in business development?
  • What are some of the things that civil engineers can do ahead of time when it comes to getting a project funded?
  • What are some action steps that civil engineers can take to get involved in community services and committees?
  • Could you share some thoughts around growing the engineering workforce?
  • What advice can you give young women in civil engineering who are looking to become a leader in their field?

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TCEP 131: Working on a World-Changing Civil Engineering Project

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Civil Engineering Project

In episode 131 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, which is our sixth episode in our Women in Civil Engineering series, I talk with Philippa Jefferis, a senior consultant and engineer at IMC Worldwide. Philippa is the safeguard and compliance manager who focuses on the safety and constructability of elements. She talks about working in the international development field and, more specifically, about a world-changing civil engineering project she is working on in Nepal. 

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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Philippa:

  • Do you enjoy traveling and working internationally?
  • Tell us about the project you are working on right now.
  • Talk to us about the terrain and how that’s been challenging for the project in general. 
  • How do the weather conditions impact project scheduling?
  • What is the reaction of the people of Nepal toward this project?
  • What would you say to engineers who are considering doing work internationally?

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TCEP 128: Becoming a Well Rounded Civil Engineering Professional

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Well Rounded Civil Engineering Professional

In episode 128 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, which is our third episode in our Women in Civil Engineering series, I visit with Michelle Briehof, P.E. who is a project manager at Maser Consulting.

Michelle talks about some of the non-technical aspects and actions you can take as a civil engineering professional to build confidence and equip yourself as a well rounded civil engineering professional. She walks us through her career journey, from the beginning of her career up to where she is now and the experiences that have helped her to attain her position. She also tells us about the Maser Women’s Organization and how it has helped all employees at Maser, men and women, to build confidence and get the necessary exposure needed to become well-rounded engineering professionals.

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Well Rounded Civil Engineering Professional

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Michelle:

  • Tell us more about the Maser Women’s Organization
  • How has the Maser Women’s Organization impacted you?
  • How does being a mother impact your career?
  • Tell us about your involvement in the different disciplines at your firm?
  • Have you found that developing knowledge in different civil engineering disciplines has been helpful in your efforts?
  • How important is it to have confidence as a manager?

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How Can Women Succeed in a Male-Dominated STEM Workforce

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This is a guest blog by Holly Welles

WomenWomen make up half of the workforce, but when it comes to the positions at the top, we have a long way to go. Many women stay away from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields to begin with, quite likely due to gender expectations that blossom in childhood classrooms. And unfortunately, some who aim for a career as an engineer, scientist or mathematician often leave the field.

How can women succeed in a male-dominated workforce such as the engineering field? It isn’t easy, and it takes developing more than thick skin. Women need to pick their battles when it comes to dealing with coworker and employer demands for performing gender-specific labor. Here’s how women can take their engineering career to new heights. [Read more…] about How Can Women Succeed in a Male-Dominated STEM Workforce

Women in Engineering – We Still Have a Long Way to Go

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Women in Engineering – We Still Have a Long Way to Go is a guest blog by Jacob Dillon

Women in EngineeringHello – Anthony Fasano, P.E. here, President of EMI.  As we have been developing our Current Management Abilities Potential (CMAP) diagnostic tool for engineering firms, we have realized through our research that there is a big difference in how women in engineering versus male engineers interact with their managers.  To that end, we have been doing more research on female representation in the engineering world including the history of women in engineering, and so I am happy to share this informative article written by guest author Jacob Dillon.

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TCEP 102: Why Civil Engineers Should Get Involved in Government Policy

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Policy

In episode 102 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Jennifer Sloan Ziegler, a Project Engineer focusing on water resources, specifically watershed management and coastal restoration. We discuss government policy and its importance in civil engineering, and why all civil engineers should in some way get involved in policy.

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Policy

Here are some of the questions I ask Jennifer

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